Posted on 11/11/2004 3:57:16 AM PST by RightOnline
With Jim Robinson's permission (hopefully) and the cooperation of fellow FReepers, I'd like to reprise a "tradition" I began here some years ago on this Forum.
Today is the day that we, as a Nation, specifically set aside to express our thanks to all who have donned a uniform, rendered a salute, said 'good bye' to loved ones to travel to distant lands, and otherwise committed themselves to the defense of the United States of America.
This is your day, FReeper veterans. Whether you served in WWII, Korea, Vietnam, the Gulf, Bosnia, Afghanistan, Iraq, or any other of the countless hot-spots around the globe, we salute you and thank you for your willingness to step up. Active duty, Reserves, National Guard, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard.....whatever service, no matter when, where, or how long, we thank you.
Check in and accept our salute in return.
A huge thanks to all vets!
Grampa H WWII European theater
Grabdaddy P, WWII European theater
My dad CAPT US Army Signal Corps, Okinawa 1957-1962
My uncle Doug USN enlisted 1964-1967
My uncle David US Army Huey pilot, viet Nam, retired full time US Army National guard
My cousin Brian US Marines Including Desert Shield & Desert Storm
My cousin Gregory (the son of Uncle Doug & brother of Brian)US Army, currently in Iraq.
Me, MK3 USCG 1985-1988. USCG Station Glouster MA & USCGC White Heath, Boston, MA buoy tender.
US Navy 1977 to present (enjoy the honor serving too much too ever get out)
USAF Viet Nam 1967-1968. I love America!
In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.
In honor of my father WWII Veteran RIP
US Army 1975-1979
Ft. Stewart, Georgia - 24th Infantry/75th Rangers
Pan Mun Jom, Korea - USASG-JSA Joint Security Area
Ft. Carson, Colorado - 4th Infantry
In Front of Them All!
Dept of Defense civilian 1964-1997.
Thanks to all who served and are currently serving!
USMC 1977 - 1988
US Army 1974-1995
"De Oppresso Liber"
Reporting for duty
U.S. Army 1969 - 1972
U.S. Navy, 1988-1996, some of the best years of my life.
United States Army Special Forces 1965 - 1969. USARV 1966 -1967.
EL got a job in Afghanistan? We sent stuff to the deployed folks from Roanoke. Let us know if he needs anything.
Thanks for your service. I got tossed out of the recruiters office in 1981.
USN 1995-Present.
We few we happy few we band of brothers...
HAPPY VETERANS DAY
He died to make Men Holy ,
Let us die to make men free.
I wish you a Happy and Safe Veteran's Day. Especially Jim B. , and LTC Roy W.
USAF - RAF Mildenhall
3ABR36330
U.S.Marines..66-69
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