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<p>[QUOTE="coinman0456, post: 821643, member: 18177"]I would like to comment on this subject matter. Being a veteran of Viet Nam I appreciate those who feel that purchasing these commems is their way of saying "Thank you" to our Veterans. I want to take this opportunity to point something out . We have so many returning Service men & women who are in terrific need, both physically, mentally and financially. The red tape of compensation for those individuals is your worst nightmare, trust me I know from first hand experience.</p><p><br /></p><p>Many wind up in homeless shelters if they are fortunate. For many, what was once a family, due to financial constraints with the economy being what is, financial survival is a crucial element to stability. More likely than not, most of you probably know a returning Veteran, who may be in this type of financial situation. I don't need to further suggest to you how you might help their situation out. You can usually tell if someone may need a bag of groceries. If not, make sometime to become better associated with them, even if it just a few minutes from time to time to chat and become better acquainted and let them know you care. </p><p><br /></p><p>Thank you for reading this, and I hope it doesn't offend anyone .[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="coinman0456, post: 821643, member: 18177"]I would like to comment on this subject matter. Being a veteran of Viet Nam I appreciate those who feel that purchasing these commems is their way of saying "Thank you" to our Veterans. I want to take this opportunity to point something out . We have so many returning Service men & women who are in terrific need, both physically, mentally and financially. The red tape of compensation for those individuals is your worst nightmare, trust me I know from first hand experience. Many wind up in homeless shelters if they are fortunate. For many, what was once a family, due to financial constraints with the economy being what is, financial survival is a crucial element to stability. More likely than not, most of you probably know a returning Veteran, who may be in this type of financial situation. I don't need to further suggest to you how you might help their situation out. You can usually tell if someone may need a bag of groceries. If not, make sometime to become better associated with them, even if it just a few minutes from time to time to chat and become better acquainted and let them know you care. Thank you for reading this, and I hope it doesn't offend anyone .[/QUOTE]
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