Celebrate America’s 250th by Celebrating America’s Veterans!
Larry Gatlin knows how to do that well.
Learn his story and be inspired.
America’s fast-approaching 250th birthday represents far more than a celebration: Just pause and think about the myriad number of brave servicemen and women and their families who have sacrificed so much for the United States and each one of us. From the War of Independence to present day, we owe them all so much.
Recently, we derived inspiration from a true friend of veterans: Larry Gatlin. Larry is the lead singer of the award-winning legendary music group the Gatlin Brothers. Larry works hard to honor our nation’s heroes. In fact, he has dedicated much of his life in doing just that.
Larry Gatlin’s dad, William Wayne "Curley" Gatlin (1927-2020), served in WWII in the U.S. Marine Corps. That personal connection inspires him to do whatever he can to recognize our veterans and servicemen and women. Curley was on a ship with 1,500 other Marines headed to Japan. But before they arrived, the two atomic bombs were dropped forcing the Japanese to surrender. Larry shared, “I can say with some certainty that if President Truman hadn’t (been brave enough) to do what needed to be done –what had to be done– some of you would not be here today…There are hundreds of thousands of other Americans, and hundreds of thousands of good Japanese citizens (now some of our best allies) who wouldn’t be alive today, either.”
Larry and the Gatlin Brothers support the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) which is an organization that offers comfort and resources to Gold Star families. He has also served as a devoted advocate and entertainer for organizations like Honor Flight to help veterans visit Washington, D.C. to see their monuments. In addition, Larry and the Gatlin Brothers back Newton Running to release benefit footwear to aid military families. And Larry has travelled around the world with the USO to perform for U.S. servicemembers.
With all of that said, we are grateful that Larry Gatlin has made a special video for Unite the USA to share with our incredible veterans. Will you please share it with the veterans and current military members in your life as a way to say “thank you” as we celebrate them for America’s 250?
Be prepared to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by honoring and celebrating America’s veterans! Join us in honoring our nation’s heroes today and every day. Let’s all take a cue from Larry Gatlin and do whatever we can in our own circles to honor our incredible heroes. Reach out to our heroes and their families. Send a card, text, or make a call. Send a care package, give a gift card, drop off a plate of cookies. It does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. Just do something to show thanks and support.
May God bless America,Carrie and Stacie Sisters and Co-Founders of Unite the USA
Recently, we derived inspiration from a true friend of veterans: Larry Gatlin. Larry is the lead singer of the award-winning legendary music group the Gatlin Brothers. Larry works hard to honor our nation’s heroes. In fact, he has dedicated much of his life in doing just that.
Larry Gatlin’s dad, William Wayne "Curley" Gatlin (1927-2020), served in WWII in the U.S. Marine Corps. That personal connection inspires him to do whatever he can to recognize our veterans and servicemen and women. Curley was on a ship with 1,500 other Marines headed to Japan. But before they arrived, the two atomic bombs were dropped forcing the Japanese to surrender. Larry shared, “I can say with some certainty that if President Truman hadn’t (been brave enough) to do what needed to be done –what had to be done– some of you would not be here today…There are hundreds of thousands of other Americans, and hundreds of thousands of good Japanese citizens (now some of our best allies) who wouldn’t be alive today, either.”
Larry and the Gatlin Brothers support the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS) which is an organization that offers comfort and resources to Gold Star families. He has also served as a devoted advocate and entertainer for organizations like Honor Flight to help veterans visit Washington, D.C. to see their monuments. In addition, Larry and the Gatlin Brothers back Newton Running to release benefit footwear to aid military families. And Larry has travelled around the world with the USO to perform for U.S. servicemembers.
With all of that said, we are grateful that Larry Gatlin has made a special video for Unite the USA to share with our incredible veterans. Will you please share it with the veterans and current military members in your life as a way to say “thank you” as we celebrate them for America’s 250?
Be prepared to celebrate America’s 250th birthday by honoring and celebrating America’s veterans! Join us in honoring our nation’s heroes today and every day. Let’s all take a cue from Larry Gatlin and do whatever we can in our own circles to honor our incredible heroes. Reach out to our heroes and their families. Send a card, text, or make a call. Send a care package, give a gift card, drop off a plate of cookies. It does not have to be expensive or time-consuming. Just do something to show thanks and support.
