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Title: Veterans Day
Post by: CJS3 on November 10, 2011, 08:49:59 PM
Remember our vets and honor their families.
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: Timothy on November 10, 2011, 09:23:21 PM
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Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: Hazcat on November 10, 2011, 10:56:43 PM
A Drill Sergeant salute to all of my brother vets and a traditional toast "To our fallen brothers".
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 10, 2011, 11:03:31 PM
Long ago and far away   ;D

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Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: jaybet on November 11, 2011, 05:05:37 AM
My deeepest thanks and respect to all of you vets.
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: twyacht on November 11, 2011, 05:11:51 AM
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My Grandfather, and WWII Veteran,  B.M. Harold "Swede" Christenson. USN.
An amazing man.


Veteran’s Day Prayer

Dear Lord,
Today we honor our veterans,
worthy men and women
who gave their best
when they were called upon
to serve and protect their country.
We pray that you will bless them, Lord,
for their unselfish service
in the continual struggle
to preserve our freedoms, our safety,
and our country’s heritage, for all of us.
Bless them abundantly
for the hardships they faced,
for the sacrifices they made
for their many different contributions
to America’s victories
over tyranny and oppression.
We respect them, we thank them,
we honor them, we are proud of them,
and we pray that you will watch over
these special people
and bless them with peace and happiness.
In Jesus’ name we pray; Amen.

By Joanna Fuchs



Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: alfsauve on November 11, 2011, 06:08:13 AM
Dad and his plane.

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Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: crusader rabbit on November 11, 2011, 07:00:13 AM
A salute to all my fellow Vietnam Vets, and a heartfelt thank you to all the others who served before and after, during peacetime or at war.  We are all brothers (and sisters, too).  I am honored to be in your company.
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: Majer on November 11, 2011, 08:19:53 AM
Lackland Air Force Base,1978

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Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: shooter32 on November 11, 2011, 08:29:00 AM
In Honor to ALL who have served and are serving now, Thank You!

Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: tombogan03884 on November 11, 2011, 09:12:28 AM
On a lighter note I have to point out that Veterans Day contains a certain amount of BS.
Think about it,
The Post Office has the day off,
Banks have the day off,
Schools have the day off,
Even the Library has the day off.
The Air force doesn't get the day off
The Army doesn't get the day off,
The Navy doesn't get the day off,
The only reason the Marine Corps gets the day off is because they are all still hung over from the Birthday Ball yesterday.

If they really wanted to "Honor the Military" every one else would be working and the whole DOD would  have the day off.
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: Timothy on November 11, 2011, 09:21:29 AM
Thanks Tom!

Come to think of it, this is the first Veterans Day I've had off in about twenty five years!  

Why, do you ask?  Because I don't have a job...and frankly, it doesn't bother me as much as it should!

Happy Veterans Day!
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: JC5123 on November 11, 2011, 10:02:07 AM
Quote from: tombogan03884 on November 11, 2011, 09:12:28 AM
On a lighter note I have to point out that Veterans Day contains a certain amount of BS.
Think about it,
The Post Office has the day off,
Banks have the day off,
Schools have the day off,
Even the Library has the day off.
The Air force doesn't get the day off
The Army doesn't get the day off,
The Navy doesn't get the day off,
The only reason the Marine Corps gets the day off is because they are all still hung over from the Birthday Ball yesterday.

If they really wanted to "Honor the Military" every one else would be working and the whole DOD would  have the day off.


Considering the DOD is about the only positive agency in the U.S. goverment, I look at any federal holiday as a good day, since the rest of the regime isn't in session and trying to screw us!
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: tt11758 on November 11, 2011, 10:51:05 AM
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SSgt. S. Harold Traughber
Patton's 3rd Army, and one of the liberators of Buchenwald.
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: 2HOW on November 11, 2011, 10:56:05 AM
Thanks to all who have served........................TOUJOURS PRET
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: 1911 Junkie on November 11, 2011, 11:32:57 AM
Thanks to those who have or are serving.

And only because it's Veterans day I am not going to comment on the mustaches or hair styles in Tim's picture.   ;D
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: Timothy on November 11, 2011, 11:44:29 AM
Quote from: 1911 Junkie on November 11, 2011, 11:32:57 AM
Thanks to those who have or are serving.

And only because it's Veterans day I am not going to comment on the mustaches or hair styles in Tim's picture.   ;D

Not a problem here Junkie!

I've grown out of my "70's porn star" look!  My big brothers OTOH still sport theirs!   ;D 

That picture was the weekend I got married in Sept. of '84.  It was the last time my entire family were in the same place at the same time.
Title: Re: Veterans Day
Post by: PegLeg45 on November 11, 2011, 01:58:43 PM
Quote from: jaybet on November 11, 2011, 05:05:37 AM
My deeepest thanks and respect to all of you vets.

Amen and +10.


And, here's to my dad, SSgt. C.G. Goins, Sr., 866th Radar Squadron, USAF 1965-1968.