The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
- Jun 27
- 3 min read
“We are all here for a reason, let’s make it count!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!
Good “Saturday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — June 28, 2025
Today’s Message is: “We Are Day!” Why Not?
“We lead by our actions over our words. What we are is authentic and we lead by example. If you want to build trust and respect, then we have to set the standard for everyone to follow. Who and why we are as a leader, is how we will lead!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“We are only as strong as we are united, as weak as we are divided.” — J.K. Rowling
“We are all unique, and have our own special place in the puzzle of the universe!” — Rod Williams

“What we do flows from who we are.” — Charles Colson
“We are here to add what we can to life, not to get what we can from life.” — William Osler

“Every morning, we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.” — Buddha
“Hope is a gift we give ourselves and each other, a reminder that we are not alone on this journey.” — Unknown Author

“We are travelers in the wilderness of this world, and the best we can find in our travels is an honest friend.” — Robert Louis Stevenson
“Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!" — Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs
Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing FREE & CONFIDENTIAL Year-round Online Peer-to-Peer Support Nationwide for those with Invisible Wounds!
Drop in TONIGHT with Volunteer, Air Force Veteran, Peer Support Specialist, and Writer/Author Steven Bates filling in for Army Veteran Mikel Burroughs for "Burly's Warriors" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV).
We are asking everyone to share who we are and what support that Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) is providing via WFL. If you know someone who is a veteran, first responder or a family member/caregiver, please ask them to join us for at least one meeting so they can learn more about what we do and how they can share their wisdom with others who may be able to learn from them.
TONIGHT's Topic: "Coping by Comedy!"

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Burly's Warriors" edition, presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — (TONIGHT), June 28, 2025 @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87197441247
Drop in every Monday Morning for “Cup O' Joe" with Volunteer and Army Veteran Derrick Iozzio as part of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. VFV! Check out the times below and how to connect through Zoom!

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Cup O' Joe" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Every Monday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/88191389604
“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country: 'Honor & Respect Always—Warriors for Life’!” COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

It doesn't necessarily matter what a leader may have done, or intends to do, if they don't have the integrity to back them up.
Good morning Col Burroughs and all of my brothers and sisters here on VFV. Since we are created in the image of God, we are expected to do great things. As Gods children, we are to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ to the lost and suffering of many. Have a blessed day today and always.
Taken from:https://whatbiblesaying.com/who-does-the-bible-say-we-are/
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