Every Veteran Deserves to Hear…
“Thank You for Your Service.”
Veteran Visitor is a mission started by Army veteran NCO Sgt. Richard Erschik to personally recognize fellow veterans and preserve their stories. What began through in-person visits now continues online — so more veterans and families can be honored while those stories can still be told. This program is free for veterans.
TRUST STATEMENT
Built on Honor. Driven by Gratitude.
Veteran Visitor was founded by Army veteran Sgt. Richard Erschik with one simple belief: every veteran deserves to hear “Thank You for Your Service” while they are still here to appreciate it.
Founded by Army veteran Sgt. Richard Erschik, Veteran Visitor began as one veteran personally thanking another for their service.
The mission started through face-to-face visits in hospitals, care facilities, homes, and community events—sharing gratitude one veteran at a time.
Today, Veteran Visitor continues online through authentic photographs, personal stories, and lasting recognition for veterans across America.
HOW IT WORKS
Honoring a Veteran Is Simple
Veteran Visitor began locally in Southwest Florida with personal visits to veterans in hospitals, care facilities, homes, and special events. Today, the mission continues nationwide online. Veterans and families can share a story, submit a photograph, and become part of a growing record of service, sacrifice, and remembrance.
Step 1
Nominate yourself or a veteran whose story deserves to be remembered.
Step 2
Share a photograph and a brief story about their life before, during, and after military service.
Step 3
Each submission is carefully reviewed and prepared for publication, with recognized veterans receiving a commemorative challenge coin and personalized certificate.
Step 4
The veteran's story becomes part of the growing Veteran Visitor archive, inspiring future generations and honoring their service.
HONORING THOSE WHO SERVED
Meet the Veterans We've Had the Privilege to Recognize
Meet veterans already recognized through Veteran Visitor. Read their stories. See their photographs. Share the mission with another veteran or family who deserves the same.
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.