Veterans Day is a public holiday on the anniversary of the end of World war I (November 11) to honor US veterans and victims of all wars. It replaced Armistice Day in 1954.
- Give Veterans an opportunity to tell their stories.
- Respect Veterans' service, their feelings, and any suggestions they might offer.
- Thank Veterans for their service to our country.
- When Approaching Veterans for their participation, consider bringing another Veteran with you.
- Show appreciation for the families of Veterans.
- Always be sincere, caring, compassionate and ready and able to listen to what a veteran or his or her family member has to share about the situation they are dealing with.
- Be supportive and non-judgmental and always validate their feelings and concerns.
- Be honest, sincere, caring and respectful.
- Accept, without judgment, the Veteran as she/he is.
- It might make longer for some Veterans to trust you. Be patient and listen.
- Expect the Veteran's sharing to occur over a period of time.
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