King ChinOn Veterans Day, I want to express my gratitude to the veterans at GeoEngineers and to all who have served in our nation’s armed forces. Among our colleagues, clients, families, and neighbors are people who have made a commitment to serve—a commitment that carries responsibilities and sacrifices many of us have never experienced firsthand.
There is no single veteran experience. Service can mean different things to different people, and what someone chooses to share may be only a small part of their story. Today gives us a reason to pause, acknowledge that service, and make room to listen.
At GeoEngineers, we have the privilege of knowing veterans through the work and relationships we share every day. We know them as colleagues whose judgment we trust, clients and partners we work with, and friends we turn to. We may know less about the years they spent in uniform or the ways those experiences continue to matter in their lives.
For me, that is a reminder to approach our appreciation with humility. We don’t need to assume we understand someone’s experience to value it. We can listen when a veteran wants to share, respect their privacy when they don’t, and take the time to know the person behind the recognition.
I also want to acknowledge the families whose support has been part of that service. Time apart, uncertainty, and changing responsibilities can ask a great deal of spouses, children, parents, and others close to those serving.
To our veterans: Thank you for your service and for the many ways you contribute to the lives of the people around you. I’m grateful to work alongside you and glad we have this day to recognize a part of your lives that deserves our attention and respect.
