Memorial Day 2015: Never forget the sacrifice of those in our military

Hello Gorgeous,

Today is Memorial Day. It has become this bloated event of bbq's and mattress sales.
It's really a time to remember and honor those military veterans who have died in combat and service.

The National Moment of Remembrance encourages all Americans to pause wherever they are at 3 p.m. local time on Memorial Day for a minute of silence to remember and honor those who have died in service to the nation.

I'm not saying to give up your burger feast, or not go shopping. I'm saying to thank a veteran, to observe the moment of silence at 3 pm, and to never forget.


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Happy Veteran's Day - actually everyday is Veteran's Day

Dear Gorgeous,
Today is Veteran's Day in the United States and it's a time to reflect on honorable service given and say thanks to those who have sacrificed for this great country.

 Personally, I think that every day is Veteran's Day. There is no need to wait for a chance to hug, hand shake and say thanks to the men and women of our military.

 Below I have a list from iDigitalTimes of where you can get free meals for Veteran's and military. Enjoy!

Where to get free Veteran's day meals and goodies!

   Applebee’s -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a limited menu, on November 11. 
·      Bakers Square-- Veterans and active duty military get a free breakfast on November 11.
·      Bar Louie – On November 10 and 11, veterans and active military personnel get a free meal up to a $12 value.
·      Bob Evans -- Veterans and active military personnel receive free all-you-can-eat hotcakes on November 11.
·      Boston Market – Boston Market is offering a free individual dessert with individual meal purchase on November 11 with military ID.
·      California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military receive a complimentary entrée from a special menu on November 11.
·      Carlo’s Bakery -- Veterans and active service members get a free large cannoli on November 11.
·      Carrabba’s – All active and retired veterans get a free appetizerNovember 8 through 11.
·      Cattlemens – Active, inactive, and retired military personnel get a free Small Sirloin Steak Dinner on November 11.
·      CentraArchy Restaurants – Veterans and active duty service members get a free entrée and 25% off to their accompanied family and friends on November 11 at participating restaurants.
·      Cheeseburger in Paradise -- Active and retired military personnel receive a complimentary All-American Burger with fries on November 11.
·       Chili’s  -- Veterans and active military service members get a free entrée from a limited menu on November 11.
·      Chophouse & Tavern -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary craft beer on November 11.
·      Chuck E. Cheese's – Veterans and active duty military get 20 free tokens from November 9 through November 15.
·      City Barbeque – All veterans get a free sandwich platter on November 11.
·      Claim Jumper -- On November 10, all Claim Jumper locations will provide veterans with a complimentary meal from a special menu.
·      Coffee Beanery -- Veterans and active duty military get a free tall cup of coffee on November 11 at participating locations.
·       Country Cookin -- Active, reserve, and retired military personnel receive a free meal on November 11.
·      Cracker Barrel -- Veterans get a complimentary Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert during lunch and dinner on November 11.
·      Denny’s -- Active, inactive and retired military personnel get a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on November 11, from 5 a.m. to noon at participating locations.
·      East Coast Wings & Grill -- Veterans get a free appetizer or a free dessert on November 11. Offer good with a minimum purchase of $10.
·      Famous Dave’s -- On November 11, former and active military receive a free One Meat Salute at participating locations from 11:00 am to 4:30 pm.
·      Figaro’s Pizza -- Veterans and active duty service members get a complimentary medium 1-topping pizza on November 11.
·      Fire and Ice – Veterans, active duty and their families get a free lunch or dinner on November 11.
·      Friendly’s – Friendly’s is treating veterans and active military to a free breakfast, lunch or dinner from a limited menu on Veterans Day,November 11.
·      Golden Corral -- Golden Corral Restaurants' Military Appreciation Monday free dinner will be available on November 17, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Military retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard and Reserves are all welcome.
·      Gordon Biersch -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary craft beer on November 11.
·      Greene Turtle -- Veterans and active duty military receive a free meal from a select menu on November 11 at participating locations.
·      Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream -- Veterans and active duty military get a free single scoop ice cream cone on November 11 at participating locations.
·      Hooters – Veterans and active duty military get a free meal up to $10.99 in value with a drink purchase at participating locations on November 11.
·       Hy-Vee -- Veterans and active-duty military members get a free breakfast buffet on November 11.
·      IHOP -- On November 11, participating IHOP Restaurants offer veterans and active duty military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
·      JJ’s Red Hots – Veterans and active duty military get with an unlimited free meal on November 11.
·      Krispy Kreme – Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut and small coffee to all veterans on Tuesday, November 11 at participating locations.
·      Krystal -- Active and retired military receive a free Krystal Sausage Biscuit from 6 AM to 10:30 AM on November 11.
·      LaMar’s Donuts -- Veterans and active duty military get a free donut and 12 oz. coffee at participating locations from 6:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. on November 11.
·      Lone Star Steakhouse -- On November 11, active duty, reserve and retired service members get a free appetizer.
