What To Say Instead Of Thanking A Veteran For Their Service

What To Say Instead Of Thanking A Veteran For Their Service

What To Say Instead Of Thanking A Veteran For Their Service When I tell people I work for a nonprofit organization that helps veterans, I usually get looks of sympathy. People respond that it’s a shame veterans who have done so much for our country are now homeless and wounded and suffer from PTSD. I thank them for caring, and sometimes, if I can, I kindly tell them that I don’t want their sympathy. While in the military, these veterans felt like heroes, but when they get out all too many people see them as broken even though an overwhelming portion of those leaving the military don’t struggle with homelessness or post-traumatic stress. In fact, they are stronger, more resilient, and better leaders than when they went in. ‍ You might also like: The best good news stories about veterans ‍ How to greet a veteran — on Veterans Day and all year long If we remind veterans that they are heroes who are fundamentally oriented to service and are better for what they went through in the military, we h…