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indipendentfuneralservices · 1 month ago

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How do you thank a veteran for their service?

Veterans are the backbone of a nation’s strength, dedicating their lives to protect freedom and ensuring safety for all. But, often, we struggle with finding the right words or gestures to truly express our gratitude for their sacrifice. If you’ve ever wondered how to thank a veteran for their service in a way that feels meaningful and heartfelt, this blog is here to guide you.

From simple words to thoughtful actions, there are countless ways to show your appreciation. Whether it’s a family member, friend, or a veteran you meet in your community, here’s how you can make a difference in their lives.

1. Start with Genuine Words of Gratitude

Sometimes, the simplest gestures are the most powerful. Saying “Thank you for your service” with sincerity goes a long way. Here’s how you can do it:

Look them in the eye and express your appreciation. A heartfelt tone can make your words feel genuine.

Personalize your message. For instance, if you know about their service in a particular war or role, you can say, "Thank you for your bravery in serving during [specific war or location]."

Avoid clichés or empty statements. Authenticity matters more than perfection.

Pro Tip: If you’re shy or unsure what to say, a warm smile and a simple thank-you can still mean the world to a veteran.

2. Write a Thank-You Letter or Card

If you prefer a more tangible expression of gratitude, consider writing a thank-you letter or card. Here’s how to make it special:

Share your thoughts on what their service means to you.

Add personal touches, like a drawing (if it’s from a child) or a photo of your family enjoying freedoms they helped secure.

If you don’t know a veteran personally, you can participate in programs like A Million Thanks or Operation Gratitude, which collect and deliver thank-you letters to veterans.

3. Support Veteran Organizations

One of the best ways to thank a veteran is to support organizations that directly help them. Many veterans face challenges like transitioning to civilian life, mental health struggles, or financial difficulties. You can contribute by:

Donating to veteran charities like Wounded Warrior Project, Fisher House Foundation, or Disabled American Veterans (DAV).

Volunteering your time at local VA hospitals or veteran-focused events.

Participating in programs like Hire Heroes USA, which help veterans find meaningful employment.

Every contribution, no matter how small, helps improve the lives of those who have served.

4. Spend Time Listening to Their Stories

Sometimes, the most meaningful way to thank a veteran is simply to listen. Many veterans have powerful, emotional stories to share, and being a compassionate listener can be therapeutic for them.

Here’s how you can make this experience memorable:

Ask open-ended questions about their service, such as, "What inspired you to join?" or "What lessons did you learn during your time in the military?"

Let them take the lead. If they prefer not to share certain details, respect their boundaries.

Share your own gratitude and thoughts as a way to create a two-way conversation.

5. Celebrate Veterans on Special Days

While every day is a great day to thank a veteran, special holidays like Veterans Day and Memorial Day offer extra opportunities to show your appreciation.

Attend parades or community events honoring veterans.

Fly the American flag as a gesture of support.

Encourage children to participate in activities like drawing pictures, writing essays, or learning about the contributions of veterans.

6. Offer Practical Support

Many veterans appreciate practical gestures that make their lives easier. Here are some ideas:

Offer to help with errands or tasks, like grocery shopping, home repairs, or yard work.

Treat them to a meal or a coffee and use the opportunity to thank them.

If they’re job-seeking, help with resume writing or networking.

Small acts of kindness can make a big impact.

7. Support Military Families

Veterans are not the only ones who sacrifice. Their families often bear the emotional and logistical burden of their service. By supporting military families, you indirectly thank the veterans themselves.

Ways to help include:

Offering childcare or meals to military families during deployments.

Donating to organizations like the USO or Blue Star Families that support military families.

Simply checking in and showing you care.

8. Honor Them Publicly

Sometimes, honoring veterans publicly can be a great way to show your appreciation. Here are a few examples:

Post a thank-you message on social media to highlight their contributions.

Nominate them for local awards or recognitions for their service.

Share their story (with their permission) to inspire others.

Final Thoughts

Thanking a veteran for their service doesn’t have to be a grand gesture. Even small, thoughtful actions can make them feel appreciated and valued. Whether it’s through words, letters, time, or support, what matters most is your sincerity.

The freedoms we enjoy today exist because of the sacrifices made by veterans. Taking a moment to express gratitude is not only kind—it’s necessary. So, the next time you meet a veteran, don’t hesitate to say, "Thank you for your service." Those four simple words can carry a lifetime of meaning.

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kindofatheatrekid · 3 months ago

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Soft Yandere! Veteran being pegged! (No. You're not on top.)

