SEND A MESSAGE TO A VETERAN THIS CHRISTMAS

All veterans

I live in Northern Ireland and appreciate your service here, and your bravery in the face of a terrorist war. I will never forget your self sacrifice and courage. God bless you.

All veterans

Thank you all for your service. Your selfless act makes our Country a safer place for us all to live. I hope you can all enjoy some cheer this Christmas. Take care and love to you all 🎄🎅

All veterans

Thank you all for the service you have given and the selfless way you all serve to make our country a safe place to life. Hoping you can all enjoy some cheer this Christmas time. Live to you all 🎅🎄

An ex Royal Marine

Thank you so much for everything you’ve done for us all. Take care this Christmas. Once a marine always a marine.

All Vets

Merry Christmas to you all, you’re not alone as many people are thinking of you and what you’ve give to this country. Respect from smug

Anyone struggling

Thank you so much for all you did in your service to this country, you are not forgotten. Loneliness sucks but this time of year it's harder, after all you have done and have been through you are stronger than you know, to help me get through this "fun" season I listen Sarah Milligan on her open to all Twitter show and I feel less alone and it's a laugh. But I just wanted to say... You are strong, you can do this we can get through it together. You are worth more than you'll ever know. Thank you

To the person this has reached...

"If Christmas is hard, If you’ve lost someone dear. Just look in your heart, And you’ll know they’re still here. The star in the sky, The light falling snow. The robin outside, It seems like they know. If this is a time, When you’re struggling through. Just do what you can, For what matters, is you. There’s no need to be merry, There’s no need to bright. Just do what you can, It will all be alright." Thoughts and well wishes for a season that can be harder than the others. X

Everyone

I’m not a veteran, a soldier, or a hero… just a truck mechanic, a dad, and a bit of a gobshite who struggles being told what to do I suffer with ptsd and haven’t been through anything anywhere near as devastating as the vast majority of you guys have So I’d just like to thank you for your service and wish everyone of you a merry Christmas.. and I hope with all my heart that this next year being you more job than the last, because it’s people like you who make our county ‘great’ Britain ❤️

Dan Northcott

We are so proud of you and love you so much. Merry Christmas xxxx

All veterens

Your service and dedication is never forgotten. We wish all of you a very happy and peaceful Christmas. We will toast you and your service to our country x

All veterans

Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all of you, your special,proud,fierce,brave and loved, my son joined the army at 16 and 15 years later he is still there, I respect all of you, Merry Christmas to all of you, you are not forgotten xx

All Our Veterans

Your service and sacrifice is not forgotten. Holidays can be joyful but they can also be a hard time reflecting back to us not only what we have to be thankful for but also the loss and sadness we may have. I would just like to say we are thankful for you and all you have done for us and our nation and other nations around the world by keeping us safe. We wish you a Merry Christmas and hopes for a Happy and Peaceful New Year

All Veterans

Your dedication and sacrifices should amount to so much more than this for you. As a military daughter, sister and wife, I know on so many levels the impact of what you brave men and women do and I wish that was returned to you ten-fold. It takes a special person to be in the military and what you have done is very much appreciated, even if it doesn't always seem like it. I have so much love, respect and gratitude for all of you and truly wish you a joyful festive season.

All veterans

Thank u for all you did for us not many people realise what a great job u did in keeping everyone safe in this country words can’t describe how grateful we are if ur struggling with life of what u may have seen or done please keep going being u,life has ups and downs even in our darkest hours have a great Christmas x

Anyone who needs it

Thankyou for all you did to serve . Wishing you a blessed Christmas sending you love and joy at this tough time big hugs and kind thoughts from me to you

Any Hero that Needs to Know

I cannot thank you enough for the service you have given to our country. I wish you receive all that you wish for in 2024, and that throughout next year my prayers will be with you. Once again remember you are appreciated and will always be.

