Category: Holiday / Hero Observance

International Women’s Day | Celebrating Women Heroes Who Changed History

/ in Hero Stories / Bob Filipczak

International Women’s Day is a blessing and curse. It’s a blessing to recognize these heroes and a curse that they aren’t household names. If you recognize some of these names, consider yourself enlightened. If not, we have found some great stories about women heroes who have contributed to their country, their field of study, and often, both.

We chose to highlight these women because they represent the six heroes groups that we serve at Homes for Heroes. During our search, we found so many more.

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Homes for Heroes Celebrates 20 Years of Service With Purpose

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Maggie Looker

Homes for Heroes mission has always been to Thank Every Hero in the Nation. After the tragedy of 9/11, Founder and CEO Ruth Johnson wanted a way to give back to our nation’s heroes for all they do for our community and country. So, Ruth sold her brokerage and started Homes for Heroes. Read More “Homes for Heroes Celebrates 20 Years of Service With Purpose”

U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Birthday

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Maggie Looker

February 19th, 2021, marks the 80th birthday of the United States Coast Guard Reserve. With a rich history of service promoting domestic peace and prosperity, the U.S. Coast Guard Reserve is one of our most reliable sources of homeland disaster relief and maritime education. Coast Guard Reservists live by the motto “Professionalism, Patriotism, Preparedness!“, and are primarily concerned with reacting to and containing the affects of natural disasters and humanitarian crises.  Read More “U.S. Coast Guard Reserve Birthday”

Veterans Day: Honoring Those Who Served Our Country

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Bob Filipczak

Veterans Day is about honoring the sacrifice of all men and women who proudly served in our armed forces. It’s a day for remembering that freedom isn’t free. It’s a day to remember the men and women who worked and fought to defend those freedoms. It’s a day to honor a tradition of service that ensures all Americans enjoy the right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

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10 Powerful 9/11 Quotes to Remember and Reflect | Never Forget

/ in EMS (Emergency Medical Services) / Homes for Heroes

There are many powerful 9/11 quotes one can find to offer a perspective on the events of September 11, 2001. We have assembled ten quotes, and to us they offer a powerful perspective from people who experienced it from different places, like many of us who remember that day. Please take pause to read the words of these ten individuals. To remember, reflect, and never forget what was lost, and what was built out of that terrible tragedy.

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Memorial Day: We Honor Our Heroes That Gave So Much

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Homes for Heroes

Memorial Day is a day for us to honor those who fought and fell in battle while fighting for our country. They sacrificed their lives for the continuance of our nation alongside those who are still alive to tell us their stories of courage and bravery. On this Memorial Day, Homes for Heroes would like to honor all of those that gave so much.

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8 Ways to Honor International Firefighters Day Past May 4th

/ in Firefighters / Homes for Heroes

Fire. The word is both powerful and scary, and many of us spend lots of time worrying about the danger of a house fire. Fortunately, we can relax and sleep each night with the knowledge that our local fire department stands ready to protect us in case of a catastrophe. Let’s take a moment to salute the firefighters in our community during International Firefighters Day (IFFD) on May 4, 2022.

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National Physicians Week: Honoring Our Medical Heroes

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Maggie Looker

It is essential to celebrate the everyday heroes of our lives; physicians. Physicians and doctors may not wear capes, but they save lives daily. They are dedicated, passionate, and committed to ensuring that all their patients are taken care of. That has never been clearer than in 2020 when doctors put their lives on the line to treat COVID-19 patients. During National Physicians Week, we want to honor our medical heroes.

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National K9 Veterans Day: Honoring Our Furry Heroes

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Homes for Heroes

Heroes in our society come in many different shapes and sizes. Some are men and women, while some are not human at all. Homes for Heroes would like to recognize the cutest heroes of all, dogs.

In honor of National K9 Veterans Day, we think that our furry heroes deserve glorification for their hard work and commitment to serving the United States, both in the police force and military.

They are bred to save lives, and they do it through loyal service.

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The 5 W’s Of D-Day

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Maggie Looker

June 6, 1944 is the day American troops and Allied Forces invaded the Beaches of Normandy France during World War II. We pay tribute to those who sacrificed their lives in the battle dubbed D-Day, that foreshadowed the end of World War II. Here we provide the five W’s of D-Day; the Who, What, When, Where and Why – to illustrate the importance of this historical day and to remember the lives of those who fought and sacrificed to secure a victory. Read More “The 5 W’s Of D-Day”

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