On June 4, 1926 the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I, when it passed a concurrent resolution with these words:
“On November 11th, may the recurring anniversary of this date be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations.”
My dad, Randy Wells, a Sea Bee in the United States Navy 1970
Today, and everyday, may we pay tribute to our Veterans, and showcase support for the incredible Nonprofit organizations throughout our country who are working to ensure that our Veterans are cared for, and their children are provided with strong foundations of support.
Two such organizations include Lines for Life, and the Tsuga Community Commission’s Oregon Summer Star Camp!
Lines for Life’s Military Helpline provides confidential and complication-free support for returning veterans and their families, and is a vital resource for those men and women who have given so much.
Tsuga Community Commission’s Oregon Summer Star Camp – a special statewide community and customized camp for youth and teens to share experiences related to their parent’s military service.
Tsuga Community Commission’s Oregon Summer Star Camp
2014 is a deployment year for Oregon, and roughly 1,200 Soldiers from Oregon’s Army National Guard are expected to deploy to Afghanistan.
Today, and everyday, may we give thanks to those who have served, and those who continue to serve.
Today and everyday, may we remember war, and imagine peace.