I am honored to be surrounded by those who serve." Denise's experience in the Military has inspired her daughter to enlist, this is just one of the prideful experiences that Denise shares in this Life Lesson's interview. "Pride is a very strong word.

Jason shares how serving in the military has shaped his view of life by needing to appreciate life on a minute by minute basis. Enjoying life as you go. "Hold yourself to a certain standard and then loyalty and honor come easy." - Jason Kercher

My Life Lessons Project Showcasing Veterans - Meet Trish Kenney Honor is trust and integrity! - "My greatest life lesson during service was my work ethic. I always had a high work ethic but it became stronger when I was in the service because my fellow soldiers depended on me."

My Life Lessons Project - Showcasing Veterans | Meet Judy Hoffmeister "I fed off of people who were always looking to do the best they could do for others." "Teamwork is the most functional way to get a job done." "My life would have been boring had I not gone into the Military. I went back into the Reserves because I had the Army inspiration in me." "Freedom is Happiness!" - Just a few of the inspirational quotes from Judy Hoffmeister.

My Life Lessons Project Showcasing Veterans - Meet Thomas Harkness WWII Veteran "Freedom means to stand up for your country."

My Life Lessons Project Showcasing Veterans - Meet Raymond Leibold "Freedom is the most important thing in the world. We can not let it go down the drain. We have to inform our politicians to keep the peace and keep the idea that this country is the greatest in the world." - Raymond Leibold, WWII Veteran

My Life Lessons Project - Showcasing Veterans: Meet Marine Corp Veteran Christopher Bower! "Honor means always doing the right thing even when it's not popular or beneficial, just do the right thing. Always own everything that you do, be truthful and upfront - that's what honor means to me." - Marine Corp Veteran Christopher Bower

My Life Lessons Project Showcasing Veterans - Meet Mahlon Fink! "I wanted to gain the dignity and respect with everyone I interacted with. I had to come home with an honorable discharge, I couldn't come home any other way. In battle I couldn't turn yellow and run, I couldn't tolerated or lived with myself if I was a coward." - Mahlon Fink

My Life Lessons Project Showcasing Veterans "Do something for somebody quick! I remember that and live by that all of my life. I have been a professional volunteer all of my life and I have always served others. It's just what I do." - Myrtle Council

Meet this very special Veteran - Mr. Donald Kauffman "We went into war to fight for our country and maintain freedom doing whatever we needed to do!" - Mr. Donald Kauffman