Adopt A Vet
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
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There aren't many veterans left who defended our nation during WW II. Those remaining may not have anyone and they are sitting in a nursing home or hospital.
I didn't realize the plight of these men until recently myself. I was privileged to get acquainted with a lady who educated me about all our veterans the conditions in which some live.
After much thought and prayer, I decided to adopt two veterans, one is 83 and the other is 81. They now live in the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette. When I say adopt, I will send to them on their birthdays, Christmas as well, as through the years, things I think they may need: socks, t-shirts, soap, tooth brushes, etc. or items they may enjoy such as a greeting card, a game, anything I can do for them that may make their lives a bit more enjoyable.
One of my veterans is blind so I bought a small cassette recorder so I can read short stories for him, as well as send him messages.
Then we must not forget those who served in Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Now we have young men and women returning home from Iraq that have lost arms, legs, their sight, and underwent horrors we well never know or understand. Now they are spending countless hours, days, weeks and some years in hospital corridors. Remember those who have given so much for this nation and those who continue to give.
I hope this message will cause you to become more aware and willing to reach out. Contact your local American Legion and see what you can do. Make a financial donation or offer to visit a VA hospital and spend some time with a veteran, talking; play a hand of cards, checkers, or read to those who no longer have sight.
If you would like to adopt a vet, contact your local American Legion Ladies Auxiliary to get details about how to proceed.
God bless our nation and people.
Lydia Neal
Claypool, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
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There aren't many veterans left who defended our nation during WW II. Those remaining may not have anyone and they are sitting in a nursing home or hospital.
I didn't realize the plight of these men until recently myself. I was privileged to get acquainted with a lady who educated me about all our veterans the conditions in which some live.
After much thought and prayer, I decided to adopt two veterans, one is 83 and the other is 81. They now live in the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette. When I say adopt, I will send to them on their birthdays, Christmas as well, as through the years, things I think they may need: socks, t-shirts, soap, tooth brushes, etc. or items they may enjoy such as a greeting card, a game, anything I can do for them that may make their lives a bit more enjoyable.
One of my veterans is blind so I bought a small cassette recorder so I can read short stories for him, as well as send him messages.
Then we must not forget those who served in Korea, Vietnam and the Persian Gulf. Now we have young men and women returning home from Iraq that have lost arms, legs, their sight, and underwent horrors we well never know or understand. Now they are spending countless hours, days, weeks and some years in hospital corridors. Remember those who have given so much for this nation and those who continue to give.
I hope this message will cause you to become more aware and willing to reach out. Contact your local American Legion and see what you can do. Make a financial donation or offer to visit a VA hospital and spend some time with a veteran, talking; play a hand of cards, checkers, or read to those who no longer have sight.
If you would like to adopt a vet, contact your local American Legion Ladies Auxiliary to get details about how to proceed.
God bless our nation and people.
Lydia Neal
Claypool, via e-mail[[In-content Ad]]
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