Veterans Benefits Newsletter
September 2026


25 Years Later: Remembering 9/11
Twenty-five years ago, on September 11, 2001, our nation was forever changed. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost, families and communities were forever altered, and countless Americans came together in the aftermath. In the days and years that followed, a new generation of Veterans answered the call to serve, carrying the weight of that day into missions at home and around the world.

As we mark the 25th anniversary of September 11, the Department of Veterans Affairs honors those who lost their lives, remembers the first responders and service members who made extraordinary sacrifices, and recognizes the families who stood beside them. We remain committed to serving the Veterans whose lives were shaped by the events of September 11 and the years of service that followed. Twenty-five years later, we remember, we honor and we remain here to serve those who answered the call.

Posted on: May 16, 2026 at 6:46 PM

THIS IS A PHOTO OF MY WIFE NOW AT REST AT THE V.A, JUST WAITING FOR ME

To All:

Bill recently put out a message detailling where we all live, assuming we are still alive.  At the bottom, it requested that each of us update our personal information on this website

Well, when I clicked on the apporpriate tab, it showed that I still lived in a house that I left 4 years ago. 

I updated my info...Hope you will check out yours, and if necessary, do the same.

Rowland  

Hang in there Bill! Grant and I will celebrate his one year anniversary of his quadruple by-pass heart surgery (CABG) on June 8 and he is doing great. Incidently June 8 is our wedding anniversay-61 years. 

Prays for you to get better.

Bill,

My absentee 1st SGT: Not that you have not ever been dramatic in past posts.  While I do not "want" to believe what you have posted, MOST sincere prayers for whatever you are going through.PLEASE persevere and get past this issue.  You are a valued and needed person in our dwindling community.

Sincerely,

Rowland