ABOUT US
Our story
The Founder of Saluting of Veterans is Mrs. Leslie Ferguson. Some years ago, she wrote a song entitled “Soldier”. The actual lyric is “Soldier, I thank you”. This song thanks, honors and lets the veteran know that they are appreciated for the services they have provided to the citizens of this country. Leslie wrote the lyrics to this song while riding in the car on her way to Virginia to visit the Mother and Step Father. When Leslie sung the song for her mother, she asked Leslie, what made you write these beautiful lyrics? Leslie replied, I thought about my uncles and nephews’ who served in the military. She said, she could remember how her mother worried about her husband when he was deplored overseas. Then she said she thought about all those soldiers who did not make it back to their families, who lost best friends due to war efforts, and/or who came back depended on others for their care. She thought that their commitment to protect our country with their lives was deserving of not only a song, but also an annual celebration.
During the Obama administration she spoke with Mrs. Obama office about making sure every solider received a copy of the song along with a certificate of appreciation. However, negotiations stopped and the project went no further. Despite this set back, Leslie continued to sign her song for the soldiers during annual dinners, annual Veterans Day Parades celebration and/or whenever she is invited to perform the song live on television/radio/conferences.
In addition, to Leslie efforts, the organization continues to sponsor an annual dinner and live entertainment free of charge to say thank you to those who have served in the United States military. At this event friends and families members are invited to attend. As small token of her appreciation for the scarifies they have made, and each veteran in attendance receives a copy of the song along with a gift bag.
This Annual event is entitled “I Love A Vet” which is intended to provide a social wellness opportunity while promoting the joy of giving back to U.S. Military veterans through dinner and entertainment. This event is held every years on Veterans Day.
Mission Statement
The Founder of Saluting of Veterans is Mrs. Leslie Ferguson. Some years ago, she wrote a song entitled “Soldier”. The actual lyric is “Soldier, I thank you”. This song thanks, honors and lets the veteran know that they are appreciated for the services they have provided to the citizens of this country. Leslie wrote the lyrics to this song while riding in the car on her way to Virginia to visit the Mother and Step Father. When Leslie sung the song for her mother, she asked Leslie, what made you write these beautiful lyrics? Leslie replied, I thought about my uncles and nephews’ who served in the military. She said, she could remember how her mother worried about her husband when he was deplored overseas. Then she said she thought about all those soldiers who did not make it back to their families, who lost best friends due to war efforts, and/or who came back depended on others for their care. She thought that their commitment to protect our country with their lives was deserving of not only a song, but also an annual celebration.
Our Purpose
The Founder of Saluting of Veterans is Mrs. Leslie Ferguson. Some years ago, she wrote a song entitled “Soldier”. The actual lyric is “Soldier, I thank you”. This song thanks, honors and lets the veteran know that they are appreciated for the services they have provided to the citizens of this country. Leslie wrote the lyrics to this song while riding in the car on her way to Virginia to visit the Mother and Step Father. When Leslie sung the song for her mother, she asked Leslie, what made you write these beautiful lyrics? Leslie replied, I thought about my uncles and nephews’ who served in the military. She said, she could remember how her mother worried about her husband when he was deplored overseas. Then she said she thought about all those soldiers who did not make it back to their families, who lost best friends due to war efforts, and/or who came back depended on others for their care. She thought that their commitment to protect our country with their lives was deserving of not only a song, but also an annual celebration.
- Proactively seek homeless or at risk of homeless female military veterans in need of housing assistance.
- Provide temporary to permeate co-operative housing to female military veterans who really want to be with other Veterans because of the bond they share.
- Connect homeless and at-risk female military veterans to access health care needs and to re-engage them back into the community and social services.
Step to determine who is Eligible for the housing services
- Pre-screen female born military veterans.
- Military Veterans who are homeless or at risk of homelessness.
- Retired or active female military veterans (no children).
- Female military veterans who can benefit from this type of housing arrangement.