Thank-You Power

Upon learning about the Veteran’s History Project, I was reminded that our servicemen and -

women are doing just that: service. And they should be thanked for it. Many of these noble souls

are very far away on active duty and receive little mail to their camp or barrack. Take a few

moments to acknowledge their contribution and offer a friendly hello back home in the USA. You

can learn all about Operation Write Home at operationwritehome.gov. I have heard of great pen

pal relationships that result from this gesture of gratitude.

Thank-You Power

    Upon learning about the Veteran’s History Project, I was reminded that our servicemen and -women are doing just that: service. And they should be thanked for it. Many of these noble souls are very far away on active duty and receive little mail to their camp or barrack. Take a few moments to acknowledge their contribution and offer a friendly hello back home in the USA. You can learn all about Operation Write Home at operationwritehome.gov. I have heard of great pen pal relationships that result from this gesture of gratitude.

We All Have a Story

     My dad loves to tell stories of being in World War II and he did have many dramatic tales of saving lives. He even delivered a Japanese POW's letter to his parents in Tokyo, a major act of kindness that involved a great deal of risk. I really wish I had recorded them, but I still carry Dad's stories and share them in his honor. Our elders, in particular, have much to share and life lessons we could all learn from. The Library of Congress is gathering these by sending out volunteers to video record in the Veteran's History Project (loc.gov.vets). To me, one of the most special aspects of this oral history project is that it not only includes the Greatest Generation, but also features young people coming back from Iraq and Afghanistan, whose stories are equally precious. I think we are learning that every generation has true greatness.