Every Veteran Deserves to Hear…
“Thank You for Your Service.”
Were you recently handed one of these Veteran Visitor Challenge Coins?
If not, you can get one here. Welcome! As a fellow U.S. Army veteran, I created Veteran Visitor to personally thank America’s veterans for their service. What began with personal visits has grown into a nationwide mission to recognize veterans, preserve their stories, and remind them that their service mattered.
This program is FREE for veterans.
Built on Honor. Driven by Gratitude.
DESCRIPTION
Veteran Visitor was founded by U.S. Army Vietnam-era veteran NCO Sgt. Richard Erschik with one simple belief: every veteran deserves to be recognized, whether through a personal visit, a grateful handshake, or a permanent online place where their story can be remembered.
One veteran simply thanking another for serving our country. That single act of gratitude became the beginning of Veteran Visitor.
What began with one handshake grew into personal visits to veterans in hospitals, assisted living communities, private homes, and special events—recognizing them while they could still appreciate the gratitude.
Today, Veteran Visitor welcomes veterans and their families from across America to preserve military stories, honor military service, and ensure future generations never forget those who served.
HOW IT WORKS
Recognizing a Veteran Is Simple
What began with one veteran personally thanking another has grown into a nationwide mission. Veterans—and the families of veterans—can preserve a story, share a photograph, and ensure a lifetime of military service is recognized and remembered.
Step 1
Whether yourself, a family member, or another deserving veteran, every story begins with one nomination.
Step 2
Upload a favorite photograph and tell us about their military service and the life they lived before, during, and after serving.
Step 3
Accepted submissions are honored with a permanent Veteran Visitor listing. Living veterans also receive a commemorative Challenge Coin and personalized Certificate of Recognition.
Step 4
Their story becomes part of the growing Veteran Visitor archive—honoring their service and inspiring future generations. Every veteran has a story. Help us preserve it.
America's honored veterans
Meet Some of America's Honored Veterans
Every veteran has a story worth preserving. Here are just a few of the remarkable men and women whose military service has been recognized through Veteran Visitor. We invite you to read their stories and perhaps share your own or that of a loved one. Living or Deceased. “One story remembered = one story never forgotten.”
He was born on Nov 8, 1918 in the small town of Las Cruzes Mexico and self-describes himself as a chamaco, or local boy, “Manuelito.”
Born in Rochester, NY she knew she wanted to fly planes as soon as she was old enough to walk.
He was born 18 June 1925 and served his country from 1943-1946. He actually joined the Navy the day after his 18th birthday
He was born 30 Aug 1928 in Alkins, WV and served his country for 29 years. His father did not want him to join at 17. The rest is history.
He was born 29 Oct 1945 in Rochester, NY and served his country from 1963-1967. One of his vivid memories was Physical Training.