Any one of our Heroes

Have an amazing Christmas and know I and my family will forever be grateful to you x

Anyone who is alone,

Thank you for all you have done and please know your in my thoughts n prayers Merry Christmas 🤶 🎅 xXx

A veteran

To wish you a nice Christmas and may be a good New year to come it's really appreciated all you have done for us all and I feel this country is not doing all it should . You are thought of not only at Christmas but the whole year's threw. I'm to chat with you if you want to unload how you feel I may not have the answers but I do have very patient to listen To who ever reads this have a good christmas and a good New year 2024 ..!!.

All veterans and those still serving

To all those who are alone or not home for Christmas. I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for your service and keeping us all safe. Whatever you are doing. I wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy new year. Xx

A Veteran

Hello we’ve never met I’m sad you are alone at Xmas, you, whoever you are will be in my thoughts

All who have served

Thank you so much for your service to our country. I really believe you deserve far more appreciation and loyalty in return for yours and I'm sorry that is not always the case. I wish you a very happy Xmas day and everyday there after. Love and best wishes to you xx

All veterans

You are all my hero’s, thank you so much for protecting us, thank you for laying down your lives, thank you for enabling us to have the free lives we have. I am happy to try and help or chat to someone if it help's ease your loneliness. Please try and have a good Christmas and a lovely new year, things will get better for you I’m sure xxx

All veterans

Your life and dedication is worth millions your such an inspiration a you give so much your not alone and are appreciated on so many levels stay strong stay brave merry Christmas to you all you all deserve it all my love Karen.xx

A big thank you to all the soldiers who are not at home this Christmas, we want to wish you all a happy Christmas and a great safe New year

Happy Christmas, to each and everyone of you want to wish you all love happiness your not alone people think about all the good work you do

One brave person

I dont want to just wish you a happy Xmas,but a happy other 364 days too. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication you've shown.

Any veteran alone

I can’t imagine being alone at Christmas. I truly wish I could bring you a dinner, card, gift and spend a couple of hours with you!! You deserve respect and support. Thank you for your bravery. Pic of my little pooch to give you a smile 😃

A brave veteran

Thank you for your sacrifices, for your valor, for the things you carry, for protecting us, and for defending our rights. Thank you for your courage, strength and dedication to keeping us safe. Thank you for putting your life on hold so others could live theirs. I am wishing you a very happy Christmas. Please reach out if you need help. Remember we care and we will help xxx

A Veteran

Thinking about the service that you have spent , keeping us safe . No Person on their own should EVER feel like they’re a burden at Xmas or anytime of the Year . I spend Xmas alone by choice .As every other day . Please try and reach out , even if it’s just a chat or text , it will make you feel so good . Whatever you wish for Xmas , I hope that it brings you piece within yourself 🤗❤️

Veteran

Merry Christmas , if your on your own I will be thinking of you on Christmas Day as I will be too as I have Covid . I hope where ever you are it’s a happy day for you xx

Every Vetran

From a mother of veterans ……I thank you for your service. I hope you know how much you are valued. May 2024 bring you health and contentment ❤️

All those who served past and present

To all the men and women that have served past and present to keep us safe I thank you all for your service and sacrifice and wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very Happy New year 🎉 😊

All the brave veterans

Sincere thanks to all you brave men and women for your service and our freedom ,may God Bless you all and keep you safe. Wishing you all a lovely Christmas & a Happy Healthy New Year

Veterans

Merry Christmas thank you for all you do to keep us safe your in my thoughts god bless xxx

A veteran

Hello I would just like to say hay your not alone at Xmas. Its also a lonely time for me who lost my mum suddenly 8 months ago due to hospital neglect. I would like to wish you heros a happy Christmas. And our government should do more to look after you guys. Thank you for serving the front line. X

To A Special Person

May you be happy and blessed. Not just on Christmas Day, but throughout the year! Merry Christmas & Happy New Year. Take care x

Uncle Terry Bailey

I'm only 9 but you and all who are serving or served I thank you your amazing to me. God bless stay safe x

Every British Hero that fought for everyone's freedom

A massive thank you to all veterans that have put your lives on the line to protect other people's lives and freedoms. The British government does not do enough to repay your services but us little people are immensely proud and thankful for the sacrifices that you have made for us. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

A veteran

Merry Christmas you are not alone this time of year is very hard but we appreciate what you have done and sacrificed for our country it’s the hard thing to feel alone but you are not alone I would like to Wish you a very merry Christmas and happy new year . The photo I’ve sent you is of me and my mum who I lost last year on the 2nd of January.

