Locally Serving Those Who Served Us
By: Joyce A. Harvey
From the time my daughter Jennifer was about three years old, she and I used to sing to each other a line from an old Barry Manilow song about not wanting to walk without each other. Instead of the word “baby” I would sing “Jenny” and she would simultaneously say “Mommy.” I was a single mom, and she an only child. It became our pledge to each other … our lifeline of support through some difficult years.
[Read more…]I wandered into the newly opened Bedford Twp. Veterans Center (BTVC). I had some new Vietnam era books to donate. A volunteer greeted me and graciously took the books. I asked if she needed help with anything and she asked me if I was good with spreadsheets. I told her I was, so she asked me to enter the information on the data sheets Veterans had turned in at the opening ceremony.
[Read more…]In my darkest hour those who stood by my side will forever hold a place in my heart. When I returned from Iraq my mind was mentally broken. I was physically and spiritually broken. Each day I woke up to just go through the motions. I had no happiness left in me. And most nights I drank myself to sleep just trying to numb my mind, to try and find a dreamless night. The pills the Army put me on we’re slowly turning me into a Zombie. I found myself destroying friendships, destroying my marriage and ultimately destroying my body. When I answered the call to Service for this great country I was filled with young and foolish dreams of glory on the battlefield, and even longed to prove myself a warrior. A fool’s dream indeed. I always told myself my mind is too strong to be affected by what I may have to do, or what I may see. I am simply not weak in the mind. But this was wrong; taking life had no glory! And it did not fill me with honor. It filled me with remorse and with moral injury. [Read more…]
The Blue Star Service flag is an official banner authorized by the Department of Defense for display by families who have members serving in the Armed Forces during any period of war or hostilities the United States may be engaged in for the duration of such hostilities. [Read more…]
Now that we have had a moment to take a long, deep breath from our past events, it is time to show our gratitude to all of our sponsors and donors and those who really stepped up to offer their time, talents, merchandise, services, food and financial support! Please consider patronizing these fine establishments and services, and show them how much you appreciate that they support local Veterans! [Read more…]
Bedford Township Veterans is a local non-profit outreach organization. We are the Bedford community organized to serve the needs of Bedford Veterans, Service Members and their families. Active, retired, reserve or guard you served us and Bedford serves Veterans.
The Bedford Township Veterans Center is where to connect first. Located at the old post office in downtown Temperance we offer a wide range of services and a nice place to gather together and connect. Check regularly for events, participate in volunteer projects and please consider supporting financially. Individually we can only do so much but together we can support our own local Veterans and their families.
The men and women who came to the aid of our nation when they were called upon, are a valuable resource to the country. If you want to build and enhance the dignity that all Veterans have earned by serving their country, the BTV Team encourages you to participate. Call today!
Every American who has lived throughout our country’s existence has enjoyed a unique and lasting freedom. A freedom to live the lifestyle that any citizen would desire. To pursue riches, God, a family, to chase youth or wisdom, and possibly an education.
There are also those who weren’t born in this country who have noticed the American dream and have become citizens. They have raised families, had careers, and enjoyed the success that hard work and determination will bring in this country. Read More>>
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If you are a Veteran or know someone who is a Veteran that lives in or is from the Bedford area, please share this online form to update your contact information with the Bedford Twp. Veterans team.