How do we Keep Abraham Lincoln’s Promise to our Veterans and Their Families? Abraham Lincoln once promised, “To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan.” This promise is to remind us to never forget the cost of freedom and what veterans did for our country. How do we as Americans keep his promise? We keep his promise in multiple ways. One way we honor his promise is to always say, “Thank you” to all veterans we meet. Another way we keep his promise is by celebrating Veterans Day. We also have hospitals for veterans. Those are just some of the ways we keep his promise. Honoring veterans is very important. When you see a veteran make sure you thank them. Thanking veterans is very respectful. When a