Every man and lady serving or whom have served

You did the country proud when you were needed. There at many today who still would bot be able to go and do half the things you’ve done and seen. I for one are grateful for your service, dedication and commitment. Well done and be proud.

A veteran

I'd like you to know what what you have done for your country is appreciated. You are an amazing person who is highly regarded by regular people like me. Don't be afraid to reach out. People do care!

All heroes

Would like to wish you all a very merry Christmas and a happy New year all the best for 2024 and thank u so much for putting your lives on the line for us xxxxx

To all veterans

Merry Christmas from my home, to yours. Thank you! X

A veteran

This message is sent as a signal to say there are many many people you don’t know who care about how you are doing. We thank you for everything you’ve done for us and wish you a blessed and happy Christmas and all the very best of everything in the NY when it comes.

All veterans

Dear Heroes with invisible capes, Thank you for your bravery, for your strength whether it'd be physical or mental. You will always shine like stars, like sun rays. Please know that you are not alone even if it often feels that way. Many of us think of you throughout the months, throughout the days yet we don't dare disturbing you. Perhaps this is our mistake and should disturb to show how much we care. Many are surrounded by the wrong people and wish they could rather be with you. Warm wishes

Our heroes

“Realise that you are not alone, that we are in this together, and most importantly that there is hope.” -- Thinking of you all, lots of love.

A Veteran

Thank you for your service. I wish you a Merry Christmas and a very happy new year. I Thank you. xx 💖

All who have served

What would we have done without you. You have kept us safe and we will not forget. Loving thoughts and wishes to you at Christmas.🌲🌲🌲

Anyone who has been neglected by the system

As a country we owe you a huge debt of gratitde for your sacrifice. Your contribution is worth so much more than anything from those people in high places who sent you to war in the first place.

Any

Thankyou for the service u gave this country and protected with ur own life at sake

All Veterans In The UK

Thank you for all that you do to make sure that my loved ones are safe this Christmas time and all year through. You’re appreciated beyond words. :-)

All service personnel

Thankyou from the bottom of my heart you have given so so much my god bless you and keep all in prayers

All our veterans

I’d like to thank you for your service and wish you a merry Christmas and a happy new year and I wish you a safe return 🎄❤️

To each and every Vetrans

Thank you for all you have done. Without your loyalty this world would be in an even worse state . You're are not forgotten by me . Thanks once again. Merry Christmas

Service people past and present

You all inspire me, my greatest wish from 5 years old was to be in the services but a broken neck prevented that. You represent the best out country has and I'm sorry you don't get support when you leave You will always be my inspirations, merry Christmas and never forget how amazing you all are x

To every one of you who served our country

You should be all proud of yourselves your served our country well With loyalty and dedication you fought to keep us all safe.You all deserve more than this government is giving you.We all owe you all the gratitude,respect and thanks. Hold your heads up high. Taking small steps a little at a time will hopefully get you back to where you want to be.Wishing you all and your families a Wonderful and happy Christmas one which is full of love,joy,happiness. Peace and laughter.

Most needed

We thankyou for giving so much your a giant amongst us so brave and strong and caring, from my heart sending hugs and love to you thankyou stay a bright Brilliant light for all to see, Bless you

All Veterans

It's just me and my dog but I wanted to say even though I don't know you personally your in my thoughts thank you for your service and I hope you get through this difficult time of year ok and hears hoping that 2024 brings better things

To All our Veterans

Thank your for your dedicated service, you are all Hero’s. Never give up, you have kept our country safe and your true grit and determination throughout your service is second to non. You are braver than you think and you are loved. Have a wonderful Christmas and you will be in my thoughts. Thank you x Amanda

