Do more than thank someone for their service. Do service for someone.

Being Kind is being a Force for Health for yourself and those who receive the kindness.

Its Veterans Day.

It is a day to remember those that never got to live past their 20th birthday. Its a day to remember those that came back and despite hardships and memories, created families and futures.

My father fought on Iwo Jima, my father-in-law served in the Korean War. They came home and started families. I now realize that there were scars from that service that affected all of us. I know my dad struggled with undiagnosed PTSD and some of its symptoms but he provided us with a great childhood, an excellent educational and work ethic foundation, and encouragement for world class lifetime opportunities.

Their spouses also served for years supporting those veterans and their issues. Despite economic and other challenges, I learned from them that in the hardest of challenges there is always room in your heart for love and in your strength to be kind.

Now as they are gone, let’s not forget to comfort those left behind.

It was my privilege to finally put my father-in-law to rest, as it was a final request to have “Taps” played at his funeral. It never happened until last night at sunset. I do not play well but I play with respect and gratitude. This little kindness helped his widow have some closure. It also helped me.

On this Veterans Day do more than thank someone for their service, do service for someone. It just feels right.

Being Kind is being a Force for Health