hard times but also.....

by .B.Roscoe

- Mon, Mar 31 2008

Ronald Reagan - "You and I have a rendezvous with destiny. We will preserve for our children this, the last best hope of man on earth, or we will sentence them to take the first step into a thousand years of darkness. If we fail, at least let our children and our children's children say of us we justified our brief moment here. We did all that could be done."

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I live in New Jersey....the home of WAY to much rain. We Americans face an average 10,ooo thunderstorms,2,500 floods, 6 hurricanes, and 1,ooo tornadoes according to the National Weather Service..

So this week if you have a Beautiful blue sky to look up to
be thankful for it,
and be THANKFUL you have a home, even if the paint is peeling, and the rug needs to be clean, because you see...some people don't have a roof over their head.

New Jersey has among its homeless population an estimated 7,000 to 8,000 veterans of the United States Armed Forces. Our nation and our State, grateful for its hard won freedom and democracy, owes a special debt to veterans. That there are so many falling through the gaps in our society is a call to action. We must restore dignity and purpose to those who so unselfishly laid their lives on the line for our country.
The military teaches us to retrieve our wounded and bring them home.That is not just a thing to get around to after we do everything else it is our duty.

REMEMBER: If you know a vet who is or has experienced difficulties getting results or locating services in your local area, call the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans, 1-800-VET-HELP.

Frequently Asked Questions For New Jersey Vetreans.

Who deals with veteran affairs?
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs deals with veteran affairs.

As a veteran, what benefits am I entitled to?
Through its network of regional Veterans Service offices, the Division of Veterans Programs provides the state's 712,000 veterans and their dependents with information and guidance in filing claims. Trained veterans service officers at those offices also assist veterans with issues pertaining to employment, education, burial, counseling, housing, social and medical services, and other areas of concern to veterans and their families. For additional information, check out the New Jersey Veterans Guide.

What are the medical benefits for veterans?
The New Jersey Veterans Guide has information about health care services for veterans.

How can I find the nearest veterans hospital?
The federal Department of Veterans Affairs lists New Jersey's veteran health care facilities.

How can I apply for a New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal?
The Department of Military and Veterans Affairs has a Web page concerning the New Jersey Distinguished Service Medal. You can also download an awards application (*pdf) online.

What are the death benefits for veterans?
The New Jersey Veterans Guide has information about death benefits for veterans.

Where can I find information about headstones for veterans?
The New Jersey Veterans Guide has information about VA Headstones for Burials in Private Cemeteries.

Where are the military cemeteries located in New Jersey?
Brigadier General William C. Doyle Veterans Memorial Cemetery
is located in Arneytown, North Hanover Township, Burlington County on Provinceline Road, which intersects Route 664 to the north of the cemetery and Routes 537 and 528 to the south.

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