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Memorial Day 2020
A Time to Remember
We will forever remember the many brave men and women who have given their lives throughout the history of our great Nation to protect us, the American people, from danger and harm. We remember all those who sustained injury to mind, body and/or soul during the course of their service. We salute all who have served in the United States Armed Forces!
Prayer of Thanks and Honor
Gracious God, on this Memorial Day weekend, we remember and give thanks for the members of the United States Armed Forces who have given their lives in the service to our country, the United States of America. When the need was greatest, these heroes stepped up and did their duty to defend the freedoms that we, the American people, abundantly enjoy and cherish.
O God, You, Yourself have taught us that; “There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” These honored dead gave the most precious gift they had; life itself. They made the ultimate sacrifice for their loved ones and neighbors, for their comrades and their country...and, for us.
May You enable us to continue to honor their memory by caring for their family members. By ensuring that the wounded, sometimes homeless Veterans, (their comrades) are properly cared for. Help us Father, to be watchful caretakers of the freedoms for which they gave their lives. Please, let no other American follow them to a soldier’s grave unless the reason is worthy and the cause is just.
Holy One, help us to remember that freedom is not free. Let us always remember our fallen heroes who have ensured that freedom continues to be America’s legacy.
May we never forget what they have done. Help us to remember and honor their sacrifice. Amen
Chaplain Samuel Adamson, Veterans For America
Dear Veterans—we thank you and honor you for your service to God and country!
A Prayer for our fallen Heroes
VFA Chaplain's message: Hope on a New Day
Hope will help us to continue and flourish in this life amidst our daily difficulties. We celebrate the helpful work of the courageous members of the U.S. Military, Veterans, VA employees, first responders, doctors, nurses, healthcare personnel, the farmers, the truckers and our grocery store workers. We say, “Thank you” to all our American citizens who are doing their best to help us survive and thrive. There are incredible acts of kindness and bravery found in the most unlikely places. These astonishing acts of kindness give us hope for all humanity. During the Coronavirus outbreak in the United States, the people in our Nation need to be following our Federal, State and City guidelines with an enlightened sense of Hope. Many U.S. citizens and residents with lower and middle incomes may be losing jobs, homes, family members, health, food, incomes and their peace of mind. There is Hope!
During the Easter Season, we can receive Jesus’ words of Hope: “I am leaving you with a gift—Peace of Mind and Heart. The Peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So, don’t be troubled or afraid". (John 14:27). Yes, we have hope even amidst our life’s trials and tragedies. “There is always hope for a new day. There is always hope because our Redeemer lives." (Marcia Laycock). Thousands of years ago, King Solomon gave us a timeless prescription for spiritual healing: “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and will heal their land”. (2 Chronicles 7:14). Let us open our hearts to God. In the Christian faith it is said, “When life’s broken places lead us to Jesus, ultimately we will find hope”. (Renee Swope). God will prepare a way, because He is the Way Maker. God prepares you for the best but we need to be patient. “Sometimes the world around us seems empty and we may feel entirely alone, but now and then – Suddenly! – When we least expect it – when we’ve almost given up hope – when we’re tired or bored or fearful or disgruntled – God breaks through and the angels start to sing!” (Ray Pritchard).
~May you be encouraged with Hope for a New Day, Samuel Adamson, Veterans For America, Chaplain (Retired US Army & VA Chaplain).
Veterans Day 2019
Wishing all our Veterans a safe and Happy Veterans Day Weekend. Veterans For America Salutes you and Thanks you for your selfless sacrifice to our great country.
November 10, 2019
Happy Birthday Marines
May you enjoy your special day. It was an honor to stand next to you. Stay strong and walk proud.
Semper fi, OORAH!
Rick Martinez USMC Vietnam Veteran
Veterans For America, Founder
Memorial Day 2019
VFA wishes all Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel a Blessed and safe Memorial Day
This is a sacred time to reflect on the ultimate sacrifice of our fallen brother’s and sister’s in arms. Let this also be time to pray for our Veterans and Active Duty Military personnel that are suffering from the scars of war. May they find peace.
LIFE
My life is as beautiful as I make it. I have so much beauty and opportunity around me. I will be at peace. I will be truthful, honest and kind. I will always forgive those who have hurt me. I will spread love and happiness through my earthly journey. I will live with compassion and understanding. I will live with an attitude of gratitude. I will focus on life. I will focus on the things that bring me joy. I will focus on love. I will focus on my family and friends. I will spend every day doing something that makes me feel good. I will focus on my mission, my true purpose for living. I will serve God by serving others.
My human body is capable of miraculous things. It is brilliantly designed to self regulate and heal itself. The secret lies in my faith. My faith in God, faith in prayer and, faith in the ability that I have to heal myself. I live in a world of infinite possibility. I have the power to heal myself. I am a perfect manifestation of God’s creation. I am a true expression of His love. I am forever grateful to God for this glorious experience. This amazing journey called life. My time is precious and I will not waste any second of it on things that do not matter. I will live in the present moment and embrace God’s on-going manifestation.
I will always remember the two most important words in medicine; Know Thyself.
The better that I know myself the better equipped I am to heal my body and my emotions. By healing my inner spiritual self, it allows me to love to the deepest degree in the outer physical world. Healing can happen at any time. Healing can happen even when I am at death’s door. I will reach out to other people if I need help. I will learn from others. I will NEVER GIVE UP! I will not fear death because death is a Life Experience. It is just as special and precious as my Birth Experience.
My body loves me. It loves me unconditionally. My body and my life are sacred gifts from God. I will live my life, “One Day at a Time” By living with a positive mental attitude everything will be working for my individual and collective good. I will claim my wholeness and well-being, now. I will claim my health, now. I will claim vitality and vigor and the power to rejuvenate and regenerate, right now. I will let go and let God, now and forever. This is my Life.
Rick Martinez, USMC Vietnam Veteran
May 2019
A letter of appriciation to our Veterans, from a United States Citizen
Dear All,
It is an honor that I get to live in this wonderful country, the United States of America. It is because of our Veterans that our children, our wives, our sisters, our mothers, our brothers, our fathers, and all citizens of the United States are able to sleep safely at night, knowing that our brave men and women of the Armed Forces stand watch and keep our country safe. May God Bless each and every one who has made the sacrifice to serve and protect our great Nation. ~S. Grand
Homeless Veterans National VFA Pizza Day Challenge
"If our Veterans are hungry let us feed them."
For Veteran Service Organizations, Groups, Concerned Communities, Individuals, Restaurants and Others. To provide our homeless Veterans one free pizza lunch on any given day each month. A National VFA Pizza Day is an idea to raise our Nation's awareness to our homeless Military Veteran's crisis. Including a deeper understanding of the on-going tragedy of Veteran suicides.
We give thanks for your support. We are grateful to our Veterans for their National Service and for the many sacrifices they have made for the United States of America.
After accommodating our homeless Veterans and accomplishing a VFA Pizza Day. Send your documented stories, photos, and/or a (1) minute video to be selected and posted on the Veterans For America website; "IN THE NEWS".
Email: VFA.RPM@gmail.com
Veterans for America, Salutes YOU!
