My brother "Geno" was in the Army National Guard back in the 60's. Luckily, he stayed stateside during the end of the Vietnam era. My son "Dup" entered the Air Force National Guard at the new millennium and was just minutes from going to Iraq when he was sent home due to a medical concern that made him undeployable.
I recall the anxiety that goes along with having a loved one being put in harm's way. Soldiers have dangerous jobs to do and their compensation is below what I think they are worth. When I am out and about, I do what I can to thank people in uniform for their sacrifice of time away from home and the constant danger they experience while being on duty in a foreign land. Sometimes it's just a handshake and a sincere thank you, sometimes it's a meal paid for by me, anonymously, and during military holidays, it's a substantial discount to stay at my bed and breakfast--the Munro House in Jonesville, Michigan.
The Munro House Bed and Breakfast offers a military discount for Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Flag Day (June 14), Independence Day (July 4), Patriot Day (September 11), and Veteran's Day (November 11). We decided to offer the discount for the days around the holiday also. Currently, veterans can get a room for $99 per night at the Munro House that is regularly $149, or more, when they stay 2 nights.
We decided to offer the special lodging price for veterans and active duty military as well. We just ask our guests to bring proof of military service when they check in to get the reduced price. Some retired folks from the WWII era brought a picture of themselves in uniform as proof, some current active duty soldiers checked in wearing their uniforms. Both were proof enough for me.
We have had foot soldiers, pilots, special forces personnel, MPs, and flight instructors as guests. Many were visiting family in the Jonesville-Hillsdale area. Some were just taking time off in our great small town in south central Michigan.
A special site to see is the Jonesville Veterans Memorial on Highway 12 on the east edge of town. It honors the branches of the military including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines.
Mike Venturini - Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
I recall the anxiety that goes along with having a loved one being put in harm's way. Soldiers have dangerous jobs to do and their compensation is below what I think they are worth. When I am out and about, I do what I can to thank people in uniform for their sacrifice of time away from home and the constant danger they experience while being on duty in a foreign land. Sometimes it's just a handshake and a sincere thank you, sometimes it's a meal paid for by me, anonymously, and during military holidays, it's a substantial discount to stay at my bed and breakfast--the Munro House in Jonesville, Michigan.
The Munro House Bed and Breakfast offers a military discount for Armed Forces Day (third Saturday in May), Memorial Day (last Monday in May), Flag Day (June 14), Independence Day (July 4), Patriot Day (September 11), and Veteran's Day (November 11). We decided to offer the discount for the days around the holiday also. Currently, veterans can get a room for $99 per night at the Munro House that is regularly $149, or more, when they stay 2 nights.
We decided to offer the special lodging price for veterans and active duty military as well. We just ask our guests to bring proof of military service when they check in to get the reduced price. Some retired folks from the WWII era brought a picture of themselves in uniform as proof, some current active duty soldiers checked in wearing their uniforms. Both were proof enough for me.
We have had foot soldiers, pilots, special forces personnel, MPs, and flight instructors as guests. Many were visiting family in the Jonesville-Hillsdale area. Some were just taking time off in our great small town in south central Michigan.
A special site to see is the Jonesville Veterans Memorial on Highway 12 on the east edge of town. It honors the branches of the military including Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marines.
Mike Venturini - Innkeeper
"Life is good in Jonesville"
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