First, stolen and credited to piasa:
And secondly, please read the following article if you haven't already. THIS IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!
Afghans shave beards and ditch veils in Mazar
Posted on 11/11/2001 11:23:15 AM PST by Billie
First, stolen and credited to piasa:
And secondly, please read the following article if you haven't already. THIS IS WHAT IT'S ALL ABOUT!
Afghans shave beards and ditch veils in Mazar
God bless Americans who have served and are serving our country!
Here's my pic from oh, so long ago, yet always near in my heart... (sorry I could't get it to you sooner)
U.S. Army
My salute to all... there are no words...
You and Billie have taken point on this project...GOD bless you both, and may the fruits of your labors be returned 1,000 fold.
Thanks so much for everything you've done, all your time and effort..
This Veteran thanks you from the bottom of his heart.
J6P
The article: Howlin, this is a fantastic read!
Thank yoooou!
Happy Veterans Day!
God bless their souls.
If anyone is interested, I scanned a whole bunch of my father-in-laws old Korea photos. These were taken right before the actual war. The photos are located at Yahoo:
I thank all who served.
Mr_Magoo USAF/ILANG '74-'82.
P.S. My old unit was called up for Ashcanistan.
My son got to have his son for this next week and I got to visit my grandson, and this Monday is my 49th birthday and its on Veterans Day, plus my wife is taking me out to a birthday supper along with my son and grandson! God surely has blessed this veteran this Veterans Day weekend! Grassontop
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Billie, this is such beautiful work. Thank you! Snow Bunny, you are a gem. (^:
God bless every one of our veterans and those currently serving. We will not take your sacrifices for granted here on the homefront.
This was posted last Veterans Day and includes some other wonderful posts from Freeper veterans. I thought you might enjoy it.
What Does Veteran's Day Mean to Me?, posted by Freeper SSgt Mike 2000.
When I think of Veterans Day five words come immediately to mind:
Pride, Gratitude, Respect, Sacrifice and sadly Shame.
These are simple words with some very deep meaning.
Pride:
I am proud to have been given the opportunity to serve this nation. Every time I see the flag flying high against the blue sky or hear The Star Spangled Banner I get chills. I am proud to serve this nation and even more proud to be a part of the brotherhood who have served this nation.
Gratitude:
I am grateful for the freedom that we enjoy today. Our freedom is a gift given to us by the countless service of the millions of men and women who have worn the uniform of the Armed Forces of the United States.
Respect:
Respect is something that cannot be bought but must be earned. Whether volunteer or draftee, all veterans have earned the respect of the nation. The debt that we owe them can never be paid in full. What we can do, however, is to let them know how much their sacrifice is appreciated.
Sacrifice:
Sacrifice is defined as "to make an offering of". Each and every individual who has ever put on the uniform of their nation's armed forces has made an offering of themselves. All Veterans have taken an oath to make the ulitmate sacrifice of their lives, if called upon.
Shame:
Our nation has every reason to be very proud of her Veterans.
But, On the other hand should be very ashamed about how the very people that have made America what it is, have been treated.
There are many thousands of Americans still unaccounted for from this century's wars.
There are Veterans, even today, who suffer unexplained diseases resulting from their military service.
Veterans have had to fight to receive what was promised to them by the nation in exchange for their service and sacrifices.
For most their service years are behind them but for many, their battles are far from over.
I have personally experienced the appreciation and gratitude of a people who were oppressed but were released from that tyranny through the dedication and sacrifices of many thousands of America's Sons.
Their sacrifices were not in vain.
All that said, I can honestly say that I cannot be more proud than I am today. The best men and women that this nation has ever produced are my brothers and sisters in arms. You have left me a proud legacy and I promise that I will continue it.
I have had the wonderful opportunity to meet many Veterans during my career. Most have been American, some were our Allies, some even fought against us. I thank God that past conflicts have been put behind us.
During my career, I have seen dictatorships fall, Communism fail, invasions repulsed and Democracy prevail. All free people owe a debit of gratitude to those who have stood up and defended the ideals of self determination and freedom.
It is the soldier, not the reporter,
who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet,
who has given us the freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the soldier who salutes the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
who allows the protestor to burn the flag.
Any comments would be appreciated.
1 Posted on 11/06/2000 21:49:38 PST by SSgt Mike
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