Thanksgiving Day 2020

Jefferson Barracks sunrise

Early morning at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery November 2020

Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving from everyone at the National Cemetery Administration. We at NCA are very thankful to have wonderful partners and supporters such as you who help us take care of Veterans and their families. Together we are all thankful for the Veterans who have served our country, and we are especially appreciative of the Service Members who are currently on duty away from their families.

This year has been unlike any other we’ve experienced, and our hearts go out to those who have lost loved ones and who have suffered the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. We keep them in our thoughts and prayers and wish them the best.

Despite the unforeseen challenges this year has brought, I encourage you to focus on the best things in life. That’s what I have been doing during this Thanksgiving week and I hope you will join me in staying appreciative of our many blessings.

No matter how challenging life can be, it’s always best to stay positive and to be grateful for what we often overlook, including the importance of friends in our lives. We may not be able to get together with our loved ones as we usually do on Thanksgiving, but that doesn’t mean we can’t reach out by phone, text messages or email to friends and family members. Take this opportunity to rekindle the types of friendships that make life so special.

I wish the best for you and your families. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving!

Sincerely,