Awww Lainey, I'm sure your kindness and help were very much appreciated. It probably seemed like a simple thing to you but I'd be willing to bet he won't forget what you did. Even a little random act of kindness goes a long way in this day and age. Good for you.

 

Thanks, Granny.

I told a nice guy this story. The company he works for is not around here, (45 min north) but if the young man has transportation and can pass a drug test, he may have an opportunity there.

I tired calling the young man last night but didn't get an answer. I'll try again today.

 

Did you give him the address for free housing, The Basses Bed & Breakfast?

 

You have a good heart Lainey.
I sure hope something works out for the kid.
It's too bad our armed forces can't take better care of our men when they get returned.

 

I called his house yesterday, and I was told the young man doesn't even own a car at this point, so traveling 45 minutes north for a job won't work out.

Hopefully, he'll connect with the right people soon, and find employment, etc.

 

What you are doing to follow upon this is very commendable.

Your compassion is most rare these days.
If I could help this person, I would.

As for veterans, whenever I see a person who I know is a vet, I try to give them a thank you by a shake of the hand or a smile and a nod.

A few years ago, my wife and I were in a diner in Chesapeake Virginia for breakfast. i happened to be on veterans day. I saw a man enter who looked like a regular. He was a fairly well dressed black gentleman who ordered breakfast and was getting served as we were leaving I had noticed he was wearing a flag pen in his lapel.I pegged him as a vet of either Korea or WW11.

As I paid my check I asked the cashier if she knew the man. She confirmed he was a vet and that her had lost his wife recently. I told her I was picking up his tab. I paid and left without him knowing the check was paid or by whom.

Every time I think back on that morning, I get a warm feeling.

Life is good and the veterans have made it so.

 

Nice story, Bat.

I think I did all I can for that young man. I sure wish it could have been more.

Hopefully, his determination (being out there, on foot, in the rain) will show through to someone who can employ him.

 

After I got out of the Navy I had to go right to work to support my family. By the time I got to the point where I could consider going back to college full-time my GI Bill Benefits had EXPIRED!!!!
That's right, one of the primary incentives to joining in the first place (And you actually have to Pay a portion of your measly salary into the program while serving to get the benefits) and there's a time limit. I should have read the fine print.

Message from uncle Sam:
"F.U. Veterans!!!!"

"Have you been out of the service for more than ten years? Were you able to use your GI Bill benefits before time ran out? If not you are not alone. More than 40 percent of all GI Bill eligible veterans miss out on using their benefits. In most cases it is simply because time ran out."

 

If you do read the fine print, and do get into college before your benefits expire, Here are the whoppingly generous monthly amounts you are given to attend college, this is the TOTAL: room, board, tuition, books, fees, etc.

Training Time Monthly rate
Full time $894.00

 

The liberal side of me wants to help Vets, Poor, Uneducated, Sick, Aged, and just about anyone who isn't just plain lazy. The green side of me wants to save the planet and wants America to lead the way. The frustrated side of me wants the war to end, and peace in the world. The visionary side of me wants long term good solutions to the worlds energy needs and for something to stem off the huge population growth in Asia that will counter act the green efforts. The mad side of me wants to stop pork barrel spending and governmental waste. The conservative side of me wants to know how we can pay for all the things we want!!

OK, back to the topic. When I was going to college after the service the GI bill didn't kick in until I was in my senior year and even then it was only $100/mo but BOY did I appreciate it. I see no reason today's returning GI's can't get college loans to offset the portion not covered.