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The FReeper Foxhole Celebrates Veterans Day - November 11th, 2003
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Posted on 11/11/2003 3:31:06 AM PST by snippy_about_it



Lord,

Keep our Troops forever in Your care

Give them victory over the enemy...

Grant them a safe and swift return...

Bless those who mourn the lost.
.

FReepers from the Foxhole join in prayer
for all those serving their country at this time.



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U.S. Military History, Current Events and Veterans Issues

Where Duty, Honor and Country
are acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated.

Our Mission:

The FReeper Foxhole is dedicated to Veterans of our Nation's military forces and to others who are affected in their relationships with Veterans.

In the FReeper Foxhole, Veterans or their family members should feel free to address their specific circumstances or whatever issues concern them in an atmosphere of peace, understanding, brotherhood and support.

The FReeper Foxhole hopes to share with it's readers an open forum where we can learn about and discuss military history, military news and other topics of concern or interest to our readers be they Veteran's, Current Duty or anyone interested in what we have to offer.

If the Foxhole makes someone appreciate, even a little, what others have sacrificed for us, then it has accomplished one of it's missions.

We hope the Foxhole in some small way helps us to remember and honor those who came before us.

To read previous Foxhole threads or
to add the Foxhole to your sidebar,
click on the books below.

Veterans Day



To our veterans - Thank You



Veterans Day

A day set aside to honor our country's living veterans. At the Foxhole honoring veterans is a major part of our mission.

Whereas we will not forget those who died or our POW/MIAs, and course those who are currently serving, today we specifically honor those men and women living among us who have served our country in times past, our living veterans.

Especially here at the Foxhole we are blessed to have veterans as part of our Foxhole family both as readers and contributors.


We would like to welcome all our veterans to the Foxhole on this very special day as we attempt to honor you and thank you for your service to our country. Freedom is not free and our debt to you and those gone before you can never fully be paid. May God richly bless you all. Welcome home and we will never forget.

It matters not where, when or how your served; here at home or in a foreign land, in the air, at sea or on land; in peacetime or in war, on the battefield or behind a desk; on supply lines; as an engineer, a mechanic, an infantrymen, a cook or medic. You chose to volunteer or fullfilled your duty by the draft and served America and we are forever grateful. Every job is important as they all support each other and the cause of freedom.

Some sacrifices are greater, yes, and some service more dangerous than others, yet all service is sacrifice by the troop and their family and we highly respect that service. Some gave all, all gave some.

Thank you all - from SAM and snippy




"These are the times that try men's souls. The summer soldier and the sunshine patriot will, in this crisis, shrink from the service of their country; but he that stands it now, deserves the love and thanks of man and woman." --Thomas Paine, Founding Father



"The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional as to how they perceive the veterans of earlier wars were treated and appreciated by their Nation."
--George Washington


"Let us solemnly remember the sacrifices of all those who fought so valiantly, on the seas, in the air, and on foreign shores, to preserve our heritage of freedom, and let us reconsecrate ourselves to the task of promoting an enduring peace so that their efforts shall not have been in vain."
--Dwight D. Eisenhower


"We must not forget the past. We must not forget those who sacrificed, but we must also remember the reason for their sacrifice. They died so tyranny would die. They died to create a better world for those of us who followed them. Their sacrifice was not in vain."
--Secretary of State Colin Powell as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, observing the 50th Anniversary of Pearl Harbor, December 7, 1991.


"America was founded on the principles of liberty, opportunity, and justice for all, and on Veterans Day we recognize the men and women of our Armed Forces who have valiantly defended these values throughout our Nation's history.

These remarkable individuals have helped to make our Nation secure and to advance the cause of freedom worldwide. By answering the call of duty and risking their lives to protect their fellow countrymen, these patriots have inspired our Nation with their courage, compassion, and dedication.

Our proud veterans have also helped to shape the American character. They have given us an extraordinary legacy of patriotism and honor, and their service represents the highest form of citizenship."
--George W. Bush


Veterans Day is the day set aside to thank and honor ALL those who served honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank LIVING veterans for their service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security are appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.

--- Department of Veterans Affairs







It is the VETERAN, not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.


It is the VETERAN, not the courts
who has given us the right to keep and bear arms.


It is the VETERAN, not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.


It is the VETERAN, not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.


It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.


It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.


It is the VETERAN, not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.


It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag,




and serves under the flag.



ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD,
AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT
SHINE UPON THEM.

