Holidays for Heroes

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Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to remind us all of the great American Red Cross program, Holidays for Heroes, an opportunity to thank and support our military, veterans, and their families throughout this holiday season.

We all look forward to gathering with family and friends and loved ones this time of year. For our servicemembers, that is a luxury that all too often is not able to happen.

These men and women spend many months at a time--at times over a year and, in their service, years--away from their families. That is difficult no matter what time of year it is, but it is around the holidays their sacrifice is magnified.

I would like to encourage everyone to reach out to their local Red Cross chapters to find out how to send a card, how to volunteer or get involved however they see fit to spread some holiday cheer to our heroes. Even a small gesture can brighten the holiday season for those that are deployed; a reminder that they are remembered, that they are appreciated every day, especially during this holiday season.

So take a moment out of your day today to let a soldier know just how much you appreciate them.

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