Memorial Day: Ways to Remember Those Who Served
-Participate in a national “moment of remembrance,” which occurs at 3PM, Washington DC time.
-Place flags on the graves of war dead.
-Visit or volunteer at your local Philadelphia VA hospital; you might also want to investigate VA Voluntary Service, which organizes volunteers to help care for wounded vets. www.volunteer.va.gov
-Support your local Philadelphia area VFW – and remember, thank a veteran when you’re there!
-Donate your old cellphones to help our military stay in touch with loved ones at home. www.cellphonesforsoldiers.com
Alternately, you can donate calling cards for service members at Operation Uplink. www.operationuplink.org
-Let those who are currently serving know they’re appreciated; Operation USO Care Package lets you sponsor a gift box containing needed and requested items for a service member overseas.
www.uso.org/donate/custom.aspx?id=565&
