Our nations veterans put their lives on the line for every person in this country. Tomorrow is a reminder that we to thank them.
On Tuesday, the Department of Veterans Affairs showed them some of that appreciation by putting on a town hall and resource fair.
Veterans were able to offer questions and concerns about their needs from the VA, as well as gain connections to resources like health care and employment opportunities.
One veteran said events like this mean a lot to him.
“I like all the stuff that everybody does for us. I mean, it's amazing. I mean, we're a 1% niche of the whole, you know, United States population,” said Timothy Hoveck, who served in the Navy.
Alongside all of the vendors and veterans, there was a group of students from Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada personally thanking veterans and handing out handmade cards.
Pinecrest Academy of Northern Nevada is a designated Purple Star School, which means it is recognized as actively supporting military-connected students and their families. As part of this commitment, they offer priority enrollment for military families.
The students who visited the VA today are members of the Pinecrest Leadership Team and the Purple Star Student Ambassador Team. These students participate in military-related activities both on and off campus and help welcome and support new military families as they join Pinecrest.
Their ultimate goal on Tuesday was to make veterans feel appreciated.
“They were very grateful. And I could tell that they really appreciated it, because some people don't get that much offer, and some people don't know that they're veterans,” said Aria Gomes, a student at Pinecrest. “But today they understood that we knew that they were veterans, and they were really appreciative.”
“Support our veterans because they have dedicated a lot to our country, and it's just an important piece of our country,” said Tolan Gustafson, another student at the school.
With Veterans Day being tomorrow, make sure to thank those in your life who have served or are currently serving.
Additional resources from the VA can be found here.
