| Veterans Helping Veterans & Others salute Mr. Bob Hope for his many years of service to our troops as he made his way to Vietnam to bring a little laughter and piece of mind to so many who were far from home. As far as we know, Mr. Hope was the first and the last civilian to ever become a Honorary Veteran until now. The second person to become a Honorary Veteran was Mike Gifford on October 29, 2006. He was sworn in by the Commander of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others during their regular meeting. Mike Gifford, like so many, signed up for the military but was turned down due to health issues at the time. Though he was not able to serve in the military, he has served his country well. He has served our homeless, needy veterans and others for many years. |
| He has worked to feed, cloth and see to the needs of our veterans. He has been involved in fund raisers, providing shelter, and as a minister and Pastor, he has counseled with many. With his job taking him all over the country, and at times in other parts of the world, he is no stranger to seeing our veterans in need standing on street corners with signs. It is nothing for him to pull over and give them a bite to eat, a couple of dollars and a word of encouragement to help them along the way. Mike Gifford isn't the only one in our community or country who deserved the honors, there are others too, both men and women has served our country well who was not in the military. A lot of women, though not in active duty, felt like they were in the military, as they traveled from base to base with their husband. There were others in Veterans Helping Veterans & Others who were sworn in as Honorary Veterans during the October meeting in 2006. They too have served our veterans and country quite well with their time, efforts and dedication. They have volunteered their time to work in the food pantry, clothing room, solicit funds, cook and encourage our veterans along the way. |
| Veterans Helping Veterans & Others Honorary Veterans |
| These five are the first to become a Honorary Veteran since Bob Hope in 1997. They have proven themselves worthy to receive the honors. They have gone above and beyond their call of duty in being a service to and for homeless, needy veterans and others. You too can become a honorary veterans in Veterans Helping Veterans & Others. To become a Honorary Veteran you must first become a member. After becoming a member you must be active by volunteering your time to working in our food pantry, clothing room, taking part in fund raising projects, working in our thrift store {when it opens}, visiting veterans in our nursing homes, at the hospitals and etc. for one year. When you become a honorary veteran you will be sworn in and you will receive a nice certificate and honorary veteran will be placed on your cap. Becoming a honorary veteran will not allow you to receive benefits from the government like a veteran. When you become a member of Veterans Helping Veterans & Others you will be; "Living With A Cause", as a Good Samaritan. |
| Our Pledge "Living With A Cause" |
| Our pledge was adopted from "Living With A Cause". A program founded and directed by our Vice Commander, Mike Gifford. We chose to adopt the pledge and instill it into our organization because it is most fitting and goes along with our goals and interest. |
| We pledge allegiance to God, our family, city, country, state and nation. To support them and to live with a cause. To exercise and eat healthier and to support those not as blessed, and those who want to improve themselves. |
| Honorary Veterans |
| Proud To Serve! |
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| P. Mike Gifford |
| Stacy Fields |
| Norma Cooley |
| Deanna Eldridge |
| Frankie Jarrell |
| Dr. Calvin Evans was honored during the Spring Jubilee of 08. He was presented with a certificate making him a Honorary Veteran of V.H.V.O. in front of more than 1000 witnesses. He has helped our homeless and needy veterans for several years with donations of food and monetary support. |