Military Heroes

1. Say thank you to the entire military family:

When you thank a veteran, be sure to also thank his or her family...for all of their service to our country.
–Sheila Marcelo, CEO Care.com

In her article, A Veterans Day Thank You To Military Families, Care.com CEO Sheila Marcelo underscores the importance of recognizing the profound sacrifices that military families make. This sacrifice includes children, spouses, siblings and parents and extends well beyond the length of a specific military deployment, especially for those Veterans who are wounded in service to our country.

2. Great Veterans Day activities for kids:

Attending parades, reading books, visiting a VA hospital, raising money for wounded warriors, talking about freedom and sacrifice, and saying thank you to a veteran you know are great ways to teach the importance of Veterans Day to your children.

3. Learn some facts you may not know about military families: 

The average military family moves every 2-3 years

Both parents can be deployed simultaneously

Average military children change schools 6-9 times

Military families often have to give up their beloved pets- but programs exist to voluteer to foster these animals until they can be reconnected with their families

There are 5.5 million military caregivers providing support and care to wounded military family members or spouses

Read more interesting facts about military families

Lastly, a tribute to DCO's favorite veteran, Dr. Cassarella's father and biggest hero who served as a 1st Lieutenant in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He earned two Bronze Stars for his bravery in service to our country. This is a small excerpt from a 1992 interview in which he talks about his experience in Vietnam.

Thank you to all of our Veterans and their families!