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A Few of FR's Finest....Every Day....11-11-04....Thank You, Veterans
Dutchess

Posted on 11/11/2004 5:48:14 AM PST by Billie



A Tribute to our Veterans...Past and Present


In 1918, on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day in the eleventh month, the world rejoiced and celebrated. After four years of bitter war, the Allied powers a signed a cease-fire agreement (an armistice) with Germany at Rethondes, France on November 11, 1918, bringing World War I to a close. The "war to end all wars" was over.






A Tribute to our Veterans
The Origins of Veterans Day

In 1921, an unknown World War I American soldier was buried in Arlington National Cemetery. This site, on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River and the city of Washington, became the focal point of reverence for America's veterans.


Similar ceremonies occurred earlier in England and France, where an unknown soldier was buried in each nation's highest place of honor (in England, Westminster Abbey; in France, the Arc de Triomphe). These memorial gestures all took place on November 11, giving universal recognition to the celebrated ending of World War I fighting at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). The day became known as "Armistice Day."
Armistice Day officially received its name in America in 1926 through a Congressional resolution. It became a national holiday 12 years later by similar Congressional action. If the idealistic hope had been realized that World War I was "the War to end all wars," November 11 might still be called Armistice Day. But only a few years after the holiday was proclaimed, war broke out in Europe. Sixteen and one-half million Americans took part. Four hundred seven thousand of them died in service, more than 292,000 in battle.

Armistice Day Changed To Honor All Veterans


An answer to the question of how to pay tribute to those who had served in this latest, great war came in a proposal made by Representative Edwin K. Rees of Kansas: Change Armistice Day to Veterans Day, and make it an occasion to honor those who have served America in all wars. In 1954 President Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day.
On Memorial Day 1958, two more unidentified American war dead were brought from overseas and interred in the plaza beside the unknown soldier of World War I. One was killed in World War II, the other in the Korean War. In 1973, a law passed providing interment of an unknown American from the Vietnam War, but none was found for several years. In 1984, an unknown serviceman from that conflict was placed alongside the others. To honor these men, symbolic of all Americans who gave their lives in all wars, an Army honor guard, The 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard), keeps day and night vigil.
A law passed in 1968 changed the national commemoration of Veterans Day to the fourth Monday in October. It soon became apparent, however, that November 11 was a date of historic significance to many Americans. Therefore, in 1978 Congress returned the observance to its traditional date.

National Ceremonies Held at Arlington

The focal point for official, national ceremonies for Veterans Day continues to be the memorial amphitheater built around the Tomb of the Unknowns. At 11 a.m. on November 11, a combined color guard representing all military services executes "Present Arms" at the tomb. The nation's tribute to its war dead is symbolized by the laying of a presidential wreath. The bugler plays "taps." The rest of the ceremony takes place in the amphitheater.

Someday We'll be Veterans Too...Pray for Us as We Pray for You
God Bless You..our Veterans ...thank you for your service for our country...and for being there as a support for us as we carry on your tradition...






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To: Hillarys Gate Cult
I'd like to thank all here and let them know that these posts do mean allot to many of us vets.

I'm glad to know that, and you are welcome!

181 posted on 11/12/2004 7:41:12 AM PST by Mama_Bear (Thank a Veteran for our freedom today.)
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To: Conspiracy Guy

Beautiful tributes here


182 posted on 11/12/2004 7:42:05 AM PST by MEG33 ( Congratulations President Bush!..Thank you God. Four More Years!)
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To: MEG33

Yes I read through it yesterday.


183 posted on 11/12/2004 7:50:28 AM PST by Conspiracy Guy (Make everyday Veterans Day.)
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To: LadyX

BTTT!!!!!


184 posted on 11/12/2004 7:56:22 AM PST by E.G.C.
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To: JustAmy

DONE!


185 posted on 11/12/2004 8:05:32 AM PST by PreviouslyA-Lurker (Some Americans don't understand that being an American is more than living in America.)
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To: All
T.G.I.F. at the Finest
186 posted on 11/12/2004 8:37:58 AM PST by Billie
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To: Diver Dave

I just wanted to come back and read the posts I missed when I left last night. Love the parade pics!


