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05-20-2008, 07:26 PM
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Freedom Is Not Free!
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Originally Posted by Ted_Foster
No, but I wish it was. Back in the day, I tried to get into every major branch except the Coast Guard (no disrespect intended to the Coast Guard, and I would try them too if I had it to do over again). To make a long story short, I was always turned down for medically-related reasons. It's something I can live with, because I tried more than once instead of just thinking about it.  |
Big KUDO's to you my friend, making the effort is good enough for me. Oh, and by the way, we called the Coast Guards (Puddle Pirates)  or Knee Deep Sailors  . |
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05-20-2008, 07:32 PM
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Get rid of that stinkin thinkin!
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Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: Fort Worth/Dallas
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Originally Posted by SeabeeBolt
Big KUDO's to you my friend, making the effort is good enough for me. Oh, and by the way, we called the Coast Guards (Puddle Pirates) or Knee Deep Sailors . |
Puddle Pirates; that's hilarious! But with all seriousness every branch has a great purpose. I once had the privilege of witnessing a demonstration of the US Army Rangers at Fort Bragg. These men were something to behold. Not only were they the most physically imposing people I have ever seen as a whole, they were of superior intelligence (they each spoke 3 languages) and were very highly specialized military men. It was awesome.
ALL services are special. Any man or woman who serves is special as well.
God Bless our Armed Forces and the men/women who serve! |
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05-20-2008, 07:35 PM
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Freedom Is Not Free!
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Originally Posted by Synopsis
Puddle Pirates; that's hilarious! But with all seriousness every branch has a great purpose. I once had the privilege of witnessing a demonstration of the US Army Rangers at Fort Bragg. These men were something to behold. Not only were they the most physically imposing people I have ever seen as a whole, they were of superior intelligence (they each spoke 3 languages) and were very highly specialized military men. It was awesome.
ALL services are special. Any man or woman who serves is special as well.
God Bless our Armed Forces and the men/women who serve!
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Your right about that, all branches of the military are like cell in a battery, if one goes bad it hurts all the others. We learned the we actually needed each other. |
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05-20-2008, 09:25 PM
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Location: East Texas across street from the lake.
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A salute to all veterans of all the wars! My father was WWII Army soldier, my husband was in the Air Force in Vietnam, both deceased. And I just said goodbye to my school/best friend who was a Marine in Vietnam who passed away nearly two weeks ago. A big thanks to the Patriot Guards who arrived on Motorcycles and with flags to honor the fallen Marine!
Terry Williams, 64, USMC, Vietnam Veteran, Chandler, TX, 17 MAY 08 > Patriot Guard Forums - Americans Doing the Right Thing > Patriot Guard Riders
Thank you to all Veterans and their families, your sacrifice is appreciated, beyond words! |
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05-20-2008, 09:38 PM
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Why do Grandbabies grow so FAST??
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Duncan, OK
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texangelwings, Bless you for posting and I am sorry for your loss...
The Patriot Guard are truly Angels on wheels!!
Thank YOU as well.
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05-20-2008, 09:59 PM
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Senior Member
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Join Date: Nov 2006
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I PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE,
TO THE FLAG,
OF THE UNITEDSTATESOF AMERICA ,
AND TO THE REPUBLIC,
FOR WHICH IT STANDS,
ONE NATION ,
UNDER GOD,
INDIVISIBLE,
WITH LIBERTY AND JUSTICE FOR ALL! |
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05-20-2008, 10:04 PM
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LadyRobyn,
Thank you, it isn't easy to lose a loved one! God is carrying me and is taking good care of Terry!!
Yes, they are Angels on Wheels! Terry's widow and family were so blessed to see the Patriot Guards honoring their loved one and Marine.
This was my privilege and honor to recognize this group of wonderful Veterans!
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05-21-2008, 11:20 AM
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The Gratitude Campaign
A way to say Thank You to our Veterans. When I see a soldier in Uniform, I always say thank you! There is a campaign to sign thank you to them.
Click on either short or full length movie on webpage.
The Gratitude Campaign |
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05-21-2008, 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by SeabeeBolt
Big KUDO's to you my friend, making the effort is good enough for me. Oh, and by the way, we called the Coast Guards (Puddle Pirates) or Knee Deep Sailors . |
Thanks, Seabee. That really gave me a lift. |
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05-21-2008, 09:15 PM
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Freedom Is Not Free!
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: north central Ohio, UNFORTUNATELY!
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As the late great General Douglas MacArthur once said, "No one Prays for peace as much as a soldier does".
God Bless all those that served and all those that supported those that served and are in service.
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