Thank you Veterans

[OCDACTIVE]

Just wanted to say Thank you to all our Veterans past and current. Freedom isn't free! Thank a Veteran Today!!!

[SteveA]

Great Post.

Hey Don.. Can you add the "Thanks" button to this post.



Thank You All

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[riverat]

Thank you Veterans, our lives would surely be different if it was'nt for your courage and sacrifice.
Special thanks to Richard, our friend who served in Nam and we cared for the last 16 years. We will deeply miss you. R.I.P. 2/13/50-10/30/09 http://www.legacy.com/Fosters/DeathN...onID=135465180

[fatlazyless]

As Ronald Reagan said: Peace through strength!

[jmen24]

For all that they do for us, to fight for all of us, so that we can enjoy the lives we live. Thank You

[imalocal]

A huge thank you to all vets and active service men for being the bravest and the best in the world. We salute you!

[BroadHopper]

And the current troops. As well as those who support the troops and veterans today. May they be in God's hands.

[ApS]

If you're near Wolfeboro's Morrisey's Front Porch Restaurant nearing an early dinner time, and if you see an all-white Ford Explorer parked to the right of the entrance, stop by and thank my Dad today. (Or any day, for that matter).

In WW2, he had five PBY patrol aircraft shot out from under him in the SW Pacific.

With two sore knees, he walks slowly, but steadily. He will be there today with his wife, and is a "regular" there. (And doesn't know of my request of the forum...pssst...he has one hearing aid). Forgot...BOTH served in the military!

P.S.: Ask him how WW2 would have proceeded without Admiral Halsey whom, while off-duty, my Dad knocked-out cold!

This morning, Dad says "Hi" to Samiam and says "the help" is doing a super job at running the place!

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"...Of the four wars in my lifetime, none came about because the U.S. was too strong..."
—Ronald Reagan

[Winni-Retired]

Today, I think of my dad and how he never complained about the damage to his body caused in WW-II in the pacific.

I think of my Uncle (mothers brother-in-law) that lost a brother on D-Day, had a brother MIA in Italy and found after the war in a German POW camp and a brother damaged by the horrors of battle in Italy.

I think of childhood friend KIA in Vietnam and of my friends and fellow soldiers who died in Southeast Asia.

I have included below the copy of an e-mail I sent my son serving as a USMC Lt and my son-in-law, a USMC Staff Sgt and Senior crew chief....... both of them heading off to war in 2010

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Pat and Shawn,

Let me take a minute today to express my pride, support and heartfelt THANK YOU to both of you for your service to the country I love, and the family we belong too.

The sacrifice that you have already made Shawn, being away from family on three combat deployments and that both of you will experience in 2010 is a testament to the character and patriotism of your both.

As a veteran of that sacred oath 45 years ago, I stand proud to salute you both

Be safe my sons

Love , Dad

[LIforrelaxin]

I say my thanks by not saying much here at all. I instead think sliently, like all the great soldiers I have known in my life who never once spoke of what they had to endure. They did it for the love of their country and to provide a future for their families.

May my Father, Uncles and Cousins All Rest In Piece

And to those Cousins, and the Uncle still with me..... Thank You..........

[gtagrip]

Thanks to my Dad who served in Vietnam and all who currently serve us now and in the past.

[trfour]

Thank you to all of our Troop's, present and past.

A 2002 entry; http://www.winnipesaukee.com/photopo....php?photo=440

Terry

[Island Girl]

.... and to my boyfriend who served in VietNam and put on his uniform this morning to participate in Veteren's Day activities in the town in which he lives. He goes to the VA every week to help the Vets there who are in need.

Those who serve and have served are very special!

IG

[ishoot308]

I don't know who said these words, but they sure seem fitting...

"It's the Soldier, not the reporter, who has given us the freedom of the press.

It's the Soldier, not the poet, who has given us the freedom of speech.

It's the Soldier, not the politicians. that ensures our right to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness.

It's the Soldier who salutes the flag, who serves beneath the flag and whose coffin is draped by the flag..."

My sincerest heartfelt respect and thanks to all the men and women serving, past and present, in our armed forces.

Semper Fi;

Dan

[Just Sold]

I Thank All Veterans from all branches for their service during times of war and in peace.

I thank my brother, a Navy Corpsman, for his service and for the many heroic actions he performed while in Viet Nam in saving the lives of the wounded. Many times above the call of duty.

For the Vets who suffer from PTSD for all that they have given in their service to our country. I have personally known and talked with the heroic men from Nam and the Gulf War. They deserve our gratitude for their sacrifice. Today there are more soldiers with PTSD from the Iraq and Afganistan wars that also deserve our gratitude for their sacrifice.

I see our vets from all of our wars and conflicts in the halls everytime I go to the Manchester, NH VA. I salute everyone of them.

For all of those that gave the ultimate sacrifice of their lives I salute you.

Without all of these brave soldiers and sailors we would not enjoy the freedoms we do today.

JS, USN OS3 1969-1975 Active and Reserves - USS Little Rock CLG4

[Rattlesnake Guy]

I thank my Dad who served in North Africa keeping the electronics in the Air Force planes in working order.

I thank my brother who was a Marine running the spying computers in Europe at the bottom of a big dish. Sure to be an early target in any first strike.

Thank you to all of the brave Men and Women who are willing to be violent and do whatever it takes to keep us safe. We are proud and grateful.

[Lakesrider]

Here is a picture taken on my father's boot camp graduation day in 1943. I wonder what he would have thought about his getting through three wars at the time that picture was being taken. He fought in WWII, Korea, And two tours of Vietnam. Recently passed from cancer.



Thank you to all the Veterans, living and gone before us. Especially my Dad!

[Seeker]

Just got back from supper at one of my usual restaurants. Waitress came over and asked if I was a vet. I said "Yes, why?" She said "a gentleman at the bar would like to buy you a drink." What a nice guy. I'd just like to thank ALL the people who appreciate our service.

[20mile]

Thanks to all who came before me, those who served with me and those who will serve for me.