American Valor Quarterly Issue 11 - Fall 2014 | Page 41

opportunity to go out there and pitch with the thought that when I was relieved or finished the ball game, I could take a shower, and put my civilian clothes on. We didn’t take a shower or get a change of clothes for three months at a time when we were overseas in combat. All the little entities you appreciate as civilians, you’re denied during that time of conflict. I think it’s a lesson for everybody that we take the good things in life for granted. That applies to us as civilians. I don’t care how hard things are, it’s not as tough as living like an animal during a war. I’m forever grateful that I played baseball for a living. I am forever grateful that my teammates helped me win the ballgames that I did. AVQ THE “BASEBALL HEROES OF WORLD WAR II” IN A PHOTO TAKEN AT THE SMITHSONIAN’S NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY IN WASHINGTON, DC ON VETERANS DAY, 2000. PICTURED, LEFT TO RIGHT, ARE BUCK O’NEIL, BERT SHEPARD, TOMMY HENRICH, WARREN SPAHN, AND BOB FELLER. CALLING ALL U.S. VETERANS Spirit of service. Passion for mission. Pride in partnership. Booz Allen Hamilton salutes the men and women of the US Armed Forces—who have faithfully answered the call to duty at home and abroad—for their dedicated service of defending democracy and preserving peace and freedom. We’re honored to serve and support our military, their families, and the organizations that stand ready to assist them. See our ideas in action at boozallen.com FALL 2014 You have sacrificed and served your Country, and we thank you for your service. Now Lions Clubs International would like to give you the opportunity to continue serving, back in your local community. We know that as a veteran, you believe in being part of something bigger than yourself, so Lions Clubs International, the world’s largest service organization, is happy to provide you with an opportunity to serve your community, along with more than 1.36 Million Members in 209 countries. The most important thing is, that Lions help where help is needed, and they are located in your local communities and around the world. Lions Clubs International has launched the “INVOLVE A U.S. VETERAN” Program nationwide. The first 5,000 Qualified U.S. Veterans get an entrance fee waiver of up to $30.00 when joining a local Lions Club. The program runs thru June 30, 2015. To join, contact a club in your area and express your interest and ask to attend a meeting to learn more. To find a club, visit www.lionsclubs.org and click on “find a club at the top, or email [email protected] and your contact information will be forwarded to a club in your area. 41