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Veterns Day
Share my birthday with a holidayI have always been proud of the fact that Veterns Day is also my birthday. I believe Verterns Day and I were born in the same year (1952). It is absolutely beautiful to share my birthday with a holiday and parades.
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- Karen H Agnew, FL
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vets day
Thank you for your Web site.My wife and I are participating in a "USO" pre- show at the Cumberland County Playhouse in Crossville, which is now playing Irving Berlin's "WHITE CHRISTMAS."
Opening night was last night with a full house and a lot of emotional people in the audience, when we told some true stories of our family relation's experiences in the war in Europe.
My flag was displayed at 0600 hours today. Thank you for your Web site.
Carl R. "Doc" Ellis
Cpt USAR retired.
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- Carl R. Ellis, TN
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Proud of All vets!
God Bless all my fellow Veterans.I served during the late 1970's in the U.S.A.F. I will never forget the people who I would have laid down my life for and the honor of wearing my country's uniform. God Bless all my fellow Veterans: past, present and future and God Bless our troops and families serving today. May God protect and watch over the United States of America, the greatest country in the world.
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- Stefana Stein, VA
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Veterans Day
Teach the youth of America about our VETERANSVETERANS DAY is a very important day to me and my family. If it wasn't for the VETERANS then we wouldn't be enjoying the FREEDOMS that we have in the USA today and the world would be a chaotic mess. Our VETERANS and our ALLIES have made this a better world. We would be speaking Japanese or German today or be under Communistic domination if not for them. Our FREEDOMS would be a thing of the past. I'm honored to be able to go out to area schools and participate in VETERANS DAY programs. I encourage the students to find out who in their family is a veteran and to record their military career so that it can be passed on from one generation to the next. If we fail to " Pass it on " then it will be lost forever. Every basic right and freedom we have today has been paid for with the blood, sweat & tears of VETERANS. My great-grandpa Gentrup served in the Civil War, his son, my grandpa, served in the Spanish-American War and I have the Civil War discharge papers and the Spanish-American War Basic Training picture. My great uncle served in WWI and my father-in-law served in England, France, Belgium and Germany during WWII. I served with the 25th Infantry Division at Cu Chi, Vietnam for one year in 1967-68. My brother-in-law served during the Vietnam War in England and then in Thailand in the Air Force. I'm proud to be an AMERICAN VETERAN and so proud of the sacrifices the veterans have made. I lost 2 classmates in Vietnam and I'll make sure that they are never forgotten. We need to teach the youth of America about our VETERANS and to show them respect. We also must teach them to respect the American Flag and teach them what it represents. I ask God to bless our VETERANS, those living and those who have passed on, bless our troops serving today and may God Bless the UNITED STATES of AMERICA.
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- PG Gentrup, IN
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VETS DAY
HAPPY VETS DAY TO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERSVeterans Day is special to my entire family...father - U.S. NAVY (WWII), older brother - U.S. ARMY, younger brother - U.S. MARINE CORPS (VIETNAM) and myself - U.S. AIR FORCE (VIETNAM). We all served proudly as did many other members of the same family. Except for my deceased father, we all participate in Veterans Day activities to honor each other as well as our brothers and sisters in arms. Its very refreshing for a stranger to approach you with "thank you for serving"; it makes all the sacrafices endured worth while. HAPPY VETS DAY TO MY BROTHERS AND SISTERS.
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- ROGER WARE, GA
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memories
Thanks again for keeping this land free.Here is to the Vets that served our country and fought for our land of the free. God Bless all of you that have served, are serving, and will be serving. Thanks again for keeping this land free. GOD BLESS YOU ALL!!
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- brooke, HI
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I think this is a wonderful to remember all the veterans who have served. I am not a veteran but I just want to thank them for all there hard work and effort they put in to it. God Bless America and all the people who have died in serving;ect. THANK YOU!!! <3
- Lorien Park, NV
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what veterans means to me
To appreciate what our military has done for us.What Veterans Day means to me is a day for everyone to appreciate what our military has done for us. And how they put their lives to risk for us. It is a day to just honor what the military men and women have done!!
For everyone who serves us..........
YOU ROCK!! :)Colby Walden
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- colby walden, FL
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My Army Summary
I am glad to call myself a Veteran of a Foreign War! I joined the army because I saw a better future. I was good at Carpentry for what I did there. I was yelled at ignorantly, so I decided I'd become more honorable. My entire service has been on a waiver because of my P 3 profile, I still doube time it though. I did a year tour in O.I.F. I never fired my weapon in country, but I sure had great aim. I believe I am looked at more respectivly, and my future pay will reflect. I am glad to call myself a Veteran of a Foreign War!
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- Jason Keller, AL
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Veteran's Day
We should always honor them.Veterans Day is very important to me because my grandfather was in the Navy. They put forth such hard work and effort to keep our country safe. We should always honor them.