How long has it been since I promised a male reader pegging this old dude? Uhhhhh... 😢

How about we not think about that and like- uh- focus that it got done? I have absolutely wonderful pookies that motivated me to finish this so let's all thank my lovely alphas for this! I wanted this to be on kinktober but writer's block and all dat- 😄

This has pegging. Which is in the title. It's clearly NSFW. So like-

MINORS DNI. MINORS DNI. MINORS DNI.

Alright! Now that that's all said and done! Enjoy fucking this old man!

TWs: overstimulation, condescending behavior towards reader, cum play, nipple play, I think that's it- comment if I forgot something pls-

WORD COUNT: 1.6K

KINKTOBER DAY ONE: TEMPERATURE PLAY

Pleasure. That’s the only thing you could possibly be thinking of right now. With your dick shoved into his ass, yet he was the one in full control of this situation. It didn’t matter that it was your hands on his hips— no. Your hands were just finding a place to grab onto while he rides you like he’s trying to drain you dry of both cum and life. This had to be why he looked like a silver fox, right? Stealing the vitality of the poor youth that got caught in his seductive ways. Which, in this case, was unfortunately and fortunately you. It was so warm inside him, the slowly cooling water only accentuating just how much more warmer he was— both from the soft walls that were clenching onto your dick like a vice, and from his skin. The wrinkled, aged skin that only made him even hotter in your eyes. White mixed with black hair on his arms just like his head.

Your eyes tear up from the sheer euphoria he was giving you, tongue almost shamelessly lolling as your mouth stayed open. If it wasn’t for that familiar, irritatingly enchanting glint in the old man’s eyes— moan after loud moan would have been falling off your kiss-bitten lips by now.

Speaking of lips, the reason for your current dilemma was now sliding his thumb over your bruised lower lip. His other hand goes to caress your cheek, the warmth forcing a groan to slip from you without warning. He notices the drool that threatened to leak, using it to coat your dry lips— dry from the heavy breaths you forced yourself to take as he rode you.

“Why aren’t you saying anything? Cat got your tongue?” He chuckles out as you try to focus a glare on him, pathetically failing due to your vision blurring from the incoming tears. His hips suddenly slam down onto you; a brash, animalistic noise leaving you as you’re buried down to the hilt.

Heaven. This must be what heaven felt like.

Your hands scramble to grab onto his hips, grip almost bruising as if he was the only thing grounding you to reality right now. The almost hypnotic grinding of his groin towards yours not helping with the way your mind wanted to shut down immediately. The cool water, the heat from your combined breaths, the way his hands left trails of fire with every inch they grope your skin— there was just so much for your poor brain to handle.

It honestly felt like you were being used as a dildo with how little work you were doing for maximum pleasure. To be honest, you would happily live your days out as his dildo if that was a choice. His raging hard-on kept on rubbing against your stomach, pre-cum and bath water slick on your skin.

Water droplets dripped down from your hair as you chewed on your lower lip— eyes laser-focused on his cock. His cock that you wanted to touch and feel in your hands. Your left hand lets go of his hip just for it to tentatively stroke his neglected dick; the heat in your palm making you shiver in the water. Thumb slowly tracing circles along the slit of its head, pre-cum continuously dripping down to your wrist and into the already cloudy cold water.

You didn’t want to be the only one losing their head, determined to make him fall into this mindless pleasure you were presently in too. You wanted him to bear himself out like you were doing, to show you the raw, primal instincts that you also had. To the point where manners would be shoved aside, and the two of you would just take and take from each other.

His pace noticeably slows down at the growing pressure of your strokes— hand slowly, yet purposefully, running down his entire length. Fingers smearing the thin fluids along the veined skin, feeling it throbbing in your hands. You could hear the way his heart quickens to the same -if not faster- pace of yours, could see the lust-induced haze in the corners of his eyes.

You use this chance to buck your hips up without warning, relishing in the way his throat hitched. Hand reaching down to squeeze his aching balls that were full of cum ready to be released. Your own cock twitched inside him, not faring better than him— overstimulated, needy, desperate: those were the words that could perfectly describe your deafening thoughts at the moment.

Right when you think that you’ve managed to win this unspoken game between the two of you, his lips curve up into a grin. His eyes held a knowing glint, as if he could read what was exactly on your mind right now— it felt like he was stripping you with his gaze despite your nudity. Crow’s feet deepened while his eyes held an obvious twinkle of mischief.

You should’ve remembered that unspoken games have unspoken rules.