Armed forms

Although I've dealt with trauma after my daughter was killed in 2017 it is no way near the trauma that yous the ultimate heros have suffered yous are always in our thoughts and deserve the best of everything you the hero have put everything on the line for us and our country you should be proud like we are proud of you, it's ok not to be ok and I hope you get everything you want and need as you deserve nothing less thank you xx

Any

Any body that needs support could come for dinner

Simon Weston and all veterans from Iraq and Afghanistan

To Simon (Falklands War) and all our War Heroes from the more recent campaigns. Your sacrifices and suffering have helped to build today’s World. I hope many of you have settled into Civvy street after the Hell of War, where so many good people are killed, badly injured and have seen unmentionable horrors. I hope you can live with any bad memories and PTSD. I hope you have found new friends, maybe married and can live now knowing how precious Life is. May your God be with you.

A veteren

You are not forgotten, this holiday season. Your dedication and commitment and service are greatly appreciated. I just want to say thank you, for everything. I am sorry that it hurts both physically and mentally. We civilians will never know the depths of what you face. But, we want to remind you that you are so greatly loved and cherished. You are a person of great with and great value. Thank you for your service and your sacrifice so that we may remain free

All our heroes

Thank You for the brave people that you are. I hope you have a lovely Christmas with your loved ones. I will whisper a merry Christmas as I go to my family, I will think of the sacrifices you make for us to be safe, God bless you all and I hope 2024 is a good year for you all. 🎄

Any veterans out there

Bless you all for your bravery and dedication to fighting for queen and country, it doesn’t go unnoticed. Doing a job a massive percentage of us wouldn’t have the balls for!

john

you matter. you are loved. you are important, you deserve to be appreciated and loved this christmas, merry christmas

Everyone

For all you have done for the country and people, you have made us proud I sincerely hope you have a lovely Christmas, you are thought of by many people

Stephen Goode

My brother Stephen did a charity walk for our heroes , he climbed three mountains in one day . Along with his friends.. our heroes meant so much to him , and we all agree . We owe our heroes so much , every day we are free , to live in our country , to have freedom of speech, to have the NHS, yes it's not perfect , but it's ours . Thankyou with all our hearts to you all from every war , conflict , altercation , our heroes who keep us safe . Stephen passed in 2017 of ALS . I was proud of him.

All you heros

Never forgot you are so so amazing always have faith and you have a friend in me I'm always here for you your a true hero merry Christmas xx

Any veteran

Thank you for your service! I'm a single parent with 3 older children coming to a stage in life where kids have their own lives. I've lost both my parents in the past few years. I'd say I know what your going through but I really don't have an idea. My heart an thoughts are with you and I hope no matter where you are someone has made you smile Merry Xmas and I hope 2024 is a very special year for you xx

All Veterans

Thinking of all my veteran family this Christmas, whilst serving we were all family and that as never changed. Love you all and proud of each and every one of you. Xx

Army veteran

On behalf of the UK I’d like to thank you very much for your service to the country. Your dedication and professionalism was incredibly and we owe you all a huge debt of gratitude. Keep strong & know your not alone and to please reach out to an organisation who can support you xx

Any hero !!

From my house to yours xx Merry Xmas

Everyone

It's easy to write messages of support and sympathy for our veterans it's time those who who do this to stand up and be counted and ensure our veterans are properly looked after by our government and not left on the streets to beg for a shilling

The men and women who protect us but are rarely seen

Have a very merry and bright christmas. With much love Lauren and family xxx

A special person

Thankq 4 all you have done for our country. Please dont feel lonely out there, someone is thinking of you. Very best wishes Fay

All that have served

You're never forgotten by your service brethren. May this Christmas bring you hope and light and the new year bring you a new, fresh start. Fair winds and following seas.

Heroes

I'd just like too say how proud I am of all you've done. Thank you for your service and I really hope you all have a good Christmas and new year.

A. Hero

Thank you for keeping us safe. You sacrifice so much. It doesn’t go unnoticed. DON’T EVER think you are a burden. You are a hero! Reach out. 🥇

Every service person this Christmas.

