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A Soldier’s Welcoming

For a civilian like myself it can be quite difficult to even begin to imagine what it’s like to travel to foreign lands knowing there is a chance you might get hurt or worse. It’s an admirable task that our soldiers undertake, and let’s not overlook the fact that it’s a choice. We are blessed to live in a country that allows us the CHOICE to fight or not. Many U.S. soldiers are merited for their efforts with army medals. But what else can we do back home to honor them in our own special way?

I believe it is our duty, as the family and friends back home, to support those that have chosen to defend our land. They are thousands of miles away from their homes, from the ones they love, from their support systems. It is so critical that we remind our soldiers that they are in our thoughts.

Something as simple as writing letters to show our support, or sending care packages, lets our men and women overseas know we care and support their efforts. Or go a step further, and have your friends and family all create homemade tokens of commemoration. Don’t send them, though. Save these tokens for their homecoming. Make their homecoming celebration one to remember by presenting them with all these thoughtful letters, ribbons and artwork, as well as their army ribbons. It will be such a nice reminder that they have such supportive family and friends who have been thinking of them the entire time they were away.

It’s a difficult transition, going from fighting in a war to living the normal life back home. Help make this switch as easy and painless as possible by demonstrating the pride you feel. It can make such a difference for our returning soldiers! And they’ll surely appreciate your efforts.