Kim Ringeisen

Veterans day I celebrated with veterans from World War II at Galloway Ridge, where I had the great honor to present as the keynote speaker at this great event.  Would like to thank Pat and Brenda from Galloway Ridge, along with my new friend Charlie who did a great job not only as the Master of Ceremonies, but also in our teamwork in the event.  I would also like to thank Andrea from Chapel Hill Magazine for their coverage of local veterans, our children included! Check out the featured article, I am sure copies will go fast..  Outstanding work from Chapel Hill Magazine!

Those Who Serve...

While the temperature  was chilly, the great attendance to the event showed the continued support of our nations veterans, from the Greatest Generation to the Latest Generation.  Today’s generation has stepped up and proven that they have the same courage, valor and intestinal fortitude of many veterans before them.   Soon our daughter will return from Iraq along with her husband and our son will spend time with us during the holidays, from his tour in Afghanistan.

I shared a quote with all those who attended and I will share it again for you to read;

In 1789 George Washington said, “The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their country.”

This rings no truer now as it did then.  America has to ensure that veterans are cared for, that they are employed and that they have warm homes from which to live and raise families in since it will be the next generation that will stand and ensure our freedoms are protected and preserved.  I thank all the Veterans who have served and that are now serving in wars abroad, I thank both my brothers who served, my uncles and most of all my father, who by his example we strive to make this world a better place then we found it.

Below is link to a gallery of the event that I hope you will enjoy…

Please take the time  today to reach out and make a difference to a young solider in need, adopt a family over the holidays or simply show  your support online for the troops.   Please visit Operation Homefront of North Carolina and see the acute needs some of our soldiers and their family needs support, basic support for food and shelter.

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