Issue 358, November 8, 2026
“The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war,
no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how the
Veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their nation.”
– George Washington
Defenders of liberty, honor in service, and pride in nation are just three of the qualities that service members possess. Without these defenders of freedom, we could not enjoy the many liberties we have today.
As we honor those who served this week, keep in mind the sacrifices they and their families made to accomplish the goals of serving. It’s not just the service member who makes sacrifices for the nation. So don’t leave it to a single day in November to show your pride in service members, say thank you the next time you see one in the store, at the park, or waiting to get a coffee. Let them know you appreciate them; it will come back to you tenfold.
When was the last time you thanked a service member?
Mark Geil
2026 President