Today, I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to my father, a three-tour Vietnam Veteran, and to all the courageous men and women who have served our country. I’m also thinking of my brother, a PROUD Veteran whom we tragically lost four years ago. Serving as his executor and personal representative was a profound experience. In that role, I turned to the Veteran’s Administration (VA) for support and discovered a wealth of benefits that can provide peace of mind for veterans and their families.

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