(CholeraJoe provided the above graphic - Thank you CJ)








I brought this next poster over from a Veterans Day thread SAM posted last year. I think it best represents the Foxhole's year-round effort in honoring our veterans by the history we bring to our readers.






FReeper Foxhole Armed Services Links




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To: Samwise
Your very welcome. We wanted to surprise you and didn't think you'd mind.

Thanks for the W quote. It's a good day!
121 posted on 11/11/2003 9:08:34 AM PST by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
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To: OESY
Thanks OESY for remembering the Dogs.

The FReeper Foxhole Remembers The Canine Marine Raiders (1943-45) - Mar. 25th, 2003
122 posted on 11/11/2003 9:14:46 AM PST by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
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To: apackof2
Morning apackof2.



proud to be an American bump

Me too!

123 posted on 11/11/2003 9:15:45 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: Darksheare
Good afternoon Darksheare. It's about time. LOL.

Thank you for your service to our country. Happy Veterans Day to the Foxhole's youngest veteran (we're pretty sure).

:)
124 posted on 11/11/2003 9:16:14 AM PST by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
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To: Johnny Gage
Thanks Johnny! Good job on reworking the Firefighters tribute.
125 posted on 11/11/2003 9:16:46 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: Prof Engineer
Dang it Prof, did y'all come from the land of the good looking or what. LOL.

What a wonderful record of service to our country you and your wife's family have. Thank you!
126 posted on 11/11/2003 9:18:12 AM PST by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul.)
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To: Flurry
Thanks Flurry.

Be thankful they were there.

I, for one, am.

127 posted on 11/11/2003 9:18:37 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: SAMWolf
Thank you, SAM, for indulging me. You strike a mean pose yourself. I've just about come to the conclusion that only good-looking folks join the military.
128 posted on 11/11/2003 9:19:02 AM PST by Samwise (There are other forces at work in this world, Frodo, besides the will of evil.)
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To: Prof Engineer
Yep. Too bad the Libs keep trying to do a hack job on his legacy.
129 posted on 11/11/2003 9:19:50 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: Matthew Paul
With a dad like you to teach him his heritage and history I have no doubt he'll grow up to be a patriot.
130 posted on 11/11/2003 9:21:29 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: snippy_about_it
John Wayne was my all time favorite, he still is.
131 posted on 11/11/2003 9:22:15 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: snippy_about_it
Well, I'm 28, and served in the Guard.
So I'm not so comfortable with the Veteran label myself.
I personally reserve that for teh guys who went straight full time service.
I know, I know, we had this talk awaaaaaaaays back when I first dropped into here.
*chuckle*
But that's the 'undisciplined 13Bravo' coming through.
*chuckle*

I might actually be the youngest in here that has been in uniform.
Gonna have to set about remedying this.
132 posted on 11/11/2003 9:24:53 AM PST by Darksheare (Proving that there are alternate perceptions of surreality Since Oct 2, 2000.)
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To: snippy_about_it
Thanks for the guys that are back home that back the soldiers up.
Without the home front and the support thereof, soldiers feel adrift.
I want to thank those on the homefront for backing soldiers up.
133 posted on 11/11/2003 9:26:19 AM PST by Darksheare (Proving that there are alternate perceptions of surreality Since Oct 2, 2000.)
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To: SAMWolf
He's the first president I voted for. No hack job can diminish him in my eyes.
134 posted on 11/11/2003 9:26:37 AM PST by Prof Engineer (This is NOT the government the Founders intended. ~ Golden Corral supports troops and veterans)
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To: Alkhin
Thanks for reminding us about the Poppy today Alkhin.
135 posted on 11/11/2003 9:27:07 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: Prof Engineer
A young guy in my office this morning asked "Today is veterans day?"

Sad isn't it?

136 posted on 11/11/2003 9:28:18 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: snippy_about_it; SAMWolf; All
Happy Veterans Day Everyone!

You to Sam! :)

Thanks from me to all you Vets, now and then, for all that you did.

137 posted on 11/11/2003 9:28:44 AM PST by SCDogPapa (In Dixie Land I'll take my stand to live and die in Dixie)
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To: bentfeather
Thanks you for the poem Feather.

we did our duty to keep
American FREE.

139 posted on 11/11/2003 9:30:09 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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To: OESY
Thanks for reminding us that our canines have also served our causes.
140 posted on 11/11/2003 9:32:38 AM PST by SAMWolf (Everyone hates me because I'm paranoid.)
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