[Mama_Bear]

Wonderful commendation

Thank you, Colleen.

I am typing through tears. I have held up pretty well today, until the evening news came on and I watched the reports of the Veterans Day parades, and about the memorial service for the two Fresno Marines we lost last week. I can't imagine the grief the families are feeling. How does any parent bear such a loss?

[deadhead]

"How does any parent bear such a loss?"

I don't know, I guess having faith is the only way to get through such a loss. Prayers for the families who have lost loved ones. BTW, your Marine Corp Birthday thread was wonderful. Thank You, ((((Mama_Bear)))).

[LadyX]

NOT TOO LATE TO TAKE ADVANTAGE
OF THIS!!!
(spread the word to every veteran you know)

We've been twice to the one in Aiken, and it is on the honor syystem (only civilian spouse pays), and they really knocked themselves out to be warm and courteous and helpful, and had a FULL menu, including sirloin steaks slapped on the grill in front of you.

Golden Corral’s Fourth Annual
2004 Military Appreciation Monday

Free dinner to our nation’s military, past and present
To show our thanks

Monday Night November 15, 2004 from 5-9PM

Veterans’ Day honors our military personnel, past and present, for their willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. All 400+ Golden Corral restaurants spanning 39 states join together once again to offer these patriots a Free “Thank-you” Dinner Buffet on Monday Night November 15th from 5-9PM.

The offer is based on the honor system, no ID required; members of U.S. Reserves and National Guard are included in this special recognition offer. Once again the Disabled American Veterans Organization with 2.3 million disabled veterans, their families and survivors, will have members in the restaurants to distribute literature, sign up new members and volunteers, and accept donations in support of the DAV. An estimated 252,000 veterans attended last year helping this event raise over $241,000 for the DAV.