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Remember to Honor Those Who Serve
APWU Web News Article #98-08, Oct. 24, 2008
With Veterans Day approaching, the APWU wants to remind union members to honor the extraordinary men and women of the Armed Forces for their service. Throughout our history, Americans have been protected by patriots who make great sacrifices to advance the cause of freedom.
These brave men and women represent the very best of our nation. Every soldier, sailor, airman, Marine, and Coast Guardsman deserves the lasting gratitude of the American people, and their selflessness should not be forgotten. Appreciation to our Nation's veterans can be expressed by participating in one of the many APWU Support Our Troops and Veterans programs, not only on this Veterans Day (Tuesday, Nov. 11), but throughout the year.
The Highlighted APWU ‘Support’ Project
is the Winterhaven
Stand Down —
Each year, more than 1 million of our
nation’s
veterans are homeless. This is hardly the thank-you they deserve and
hardly the thank-you they have earned. So, this January, the APWU plans
to give a hand up to homeless and under-served veterans during the
Veterans’ Administration’s Winterhaven Stand Down.
The annual event offers veterans a variety of social services, such as legal and medical aid, employment counseling, and housing assistance. Hot meals, haircuts, showers, warm clothing and other necessities will also be available. The APWU will have its own station at the Stand Down, where we will distribute backpacks filled with items to help these veterans get through their long days and cold nights. We need to be able to distribute a minimum of 250 filled back packs. We hope you will help.
Learn about our other Support Our Troops & Veterans projects.
Military Appreciation Monday — On Monday, Nov. 17, Golden Corral Restaurants will give a free “thank you” dinner to any person who has served in the U.S. Military during its annual “Military Appreciation Monday” in honor of Veterans Day. To date, the chain has served more than 1.8 million free meals during the event and contributed more than $2.5 million to the Disabled American Veterans organization.
EAP Military and Veteran Resources — This program provides resources for active members of the military, veterans, and family members from pre-deployment to their return home.
APWU Veteran Resources — Information is offered to keep our veteran and active military members informed about issues that affect them.
Veterans Administration Suicide Prevention Program — The numbers are staggering. The VA reports that an average of 120 veterans commit suicide every week. Get help if you are in crisis. Know the signs.
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Memoriam T-shirts — These shirts pay tribute to our APWU-family members who have been killed in action. To our knowledge, 17 members of the APWU family have paid the ultimate price while fighting in the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Our APWU “Freedom Isn’t Free” eagle marks the front of the T-shirt and the names of our fallen [PDF | PowerPoint] are listed on the back in “Final Formation.” T-shirts are American–union made, run true to size, and are 100 percent cotton. They are available in adult sizes, small — 5XL, and can be ordered [PDF] in short sleeve or sleeveless, for $20 each, which includes shipping. Limited quantities are currently available through the Human Relations Department. Net proceeds go entirely to our “Support” programs.
