Personal Reflection and Thanks
This project was truly a learning stretch for me. I was not only able to learn more on what
makes our military so great, but understand what goes on behind the scenes to
make it possible. Spending community
service time with the Fisher House and the American Legion Auxiliary were two
of the most rewarding aspects. I saw
veterans and their families show appreciativeness to all that took the time to
give back. The interviews were the most
rewarding. That gave me a personal
chance to say, “Thank you for your service.”
I heard stories of soldiers going blind in war, having severe injuries,
having mental breakdowns from post-traumatic stress disorder, and not
apologizing or regretting joining the military.
Yet, the bravery and the courage that was demonstrated by each one was
breathtaking. To hear the pride in their
voice as they discussed their crowing moment revealed the happiness they had in
service. Whether it was earning the
title of Marine, surviving the Vietnam War, being a prisoner of war, or
obtaining their Airborne Wings, each event meant the world to them. Things were not always easy, but they
persevered and fought with their heart and soul for America in a number of
different ways. That type of courage is
something that words cannot describe. It
was amazing to learn the variety of military occupations. One could be an infantryman, a sniper, the
one purifying the water on the battlefield, or a driver. I then looked into private organizations and government
agencies to see the benefits of service.
It is truly a blessing to these military men and women to have the
assistance that is offered as they transition back home.
The only thing that I can do is say, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” to our military for their selfless sacrifices and dedication to their duty. To all those that have gone on, were killed or are missing in action, their loss is not in vain. May their families have the God’s peace and remember that they died a hero and served faithfully. First, I thank God for giving me the strength and ability to carry out this project. Thank you to those that allowed me to interview them. Thank you to the Fisher House and the American Legion Auxiliary for allowing me to spend time with them. Thank you to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for allowing me to represent the state of South Carolina in Voice of Democracy. Thank you to the Thurmond Statesman Institute for giving me the chance to do this project. Thank you again to all of the military, and may God bless America.
Sincerely,
Antonia Danielle Adams
Thurmond Statesman Institute
The only thing that I can do is say, “Thank you from the bottom of my heart,” to our military for their selfless sacrifices and dedication to their duty. To all those that have gone on, were killed or are missing in action, their loss is not in vain. May their families have the God’s peace and remember that they died a hero and served faithfully. First, I thank God for giving me the strength and ability to carry out this project. Thank you to those that allowed me to interview them. Thank you to the Fisher House and the American Legion Auxiliary for allowing me to spend time with them. Thank you to the Veterans of Foreign Wars for allowing me to represent the state of South Carolina in Voice of Democracy. Thank you to the Thurmond Statesman Institute for giving me the chance to do this project. Thank you again to all of the military, and may God bless America.
Sincerely,
Antonia Danielle Adams
Thurmond Statesman Institute