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Veterans Center of North Texas

  • The  missions of the Veterans Center of North Texas are to help prevent  Veteran homelessness and assist North Texas Veterans and their families  to create stable lifestyles in our communities!  Service is provided  daily and always without charge!  Information, referral and crisis  intervention are readily available. 
  • Volunteer and Leadership opportunities are also available!
    Call or Visit today:
    214-600-2966 (O)
    www.vcont.org
    900 E Park Blvd, Suite 170
    Plano, Texas 75074
  • Paul Hendricks
    469-667-7750

Links to Veterans Memorials in North Texas

Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Plano,Tx Memorial Park

Wylie Veterans Memorial

Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Allen Veterans Memorial

Plano Veterans Memorial Park

Veterans Memorial Park McKinney

Veterans Memorial Park McKinney

Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial

Veterans Memorial Park McKinney

Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial

Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial

Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial

Saginaw Veterans Memorial

Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial

Van Zandt County Veterans Memorial

Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall

Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall

Vietnam Veterans Traveling Wall

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This is what the Murphy Veterans Project will look like

Poem Submitted by Lou Diamond

"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, A VETERAN DIED TODAY."

  Poem Worth Reading


He was getting old and paunchy

And his hair was falling fast,

And he sat around the Legion,

Telling stories of the past.

Of a war that he once fought in

And the deeds that he had done,

In his exploits with his buddies;

They were heroes, every one.

And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors

His tales became a joke,

All his buddies listened quietly

For they knew where of he spoke.

But we'll hear his tales no longer,

For ol' Joe has passed away,

And the world's a little poorer

For a Veteran died today.

He won't be mourned by many,

Just his children and his wife.

For he lived an ordinary,

Very quiet sort of life.

He held a job and raised a family,

Going quietly on his way;

And the world won't note his passing,

'Tho a Veteran died today.

When politicians leave this earth,

Their bodies lie in state,

While thousands note their passing,

And proclaim that they were great.

Papers tell of their life stories

From the time that they were young,

But the passing of a Veteran

Goes unnoticed, and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution

To the welfare of our land,

Some jerk who breaks his promise

And cons his fellow man?

Or the ordinary fellow

Who in times of war and strife,

Goes off to serve his country

And offers up his life?

The politician's stipend

And the style in which he lives,

Are often disproportionate,

To the service that he gives.

While the ordinary Veteran,

Who offered up his all,

Is paid off with a medal

And perhaps a pension, small.

It is not the politicians

With their compromise and ploys,

Who won for us the freedom

That our country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger,

With your enemies at hand,

Would you really want some cop-out,

With his ever-waffling stand?

Or would you want a Veteran

His home, his country, his kin,

Just a common Veteran,

Who would fight until the end.

He was just a common Veteran,

And his ranks are growing thin,

But his presence should remind us

We may need his likes again.

For when countries are in conflict,

We find the Veteran's part,

Is to clean up all the troubles

That the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor

While he's here to hear the praise,

Then at least let's give him homage

At the ending of his days.






 

MEMORIAL DAY TRIBUTE

Let us Remember Those that have been Forgotten

 Memorial Day  May 30, 2022 As we bite into our burger and laughter fills the  air, let us think back and remember those who  are missing from the festivities of the day and  dwell for a moment upon their sacrifices on the  field of battle so that we may continue to enjoy  the freedoms that surround us. Also, allow your mind to focus on the loved ones left behind and  the companions who returned from war without  their comrades and who, in many cases, witnessed their passing and prayed for God to bless and comfort their families and friends. Is it  too much to ask for the remembrance of one who  put their life on the line for you? Shouldn’t they be remembered for the heroism they performed on  your behalf? Shouldn’t we lay upon their grave a  wreath of flowers born of the colors of the flag  they chose to serve? Shouldn’t the red, white, and  blue be placed in reverential fashion to honor  their actions as protectors of the land they loved? My hope is that these thoughts are foremost in the  minds of those who love this nation and what it  represents. I pray to God that we always remember that  freedom is a gift. Freedom is a treasure that is  often easy to take for granted. We should be  grateful that there are people who are willing to  sacrifice their lives and show by their actions the  love that they have for their fellow man. I was  blessed to have been in the company of such  patriots who returned home wrapped in the flag  they so loved. I am honored to have served with  them and pray that God will comfort their families  and friends on this solemn day. May God grant  them peace. 

 Be safe and know you are loved,

 Lou/Chip Diamond  


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