Veterans Day is quickly approaching (November 11 to be exact) and it’s time we start thinking of ways to thank a Veteran. Both my grandfather and stepfather are Veterans, so I have a special place in my heart for those who have served. They’ve done so much for us and we may never feel we can truly repay them for their service, but no act of gratitude will go unnoticed. There are many ways to say thanks this Veterans Day, from Veterans Day offers to hand written letters. Those who have served or are currently serving our country deserve to feel extra special, and these few ways to thank a Veteran will help you show your appreciation this year.
Visit a Veteran
If you have a Veteran relative, I’m sure they would love an extra visit from you! If you don’t have any Veterans close to you, you can always visit the VA Hospital. This is a great opportunity to make a connection with a Veteran, whether it be by listening to their stories or even sharing a story of your own.
Send a Care Package
There are so many things you can include in a care package! There are also organizations out there that will help you connect with a Veteran if you’re not sure how. Operation Gratitude is a great resource that will help you send a package!
Write a Letter
A handwritten letter or thank you card is a great way to say thanks with a personal touch.
Volunteer Your Time
They’ve done so much for us, and this is a great way to repay them. Volunteering your time to do service for a Veteran is a great way to show your appreciation for all they’ve done. This site has a list of great resources for volunteering for Veterans.
Give Back
You can even give back to a Veteran through your everyday routines. Are you in need of a haircut soon? Plan to get a haircut on November 11th and you’ll get a free haircut card to give to an active or retired military member. If you’re an active or retired military member yourself, you can get a free Veterans Day haircut on November 11th at any U.S Great Clips salon too!
Do you have any Veterans in your life? How will you be saying thanks this year?
Keating Bartlett says
I love this! Since my husband is military, I'm really big on giving back to our service members and veterans. Applebee's is currently doing a campaign where you can purchase a Budweiser for a veteran so I bought two the other night and was able to attach a personal message to it as well 🙂 those little things always make our service memebrs smile.
Dara @ The Southern Thing says
Oh that's so cool. I didn't know they were doing that!
Alyssa Guttendorf says
Love this. There's not much that beats a handwritten letter in my book!
Mary Hill says
Hi, my brother is a vet. He served in all conflicts since 1990. He retired though in 2007. I love the idea of the haircuts. I will be sure and share this with him. Please share your post on Literacy Musing Mondays. Great idea about the haircuts. Here is the link for this week:
http://maryanderingcreatively.com/literacy-musing-mondays-guest-post-by-lisa-tillenger-johansen/
Shann Soiney says
That is awesome. I love all these ideas. All three of my boys need haircuts, so I will wait and take them then. Thank you!
Shann Soiney says
That is awesome. I love all these ideas. All three of my boys need haircuts, so I will wait and take them then. Thank you!
Xavia Omega says
My father is a veteran. It's so helpful to have ideas for gratitude on veteran's day, I absolutely love the Great Clips Campaign!!!
Sandra says
I love these ideas! Thanks so much! I'm not a part of the military, nor do I have any family that are, but I love our military and truly appreciate everything they do for us! I always want to do something for them, but having no experience with anything military, I never know where to start. Thanks for listing some ideas and links. I am definitely going to look through them and find a way to thank our veterans!
BasicallyBrooke.com says
Thank you for honoring vets!!! As a vet myself along with many other family members, this post actually had me tearing up knowing people still care & want to honor those who served. Thank you, thank you, thank you. 🙂 Brooke
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Kristina Camille Padgett says
What a sweet and thoughtful post. I loved this, thanks for sharing 🙂
Kiser Ridge Farm says
LOVE these ideas. I have several vets in my family. We always try to say thank you when we see a vet out in public.
Aarika Chilson says
This has been one of my favorite blog posts that I have read all week! Thank you for sharing these thoughtful ideas. My grandpa is a WWII veteran, and I know many veterans who would love receiving these thoughtful gestures of appreciation. I will be sharing this post on facebook for sure! Cheers!
Ashleigh Wright says
These are all fab tips and ones I will share with my friends and family this Veterans Day! Thanks for sharing!
Elizabeth Duquette-Hollands says
I absolutely love this. All of our military loved ones are long gone, but we honour them greatly.
Justine Kimoden says
these are all such great ideas! especially the write a letter!
Patricia Conte says
I love your post! Great (and easy) ways to show our appreciation to our veterans! Thanks!
Icar says
These are easy and do-able things to show our gratitude to our veterans! Thanks for the tips!
Kaci Alvarez says
I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS POST! It's always right to thank our veterans! These tips are amazing and I know they will bring smiles to those who have fought for our country! Love it!
Francesca D says
This is a great post full of great ideas! Veterans definitely deserve so much for everything they've done for our country!
That great clips deal is awesome!!
Tami Villa says
I absolutely love this post – thank you for sharing! Our Veterans have given so much for our country, and it's the least we can do to give something back to them. Thank you for the inspiration!
Sarah Bond says
Aw this is so great, thank you! Also, I had no idea I could get a free haircut today! That's so generous of them.