Simple and Littles-Friendly Ways To Thank Our Veterans
- ModernMomWife
- Nov 8, 2023
- 4 min read
I am eternally grateful to all of those men and women who have fought and served for our country. Thank you for your courage, your dedication and hard work and just as importantly thank you to the families for their support, resilience and sacrifice.
If you have not thanked a veteran or you're looking for a few simple ways to show appreciation, here are some friendly options:
Make a hand-made card. I know this is old school for some, but hand-made is heart-made. There's nothing more heartfelt than a hand-made creation. My son's school made it mandatory this year as a homework assignment that each student learn about the armed forces, what they do and why we should appreciate them. Their assignment was to create a poster for them to show their appreciation. I thought that was such a great idea and allows your kids to not only engage in gratitude for our veterans, but also opens their minds to creativity and what appreciation looks like.
Bake Some Yummy Treats & Deliver Them. Who doesn't love home made treats? Even a simple chocolate chip cookie recipe to bake with the kids, is super fun and engaging. I highly suggest reaching out to your local organizations and find out how you can help by delivering special treats for our armed forces (past and present). I personally love making cupcakes because you can decorate them individually with our patriotic colors of red, white and blue while also adding in some colorful sprinkles to brighten their day.
Fly A Flag. It is the perfect way to say thank you to our veterans by flying our American flag high and letting your littles participate in hanging it. If you don't live in a place that allows flag poles or things to be hung above your door (renting, apartment-style/condo-style living), don't worry! Have your little color and create an American flag to ensure they are engaged and can let their creative juices flow. You can utilize crayons, markers, paints or even stickers! If you happen to be low on paper goods, stickers or art supplies - it's time to get outside and use that sidewalk chalk.
Show Your Support By Attending a Local Veteran's Parade. So much gratitude goes into saluting our veterans. A simple act of being present and supporting our veterans goes a long way. If you are located in or near the Sacramento/Northern California region, I have listed several options below:
Sacramento County
Elk Grove
Annual Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade When: 11:11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Nov. 11 Where: 8820 Elk Grove Blvd, Elk Grove Details: American Legion Post 233 Inc. hosts their Annual Elk Grove Veterans Day Parade that will begin lining up along Elk Grove Blvd and head south to the terminus at Elk Grove Park.
Folsom
Wayne Spence Folsom Veterans Day Parade When: 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 Where: East Bidwell Street and Montrose Drive Details: The parade will start by heading westbound on East Bidwell Street, then head northbound on Coloma Street and onto Natoma Street. An honor ceremony will then be held at the Veterans Memorial in City Lions Park.
Placer County
Auburn
Auburn Area Veteran’s Day Parade When: 10:50 a.m. on Nov. 11 Where: Lincoln Way and Cleveland Avenue in Downtown Auburn Details: The parade will proceed down Lincoln Way and make a brief pause at Central Square, intersection of High Street and Lincoln Way, for a release of doves, fly-over, three volley rifle salute and TAPS.
Roseville
Honoring Veterans When: 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 Where: Vernon Street Town Square, Downtown Roseville Details: Event goers will have the opportunity to provide donations for care packages for service members. There will also be a Wall of Honor that will pay tribute to Roseville Veterans.
Nevada County
Starting on Nov. 4 and running through Nov. 12, Nevada County is holding their 3rd annual Military Appreciation Week to honor activity duty members, reservists, veterans and Gold Star Families.
San Joaquin County
Stockton
Veterans Day Tribute When: 9:45 a.m. on Nov. 11 Where: The Bob Hope Theater at 242 E Main Street, Stockton Details: This event is put together by The United Veterans Council of San Joaquin County.
Stanislaus County
Modesto
Modesto Veteran’s Day Parade When: 9 a.m. on Nov. 11 Where: O Street to Graceada Park Details: A Veterans Day Ceremony will follow the parade at 10:30 a.m.
Solano County
Fairfield
2023 Veterans Day Parade and Commemoration Ceremony When: 12:30 p.m. on Nov. 11 Where: Downtown Fairfield Details: The parade will kick-off with a fly over by air crews from Travis Air Force Base. A Commemoration Ceremony and Concert at 10 a.m. will be held at the Downtown Theatre located at 1035 Texas Street.
Sutter and Yuba Counties
Marysville
2023 Veteran’s Day Parade When: 11 a.m. on Nov. 11 Where: D Street, Marysville
Yolo County
Davis
Veterans Day Ceremony When: 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 11 Where: Davis Cemetery and Arboretum, 820 Pole Line Road Details: The event will begin with a musical prelude with performances by Golden State Brass, Adrienne Fortini, Davis Local Vocals, The Davis Madrigals, and Jazz Choir
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