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


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

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


Good “R.E.D Friday!” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters,” and all great connections. Welcome to the end of another week from the “Eagle’s Nest” in The Woodlands, TX! — 17 September 2021!

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


“What counts for a good leader is character, good ethics, they do not lie, cheat, or steal. They have courage, decency, honor, and strong moral compass. That’s what counts and defines a leader.” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” until they all return home safely once again!

We have (15) weeks and (106) days until 2022!


Join COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs for Saturday’s Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Group 18 September 2021, where “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!

Saturday’s Topic: “What are the Core Values of Peer Support?”


The Quote in the Picture Today Reads:


“What counts in life is not the mere fact that we have lived. It is what difference we have made to the lives of others that will determine the significance of the life we lead.” Nelson Mandela


More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:


“Teaching kids to count is fine but teaching them what counts is best.” Bob Talber

“Consistency is what counts; you have to be able to do thigs over and over again.” Hank Aaron

“Every second counts. Live in this moment. This is life. This what matters.” Claire Contreras

“Every moment counts. Every second matters.” Elie Wiesel

“What you become is what counts.” Liz Smith

“Success is not final; failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts.” Winston Churchill

“Everyone has his burden. What counts is how you carry it.” Merle Miller

Be a Survivor and Reach Out and Join us for Warriors for Life (WFL) “Peer-to Peer”Online Peer Support Group where “Sharing is Caring!”: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/support

“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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jfhouck56
jfhouck56
2021年9月18日

We Rise by Lifting others. -- Robert Ingersoll


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jfhouck56
jfhouck56
2021年9月18日
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Thank you Mikel. Always my pleasure and honor to have a place to post the beauty in our lives

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gasman0617
gasman0617
2021年9月17日

Good R.E.D. Friday Col Burroughs.


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gasman0617
gasman0617
2021年9月17日
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いいね!

jackhokie68
jackhokie68
2021年9月17日

Everything in life counts, not just the good stuff. Personally I've probably learned more from the not so good stuff.


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I can say the very same thing - there is always something to be learned that counts in all walks of life brother. Have a great day and enjoy the weekend Jack!

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built2serve
built2serve
2021年9月17日


いいね!

built2serve
built2serve
2021年9月17日


いいね!
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