Better Late than Never: Appreciating Vietnam Veterans in 2014


Vietnam veterans had to fight two wars.  First, many fought in the jungles of Vietnam.  Second, many faced adversity upon arriving home.  Many Vietnam veterans did not want anything to do with the war.  However, they respected the United States enough to report for duty when drafted.  Their respect for their country came at a high price.  They became easy targets for civilians that were upset about the war and subsequently anything patriotic.  Respect for one’s country suddenly turned into a waking nightmare both on the front lines and at home.

Reaching Out to Vietnam Veterans in 2014

Most people do not recognize the impact they can have on others.  Showing appreciation for Vietnam veterans can take many different forms. 

  • Show an unexpected act of kindness for a neighbor or acquaintance.  Give the gift personally, or slip it in a mailbox with a handwritten note.
  • Organize local efforts to support veterans in your city by providing small tokens of appreciation.  Showing appreciation can be as simple as giving a simple commemorative product or volunteering to serve dinner every two weeks to veterans and their families at a social event.
  • Social media gurus can start creating networks for Vietnam veterans across the country.  Veterans can find a safe place for peer-to-peer support and friendship from others that truly understand what it was like to serve in Vietnam. 

The options for showing appreciation to Vietnam veterans are almost endless.

It is Always Better Late than Never

A long overdue token of gratitude is better given late than never.  Show a Vietnam veteran that American attitudes have changed.  Today, we support our troops no matter how much we might disapprove of the current administration.  Show a Vietnam veteran that you understand the situation even if you do not understand what it is like to be in that situation.

Get together with other people on the block to surprise your neighbor.  Encourage your office to support a coworker.  Help organize silent auctions and fundraisers for not-for-profit organizations.  Invest in Veteran Commemoratives products to show that attitudes towards United States veterans have changed for the better.


 

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