187 posted on 11/12/2004 8:42:00 AM PST by Billie
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To: granite
The time it must have taken to paint those remarkable images and words just boggles my mind. I had not seen the POW/veterans rock before now.

It really is an Honor.

Are you the artist who painted the rock, or someone you know did it? It is awesome. :)

188 posted on 11/12/2004 8:44:01 AM PST by Billie
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To: LUV W

I seem to miss you on the threads lately, but wanted to say hello and to thank you for being here. I do read "My Comments" and see that you have been here. Also saw where you had checked out the Hall of Fame link the other day. :)


189 posted on 11/12/2004 8:45:35 AM PST by Billie
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To: Billie




Below are names of some of our FReepers' loved ones who are serving our country. If you have someone you would like to add, please address a post to Billie; Mama_Bear; Dutchess; Aquamarine, and we will add their name to this list. As we pray for them, we pray also for all our nation’s leaders, and military personnel, and their families and friends. May God hold them close to His heart.

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OhioWfan........................son
mystery-ak..........son, husband
Gogrammy................grandson
Inspectorette...................son
Blessed American..........nephew
Slip18..........................nephew
anniegetyourgun...........nephew
Diver Dave.......niece, nephew
ConspiracyGuy........2 nephews
Pippin..........niece, loved one
Pippin...nephew & his fiancee
weldgophardline.....brotherinlaw
jamaly.................brotherinlaw
Future Snake Eater..........cousin
WaterDragon.............grandson
WaterDragon...........son-in-law
BeforeISleep...................son
kimmie7......................brother
Armymarinemom............3 sons
american_ranger.............son
LadyX.........................grandson
fawn796.......................nephew
Dubya............................nephew
StarCMC......................brother
ValerieUSA..................2 sons
Lakeside......................2 sons
Spruce.....................daughter
Philman_36..............2 nephews
Rose inRoseBear...cousin's hubby
bjcintennessee.......son, niece
Warrior Nurse...........active duty
SK1 Thurman...........active duty
David Osborne.........active duty
fc2tomschermuly......active duty
bkwells..................active duty
LongCut..................active duty
cjk............................active duty
Trish.......................active duty
ODC-GIRL.................active duty
AF_Blue..................active duty
Notwithstanding.....active duty
thumperusn.............active duty
Q6-God.....................active duty
Q6-God...................twin brother
Veloxherc.................active duty
Don Simmons...............active duty
wingnutx......................active duty
Maigrey................cousin
WVNan..............friend's son
ladtx....................2 sons
Mama_Bear.........2 nephews
gator girl............husband
severa.......husband, brother
Hostel..................cousin
MozartLover......son, nephew
LBGA........................son
katykelly.................son
cookcounty..............son
SpookBrat...nephew, cousin
Doug from Upland...son-in-law
Himyar.....................son
boxerblues............2 sons
the piper...................son
sheeza...............husband
kemathen7...........husband
Tiffee4Bob.......boyfriend
deadhead................cousin
JimRobinson.....2 nephews
TexKat..............son, step-son
Consort..2 daughters,son-in-law
Darheel.....................niece
Donaeus...................nephew
dixie sass...............nephew
BeAllYouCanBe............son
Repubmommy...............brother
AgThorn...................2 sons
homeschoolmama.......nephew
kneezles......................son
Redhead....step-granddaughter
Redhead..step-grdaughter fiance
Atomic Conspiracy..half-brother
Atomic Conspiracy...nephew
Atomic Conspiracy...niece
Sunflowergal.........grandson
visualops.................cousin
Alouette.......................son
mrstank.......................husband
MrsMike31..................husband
eaglesiniowa.................son
auboy.........................cousin
spotbust1....................husband
Leofl................................son
chena................................son
campfollower................fiance



190 posted on 11/12/2004 8:47:02 AM PST by Billie
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To: LadyX

Maggie, I missed you last night, too. Have to agree with you on those two photos that dutchess chose for her opening. They are especially moving.