He brings his roughened hands up from the water, skin ice-cold from being in the water for too long. His hands sensually slide up your body -your warm skin prickling from the cold- until they stay on your chest. He could probably feel how hard your heart was pumping right now, wrinkled palm right on top of it. Your eyes meet: calm meeting with panicked, smug meeting with wary.

Rule #1: He’ll always be in charge.

Your back arches when his weathered fingers pinch your nipples— senses confused as warmth floods inside your body, yet everything outside is cold. A gasp-like moan involuntarily leaves your lips, lips formed into an o-shape as your grip on his cock tightens reflexively. A deep groan escaping him as well from the squeeze, cool fingers still refusing to stop as he twisted your nipples almost painfully.

Another, louder, moan is forced out from your vocal cords when his head dips down— lips clamped onto one of your nipples, rough stubble grazing against your wet skin. You couldn’t help but come when his hot tongue swirls around the sensitive nub, teeth grazing against the already tortured skin. Eyes rolled back once again for what felt like the hundredth time. Your other nipple, receiving the same cruel treatment with his icy fingers. He definitely felt when you came; the water significantly more opaque as your cum dripped down his thighs and into the tub you were both in. Your cock still painfully hard in him despite coming just a few seconds ago.

Rule #2: You’re the bitch. Not him.

His eyelashes flutter when he finally releases your nipple from his soft lips, fingers already tweaking it before you could even sigh in relief. Your hand quickly lets go of his cock to grab onto his steel reinforced hips for bearing again— forehead pressed against his chest as you whine for him to stop.

“Why are you moaning, лапочка? I’m the one with your dick in my ass so why are you acting like our positions are reversed, little one?” Fuck. His dirty talk only made you want to beg him for more.

Your moans only get louder as he pulls on your nipples, drool pouring out from your lips like you were a brainless zombie— lips unable to remain closed. Shivers ran across your entire body, body trembling from both the cold and your overused cock. You were sure that you were only shooting blanks by now, every pathetic squirt easily seeping into the cloudy bathwater. You’d need to take a shower afterwards to clean all the come off you.

Rule #3: Don’t ever expect to walk after he’s done.

A choked whimper leaves you when he finally pulls himself off you agonizingly slow, your limbs feeling like jelly by now. You didn’t resist when he brought you into his arms, mind a slurry of contradicting sensations and abused instincts. Your eyelids drooping when he captures your lips in his, the kiss a slow, but careful one— everything he did had a reason and was meticulously planned out. A likely habit from his youth.

“You did so well, Солнце. Such a good boy for me. I’m so proud of you~” He croons out in a heavy voice, peppering kisses all along your face as his scarred hands snake up to your neck— his touch tender as he strokes your warming face. His own, ignored, cock still stiff and raised while he pampered you with the kisses you desperately needed right now. Your voice just whines for more of his attention, arms wrapping around his cold body to pull you closer to him.

The two of you just stay in the chilled bathwater for a moment, clinging onto each other for warmth as your labored breaths become background white noise. His lips trail down to your neck, pressing kisses onto your frigid skin— your breath hitching as his tongue slips out to run a fiery trail of saliva up to your jawline. An almost hissed out groan leaving his lips when he tastes the cold salt on your skin.

His eyes looked practically feral at this point, licking his lips clean of your taste before he crashed his lips onto yours to share what he thought was his own heaven. Swallowing down all your moans and whimpers like a starving man who finally got a feast laid out in front of him.

He reluctantly breaks from the kiss for the both of you to breathe. His hot breaths harsh on your skin as he leans his lips closer to your ear— whispering at a volume where you could only hear even if there was no one else around you two. A little secret that only you would know with him.

“As sweet as ever, Милый.”

Translation:

Солнце = sunshine

лапочка = sweetie pie / cutie

Милый = dear / darling

A/N:

Damn. I honestly didn't think this pegging would win. It was honestly included as both a joke and the consequence of staying up too late for too many consecutive nights... (Y'ALL TORTURED ME. THIS WAS SO HARD TO KEEP THIS OLD MAN'S HOLIER THAN THOU ATTITUDE WHILE BEING RAMMED!!) 😟

There. Y'all got to fuck the old dude. Happy now?? But anyways please comment anything you want me to do. (It'll take time, though. I'm not chat GTP okay?) 😩

Just no vomit, scat, and the works okay? Golden showers are a hell no too. Look. I'm not going to kink shame here, but I cannot write anything like that due to my BOUNDARIES. Non-con, baby trapping, and other dark matters are fine. I love that shit. But yeah. Maybe I'll make another OC, maybe not. It really depends on my mood. 😘

AUTHOR OUT! 😌

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