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- Alice, AZ
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Veteran Day
Thank you is never enough.Because I was born in Belgium, I make a point to attend a Veterans Day Parade or watch a wreath laid out at a monument or on the water, in whatever State I happen to be traveling in. I always have warm thoughts for the people who where hurt physically and emotionally in this most dreadful war. I am always emotional remembering the men and women who died to liberate my old country, the camps where some of my family perished and the slaughter of Malmedy. I cry for lives lost in Korea, Vietnam and the first Iraq war, and for the loss of innocence of brave people.
I will never pass a wonderful vet holding poppies without giving a donation and displaying proudly those red flowers of courage. Thank you is never enough.
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- Viviane Lindeolsson, FL
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Thanks
I appreciate what you do for us every minute of the day.THANK YOU to each and every one of you that have served our country well!
THANK YOU to each of you that are now serving our country well!
I appreciate what you do for us every minute of the day.
HOORAH!
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- Barbie Smith, NC
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Thanks to all who have served and are serving
thank a Veteran today and tomorrow!! You'd be surprised at what a "Thank You" will mean to them.There are so many of us Americans that fly our flag because we love the United States of America. So often we forget what this country stands for and how we got this freedom and how we continue to keep it. Our Veterans and those that are active duty have fought to keep us free. They have risked their lives, lost their lives and put their lives in danger so that we may be free. Free to speak what we want, free to go wherever we want, free to practice whatever religion we want, etc..
Our military families have done without their spouses because they are fighting for what we have today. Many have lost their husbands, wives, brothers, sisters and children for our freedom. Many do not believe in war. Personally, I don't like war. Who does? But we have to continue to fight to keep our freedom. We have to fight for the underdog every now and then. No matter what we feel politically, we need to support our troops. Honor those who have already fought their wars, and thank them each and every day. Not just on Veterans Day, but every day. If you can, find a way to thank those that are serving today. I thank the good Lord above that we have a day to honor our Veterans.
My family is full of military. My husband was a Navy Seal, my father was in the Navy, my uncles, cousins, grandfather. Too many to list!!!
My Dad is our local American Legion Commander. I am our local American Legion Auxiliary President. I am honored to serve in any manner that I can.
So, if you can, thank a Veteran today and tomorrow!! You'd be surprised at what a "Thank You" will mean to them.
- Barbie Smith, NC
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Veterans Day Salute
Our Veterans are a National treasureThis is a salute to all of our wonderful Veterans. Freedom isn't free, and because of the Veterans we have the United States of America. My Daddy is a World War II Veteran - Normandy - Battle of the Bulge. My two brothers Vietnam and Phillipines. Thank God for our Veterans. Uncommon Valor was a common virtue. Our Veterans are a National treasure.
For God & Country
Ruth Ann Wilson
Dayton, Tn.
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- Ruth Ann Wilson, OH
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Veteran's Day
Each of us were a part of a whole and were important.Veteran's Day is a time when all of us who have served can wear our colors and be proud of what we were no matter where or when we were in or what our job was. Each of us were a part of a whole and were important. The best of all is that we are a part of a select group of people...we are veterans! Let's be proud and tell our stories, there are people who really want to know.
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- Stephen R. Hendrickx, MA
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Just A Common Soldier
Because of you HEROSMy father, Woodrow W Curtis, was a 1st Sgt, KIA in Korea in 1951. He was a hero along with ALL that served. I think of this poem written by A. Lawrence Vaincourt when I think of vets.
He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, and he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his buddies; they were heros everyone.
And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke, all his legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke. But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away, and the world's a little poorer for a soldier died today.
He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife, for he lived an ordinary and quietuneventful life. Held a job and raised a family, going his own way, and the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.
When politicians leave this earth, their bodies lie in state, while thousands note their passing and proclaim that they were great. Papers tell their whole life stories, from the time that they were young, but the passing of a soldier goes unnoticed and unsung.
Is the greatest contribution to the welfare of our land a guy who breaks his promises and cons his fellow man? Or the ordinary fellow who, in times of war and strife, goes off to serve his Country and offers up his life?
A politician's stipend and the style in which he lives are sometimes disproportionate to the service that he gives. While the ordinary soldier, who offered up his all, is paid off with a medal and perhaps, a pension small.
It's easy to forget them for it was so long ago, that the old Bills of our Country went to battle, but we know it was not the politicians, with their compromise and ploys, who won for us the freedom that our country now enjoys.
Should you find yourself in danger, with your enemies at hand, would you want a politician with his ever-shifting stand? Or would you prefer a soldier, who has sworn to defend his home, his kin and country and would fight until the end?
He was just a common soldier and his ranks are growing thin, but his prescence should remind us we may need his like again. For when countries are in conflict, then we find the soldier's part is to clean up all the troubles that the politicians start.
If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise, then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days. Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say, Our Country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
We now have newer vets that deserve our praise. I am so proud of our military!! We have freedom (taken for granted by most), free speech and so much more because of you HEROS.
Thank you so much.
