<p>In my opinion, we often allow this day to go by without enough focus on those who have given so much to our nation.</p>
<p>I know I am personally grateful for all the sacrifices our military makes on our behalf. The veterans and active duty service members that I have encountered are a special breed. They all do what they do in such an unconditional manner. Its amazing, and i am thankful that we have such folks willing to sacrifice so much. </p>
<p>I encourage anyone who has never met with a veteran, to think about visiting a local VA hospital or writing a letter to a veteran or active duty soldier.</p>
<p>the organization that I have been involved with is:</p>
<p>[Manhattanville</a> My Soldier - Home Base](<a href=“http://www.mysoldier.com/]Manhattanville”>http://www.mysoldier.com/)</p>
<p>form here, you can become a pen pal with a deployed soldier, or send a care package to a soldier or veteran.</p>
<p>No matter where you come down on the issue of the war, you will find this experience to be very satisfying… I know I have.</p>