Well that’s it another Christmas nearly gone. You did it you stayed to protect us some of you have given your all for us. So this it to every single one of you. Thank you and Merry Christmas

All the veterans out there

Thinking of you all this Christmas and wishing you a very happy and peaceful Christmas. Thinking of you all, keep smiling, you are not forgotten ❤️

A brave hero

I just want to say your brave in what you do it must be hard and very scary but you deserve happiness. Hope your ok and thankyou for what you do

Everyone

Thankyou for your service, I hope you get the peaceful and magical Christmas you deserve <3 We could never thank you all enough

A veteran

Want to wish you a Very Merry Christmas and A very Hsppy New year and Thankyou for all you’ve done for our country .🎁🎄🧑‍🎄

The Military

You have sacrificed honourably on behalf of the British public and whether others have paid you personal respect or not, GOD knows what you have done for the sake of others. I personally thank you for our courage and very much appreciate your faithful service. May you find happiness this Christmas. A prayer: Thank you Jesus for the British military. Will you personally draw close to every one of these soldiers who ask you as I once did: "If you're really there, will you show me?" Amen.

All our veterans

Thankyou for your service. I wish i could make christmas a better time for you all xx Just know that there are people who appreciate everything you have done and wish you the very best in life xx Love and blessings to you all xx ❤

Everyone

Thank you for all you’ve done in your career, wish we could look after you the way you have looked after us… The past is over, the future (which I hope is bright for you) is yet to come, so take a moment and enjoy the present…. With love

All veterans

Taking this opportunity to wish all veterans thanks for everything they have done for all of us over so many years. I hope you all have a Merry Christmas and all good wishes for 2024

a veteran

Merry Christmas, you have done such amazing things for our country and are people. I can't even put into words how grateful me and everyone else is for you and your amazing work. keep fighting we all believe in you and are supporting you. Even if you're feeling low today and are missing your family and friends you have the full country cheering for you and supporting you. You deserve to have an amazing Christmas, Merry Christmas.

a veteran

thank you for putting your life on the line to protect our country. i truely believe that you are all heroes and deserve all of our love and support. thank you.

All Veterans

Thank you for all you have done for the people of Britain, keeping us safe at all times. I do hope you have somewhere safe and warm for the winter and nice warm meals, particularly at Christmas.

All the people who served their country

Thank you for your service to your country - people like yourselves should never be forgotten and never will be.

The veterans

I'm sorry that you had to go through what you went through, but thank you for making us a better world to live in. Merry Christmas <3

To All

Where ever you are in the world. Im hoping you are able to come together with neighbours and comrades. I thank you for protecting me and others during the years you served. I will raise a glass to you all on Christmas Day . I wish you good health and happiness in the new year to come. Merry Christmas and a happy New Year

All Veterans

If we had the option of being able to volunteer a seat at my table for Christmas I would be happy to send you a card, buy you gifts and have you round for Christmas Day, no one should be alone for Christmas. I just want to say thank you and I wish you all the best for the coming year xx

All the men and women

My first born served in Bosnia and I am so proud of him, but I’m also proud of all who have served and sacrificed their time their lives to keep us safe. You had no choice through COVID you were in the thick of it. To every single service person I thank you.

To who needs to hear it. X

I don’t know what you have been through. Or what battles you face every day. But I do know I believe in you. For you are much braver than me. I truly wish you better times ahead. And every thing you have done is greatly appreciated. Please stay safe and take care of yourself

Anyone

Merry Christmas love, let's hope its not long until your home. All family or friends with you going out for a meal and a few pints.we appreciate all you do for us. Happy New year

To All veterans your braver than you think stronger than you know .stay strong 🙏🌸🦋🌲🙏 and thank you all x🙏🌲🦋🌸x

God bless you all 🙏🦋🌻🙏 X

To All Veterans

Wherever you are in the world, I hope you are safe. I wish you peace. Thank you for keeping us safe, and I’m sending you a hug. I wish you all the best for 2024, and please know that you, as a veteran, are in my thoughts often. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Doreen