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Dollar General at 5679 South 27th St. will be donating toys bought at their store for the children of our military personnel to say "thank you for serving" to our many families who have children whose parents are or have served our Country.
Please stop by the store and say thank you to the General Manager, Terry, and his staff for thinking of us at this time. They want to make sure that every child has something for christmas, a book, a puzzle, a toy, etc. The most important message that Dollar… Continue

Thank you to Brian Styer, Manager, Ponderosa Steakhouse, and to all your staff for your outstanding hospitality and delicious buffet to honor our Veterans. Many of us from VA, Veterans and volunteers, had a chance to share this delicious meal in a wonderful social setting.
We appreciate your kindness and caring. You treated us royally.
Sister Ann Catherine Veierstahler, SCSJA
Tom Phillips, Tiffany Koehler, Phil and Barb, Celine and Bernie, Bob and Bobby Veierstahler, Jerry, Frank, Manny and so m… Continue

Brian, the manager at Ponderosa, 4175 South 76th St. (76th and Coldspring on Milwaukee's Southside) is giving a special salute to Freedom by offering Veterans and Military Personnel a free buffet with Beverage on Monday, Nov. 9th. The Restaurant is open from 11am until 9pm.
Please be sure to thank Brian, the manager, for his hospitality in bringing us together to show his gratifude for our Service to our Country.
Sister Ann Catherine Veierstahler, SCSJA

Personal stories are powerful - they make people, places, events "real"!
A very special "thank you" to Kathy Rodrick who shared the story of her son, Kevin. Kevin seemed to look forward to his service to our Country - and he served our Country well in the Military. His story, however, ended not like what we would want.
My reflection: We are called here to this summit to become more aware of the possibility of suicide among our Veterans and we are called to reach out in every way possible to brin… Continue

Mr. Scocos has just returned from his second tour in Iraq.
He started with a powerful statement: ONE % OF THE POPULATION SERVES OUR COUNTRY - THESE ARE OUR VETERANS! They have a right to housing, health and hope!
My comment and reflection: that leaves 99% of us to embrace our Veterans who have served our Country!
That means 99% of us are called to provide the appropriate housing and health care for our Veterans.
Later Dr. Michael McBride said that guilt and grief are so prevelant among our retur… Continue