We show love in many ways. Often, love is shown through sacrifice, as we see when parents have to be away from their children to feed and support them. Doctors have busy hours, salespeople have to travel, and some people have to work two jobs to keep up with life necessities.
I want to bring up the sacrifices of parents who are also our first responders and military. They, too, have to be away long hours to support their families, but they are also helping us while they are doing so. Police, firefighters, and our military personnel are true heroes who take on dangerous burdens to protect us all. So few watching over and protecting so many. For instance, only 4 in 1000 citizens are on active duty military. Most towns and cities have but one police officer or firefighter per hundreds of people in their responsible area. We often forget sacrifices made by the families of these men and women - who have to share their husbands, wives, or parents for the safety and security of those in their community. The large majority of us appreciate what they do for us, and we support them back with our thanks and appreciation.
I am on the board of a charity that supports the children of patriots. It’s called “Little Patriots Embraced.” The support and encouragement we provide is our way of thanking military families for sharing their loved ones. I invite you to click on the link to learn more about what we do for these families.
Many companies and organizations show appreciation through discounts for these families. It comes in handy because these defenders do not make much money for the good that they do. These discounts are a helpful and straightforward way to show our appreciation. As a veteran myself, I have been afforded discounts at restaurants, hotels, memberships, and retail stores. Military discounts aren’t always advertised, so always ask.
There is a new app available called Defender’s Gateway. It’s free to all military and first responders, finding businesses that offer military and first responders discounts. The app will give you the business telephone number, address, directions, a description, and the discount amount. You can even find a job through this app. Businesses know former military members are some of the best candidates out there. Defender’s Gateway is adding businesses every day.
If you have a friend or loved one who is a first responder or retired/active military, thank them for their service even if you have done so before. Let them know about Defender’s Gateway. Also try to support businesses that outwardly support the military, for example, Starbucks, Verizon, Nestle-Purina, Coca-Cola, and Anhueser-Busch. These are just a few. And don’t forget charities that support our fallen police, firefighters, and military. When we support each other, we are stronger!
I want to bring up the sacrifices of parents who are also our first responders and military. They, too, have to be away long hours to support their families, but they are also helping us while they are doing so. Police, firefighters, and our military personnel are true heroes who take on dangerous burdens to protect us all. So few watching over and protecting so many. For instance, only 4 in 1000 citizens are on active duty military. Most towns and cities have but one police officer or firefighter per hundreds of people in their responsible area. We often forget sacrifices made by the families of these men and women - who have to share their husbands, wives, or parents for the safety and security of those in their community. The large majority of us appreciate what they do for us, and we support them back with our thanks and appreciation.
I am on the board of a charity that supports the children of patriots. It’s called “Little Patriots Embraced.” The support and encouragement we provide is our way of thanking military families for sharing their loved ones. I invite you to click on the link to learn more about what we do for these families.
Many companies and organizations show appreciation through discounts for these families. It comes in handy because these defenders do not make much money for the good that they do. These discounts are a helpful and straightforward way to show our appreciation. As a veteran myself, I have been afforded discounts at restaurants, hotels, memberships, and retail stores. Military discounts aren’t always advertised, so always ask.
There is a new app available called Defender’s Gateway. It’s free to all military and first responders, finding businesses that offer military and first responders discounts. The app will give you the business telephone number, address, directions, a description, and the discount amount. You can even find a job through this app. Businesses know former military members are some of the best candidates out there. Defender’s Gateway is adding businesses every day.
If you have a friend or loved one who is a first responder or retired/active military, thank them for their service even if you have done so before. Let them know about Defender’s Gateway. Also try to support businesses that outwardly support the military, for example, Starbucks, Verizon, Nestle-Purina, Coca-Cola, and Anhueser-Busch. These are just a few. And don’t forget charities that support our fallen police, firefighters, and military. When we support each other, we are stronger!
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