Businesses Say “Thank You” with Veteran’s Day Specials
Military members are owed a debt of gratitude for the sacrifices they make in order to secure the rights and freedoms that many take for granted. Since 1919, November 11th has been the day to honor veterans. President Wilson noted that the day was to be “filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory,” referring to the signing of the armistice which ended WWI hostilities on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918. Since 1954, November 11th, formerly Armistice Day has been called Veteran’s Day and marks a day set aside to honor and celebrate the services rendered by all US military veterans.
As a way of showing gratitude to those who serve our country, many businesses offer special deals for veterans. Examples of some of these deals are below. Keep in mind that, although some of these businesses are nation-wide chains, not all locations may be participating. Be sure to check with your location to find out if they are participating, what type of proof of service they may require (military ID, uniform, DD214, etc.) and other terms (e.g. dine-in only). Continue reading
Glock, Inc. Continues its Support of Special Operations Forces with $100,000 Donation
Donation made to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) puts pistol manufacturer over $700,000 in total contributions
Left to Right: GLOCK VP Josh Dorsey, SOWF Scholarship Recipient Melinda Ruddess Petrignani and SOWF President Col. John T. Carney
Tampa, Fla. (GunLink) – Adding to its ongoing support of special operations forces (SOF), GLOCK, Inc. made a $100,000 donation yesterday to the Special Operations Warrior Foundation (SOWF) during the Special Operations Forces Industry Conference (SOFIC) held in Tampa, Fla. The money will be used to directly support the families of fallen and wounded Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps special operations personnel. The donation was made during a special presentation at the GLOCK exhibition booth at the Tampa Convention Center.
The Special Operations Warrior Foundation was founded in 1980 to provide support and assistance to personnel serving in the U.S. Special Operations Command. There are two major aspects to the Foundation’s mission. First is to provide a full college education to surviving children of fallen SOF personnel, and second is to provide immediate financial assistance and support to the family of severely wounded SOF personnel. Continue reading
