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

“Make a lasting impact silently through actions and let your achievements make a loud noise!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs


Life teaches the hardest lessons silently.
Today's Message is: "Silently Day!" Why Not?

 

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

 

Let’s “Remember Everyone Deployed” around the world today and every day until they come home!


 

Good “R.E.D. Friday” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the end of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Costa Rica — January 23, 2026

 

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

 

“Awesome leadership doesn’t need to be loud.  Great leaders silently inspire others through their focus on empowering and their actions.  The power of silent influence can be inspiring and motivating.  Don’t mistake leadership that silently leads by example!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)  


 

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

 

“Let yourself be silently drawn by the strange pull of what you really love.  It will not lead you astray.” — Rumi

 

“A seed grows with no sound, but a tree falls with huge noise.  Destruction has noise, but creation is quiet.  This is the power of silence…. Grow silently.” — Unknown Author


 

“Pain does not always shout, sometimes it lives silently, behind the silence.” — Unknown Author

 

“It is beautiful to talk about beautiful things and even more beautiful to silently gaze at them.” — Unknown Author


 

“The most truly generous persons are those who give silently without the hope of praise or reward.” — Carol Ryrie Brink

 

“Carry kindness and understanding in your heart.  Some people go through tough emotional times silently, wearing a smile while hurting inside.” — Unknown Author


 

“True strength lies in the ability to move forward silently, leaving a trail of greatness in your wake.” — Matshona Dhliwayo

 

“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, Army Combat Medic Veteran, & Music Writer/Producer Mike Williams TONIGHT for "Mike Check" 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.

 

TONIGHT's Topic:  "When You Feel Empty!"


 

 

Warriors for Life (WFL) Online "Mike Check" edition presented by Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV) — Friday (TONIGHT), January 23, 2026, @ 4:30 PM PT, 5:30 PM MT, 6:30 PM CT, & 7:30 PM ET

 

 

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

 

 

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



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