Blog Post: November 11th ... a Day to Celebrate, Commemorate... a Day to Remember!

Wednesday, November 11, 2009... it's a holiday. It may be a day that you'll go to class or work; it may be a day you'll do some shopping or go to the gym or play some golf...or you may catch up on some yard work.

But more importantly, it's a day that I hope you will take time out to commemorate Veterans Day 2009 ... by going to a local community parade; or by flying the American flag proudly; or by attending a commemorative service...or simply saying "Thank You for Your Service" to each veteran that you may know or meet. Joanna Fuchs wrote a poem that is on point:

Take A Moment To Thank A Veteran

When you see someone in a uniform

Someone who serves us all,

Doing Military duty,

Answering their country's call,

Take a moment to thank them

For protecting what you hold dear;

Tell them you are proud of them;

Make it very clear.

Just tap them on the shoulder,

Give them a smile, and say,

"Thanks for what you're doing;

To keep us safe in the USA!"

Jobing.com is proud to be partners with / supporters of various Veteran organizations. Over the past year I have had the privilege of meeting and working with so many active, retired, reservist and national guard members throughout the state. I would like to invite you to take a few minutes to view three of the videos that we have done over the past year that capture 2 eras of conflict as well as a new program established in 2009 by a U.S. Army veteran to connect veterans and the business community. I feel the videos will reinforce why November 11, 2009 is so very important to us this year.

Salute A Soldier (Supporting Veterans with Injuries as They Transition Back into the Arizona Workforce) - an emotional story as told through the eyes of a mother, Kathy Pearce from the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense - an Advocate for severely injured soldiers - who is an East Valley resident and who is also the mother of a soldier, Staff Sergeant Brent Bretz, who was severely injured in Iraq. The link to this powerful video is:

                 

Vietnam Veterans of America - Chapter 1011 - This video was shot at the beautiful Vietnam Memorial at Wesley Bolin Plaza in Phoenix a few months ago. The national VVA has over 50,000 individual members - there are several Chapters in Arizona - the video highlights Chapter 1011 based in Mesa. I encourage all Vietnam era veterans to consider joining the VVA...they are truly making a difference in every community in Arizona that they have a presence. The link to the video is:

                 

Honor Our Troops (H.O.T.) USA - Honor Our Troops USA was formed in 2009 as an initiative to connect businesses that want to honor veterans for their service. Since its inception, H.O.T. has received much interest from other states as well...and it is hoped to be a national program eventually. If you are business...get involved! If you are a veteran...contact H.O.T. for more info! The link to the video is:

                 

(All three videos can also be viewed on the Jobing.com website - just click on Videos and type in the key words in the Search block.)

Please enjoy this very special Wednesday - November 11th ... and be sure and thank each and every veteran for their service and sacrifice for this great country.