The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
- Col (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
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“Your true measure isn’t how high you climb; it’s about how many others you can lift up with you along the way!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs
The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day and Week!
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 Conroe, TX — April 17, 2026
Today’s Message is: “Lift Day!” Why Not?
“A great leader serves as the steady foundation upon which others find the purpose and courage to stand tall. Through consistent provide the spark that empowers others to lift themselves above what they thought was possible. Who will you lift today?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV)
More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message:
“Strong people don’t put others down… They lift them up!” — Michael P. Watson
“If you want to lift yourself up, lift up someone else.” — Booker T. Washington
“I’ll lift you and you lift me, and we’ll both ascend together.” — John Greenleaf Whittier
“True friends are those who lift you up, when no one else even noticed you were down!” — Unknown Author
“Never look down on anyone unless it is to lift them up; for we all rise by lifting others.” — Roy T. Bennett
“Everybody gets knocked down. You become stronger every time you lift yourself back up.” — Billy Cox
“Words are powerful. Why not use them to lift someone up today instead of knocking them down?” — Unknown Author
“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 "Mike Check!" 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: "Carrying the mission, Finding the Hope!"
• WHEN: April 17, 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/84406912947
• FACILITATOR: Mike Williams, Army Combat Medic Veteran, Music Writer/Producer, & Volunteer Facilitator, Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV)
How can you 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.
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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
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“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
As a leader, who you lift up isn't nearly as important as the fact you did.