My neighbor is an injured iraq war vet. who is very private and reserved most of the time. I know he's having a hard time with being back and that is why he stays away from people. He is actually a REALLY nice guy though so I want to do something for him for 4th of July. What should I do? I want to leave it on his door step late at night so he doesn't know who its from or whatever (I want to be descrite) but I want to let him know he's appriciated. What should I do? Should I bake him a cake? I thought about a basket? What should I do? Please help. **P.S The vet's from this war are dealing with different issues then wars past, as my brother in law tells me. I guess there is a lot of survivors guilt with the injured vets. Does this help? What should I do? I'm pretty determined to make him feel appriciated... I just don't know how.
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my first thought was a baked good too which is very thoughtful but if he doesnt know its from you then hes probably going to be skeptical about eating it with all the crazy people in the world today (i mean you even have to check candy at halloween) so i dont think he will just gobble up mystery cake from his doorstep. i dont think there is any reason you should do it descretely, even if he is a private person. im sure he wont mind or feel awkward by you just ringing his doorbell and telling him happy 4th of july and that you really appreciate his service to our country. make him a very festive, red white and blue basket, and fill it with goodies and a nice card that goes more in depth about just wanting him to know you thank him. maybe you should make the drop off short and sweet if he doesnt seem up to chatting but he can read the card in private and still know how you feel and what he means to us all. i also like the idea of donating in his name to some sort of veterans charity or giving blood. it doesnt matter WHAT you do. its the thought that counts. it doesnt have to be the most unique, well thought out gift ever. hes going to love it no matter what. thanks for thinking of him
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