Veterans Day in Missouri: Honoring Those Who Served

This Veterans Day post is dedicated to Ron Dinwiddie Sr, a U.S. Coast Guard veteran who recently passed away. We honor his service, legacy, and the contributions of all veterans to our nation and our communities.

This Veterans Day, we pause to thank the brave men and women who served our country—and the families who stood by them. Across Missouri, veterans strengthen our workplaces, mentor the next generation, and continue a lifelong commitment to service that lifts our communities.

Veterans bring leadership, discipline, and a mission-first mindset to businesses from Kansas City to St. Louis, Springfield to Columbia. Many are small-business owners and team leaders; many more are skilled teammates who keep operations safe, steady, and focused on results. Today, we set aside sales and strategy to simply say: thank you.

How Veterans Strengthen Missouri Businesses and Communities

• Leadership under pressure: Veterans know how to make clear decisions when it counts and inspire confidence in their teams.

• Teamwork and safety: A culture of accountability, training, and care for others improves workplaces and reduces incidents.

• Reliability and integrity: Showing up, following through, and owning the mission—values forged in service.

• Technical skill and adaptability: From logistics to IT to maintenance, veterans bring hard-won expertise and learn fast.

• Community spirit: Volunteerism, mentorship, and service projects often continue long after uniforms are hung up.

Practical Ways Missouri Businesses Can Show Appreciation

These gestures matter—on Veterans Day and all year long:

• Offer a thoughtful discount: Provide clear, respectful Veterans Day and year-round discounts with simple ID verification.

• Prioritize hiring and advancement: Invite veterans and military spouses to apply, translate military experience on job postings, and offer leadership pathways.

• Support Guard and Reserve employees: Provide flexible scheduling for training and deployments and celebrate their continued service.

• Buy from veteran-owned businesses: Add veteran-owned suppliers and contractors to your purchasing plans and directory listings.

• Partner locally: Connect with nearby Veterans Service Organizations (VSOs), Missouri veterans homes, VFW/Legion posts, and community colleges serving student veterans.

• Host a thank-you event: A breakfast, pinning ceremony, or wall of honor can make appreciation visible and personal.

• Create mentorships and internships: Pair veteran hires with mentors, and offer internships or apprenticeships tailored to transferable skills.

• Volunteer or donate: Organize a team volunteer day or support reputable Missouri-based veterans charities and programs.

• Share resources: Post information about confidential support options for veterans and families, including the Veterans Crisis Line (dial 988, then Press 1).

Simple Ways to Say “Thank You” Today

• Reach out to a veteran you know with a call, message, or note.

• Observe a moment of silence with your team.

• Fly the U.S. flag respectfully and correctly.

• Share a veteran’s story—with permission—and listen more than you speak.

• Encourage community members to support local veterans events and initiatives.

To Missouri’s Veterans and Families

Your service, sacrifice, and quiet professionalism enrich our state every day. Our communities are stronger because of you—your leadership at work, your care for others, and your example to the next generation. We honor you today and commit to showing that gratitude through action all year long.

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Ghost written for Amerishop Services