May God bless America,Carrie and Stacie Sisters and Co-Founders of Unite the USA
Featured Bible Verse
Unite the USA's
Featured Veteran of the Month: Harvey Barnum
Harvey Barnum, Medal of Honor, Vietnam War
A Special Video Message from Larry Gatlin
We Need Your Help to Honor Veterans for America's 250
Friends,
We're about to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday. Our country would not be here today without our veterans and current servicemen and women. With that said, we want to do something special honor our nation's heroes as we celebrate this important milestone but we need your help:
If you served or if you have a loved one who serve, please send us at info@unitetheusa.org and include their picture, name, military branch, and years of service. We will post a tribute to each hero on the Unite the USA, FaceBook, and X pages throughout the rest of the year. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,Carrie and Stacie
We're about to celebrate our nation's 250th birthday. Our country would not be here today without our veterans and current servicemen and women. With that said, we want to do something special honor our nation's heroes as we celebrate this important milestone but we need your help:
If you served or if you have a loved one who serve, please send us at info@unitetheusa.org and include their picture, name, military branch, and years of service. We will post a tribute to each hero on the Unite the USA, FaceBook, and X pages throughout the rest of the year. We look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you,Carrie and Stacie
Featured Quote
"I have all these wonderful things in my life because of veterans and people fighting for our freedoms -- speech, religion -- we have to be grateful. Those men and women died so we can speak our minds." -Larry Gatlin
Our National Anthem by The Gatlin Brothers
Stand up, put your right hand over your heart, and sing along with the Gatlin Brothers as they sing our beloved National Anthem. It represents our freedom and the incredible men and women who have fought to protect it.
How to Know Jesus
Question: How do Stacie and Carrie know they'll go to Heaven?
Answer: It's not because of what they've done or who they are. It's because Jesus lives in them. Anything good in them is because of Jesus in them. They know God and His love in a personal way. They've followed what God said in His book: the Bible. They invited Jesus to be their Savior and Lord. You, too, can know God. Yes, He really does love you!
Take His Word for it:
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. -John 3:16 (NKJV)For all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious standard.-Rom. 3:23 (NLV)For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us... -Rom. 3:25 (NLV)That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. -Rom. 10:9 (NKJV)
Understand that God loves you with infinite love! God is good, holy and righteous and we fall short of His perfection. So we need a Mediator, Jesus, who lovingly took our punishment for all our mistakes.
Believe that Jesus is God's Son that took your punishment. He took your punishment for all your sins (anti-God ways) and that He rose from the dead for you, __________.
Repent (turn away from) your sins (anti-God ways) and submit yourself to Him as your Lord.
Receive Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord. Talk to God and give your life to Jesus.
Pray from your heart. If it helps, pray something like this:
God, I understand now...You sent Jesus to share Your love and make it possible for me to be Yours. Please forgive me for all my sins. Jesus, I believe you took my punishment on the cross and that you rose from the dead for me personally. I turn away from doing things "my way" and ask that You rule my life, Jesus. I receive You as my Savior and Lord. I put my trust in You not in the things I do. I love You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Welcome into God's family! You are now His! Get connected with a loving, Bible-based church, enjoy the supreme joy of being baptized, and savor the Savior's love forever! Read the Bible. (If you don't have one, start reading the Gospel of John by clicking here.)
He'll never divorce you. He'll never die. He'll never change. He loves you! Enjoy loving and obeying Jesus and experiencing His love forever and ever! If you'd like prayer or more information, e-mail us anytime.
Answer: It's not because of what they've done or who they are. It's because Jesus lives in them. Anything good in them is because of Jesus in them. They know God and His love in a personal way. They've followed what God said in His book: the Bible. They invited Jesus to be their Savior and Lord. You, too, can know God. Yes, He really does love you!
Take His Word for it:
For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life. -John 3:16 (NKJV)For all have sinned; all fall short of God's glorious standard.-Rom. 3:23 (NLV)For God sent Jesus to take the punishment for our sins and to satisfy God's anger against us. We are made right with God when we believe that Jesus shed his blood, sacrificing his life for us... -Rom. 3:25 (NLV)That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved. -Rom. 10:9 (NKJV)
Understand that God loves you with infinite love! God is good, holy and righteous and we fall short of His perfection. So we need a Mediator, Jesus, who lovingly took our punishment for all our mistakes.
Believe that Jesus is God's Son that took your punishment. He took your punishment for all your sins (anti-God ways) and that He rose from the dead for you, __________.
Repent (turn away from) your sins (anti-God ways) and submit yourself to Him as your Lord.
Receive Jesus as your personal Savior and Lord. Talk to God and give your life to Jesus.
Pray from your heart. If it helps, pray something like this:
God, I understand now...You sent Jesus to share Your love and make it possible for me to be Yours. Please forgive me for all my sins. Jesus, I believe you took my punishment on the cross and that you rose from the dead for me personally. I turn away from doing things "my way" and ask that You rule my life, Jesus. I receive You as my Savior and Lord. I put my trust in You not in the things I do. I love You. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Welcome into God's family! You are now His! Get connected with a loving, Bible-based church, enjoy the supreme joy of being baptized, and savor the Savior's love forever! Read the Bible. (If you don't have one, start reading the Gospel of John by clicking here.)
He'll never divorce you. He'll never die. He'll never change. He loves you! Enjoy loving and obeying Jesus and experiencing His love forever and ever! If you'd like prayer or more information, e-mail us anytime.