Ideas to Thank a Veteran on Veterans Day

Below are a few of many ways to say a grateful thank you for your service on Veterans Day (and every day) plus a few alternatives to saying “thank you for your service.”

Thank a Veteran on Veterans Day!

How to thank a Veteran plus alternatives to saying “thank you”

• Personally thank a veteran for their service
• If you can’t personally thank a veteran send a card, call, text, write or even send a social media message.
• Fly an American flag outside your home
• Participate in a Veterans Day parade
• Attend an official Veterans Day ceremony
• Call or write local media and community groups to show your support and encourage others in your area to do the same.
• Volunteer at an event focused on helping Veterans
• If you know a Veteran, write a simple postcard or e-card that recognizes them
• Donate to non-profit Veterans organizations like the DAV, Operation Homefront, or the Wounded Warrior Project.
• Volunteer with the American Legion or the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
• Visit a Veteran at your local hospital on a holiday or weekend
• Get to know that Veteran by inviting them to a game of basketball or a run
• Offering the Veteran a discount if you are a business owner/manager
• Send a care package to a military servicemember at home or overseas

Suggested Conversations

• What did you do in the military?
• Did anyone else in your family serve?
• How long did you serve?
• What was your favorite moment in all your time in the service?
• Why did you choose the service branch that you did?