Honoring American Veterans (NAPSA)—Saluting the country’s heroes has become an important American pastime for many. Perhaps nowhereis that more evident than Arlington National Cemetery. The cemetery’s hallowed grounds honor hundreds of thousands of men and women whohave given so much to preserve freedom. While countless heroes have made the supremesacrifice defending America, countless more were injured on the battlefield—losing an arm, leg, their vision or their peace of mind. Veterans Day and Memorial Day mark special occasions when most of America joins in honoring its defenders. Yet many groups treat each day like Veterans Day. They work to help veterans live happier, healthier lives. For example, the Blinded Veterans Association (BVA) is the host organization for 2002 Veterans Day services at Arlington. Each day, the group offers special services to veterans who are blind—even if the veteran was not The Blinded Veterans Associa- tion helps veterans without sight live happy and healthylives. blinded during combat. BVA supports rehabilitation initiatives and has its own national, full-time field service representa- tive program. BVA reps work with blinded veterans and encourage them to overcome their impairments and lead happierlives. The organization, which traces its roots to a group of veterans blinded in World WarII, offers its services free, to all blind veterans. For more information call 1-800-669-7079 or visit the Web site at www.bva.org.
