I just roll my window up and crank the radio.
The other day, on our way to work, I spied a veteran out there, asking for cash and handing out poppies. Col's mouth dropped open as I waved the dude over and handed him a $5.
"You NEVER do that" he says, surprised.
"Nope. Only for the veterans," I say. "and George."
George was our neighbor and friend who passed away two years ago. He was very proud of his service to his country and so I always think of him when I see those old guys out there amongst the cars at the stoplight. I don't have family members who served, so George is what I think of when I think of a veteran. And so I give in his memory.
While my measly few bucks don't convey my gratitude, I am thankful for what our veterans have given for our country and our freedoms.
Thank you to you all.
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We don't see that kind of action out here in the country. The only impediment to travel is the condition of our secondary roads. These days they are not too bad.
Thanks for your recognition and support of veterans. I'm sure that Colin learned a valuable lesson.
Amen to you Lin, I feel the same way about veterans. There is a good group called something like Blue Ribbon Mothers that I have given to.
In my small city we don't get people walking near cars at stoplights; that sounds strange. But there are plenty of panhandlers on our city streets asking people walking for money.
Well played, Lin.
It's shameful how this country treats it's veterans - young and old. I actively support several Viet Nam Veteran organizations - war is war but that was my war.
At least we as a country learned from our mistakes and separate the soldier from the war. How people treated the vets returning from Viet Nam was shameful.
I'm the same way. I'll always give to the veterans standing out there but the rest of them only if they catch me in an off moment :)
Happy Memorial day
Good for you Lin....we need to thank them in so many ways because it's no comparison to what they've done for us!
My parents always donate to the disabled vets fund...it's good to have that one organization to donate, rather than donate to everyone asking for money.
Way to go Lin..you rock!
Yes we certainly need to show our gratitude and respect for our veterans. We do it here in Canada, on Nov. 11, it is called Rememberance Day.
Over here no-one would ask for a donation while you are sitting in your car at a stoplight.
There are plenty on the street, however, I donate mostly to those that have a dog with them - and I usually buy the dog some food - lest the "owner" spends my money on alcolhol!
Wow- didn't we used to give 50 cents for a poppy? I don't think anybody does them here anymore. But what do I know. I try not to go out.
Lin, I always buy the poppies too. It's not much, but I am very thankful too.
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