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Writer's pictureCol (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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


Honor is never just give, it has to be earned!
Today's Message is: "Honor Day!" Why Not?

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


“As we set today aside to honor and thank our veterans, let us be mindful that we should do this every day of the year and not just one.” — Beth Pennington


“Happy Veterans Day to all the Men and Women who served this great nation (past and present). This day and every day we salute you!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Good “Saturday & Veterans Day!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — 11 November 2023!

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

“True leaders always put the welfare and honor of people before themselves. As a leader always honor your people!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Drop in TONIGHT (Veterans Day) with Volunteer and Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV). Where all types of Warriors get together for genuine camaraderie, different topics, friendship, and supportive discussions.


Invite a friend, tell a friend, and get connected, get involved, with Veterans, Service Members, First Responders, Military Families/Spouses, and Caregivers every Saturday Night!


TONIGHT’s Topic: "Practicing Gratitude!"


Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Saturday(TONIGHT - Veterans Day), 11 November 2023 at 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET.


Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs will be your host TONIGHT and is inviting you to a Zoom Meeting.


Click on this Link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247 (or) go to this link: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events and click on "Join Now via Zoom" at Saturday Nights - “Burly’s Warriors!”- Host, Founder, & Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs


Drop in every Monday Morning for "Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below!


Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET Join Meeting Link from PC, Mac, iOS or Android: https://meetings.ringcentral.com/ Enter Meeting ID: 827 355 4957 Hit Join!


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:

“Honor is not given, it’s earned.” — Unknown Author

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Who sows virtue reaps honor.” Leonardo da Vinci

“To be able to live each with honor, respect and dignity is the greatest achievement of all.” — Roopleen

“Better than honor and glory, and history’s iron pen, was the thought of duty done and the love of his fellow-men.” — Richard Watson Gilder

“Without integrity and honor, having everything means nothing.” — Robin Sharma

“Respect is earned, but honor is given.” — Craig Groeschel


“To live with honor means you adopt a higher standard. You rise above the status quo and reflect a system of values bigger than you are as an individual.” — Stephen Kendrick

“Keep your word. Honor commitments and they will double back to honor you.” — Bill Rancic


Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriorsforlife

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life!'" — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

Check out all of the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/events


11 Comments


H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Nov 11, 2023







Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. I think the first time that I can remember hearing or learning the word honor, is when I was taught the Ten Commandments of God. The commandments of honoring your parents is the first time I can remember hearing the word that so gives us the respect for others than ourselves. Having said the preceding, I honor all today that gave their all of themselves rather than to themselves. I honor God for creating such warriors that we salute today. Have a blessed day today and always.

Taken from:https://www.gotquestions.org/Bible-honor.html


What does the Bible say about honor?


ANSWER As a noun, honor in the Bible means “esteem, value,…

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H Gene Lawrence
H Gene Lawrence
Nov 12, 2023
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Will do Mikel.

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gasman0617
gasman0617
Nov 11, 2023

Good Veterans Day Colonel!






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Awesome Memes and quotes today Robert. Thank you and enjoy your Veterans day brother!

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jackhokie68
jackhokie68
Nov 11, 2023

Honor, something that seems extremely lacking with some of our so called leaders these days.



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I can think of an entire government where its lacking Jack! Have a great veterans day and thank you!

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