VFW AUXILIARY POST 8093
SALUTE TO OUR VETERANS
Every U.S. military veteran is an individual with a unique story of their service to our country. But they also have something in common; they have kept us safe so we can enjoy our freedoms. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice Day, marks the cease-fire ending the hostilities of World War I. In 1938, Armistice Day became a legal holiday and in 1954, legislation changed the name to Veterans Day to include and honor all veterans. Established 1914, members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States Auxiliary set out to serve the veterans of this country and our communities in honor of the sacrifices and commitment of every man and woman who has served in uniform.
HONOR AND SALUTE OUR MILITARY VETERANS ON VETERANS DAY
Today’s veterans served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Persian Gulf, Iraq, and Afghanistan. Many have invisible scars. Some suffer from PTSD. Others have lost limbs and sustained life-changing injuries. Their families know what it is like to wait and pray for a safe return. Our Gold Star Families have made the ultimate sacrifice–the loss of their loved ones to war. Treating and acknowledging the invisible scars veterans live with daily is imperative. The suicide rate among activeduty troops and veterans has outpaced its rate in the general population in recent years, but with so many risk factors inherent to military life, it’s difficult to pin down why.
Honor All Branches of the Armed Forces U.S. Air Force ★ U.S. Army ★ U.S. Coast Guard U.S. Marine Corps ★ U.S. Navy ★ U.S. Space Force
The greatest gift we can give to our military veterans is a grateful thank you. Be a proud American; honor all who have served and sacrificed. • Display a flag in your front yard. • Visit the grave site of a veteran. • Attend a Veterans Day parade. • Attend a ceremony at your local VFW Post. • Thank an aging Veteran and ask about their service. • Post a thank you or acknowledgment on Facebook. • Send a thank you note to a veteran at the VA or State Veterans Homes. • Volunteer for a veteran organization. • Visit a local VA facility, nursing home or State Veterans Homes. • Volunteer at a VA Medical Center, outpatient clinic or community living center. Include your children and grandchildren in your Veterans Day activities. Teach them the importance of being patriotic and honoring our military veterans to ensure that future generations appreciate the freedoms fought for and won by veterans.
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Aging Times Magazine | November 2021
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The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) of the United States Auxiliary honors our Veterans by providing “Unwavering Support for Uncommon Heroes®.” There are more than 3,500 individual Auxiliaries in the United States; in Florida there are currently 135 Auxiliaries.
There are five Auxiliaries in Volusia County: • DeBary Post 8093 • DeLand Post 2380 • New Smyrna Beach Post 4250 • Daytona Beach Post 1590 • Port Orange Post 3282 • Additionally, in Flagler County, Palm Coast Post 8696 Local Auxiliaries help support: • VFW Veterans Village in Fort McCoy, Florida • Emory L. Bennett State Veterans’ Nursing Home in Daytona Beach, Florida • Veterans Affairs (VA) facilities • VFW National Home for Children in Eaton Rapids, Michigan