191 posted on 11/12/2004 8:50:22 AM PST by Billie
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To: Mama_Bear

I'm so glad you posted your family of veterans - the Navy has played a very important part in your life - is it a coincidence that both sides (yours and JK's) are NAVY?!


192 posted on 11/12/2004 8:52:29 AM PST by Billie
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To: deadhead

Very late saying hello to you, but knew you would be here to honor veterans. Lots of wonderful sentiments will be archived on this thread.


193 posted on 11/12/2004 8:54:19 AM PST by Billie
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To: Texagirl4W; dutchess
This is such a beautiful thread today. I shed quite a few tears just looking back on this. Seems like I've had a lump in my throat all day.

Thank you, Texagirl. I know you read that dutchess created this beautiful tribute to our Veterans. It was a very moving day yesterday. :)

194 posted on 11/12/2004 8:56:50 AM PST by Billie
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To: Billie

I can only take creit for the post. The artist is in the photo and I would hope someone will send him here for his proper recognition and kudos.


195 posted on 11/12/2004 8:59:10 AM PST by granite (THIS IS NOT A DRILL. THE NEXT FOUR YEARS START TODAY.)
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To: shezza

Thanks so much for posting the 'Response' poem. I had not heard of it.

Blessings.............Julie


196 posted on 11/12/2004 12:56:07 PM PST by JulieRNR21 (We Love Ya....Dubya!)
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To: Mama_Bear

As usual, I am running behind, but this thread made me cry, so I had to keep leaving and coming back. We are so proud of Granddad, and my grandfather. Thanks for a beautiful thread!


197 posted on 11/12/2004 1:32:52 PM PST by scubachick ((aka Mama_Bear's niece bear))
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To: LadyX

I offer my daily thanks and prayers for our troops.


198 posted on 11/12/2004 2:58:12 PM PST by austingirl
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To: Gabz
Being a veteran I found this, which I feel sums it all up -

Remember who guards your freedom

I want you to close your eyes and picture in your mind the soldier at Valley Forge, as he holds his musket in his bloody hands.

He stands barefoot in the snow, starved from lack of food, wounded from months of battle and emotionally scarred from the eternity away from his family surrounded by nothing but death and carnage of war.

He stands tough, with fire in his eyes and victory on his breath. He looks at us now in anger and disgust and tells us this...

I gave you a birthright of freedom born in the Constitution and now your children graduate too illiterate to read it.

I fought in the snow barefoot to give you the freedom to vote and you stay at home because it rains.

I left my family destitute to give you the freedom of speech and you remain silent on critical issues, because it might be bad for business.

I orphaned my children to give you a government to serve you and it has stolen democracy from the people.

It's the U. S. Serviceman
not the reporter who gives you the freedom of the press.

It's the U.S. Serviceman
not the poet who gives you the freedom of speech.

It's the U.S. Serviceman
not the campus organizer who allows you to demonstrate.

It's the U.S. Serviceman who
salutes the flag, serves the flag, whose coffin is draped with the flag, who made it possible for the protester to burn the flag!!!

"Lord, hold our troops in your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform for us in our time of need."

- author unknown

Its time to reverse the damage that has been done to this society by the leftist. Time to rid ourselves of the bondage of Political Correctness. Time to fire judges who legislate from the bench. Time to tell the multitude of special interest groups that they are just average citizens like the rest of us, not deserving of preferential treatment. Time to take back the education of our children and teach them American history and the Founders' values. Discipline and a ggod moral compass. Those are the things I fought for, equal treatment under the law, limited government and the first 14 Amendments to the Bill of Rights.

199 posted on 11/12/2004 6:26:37 PM PST by Colt .45 (Navy Veteran - Pride in my Southern Ancestry! Falsum etiam est verum quod constituit superior.)
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To: Colt .45

I can add no more.........except......

Thank you for what you've done and are doing for our great nation.

God Bless you and yours.


200 posted on 11/12/2004 6:32:26 PM PST by Gabz (Thank a Veteran today............and every day)
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