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11-09-2007, 08:05 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
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Veterans day is this Sunday
As we know, Sunday is the day we will remember and pay tribute to all the
men and women who have served our country and protected our freedom and rights through the history of our great nation..
If you are a veteran, we would like to honor you here and express our gratitude..We welcome you to post what breanch you were in and where you served..If there is a special veteran you would honor, we want to know...
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11-09-2007, 08:35 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Pikeville, Kentucky
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To my grandfather, Howard F. Goings, who lied about his age and joined the Navy to serve during WW1 at the age of 15... |
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11-09-2007, 11:02 AM
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Psalm 139:7-10
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Indiana
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My dad served 20 years in the Air Force. It wasn't always easy and we hated it when he was gone, but I respect him for the sacrifices he was willing to make for our country.
I also want to honor my friend's husband who is in Iraq right now. It is so hard for these guys to leave behind their young families (his wife and 2-year old son) to go to the desert and fight-not knowing if they will make it back.
But, while we're at it, I'd like to honor my friend, as well. She is having a rough time here with the not knowing about where her husband is and how he is doing. We should always remember the families that are left behind and do all we can to support them in their husband's/wife's absence.
Happy Veteran's Day to all of you vets out there. I greatly appreciate all you have contributed to this nation and our freedom. There will never be enough words to express my thanks.
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11-09-2007, 11:04 AM
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Merry Christmas!
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"Decking the halls...etc.etc."
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Plano, TX (northern suburb of Dallas)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by dojilynn
My dad served 20 years in the Air Force. It wasn't always easy and we hated it when he was gone, but I respect him for the sacrifices he was willing to make for our country.
I also want to honor my friend's husband who is in Iraq right now. It is so hard for these guys to leave behind their young families (his wife and 2-year old son) to go to the desert and fight-not knowing if they will make it back.
But, while we're at it, I'd like to honor my friend, as well. She is having a rough time here with the not knowing about where her husband is and how he is doing. We should always remember the families that are left behind and do all we can to support them in their husband's/wife's absence.
Happy Veteran's Day to all of you vets out there. I greatly appreciate all you have contributed to this nation and our freedom. There will never be enough words to express my thanks.
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Same here and I would like to also honor my father who was "career air force" and served in WWII. 
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11-09-2007, 01:35 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Palm City, Florida and East "by God" Tennessee
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So many I know have served in my family... however I am most proud of my son, who is currently serving in the Marines.
Semper fi
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11-09-2007, 01:59 PM
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God Bless Our Troops!
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Orlando
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I'm married to a Marine, am a mom to an Army Sgt and an aunt to a Marine private.
Happy Veteren's Day to my heros!!!
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11-09-2007, 02:09 PM
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Señor Member
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Idaho
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Seems like this should have gone in the Other Topics thread.
I'm just not seeing the Religion and Philosopy part.
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11-09-2007, 02:22 PM
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Nothing Is Sacred
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Wishing to be elsewhere
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I served 3 years in the army during the Viet Nam era, a long time ago.
Veterans Day has little meaning. What does veterans day mean to most people? It's just another reason for the stores to have sales.
Many of America's heros are without jobs and homeless. Some also need medical attention. Want to find a American hero...look around in the neighborhood dumpsters or homeless shelters.
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11-09-2007, 04:30 PM
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Aging Hippie
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Earth
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I'm with Vis, let's take care of our veterans. We have more amputees from this war than, I believe, from any other. What care are they given, how will they be provided for during the rest of their lives? Why are we putting them in harms way today?
I'm also a veteran of the Vietnam error.
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11-09-2007, 08:53 PM
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Enjoying the ride..
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Between Here and There
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Thank you to all who have served and to all their families for going with out their loved ones for my family.
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