John, as we gather with family and friends this Thanksgiving and reflect upon all we are grateful for, I hope you will keep our veterans and active duty military service members in your thoughts.

The freedoms we value so greatly as Americans are only possible because of the sacrifices of these brave men and women in uniform.

And in keeping with DAV tradition, I’d like to invite you to reserve a seat at your Thanksgiving dinner table in honor of a veteran — it can be for a special veteran in your life or in honor of all of our nation’s service members.

Customize the name, service branch and image on your card and download your free Thanksgiving place card today. Then, take a photo of the place setting and share it with your friends and family using the hashtag #ReservedForAHero.

Thank you for joining me in this great DAV tradition and honoring veterans this Thanksgiving. Wishing you and yours a wonderful holiday.

J. Marc Burgess
DAV National Adjutant/CEO