COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs (@BurlyCycle)

“Freedom is never free; it was bought & paid for over the last 250 years! What will you give today and tomorrow to keep it alive?” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs https://www.victoryforveterans.org/post/the-colonel-s-vfv-motivational-inspirational-quotes-message-of-the-day-1503 The “Colonel’s” VFV Motivational/Inspirational Quotes & Message of the Day! Good “Saturday & 4th of July” Morning “Band of Brothers & Sisters, Connections, Friends, Warriors, & Patriots!” Welcome to the weekend from the “Colonel’s Foxhole!” in Conroe, TX — July 4, 2026 "The Colonel’s Compass: Daily Wisdom for Life, Leadership, and Integrity" Today’s Message is: “Freedom Day!” Why Not? “Great, patriotic leaders carry a heavy burden to protect the liberties we inherited 250 years ago. If you believe in freedom, your calling is to safeguard that sacred trust. Lift people up through your daily actions. Carry the torch of freedom for the next generation—that is your mission!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs, CEO, Victory for Veterans, Inc (VFV) More Awesome Quotes for Today’s Message: “The price of freedom may be high, but never so costly as the loss of freedom.” — Ronal Reagan “Freedom is not a destination, but a state of mind. It’s the ability to choose our own path, to express ourselves without fear, and to live our lives on our own terms. It the recognition that we are all connected, and that our choices have an impact on those around us. So let’s embrace our freedom with joy and responsibility, and use it to create a world that’s filled with love, compassion, and understanding.” — Unknown Author “Freedom to create includes the freedom, privilege and responsibility to create the life we want to live, one day at a time… one choice at a time.” — LeAura Alderson “Freedom is being yourself without permission.” — Unknown Author “Freedom is not the absence of commitments, but the ability to choose and to commit ourselves to our goals and values.” — Paulo Coelho “Your discipline today determines your freedom tomorrow.” — Unknown Author “Freedom is never free.” — Maya Angelou You Matter to Us! Be a Survivor, Reach Out, & Join Warriors for Life (WFL) Online Peer Support Network: https://www.victoryforveterans.org/warriors-for-life-events Check out the BLOGS & what’s happening with Victory for Veterans, Inc. (VFV): https://www.victoryforveterans.org/blog “The meaning runs deep for those men and women who’ve served this country. It’s about “Honor & Respect Always – Warriors for Life!” — COL (Ret) Mikel Burroughs #Freedom #LeadershipQuotes #Patriotism #VictoryForVeterans #WarriorsForLife #4thOfJuly #IndependenceDay #HonorAndRespect #DailyWisdom #Integrity #InspirationalQuotes #FreedomIsNeverFree #SupportOurVeterans #CommunitySupport #PeerSupport #FollowUs #LikeAndComment #ShareTheMessage #EngageNow #JoinTheMission