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

“A better future is only ours if we have the courage to work together with others!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

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

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

“It’s Wednesday – Happy Hump Day!”

Good “Wednesday & Hump Day” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!”  Welcome to the middle of the week from the “Colonel’s Foxhole” in Long Island City, NY — April 8, 2026

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

“Great leaders bridge the gap between individual strengths and a collective purpose.  As leaders we need people to trade ‘mine’ for ‘ours’ so we can transform a vision into a lasting legacy!”  — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)  

More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:

“Life is ours to be spent, not to be saved!” — D. H. Lawrence

“This time is ours, for as long as it’s meant to last!” —  Unknown Author

“Yesterday is not ours to recover, but tomorrow is ours to win or lose.” — Lyndon B. Johnson

“Nothing is really ours until we share it.” — C.S. Lewis

“Ours is a life of constant reruns.  We’re always circling back to where we started, then starting all over again.  Even if we don’t run extra laps that day, we surely will come back for more of the same another day soon.” — Joe Henderson

“We can choose each day, to reside in a world of reality or reside in a world of miracles.  The choice is always ours.  The result from our choice always shows.  Always.” — Caroline T’Star

“There are a whole lot of things in this world of ours you haven’t started wondering about yet.” — Roald Dahl

“You Don’t Have to Carry the Invisible Alone.  Everyone Matters, Talk to Us!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs

 

At Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV), we know that the toughest battles are often the ones no one else can see. That’s why we provide FREE & CONFIDENTIAL year-round online peer-to-peer support nationwide for veterans, first responders, and their families.

 

Join us TONIGHT for a special "Mid-Week Musings!" edition of Warriors for Life (WFL).

Whether you’re looking for support or you have wisdom to share that could help a fellow warrior, there is a seat for you at our table. We go Beyond the Armor to focus on Strengthening the Mind.

THE DETAILS:

• TONIGHT’s TOPIC: “All is Ours Day!”

• READ HERE:  https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/join-steven-friends-tonight-for-all-is-ours-day-with-warriors-for-life-wfl

• WHEN:  Tonight, April 8, 2026

• TIME:  4:30 PM PT | 5:30 PM MT | 6:30 PM CT | 7:30 PM ET

• WHERE: Join via Zoom: 

 https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87440882846 

• FACILITATORS:  Steven Bates, Air Force Veteran, Writer/Author, Peer Support Specialist/Adult Trainer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc.

How you can help: Even if you can't make it, please SHARE this post. You never know which veteran or first responder in your circle needs to hear this message today.

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!

https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/drop-in-for-it-s-coffee-with-lauren-every-friday-morning-with-warriors-for-life-wfl-friends

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

Join Zoom Meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82870324338

“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