I was watching TV before bed last night, and there was a clip of a man begging on the street with a Navy seal badge on his jacket. Another man asked him if he'd really been in the Navy, and the vet replied yes. The man emptied the money out of his pockets and gave it to the veteran without another word.
Some of you may read this story and feel it's touching that the man selflessly gave all the money he had to the Navy seal. But I want to tell you that's not why I'm writing this post.... I'm writing this because in the span of the 30 seconds it took for that segment of the show to air, I burst into tears thinking, "That's how we treat our veterans?! That's despicable!"
These men and women literally sacrificed everything they had, their lives, the families, their sanity, their homes... and for what?? So they could end up on the street someday begging for enough money to buy a sandwich, if they're lucky!?!? It's sick!! This just made me so mad I seriously erupted into tears of anger! I didn't know what else to do with what I'd seen. Yes, I realize this was a TV show, but you know what!? IT'S ACTUALLY HAPPENING, RIGHT NOW!!! These people who gave their everything so that you and I can sit on our butts and be on this very website, at this very minute, without the fear of bombs falling on our heads or an enemy soldier sniping through our front windows. Do you get it!!?? Is it sinking in!?!?
Remembrance Day only comes once a year (side note: Please buy a new poppy every year.. it's a small amount of change that can make a huge difference!), but it should be a daily memory that sticks with us. I challenge you to take time out of your day to do something for a veteran. I am going to take this challenge myself, and I will let you know what becomes of it. Leave a comment and tell me how you partook of the challenge. Maybe even donate to your local legion. Honestly, it's the least we can do!
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