What happens after a hero has finished the main parts of their journey, after their journey is over? Well, it says that they have the freedom to live out the rest of their lives with out the fear of being killed. But what does that really mean to many of our heros? The other day, I spent the day handing out Thanksgiving cards and treats to the veterans in Yountville. All of them were heroes in the eyes of not only me, but my fellow 4-H members as well. We got to sit down with a few of them and listen to their journeys, many of which were full of sadness and loss but also times of good and enjoyment. I got to actually see what heros whom finished their journeys looked like. It wasn't the first time that I had done this or the vets but it was one of the first times that I actually realized what this ment to them. I noticed that a lot of them were grateful that we had taken the time to show them our appreciation and thankfulness that we had for them. It really made many of their days because a majority of them didn't have family anymore that came to see them. There they were, the people who fought for our country, left to live out the rest of their lives, not only in freedom but also abandoned in a sense. People seemed to have ceased coming to visit them lately and it was kind of sad to see because they really enjoy being visited. If you feel like you would love to show the veterans your appreciation all you need to do is take a little time out of your day to visit them or deliver little treats just to show that you care.
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