This week I met with, Jennifer Snider (JC), the Colorado Chapter Director/Trainer for Pets for Vets. This gorgeous 6’2″ dynamic lady is very passionate about her organization and helping Veterans with physical and emotional injuries including PTSD. (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) Continue reading Pets For Vets
If you are in crisis, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255). National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.
According to the Department of Veterans Affairs, the suicide rate among Veterans is 22 per day.
This Saturday, November 22, 2014, is the International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day. The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention is a leading not-for-profit organization exclusively dedicated to preventing suicide. On their official site, (AFSP.org) a schedule of events in your area can be viewed. Continue reading International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day is November 22, 2014.
Pete Mangold’s photo from TeamRWB. (Denver’s Chapter TeamRWB.org’s contact)
Race Participant Chris Harpster, USMC, TeamRWB
Continue reading Run. Rejoice. Remember. Denver Veterans Day
55 Water Street, New York, NY 10041
Right side of photo: Glass Block Memorial Wall
Last week when I was in New York, I visited The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza. I had no idea how powerful that morning would be.
While walking around the site, I was caught up in the solemn and respectful experience this 90,000 square foot plaza stands for. I was moved by what Mayor Koch and others were hoping to express in May 1985, on the tenth anniversary after the conclusion of the Vietnam era. A dedication and parade were planned to officially welcome home Vietnam Veterans. Veterans who had not, in my opinion, received a positive reception. At least that is not how I remember it. Continue reading NYC Vietnam Veterans Memorial Plaza
Colorado Springs VA Outpatient Clinic
3141 Centennial Blvd., Colorado Springs 80907
I am happy to report a recent addition has been added to benefit our veteran population! A brand new VA Outpatient clinic in Colorado Springs has opened for their community-based patients . After walking through this beautiful space and speaking with some of the volunteers manning the front desk, it was apparent they were proud to be part of this contemporary facility. Continue reading New VA Outpatient Clinic in Colorado Springs
October 27, 2014
180 Greenwich Street, New York, NY 10006
Last week, I had the honor to visit the new 9/11 Memorial Museum in New York.
In my age group, people used to ask, ” where were you when President John Kennedy was shot?” Now the questions are regarding September 11, 2001. Continue reading 9/11 Memorial Museum
November 11, 2014 is Veterans Day.
Although Veterans Day is set aside to thank and honor all American Veterans both living and dead in all wars or peacetime, it is a day to especially give thanks to our living Veterans.
Since I have recently joined TeamRWB.org, some friends and I are participating on Saturday, November 8th in the 6th Annual Denver Veterans Day 5K/10K @ Auraria Campus in Denver, Colorado. It is hosted by Colorado Veterans Project. What better way to have the opportunity to show my gratitude in person and say:
“Thank you for what you have done for our country.”
Continue reading How are you honoring a Veteran for Veterans Day?