“Thank you for your service.” These are words echoed by countless Americans as we express gratitude to the men and women of the US Military. These words take on an even bigger significance this weekend as we honor those who perished in wars throughout towns and cities around the United States. As we remember the countless men and women who sacrificed their lives, we must redouble our efforts to take care of their brothers and sisters who served their country only to come back home broken by wars.
The numbers are astounding, there are over 67,000 homeless veterans suffering the indignities of sleeping on concrete mattresses and panhandling in order to eat. Though people who serve in the US military account for less than 0.5% of the overall population, veterans account for 10% of the homeless population. This is an issue that is very personal to me because I witnessed first-hand the miseries destitute veterans endure during my own two-year bout with homelessness...continued...
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