Veterans have done so much for us.They risk their lives for our country.We need to do something for them.We need to honor them for fighting for our county.If you have a family member that is a veteran you should call them and thank them for putting their life on the line. We have to show them appreciation and help them when they get back.Give them a ride‚donate money‚take them to dinner just do something to help them.War is a scaring thing when you see something bad there and you will it sticks with
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homeless shelters. 49‚933 people‚ veterans to be specific‚ were identified across the United States as homeless‚ 51% of these homeless veterans have disabilities‚ 50% have serious mental issues‚ 70% have a substance abuse problem. Nearly one-quarter‚ 23% of the homeless are children under the age of 18. 10% are between the ages of 18 and 24‚ and 66% are over the age of 25. In Texas alone recent reports have identified 19‚177 homeless people. 1‚499 homeless people
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Out of all of Wilfred Owen’s infamous works‚ I have chosen the poem “Disabled”‚ which reflects the result of the decision of a youthful athlete to become a soldier in the war‚ as well as the pains and struggles‚ both physically and mentally‚ that he has to bear. In the first stanza‚ we are introduced to the physical disability of the soldier‚ “legless‚ sewn short at elbow”. Not only has he lost his legs and an arm‚ he has also lost the meaning of his life. He is insensitive to the sounds of youth
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door. You could tell it from the smile on her face that she was very pleased to see me once again. She welcomed me into her room once again and kindly asked me to take a sit on the couch. As I enter my clients’ room I handed her a cupcake for Veterans Day. You could tell from her expressions that she was very joyful that I gave her the cupcake. Just a few minutes of talking to my client I asked her‚ “Is vanilla cake alright for you cupcake because if not have chocolate upstairs?” She told me
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Personal Branding Plan Paper MKT 421 May 29‚ 2014 Mr. Silburn Pitter Personal Branding Plan Paper I am a 13 year Army Veteran‚ with commitment‚ loyalty‚ ambitious but also practical. I am continuing to learn and grow within my position. I was a supply sergeant in the military where I gained knowledge in different operating systems. I also have background in customer service from Taco Bell‚ numerous banks and my current employment. I believe that I’m a better employee because I’ve
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Fought for Ours Too many of those who once wore our nation’s uniform now sleep in our nation’s streets. Our work will not be finished until every veteran has a roof over their head‚ and every community has the tools in place to keep Veterans from sliding back into homelessness. (The White House) As a country we are facing a large problem: many war veterans are in a homeless state. It is a problem that we can merely push aside. These are people who fought for our liberty‚ and we‚ as a country‚ need
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Without this day‚ people may think that soldiers are just there to protect everyone‚ so they should not be given respect. But because they gave up their lives and did so much for everyone else‚ there is a day dedicated every year to show all the veterans our appreciation. Also‚ Remembrance Day is important because each person shows their support to the military families-the
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Veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF) have higher rates of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and combat related mental disorders. For over 13 years‚ young service members have carried the burden of fighting America’s battles in Iraq and Afghanistan. Throughout this period‚ many young men and women have answered their Nation’s call to deploy and serve in a combat zone. As these veterans returned home‚ high rates of PTSD and other mental disorders have become
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How successful is Wilfred Owen in presenting the destructive nature of war and evoking pity on the reader? "Disabled" is a poem that deals with the issues war caused at the time and the pain that it actually caused to the people who took part in it. Written by Wilfred Owen during the WWI‚ or as they call it‚ The War That Will End All Wars‚ it is most likely that this piece is a criticism towards the conflict happening at the time. taking into account that Wilfred Owen was hit by two shell shocks
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The module comparative study of texts should remain in the Board of Studies syllabus as it can provide a powerful insight into the human condition and social values of an era. The play “Away” by Michael Gow and poems published in “Sometimes Gladness” written by Bruce Dawe are both texts which reflect similar conditions that the typical person living in suburban Australia between the 1950’s and 1960’s experienced. There were many significant events that took place during these two decades such as
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