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Old May 24, 2020 | 08:02 PM
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Happy memorial day.

And thanks to all you who served.
most of my relatives served our country many gave all.
Most are gone now
With 3 ruptured discs at 17 no chance of me serving so all I can do is thank you and honor those who did serve.
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 08:01 AM
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Yes, Thanks all for your service to our country!
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 10:17 AM
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I'm working today. I'm in the office right now as I had to catch up and review reports. Just want to share a story. I was driving on one of our main roads when I saw a man in a electric wheelchair walking with a young woman. He had on a Veteran hat. So I pulled around and parked next to them with my lights on facing the wrong way.

I got out, shaked his hand and thanked him for his service. He was a VietNam vet who received a Purple Heart. I'm sure it makes them feel good but to me, it's my honor to shake these men's and women's hands who have served our country selflessly. I taught my older boy to respect our military vets and members. I'm starting with my younger guy now.


 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 10:32 AM
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Great story/example Dave.
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 11:24 AM
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Thanks Scott. I thought I'd share this from a Ruff Stuff Specialities email:

Happy Memorial Day! We are so damn proud and honored to be able to do what we love in the greatest country in the world. We can only do this though due to the sacrifices that many brave American men and women have made for us. We want to remember and honor those today who have paid the ultimate price and for those who continue to put their lives on the line for us. It's important to remember that we can do this:



Because of this:

So party it up, celebrate, and enjoy the freedoms that we have in memory of those who have laid there lives on the line to ensure we can!




 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 12:24 PM
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I'm working today. I'm in the office right now as I had to catch up and review reports. Just want to share a story. I was driving on one of our main roads when I saw a man in a electric wheelchair walking with a young woman. He had on a Veteran hat. So I pulled around and parked next to them with my lights on facing the wrong way.

I got out, shaked his hand and thanked him for his service. He was a VietNam vet who received a Purple Heart. I'm sure it makes them feel good but to me, it's my honor to shake these men's and women's hands who have served our country selflessly. I taught my older boy to respect our military vets and members. I'm starting with my younger guy now.

The reason my wife puts up with all the BS at the VA is because "I LOVE MY VETS!"
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 12:47 PM
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I did just shy of 21 years of hard labor. I'd do it again if needed.
 
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I did just shy of 21 years of hard labor. I'd do it again if needed.
Thank You!
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 06:29 PM
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Many thanks to all who served!!!!


Happy Memorial Day🇺🇸
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 07:46 PM
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Thank you all for what you have given and to those who have passed may they never be forgotten and the sacrifice that has been paid for us all 🇺🇸.

well done Overkill2 it may seem like a small token of appreciation but to him it must have been priceless.
If one of the young generation take note of it and plays it forward it turns into a blessing. Thanks brother .
I have not served but many of my family have.
Handful became POW'S and some came home others did not and some who still PROUDLY do!
!WE MUST NEVER FORGET NOR ALLOW THAT TO HAPPEN !🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺 🇸

Some of my HERO'S.
My Dad is in the wheelchair who was in the ARMY for 12 years my uncle who was in the NAVY 20 plus years both GREAT men . This is from my dad's last ride shortly before he passed from cancer. They were not tall men in height but believe me when i say they could definitely hold their own .
Oh and my brother in the black hat and beard who also served in " undisclosed places " 😉

 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 09:15 PM
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Originally Posted by senix
I did just shy of 21 years of hard labor. I'd do it again if needed.
Thanks Scott and God bless you!

Originally Posted by Gotsmoke12
Many thanks to all who served!!!!


Happy Memorial Day🇺🇸
Awesome pic!

Originally Posted by Bohen
Thank you all for what you have given and to those who have passed may they never be forgotten and the sacrifice that has been paid for us all 🇺🇸.

well done Overkill2 it may seem like a small token of appreciation but to him it must have been priceless.
If one of the young generation take note of it and plays it forward it turns into a blessing. Thanks brother .
I have not served but many of my family have.
Handful became POW'S and some came home others did not and some who still PROUDLY do!
!WE MUST NEVER FORGET NOR ALLOW THAT TO HAPPEN !🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺 🇸

Some of my HERO'S.
My Dad is in the wheelchair who was in the ARMY for 12 years my uncle who was in the NAVY 20 plus years both GREAT men . This is from my dad's last ride shortly before he passed from cancer. They were not tall men in height but believe me when i say they could definitely hold their own .
Oh and my brother in the black hat and beard who also served in " undisclosed places " 😉
Awesome pic. Thank them for their service.
 
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Old May 25, 2020 | 10:09 PM
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I have 2 Korean war veterans in my neighbor hood. They are both nice guys.
I did 4 years in the Navy. 72 through 75. I got in on the delayed entry program and signed up in 71 My mom had to say it was ok.
 
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Old May 26, 2020 | 07:09 PM
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Originally Posted by The Bone
I have 2 Korean war veterans in my neighbor hood. They are both nice guys.
I did 4 years in the Navy. 72 through 75. I got in on the delayed entry program and signed up in 71 My mom had to say it was ok.
Thanks for serving Bone. My Dad and his family were Navy fellas.
 
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Old May 26, 2020 | 11:09 PM
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So Veterans Day is when we thank the living for their service to our country.

memorial day Is the day we mourn throes we loss Among those that served our country and died while on active duty.

we ca not communicate with the dead, so to say happy Memorial Day is not in the spirit of the observance.

we-can say Our prayers are with those who remember those who we have lost during service to this country.

my sister died while serving this country . September 1977. Never forgotten and her sacrifice made a difference.

My prayers are with those who never came home.



 
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