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 Sutton

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 Sutton

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”

National EMS Week: The Hero You Don’t Know

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Homes for Heroes

May 19-25 marks National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week and during this week we are taking the time to honor those who are EMS professionals. But, more importantly, honoring them because they have dedicated their own lives to preserving the lives of others.

We were lucky to speak with a Minnesota EMS professional who was able to open our eyes to the amazing world of EMS, along with sharing her own story and why she chose this profession. However, before reading her story, we are going to give you a little history lesson on how EMS even became a thing.

Now get to reading and remember to thank an EMS professional this week. Some of us may not be here without them and you never know when you may need them.

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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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Thank You to Our EMS Professionals

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Maggie Sutton

Is there anything more frightening than standing by helplessly as a loved one struggles with a medical emergency? Fortunately, the feeling of panic and helplessness is often short-lived because help arrives quickly in the form of emergency medical services. Emergency Medical Service, or EMS, professionals are the front-line heroes of healthcare, and we are privileged to celebrate them and say thank you during National Emergency Medical Services Week, the third week of May each year.

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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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Law Enforcement Appreciation

/ in Holiday / Hero Observance / Maggie Sutton

Law enforcement officers have always had a tough job. They are tasked with the responsibility of enforcing the law and protecting citizens, some of whom may not be so happy to see them. Law Enforcement Appreciation Day was created in 1959 so more people could show appreciation for their hard work and dedication. Read More “Law Enforcement Appreciation”

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