·      LongHorn Steakhouse – Veterans and current service members receive a complimentary Texas Tonion appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage from a select menu on November 11.
·      Max & Erma's – On November 11, participating Max & Erma’s locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free Best Cheeseburger in America Combo meal.
·      McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants -- On November 9, participating McCormick & Schmick's Seafood Restaurants will offer a complimentary entree to veterans from a special menu.
·      Menchi's --  All veterans and active duty will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on November 11.
·      MOD Pizza -- Veterans and active duty military get a free individual, artisan-style pizza or hand-tossed salad on November 11.
·      O’Charley’s – Veterans and active duty service members get a free $9.99 entrée on November 11.
·      Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary craft beer on November 11.
·      Olive Garden – On November 11, all veterans and current service members get a free meal from a limited menu.
·      On the Border -- Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free meal from the “Create Your Own Combo menu” on November  11.
·      Orange Leaf -- Retired and active duty military get a free cup of froyo on November 11.
·      Outback Steakhouse – All active and former service members receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a beverage on November 11. Outback is also offering active and former service members 15% off their meals Nov. 12 through Dec. 31.
·      Petro Stopping Centers -- On November 11, all CDL drivers who are military veterans eat free at participating full-service restaurants.
·      Pie Five Pizza -- Active duty, reserve and retired service members get a free customized pizza on November 11.
·      Pinnacle Entertainment -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal at select casinos on November 11.
·      Pizza Factory -- Veterans get a free lunch special or a free lunch buffet on November 11.
·      Pizza Schmizza -- Veterans and active duty service members get a free slice of pizza on November 11, between 1 and 4 p.m.
·       Ponderosa Steakhouse -- All former and current service members enjoy a free buffet on November 17.
·      Red Hot & Blue -- Veterans receive a free entrée with the purchase of a second entrée on November 10, 11 and 12. Coupon required.
·      Red Lobster -- Veterans, retired and active-duty military personnel receive a complimentary appetizer from a limited menu from November 10 to November 13.
·      Red Robin – Veterans and active duty military get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on November 11.
·      Rock Bottom -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a complimentary craft beer on November 11.
·      Ruby Tuesday -- Veterans, active duty and reserve service members get a free appetizer on November 11.
·      Shoney's -- Shoney's will be offering a free All-American Burger to veterans and active duty service members on Tuesday, November 11.
·      Sizzler -- Sizzler offers active duty and veteran military members a free lunch from a limited menu on Tuesday, November 11 until 4 p.m.
·      Smokey Bones Bar & Fire Grill -- Veterans and active duty get a free meal from a select menu on November 11.
·      Spaghetti Warehouse – On November 11, buy one entrée and get the second entrée free. Coupon required.
·      Starbucks -- Veterans, active duty service members and spouses get a free tall coffee on November 11 at participating locations.
·       Texas Corral – Active duty service members and veterans receive a free entrée on November 11.
·      Texas Land & Cattle -- On November 11, active duty, reserve and retired service members get a free appetizer.
·      Texas Roadhouse -- Texas Roadhouse locations nationwide will offer veterans a free lunch on November 11 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Offer is good for active duty, retired or former U.S. military.
·      TGIFridays -- Veterans and active duty military get a free lunch from a select menu on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
·       Tijuana Flats -- Veterans and active duty military get a free meal on November 11.
·      Tim Hortons Café & Bake Shop – Active duty military and veterans receive a free donut all day long on November 11.
·      Tony Roma’s – Veterans and active military personnel receive a free draft beer on November 11 at participating locations.
·      Travel Centers of America -- On November 11, all CDL drivers who are military veterans eat free at participating full-service restaurants.
·      Tubby's -- Veterans and active duty military members get a free small Grilled Steak N' Cheese or Tubby's Famous Sub on November 11.
·       Tucanos Brazilian Grill – Past and current military receive a free shrimp skewer November 8 through 11. They are also offering a Veteran Card on those dates that gives 25% off 4 Churrasco Meals.
·      Uno Pizzeria & Grill – Veterans and active military get a free entrée or individual pizza with an entrée or pizza purchase of equal or greater value on November 11.
·      Village Inn -- Veterans and active military personnel receive a free breakfast on Tuesday, November 11 from a select menu at participating locations.
·      Wayback Burgers – Veterans and active duty military get a free Wayback Classic Cheeseburger with purchase of any side and any drink on November 11.
·      Woody’s Bar-B-Q -- Veterans get a gift certificate for a free entrée with purchase of an entrée on November 11.
·      Zoes Kitchen – Active duty military and veterans get a free entrée, and family members get 10% off on November 11.
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Veteran's Day: take time to thank a Veteran today

Hello Gorgeous,
Please take a moment to say thank you to a Veteran today. Whether the person is a family member, neighbor or stranger-a moment of respect and honor is due the men and women of our military who served and sacrificed for the United States of America.

 

My great Uncle served in World War II and remembers vividly what it was like to be a very young man sent to war with just weeks of training. Again, I encourage you to take a moment and thank a Veteran today!

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