FIRST-PERSON: Faith in Action: Honoring Our veterans beyond words
As a combat veteran who deployed to and fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, I’ve heard the words "thank you for your service" more times than I can count. And while these five words are often spoken with genuine respect and gratitude, I’ve come to realize that, for many veterans, they aren’t as meaningful as they might seem. Why? Because they often lack the weight of understanding and action behind them.