November 10, 2021 Issue, Page 16 of 18

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November 10, 2021 How Memorial Day and Veterans How to help Day differ from each other Memorial Day and Veterans Day ensuring such soldiers’ bravery lyon November 11 and recognizes November 11, the latter recog- veterans in need each honor the military, though and sacrifices are never forgotten. all men and women who have nizes armed forces members who the two holidays are not the same. While many people now view Me- Millions of men and women serve in the military and make the served in the military. died in the line of duty, making Memorial Day, which is celebrated morial Day weekend as the unofi- Veterans Day coincides with Re- it more similar to Memorial Day sacrifices that such service requires. Risking their lives to serve annually on the last Monday in cial start of summer, the weekend membrance Day, which is a cel- than Veterans Day. their countries, veterans sometimes endure mental and physical May, honors the brave men and should not be celebrated without ebrated by the Commonwealth trauma, returning home to face uphill battles as they deal with women who lost their lives while also pausing to reflect on and rec- of Nations, an association of 53 It's not uncommon for people to their injuries, serving in the American military. ognize the military personnel who member states with connections recognize fallen soldiers on Veter- Many veterans in need are not just in need of medical attention. Many communities host memo- lost their lives in defense of free- to the British Empire. ans Day, but many use the holiday Learning that their efforts and sacrifices are recognized and ap- rial ceremonies honoring their dom and the American way of life. ‘Though Veterans Day and Remem- to express their appreciation to preciated by the ordinary citizens they protect can make a world of difference to veterans as they recover from their injuries. Men, fallen soldiers on Memorial Day, Veterans Days celebrated annual- brance Day are each celebrated on existing veterans. women and children who want to help veterans in need can do so in various ways. - Visit a veterans hospital. Contact a local veterans’ hospital to inquire about their volunteer programs, The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs notes that each year more than 75,000 volun- teers spend more than 11 million hours in service to America's veterans. Visiting veterans at the hospital to hear their stories can lift their spirits and aid in their recoveries. In addition, veterans’ hospitals may have volunteer opportunities that make it easier for hospitals to operate at optimal capacity. + Help a neighbor. Unfortunately, many veterans return home with injuries that affect their ability to make it through a typical day without assistance. Disabled veterans may be unable to do their own grocery shopping or maintain their homes. If a neigh- bor or nearby veteran is facing such hurdles, offer to do his or her shopping or mow his or her lawn. Such tasks won't take much 1st Class Sergeant Her- Emmitt Dunn was drafted Marvie Dunn was drafted Harvey Dunn enlisted in time but can make a world of difference to bert Hartman, son of and served in North Africa into the Army and served the Air Force and served veterans. Luther and Angie Hart- in the Engineer Combat in the South Pacific. in Germany. + Offer professional services free of charge. Professionals who man of New Liberty and Battalion BN 9 Infantry want to help veterans can offer their services free of charge. Ac- husband to Glenna Dunn Division. Hartman of Sayre, served countants can offer to prepare veterans’ tax returns for free, while He gave his life for our our country for two years country and his parents attorneys can provide legal advice to veterans who need it. Con- in the 45th Division in the never recovered from that tractors can help disabled veterans by offering to make alterations Korean War. news. to their homes for free or at cost. - Employ social media to help local veterans. Many people who want to help local veterans might not be able to do so more than \ ‘se Dunn family serves one day per week. But some veterans may require daily assistance. Men and women can start a locally-based Facebook group for <a during World War II fellow members of their community who want to pitch in to help local veterans. Such a group can make it easier to share informa- tion and arrange help for veterans in need. Many veterans return home from serving overseas in need of =z ‘The “handsome Dunn brothers”, sons of John and Annie Dunn and brothers to Glenna Dunn Hartman, all served our Vance Dunn enlisted in help. Offering such help can improve veterans’ lives while letting Veer Vauy HONORNG ALL WHO SERVED country, during World War II. the Air Force and served them know their efforts and sacrifices are appreciated. in Japan. We don t know them all but we owe them all Thank you to the countless sacrifices you have made for us! Great Plains Optical Mike Walker - Owner ©1619 W. 3rd 580.225.5600 reet, Elk City 911 South Main St, Elk City 580-225-1400 at, * ees [email protected] At Kilhoffer Flooring Center DBA Bell’s Carpet “Quality at Affordable Prices” Sixth & Main « Elk City, OK 73644 Residential & Commercial Midwest Farm Supply 220 N. 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