The Place of Grace

Many of you may not realize it, but the month May has been declared National Military Appreciation Month. In fact, this year marks the 10th annual observance of this event. At Grace Apostolic Church of Clawson, we celebrate Memorial Day but paying tribute to our servicemen and women. Our tribute is scheduled for Sunday May 25, 2008 at 1:30 p.m. Visit our website again soon for updates on this service.

I am frequently asked by people what they can do to show their support for our military, both at home and abroad. Here is a list of things we all can do to show our appreciation from the National Military Appreciation Month Website.

1. Fly the flag on your house, car, or business during the month of May.
2. Send and email or letter of thanks through A Million Thanks website.
3. Send a care package to a soldier through USOCares website.
4. Organize an event in your community, and at your workplace.
5. Ask your elected officials at all levels to recognize our military.
6. Wear a “Support Our Troops” wrist band or shirt.
7. Register your support at America Supports You! website.
8. Ask libraries, schools, and organizations to participate in recognizing our Armed Forces.
9. Ask local media (TV, radio, newspaper) to feature military appreciation special interest stories and events.
10. When you see a person in a military uniform, shake their hand and say, “Thank you for serving our country!”
11. Raise funds and donate to military charities.
12. Hire a veteran - Visit Hire Vets First website for more information.
13. Returning from military conflict is challenging. Visit Welcome Back Vets website for what you can do to help Vets re-enter civilian life.
14. Send a care package by donating $10.00 to OperationGratitude.com.

Here is the commercial featuring Welcomebackveterans.org