2025-2026
Terri Steller
9408 SW Meadow Road
Terrebonne, ORT 97760
Ph: 541-279-7135
Email: tlsteller@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER
Welcome to September everyone. It’s back to
school month and autumn is on its way. You can already see the leaves changing
color up in the mountains. September also means that our federal legislators
are back to work in Washington, DC. Now is the time to keep an eye out for
Action Alerts through Action Corps and what is happening with important pieces
of legislation concerning our veterans. There are a lot of other important
events in September but to me, nothing is more important than recognizing that
it is Suicide Awareness month.
Suicide has touched my life three times, and it is something that I feel very passionate about. I know that you have heard that 22 veterans die a day by suicide but since that statistic came out the number has increased. Let’s do all that we can to raise awareness. This month, I will be creating a Suicide Awareness display in our canteen at the VFW Post. It will remain up through the month of September. I provide all kinds of information to help people learn more about the signs of potential suicide and where they can turn to get help. It’s a small thing but hopefully it helps raise awareness. Think about what you can do to help raise awareness in your Post or community.
Patriot Day is on September 11. Do
something nice, consider sending thank you cards to your legislators. Thank
them for their hard work passing legislation to help our veterans.
Constitution Day is September 17. Do you have a copy of our Constitution? Besides in school, have you ever read any of it? I want to encourage you to do so. This month is the perfect time.
Hey, here is a great idea. Celebrate the Air Force birthday on September 18th with a birthday cake served at your Post or out in the community. Everybody loves cake.
Whatever you do this month, remember that kids are back at school so look out for those big yellow school buses and school zones. Make it a great month and stay safe and healthy.
Until next time…
Loyally,
