Air Force Lt. Col. Shares 4 Ways to Honor Veteran's Day In Aftermath of Fort Hood Army Base Tragedy
Air Force Lt. Col. Rob Waldo Waldman Shares 4 Ways to Pay Tribute to Veteran's Day In the Aftermath of the Fort Hood Army Base Tragedy. Shows how all of us can apply principles of commitment and courage to our own everyday lives to set an example.
New York, NY (PRWEB) November 11, 2009 -- As we celebrate this Veterans Day to honor our country's heroes and pay respect to their service and sacrifice, Air Force Lt. Col. Rob Waldo Waldman urges us not to get caught up with the emotions and controversy surrounding the recent massacre at Fort Hood Army base in TX.
Lt. Col. Rob Waldo Waldman, author of NEVER FLY SOLO
"Although difficult to do," says Waldman, "I am trying not to focus on the individual responsible for this tragedy. I believe he was a traitor to the core values that have established America as a pillar of freedom and democracy and I will not let his act of cowardice dilute the true meaning of Veterans Day. With the war on terror so prevalent in the news, we need to remind ourselves that those executing government policy on the battlefront are real men and women with families, dreams, and aspirations. They don't make the policy, but simply carry out their duties with honor, courage and commitment."
As a former fighter pilot and veteran with 65 combat missions in Iraq and Serbia, Waldman knows firsthand that there is no greater advocate for peace than a soldier. And while we may not agree 100% with the decisions our country makes, Waldman believes our commitment and our responsibility to our country should always take precedence over our personal opinions and feelings. When we take an oath to "support and defend the constitution of the United States," Waldman believes we should honor it. "It's about commitment, integrity, courage and sacrifice and I am a firm believer that it takes character and discipline to uphold these patriotic values" explains Waldman.
Waldman suggests four ways all Americans can uphold these values and pay tribute to our veterans and to those currently serving on Veteran's Day…and every day:
1. Honor our responsibilities as parents, employees and business owners.
2. Live with integrity at home and at work.
3. Lend a wing and help those who are suffering in this tough economy.
4. Respect our environment, give to charity and volunteer in our communities.
In essence, Waldman urges us to set an example and live our everyday lives with honor and integrity so that our veterans and troops abroad can truly say, "America is worth fighting for!"
Waldman writes about how you can apply the same principles of courage and compassion to your everyday work lives in his new book Never Fly Solo: Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Partnerships, and Reach New Heights in Business, which McGraw-Hill will publish on December 1. He is donating all of his advance profits from the book to veteran's charities.
Lt. Col. Rob "Waldo" Waldman is the author of Never Fly Solo: Lead with Courage, Build Trusting Partnerships, and Reach New Heights in Business. He is a former combat decorated fighter pilot and leadership speaker and lives in Atlanta.
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