After seeing lenny1carl's thread about the Marine Corps' Birthday and his reminder of Veterans Day, I figured that I'd spin off his thread to start this one.


Veterans Day. What it means to me.

I'm sitting here with a cup of coffee and wondering what we would all be doing or what we would be enduring, now, if it weren't for our men and women of the United States Military.

We, the people of the United States, are soooooooooo lucky to have the lives that we lead. We have (in my not so humble opinion) the greatest nation on earth. (And I mean NO disrespect to anyone from any other nation or country or continent when I say this!)
Why??? Because of the Veterans' work and sacrifices.

These men and women have left their families, voluntarily and not-voluntarily, to fight on our behalf and to keep this land safe, for all of us.

They have all given some. . . some have given all.

While our government has stated that today (Friday the 10th) be the national holiday (from work), please don't forget that Saturday is the actual day to remember the veterans and to thank them for their work and sacrifices.


Please allow me to say this, now.


THANK YOU for your service to this GREAT country!!!!!
I appreciate you and your service. Bless you.


To all active women and men of our military. . . . . .

God Bless you. Stay safe. This American supports you 200%!!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!!!


Lastly, it's one thing to say thank you. I'd like to offer this to all members of FTE and their families.
If you see a veteran (or active member of the service) in the local fast food joint, convenience store, etc., take a second to say thanks to them.
Buy them a cup of coffee, a soft drink. . . or even lunch. It doesn't have to be much. Just an act of kindness to show your thanks.

Last year, my parents and I were out and stopped to buy lunch, near Andrews Air Force Base. It was my intent to buy lunch for my folks.
When several Air Force men and women came in, my Dad got up, walked over to the cashier and told the cashier that these men and women's money was NO GOOD that day. He was paying for THEIR lunch. I walked up and offered to pay because Dad is retired and on a fixed income, and under no uncertain terms, Dad told me to mind my own business, that HE was going to pay for their lunch.

Do something nice for a Veteran. They will remember it, forever.

Again, Thank You for your service to America.

I apologize for the long post. Thanks for reading.

Keith

 

It is unfortunate that many of the wars we get into are political in nature, the heart and soul the troops put into it all the same are to be commended. It is shame on our leaders for putting them there if it really was no threat to our safety, although they may argue it was, but our troops should never be the blame. It wasn't exactly their choice to go, but they went all the same. If you think this is a reference to the Iraq war, think again... it goes much further than that, to many other conflicts of the late 20th century as well.

 

Well stated Keith.

I've got the colors flying proudly today and will be explaining to my twins what Veteran's Day means.

Got freedom? Thank a Veteran!

 

Well put Keith. Tomorrow is a day where we can remember those who have made sacrifices for their country while in uniform, whether it be on Active Duty, Reserves, or Guard. It was always a good feeling when I was still in the Navy to have someone come out of the blue and thank me for what I was doing. So tomorrow, get out of the house for a while, go to a Veterans Day parade, go to a VFW or Legion Post and thank the guys for what they did.
So to the Veterans here on FTE, thanks for what you have done. No matter how big or small you thought your job was, you stood to and did it. We are a lucky bunch to live in the great land we do.

God Bless Our Troops!

Mike
US Navy 1997-2006

 

I am a vet of the Vietnam war(69-70). As you all are aware of we didn't get a welcome home from any governmental agency. I used to wear a VVA hat and the first time I got a welcome home was at my sons football game.(late eighties) He was also a vet of Nam, walked up to me stuck out his hand and said welcome home. I have had two others say the same and all three tore me up even now when I think about it. ( unresolved issues)
I say all this to let you know that you might not think it means much but believe me it does. So to all you vets, past or present, Welcome home and thanks......................

Bob C

 

Crock,
Let me be number 4 then and warmly say "Welcome Home, Brother" and Thank You.

Mike

 

Thanks Mike for number four. My point for my first post is to let the people here know that the poster of the original thread was correct and that it does matter...............

Bob C

 

to all that served i thank you for keeping my butt safe. for the families of those that served, God bless you for producing someone that would do what most won't. i know there are many here that did their service and i thank everyone of you. Mil1ons avatar is a nice tribute to those we don't have with us anymore. I'm proud of my time, but so many did so much more and i beg God to keep them safe, and for those not here i hope they know we appreciate the sacrifice.
00blueoval, thanks for splittigng this into a seperate thread.

 

http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,228722,00.html

This is the best story I've heard in a long time. A WWI Veteran from Florida finally received his victory medal. It's fitting to, since we were discussing the USS Wyoming and the USS Arkansas Battleships the other day. He served on the USS Wyoming from 1917 to 1919.

There are only 25 American WWI Veterans from the 5 Million that had orginially served. It is truly a time to appreciate and enjoy their company while we still have it.

- Chris

 

http://www.palletmastersworkshop.com/military.html

 

My birthday and Veteran's Day are only a few days apart, and in the entire time I was fully employed I never once took my birthday off work. I always took Veteran's Day.

I figured it wasn't going to get remembered if I didn't.

I am never so proud, even to this day, as when I'm recognized for being a vet.

Pop

 

Eyes got wet about halfway down that.

 

I would also like to thank all veterans, whether they are able to read this or not.

I served for ten years and am proud that I did.

 

i watched the Marine Corps birthday stuff on CNN today, and watched the Medal of Honor presentation (posthumounsly) to Marine Corps CPL Dunham.

the cermonies and comradie in the military really makes me miss being in the service sometimes.