I should have posted this yesterday, as that was Veteran’s Day. But, since today is when it is observed, I’m forgiving myself for my procrastination.
Last week, I posted a blurb about homeless vets. Well, I received a comment from a homeless vet in response. Here’s an excerpt from his blog:
Being homeless and trying and having to hide this fact from society is hard. It is not like I want the world to know I am a homeless veteran. I do not want the world in real time to know that I am what they call a “vagrant”. I do not advertise myself. I do not hold signs saying “Homeless Veteran Please Help” around areas I frequent.
I’d urge you to click on Wandering Vet’s blog, even if you just spend a few minutes reading it. It is like nothing you have ever read before.
Thank you for bringing to light what is truly a sad state of affairs. We always see the “pomp and circumstance” of the holiday, not realizing who is really suffering.