Essay On Veterans Families

In 1865, President Lincoln made a promise, “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan." He made this promise close to the end of the Civil War. This war was one of the deadliest wars on American soil. There was hardly a family in the south that was not impacted by the loss of a loved one - father, brother, or son. Without their sacrifice the U.S. would not be what it is today. The United States veterans selflessly dedicated their lives for the sake of their country. Their families also had to risk the lives of their loved ones for the sake of their country. The veterans and their families deserve respect, love, and support. Caring for those who have born the battles of our country should be a great honor
and privilege to U. S. citizens. Yet, U.S. citizens fall short when it comes to caring for their veterans and their families. The citizens of the U. S. can help keep Lincoln’s promise by supporting, caring for, and serving their veterans and their families.
One can support veterans and veteran’s relatives in many ways.
It does not always have to be big things. Offering one’s services to veterans in caring for their homes and yards when they are no longer able to, is a great opportunity. Taking meals over and visiting veterans at their home or in the hospital means a lot to veterans and their families, or even just talking with them means a lot. Asking them to share their stories is also a great opportunity to learn more about their sacrifice and they probably would love to share their experiences. One can record their stories and share them with others. This will encourage others to see the great sacrifice of veterans and their families. There are many opportunities where one can donate money or time to organizations that serve veterans. One can also form groups to work with and serve veterans and their families. A great day to honor veterans is Veterans Day on November 11th. On this day one can visit the graves of past veterans and do even extra in thanking their veterans. It means a lot to veterans and their families when they see someone who really appreciates their sacrifice. All of these are good ways, but one of the best and simplest ways is just saying, “Thank you” to veterans and their
families. Veterans have played a huge part in American’s lives. It would take a lot of effort to pay back the price that they have paid. As a country, it is American’s honor to serve, care for, and support the veterans who have born America’s battles. Lincoln’s promise, “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" is not hard to keep. It is by the many little deeds that this can be accomplished. If U. S. citizens would realize that and do it, then the little things will add up into a big move to fulfill President Lincoln’s promise.