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The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

“Find your purpose, then come and do what only you were meant to do!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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Today's Message is: "Come Day!" Why Not?

 

The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day!

 

Good “Tuesday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Conroe, TX — November 18, 2025

 

Today’s Message is:  “Come Day!”  Why Not?

 

“Leaders come from different backgrounds.  It determines their leadership style, values and effectiveness.  It doesn’t matter where they have been, but it matters how they come to lead.  Be a ‘come on’ leader by leading from the front and setting the example.  Great leaders come to lead with charisma, courage, and grit!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)


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More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day.” — Sally Koch

 

“I didn’t come this far to only come this far.” — Unknown Author


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  “Yesterday is gone.  Tomorrow has not yet come.  We have only today.  Let us begin.” — Mother Teresa

 

“Good things come to those who believe,  better things come to those you are patient, and the best things come to those who don’t give up.” — Unknown Author 


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“You may encounter many defeats, but you must not be defeated.  In fact, it may be necessary to encounter the defeats, so you can know who you are, what you can rise from, and how you can still come out of it.” — Maya Angelou

 

 “Never forget.  How far you’ve come.  Everything you have gotten through.  All the times you have pushed on even when you felt you couldn’t  All the morning you got out of bed no matter how hard it was.  All the time you wanted to give up but you got through another day.  Never forget how much strength you have learned and developed along the way.” — Unknown Author

 

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“Do good and good will come to you.” — Unknown Author

 

“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!

 

Join our Volunteer and Army Veteran Jennifer Roy every Tuesday evening for "Victims to Survivors!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL) Online, sponsored and 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.

 

Every Tuesday: "Victims to Survivors!"


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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Victims to Survivors!" Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) – every Tuesday evening starting @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, and 7:30 PM ET

 

 

Drop in every Friday Morning for “It’s Coffee with Lauren” with Veteran/First Responder Supporter & Volunteer Facilitator Lauren 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!


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Warriors for Life (WFL) Online “It’s Coffee with Lauren” Presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) Every Friday Morning starting at 6:00 AM PT, 7:00 AM MT, 8:00 AM CT, and 9:00 AM ET

 

 

“The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country:  'Honor & Respect Always — Warriors for Life’!”  COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


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1 Comment


jackhokie68
jackhokie68
3 days ago

Great leaders fall into this category. Not so much with wannabe leaders.

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