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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!


Today's Message is: "Privilege Day!" Why Not?

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!


Good “Saturday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend and the end of the month from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in The Woodlands, TX — 30 April 2022!


Today’s Message is: “Privilege Day!” Why Not?


“Through my many years of military service and my work since retirement with nonprofits, like Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) & Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Group Support, the National Veterans Transition Service, Inc aka REBOOT, and RIP Medical Debt it has been my honor and privilege to serve others and make a difference in their careers and in their lives. I look forward to continuing that mission and purpose until they fold my flag!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Join Volunteer, Veteran, and Peer Support Specialist SFC (Ret) Rick Williamson TONIGHT for Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group sponsored and presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. Where all types of Warriors get together and “Sharing is Caring!”


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and share with your friends they may need support or know someone who needs support!


Get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers/Caregivers every Saturday Night!


TONIGHT’s Topic: "The Road to Recovery!"


Get connected with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caretakers every Friday and Monday Mornings for the "Coffee Break" with Rick and Friends.

Victory for Veterans (VFV) "Warriors for Life" (WFL) Online Peer Group Support "Coffee Break!" – Friday, 29 April 2022 starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET and Monday, 2 May 2022 starting at 5:00 AM PT, 6:00 AM MT, 7:00 AM CT, and 8:00 AM ET



The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“The privilege of a lifetime is being who you are.” — Joseph Campbell


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Life itself is a privilege, but to live life to the fullest — well, that is a choice.” — Andy Andrews


“Service is the rent we pay for the privilege of living on this earth.” — N. Eldon Tanner

“Leaders have the privilege and responsibility of going first. The most powerful way anybody can lead is by example.” — Michael Hyatt


“It is an honor and privilege to serve others.” — Unknown Author

“Leadership is a privilege to better the lives of others. It is not an opportunity to satisfy personal greed.” — Mwai Kibaki


“It is a privilege to serve people, a privilege that must be earned, and once earned, there is an obligation to do something good with it.” — Barbara Jordan

“The greatest privilege of leadership is the chance to elevate lives.” — Robin Sharma


Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join Victory for Veterans, Inc for our Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer” Online Peer Group Support where “Sharing is Caring:

“Remember this always and the meaning runs deep for all those who’ve served this great nation: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!' " — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Check out all the BLOGs here on Victory for Veterans: https://victoryforveterans.org/blog/

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
30 apr 2022

Good afternoon Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. There are many ways and things to consider when looking towards todays topic. I have chosen to look at it regarding our privilege to go to our Creator God, in prayer. What a tremendous privilege to be able to talk to the most powerful force, that has ever and always existed. I can think of no one or anything more awesome, by their very existence, than the Majesty of God. And to think that I have been invited to draw near to Him is indeed the most of any privilege that I could ever experience. I hope that you like what I have submitted below. Have…


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gasman0617
gasman0617
30 apr 2022

Good Saturday afternoon Colonel.



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Risposta a

Two excellent quotes Robert... Have a great weekend and thank you...

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
30 apr 2022

Have to say it was a privilege serving in the Air Force.....and they actually paid me to be there!


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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
30 apr 2022
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And you do so very well, my friend and brother.

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