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Posted on 11/11/2003 3:31:06 AM PST by snippy_about_it
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 are acknowledged, affirmed and commemorated.
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| 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.
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 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   who has given us freedom of religion. who has given us the right to keep and bear arms. who has given us freedom of the press. who has given us freedom of speech. who has given us freedom to assemble. who has given us the right to a fair trial. Who has given us the right to vote.   AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.         |
I think all us Vets have these everyday especially when we hear of anothe fallen Comrade
Awww geez another blusher amongst us. LOL. SAM and HiJinx will surely welcome you to the group of blushing men at the Foxhole. You all are just too precious!
When I was little, I saw Veterans at places like supermarkets. They had cups to collect money to pay for the care of the Veterans at Veterans' Hospital. But, at the time, I did not know this. I just liked to put money in the cup and get a little red flower. I did not know that these courageous and brave persons fought for my country in wartime.
It was not until my uncle fought in the Persian Gulf war when I realized that a Veteran was more than a person who gave me a little red flower. During the war, my family and I prayed that he would be safe. It was then that I realized that my uncle and the other soldiers were fighting for people's freedom. After the war, my uncle come to my school to teach the students about what the soldiers did in the war. I learned that it was a hardship for them to risk their own lives for the freedom of others. Then, I really knew what a Veteran was. I never knew they actually fought in a war and they did it all for our country. They went out with other Veterans and fought. Some made it back, and others did not. I thought about how I would feel if that happened to me. My family means a lot to me, and it would hurt me if someone did not survive, but I could say, "Someone in my family died fighting in a war for our country." When Veterans' Day comes around, it's a good time to think of how our country would be without the Veterans. Our country would not be as independent as we are now. The United States might be under another country's rule. We might not be enjoying our democracy: we could be living in a dictatorship. There might be danger of a violent war happening near where we live, as a more powerful country might try to claim our land. My male family members could be lost in these wars. These Veterans changed the lives of all the people of this country and of many other countries.
As you can see, Veterans are an important part of our country and mean very much to me. It is important that on this day, we remember these Veterans. Our life would be very different without the risks, bravery, and courage of them. They deserve this day of honor, so show your respect as I and many others do, and thank what they have done to this country. Thank you Veterans!
Thanks for your post and your service ladtx.
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