I am totally awesome because today is my birthday and it’s the most awesome day in the year.

Do you know why it’s the most awesome day in the year?

Because it’s Superhero Veterans Day!

That’s right: yours truly was born on the day set aside to honor the warriors upon whose backs this country was built and is kept safe.

Our superheroes – the real life kind.

Let me tell you, real superheroes rock far more than the comic book types because they became superheroes the hard way, and by choice. No radioactive spider bit them; they didn’t suddenly develop super powers during their angsty teenage years.

Nope, it was all the hard way for them. Saying ‘thank you for your service’ doesn’t seem like quite enough, though I know they appreciate it.

My personal superheroes include two grandfathers (both deceased), an uncle who fought in Vietnam and a brother who currently serves in the Navy.

I’ve made a wish for my birthday. Grant it and help those who’ve served.

More ways you can honor and help our warriors:

The Wounded Warrior Project

The Not Alone Fund

Operation Ebook Drop

Soldiers’ Angels: Project Valour-IT (Go, Team Navy!)

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