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- Margarete, WA
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What Veterans Day Means to me
I would like to say thank you to all our Veterans past present and futureI would like to say thank you to all our Veterans past present and future. I believe we should thank you every day of the year not just on certain days. My Dad and his brothers are all Veterans. I say a prayer everyday for you and your family. May God bless you and keep you safe always. Thank you again and God Bless America. Beverly
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- Beverly Mikesell, KY
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Veterans Day
Veterans Day is Special to me because it brings All branches of the Military together!I for one, take alot of pride in All Veteran Holidays! Veterans Day is Special to me because it brings All branches of the Military together! I wish that all the people in this Country, would wake-up and smell the coffee!! Unless a family has a family member in the Military, they don't even have a clue about the sacrifices Soldiers make for the Freedom of this great Country!!I still see the blood on my hands, the screams in my head, the total devastation and personal loss!! It's like a projector going off in my head each and every night! No one enjoys seeing their best friend, being tossed through the air like an open can of tomato paste!! For those who fought for it, Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know!! Army SFC J.C. "Doc"Glynn-5th Spec. Forces Vietnam
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- JC"Doc" Glynn, KS
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vets day parade
GOD BLESS ALL OUR VETS, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA.I have a 1940 Packard that I drive in the Milwaukee Veterans day parade. Looking forward to Sat. Nov. 4 to do it again. Each year I get to drive a Vet. Last year I drove a WWII Battle of the Bulge Vet, 3rd Division with Gen Patton.
Words can't express the pleasure I had, to see this 83 year old vet, eyes light up when he saw my car and knew he was going to be riding in it. I had several bags of bite size tootsie rolls that we threw to the kids along the route, GOD BLESS ALL OUR VETS, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA. Tom
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- Tom Mlinar , WI
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Vets Day
show your appreciation for our men and women who have fought so hard to make this the greatest country the world has ever seen.WE are at war, to me everyday our fathers, sons, brothers, mothers and sisters who are in foreign countries defending the rights of others and fighting for the freedom of others should be honored as they are on Veterans Day. After all freedom is not free, it takes the dedication of our troops who are ready to lay down their lives for others.
At this time in history, it is the most important job in the country. So get out there and pray for our troops, fly the flag and show your appreciation for our men and women who have fought so hard to make this the greatest country the world has ever seen. AMEN
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- Larry Bahr, MN
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Tribute to WWII Veterans
I just wanted to share a beautiful song that was written and performed by my favorite band, Carbon Leaf, from Richmond, Virginia. The song is called The War Was in Color and is a beautiful tribute to WWII veterans. Another fan, Sean Wholtman, created a moving homemade video for the song. Please visit Carbon Leaf's www.myspace.com page - copy and paste the address below. If you scroll a little ways down the page you will find the video. I hope you enjoy it.
Val
- Val Vajay, NC
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Veterans Day Remembered
I honor all these Veterans in silence The year 1964 I was just 16 years old and knew that someday I would have to sign up for the draft because that was the law. Your duty was to serve your country or be marred for life. To me that meant jail time, no job, no future, disgrace. So I enlisted in the Marine Corps and fulfilled my obligation. I was scared, but at the same time unafraid for it looked like I wouldn't be called for duty in the Republic of Vietnam. After training in San Diego radio school I went back to Camp Geiger, jump school, the works. I was later pulled off a Med Cruise and told I'd be going to Vietnam, 1st Bat Recon. Today I still wander the beaches hear back home and can't believe that I did service in South East Asia, inserted behind enemy lines and went on patrols for three or four days with only five other guys. I survived, some did not. My first parade I was embarrased because for some reason all these different groups for gay rights, religious activist, animal rights, and every other cival rights group had to be in a parade that was meant to honor our fallen. Those who fought and surrendered their lives were dissed and disrespected. I left the parade which was on Lake Ave went home and shed a few tears. That was the last parade I went to. Never again. Parades on Veterans Day are just that, a tribute to those that fought for our way of life, freedom, mom and good ole apple pie. Back then they called me a baby killer, murderer and whatever other adjective or noun they could conjur up, but I was only doing what I was suppose to by law. I couldn't just run because then by the same people I would be called a traitor, criminal, desserter, lose my job and be jailed.
So now I honor all these Veterans in silence knowing that we all have sacrificed something for many and pray that our future will leave many to their families. I love this country, I love this freedom, and still proud to be a United States Marine who gave service to his country right or wrong. Thank you
Cpl. H J (Mouse) Carter
USMC Recon
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- Howard J. Carter, NY
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A Poem
A Mother's PostA year ago my 11-year-old daughter, Kaitlin, received an assignment to write an article for her history class (Troy, OH) as they studied WWI. Her article turned into a beautiful poem and has received some local notoriety and has been used by several of our local political leaders to honor our Soldiers at special events, like Veteran's Day. I thought I would pass it along for others to enjoy.
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A Mother's Post
by Kaitlin Pigg (age 11)
All in brown, they left the town;
He was marching, I was waving.
With tears in our eyes, we had said our good-byes;
Now began my time of waiting.
Months went by, without a reply;
He was fighting, I was praying.
My sorrow was deep, I could not sleep;
But in my dreams, he was saying...
Pray for the front Mom, pray for the men;
Pray that we'll hold the line.
Pray for our allies, pray that we'll win;
Pray I'll come home just fine.
Night and day I go to pray
At our churches wooden benches.
While my dear son fights far away
In Belgium's long, dark trenches.
My picture in his pocket, and his in my locket;
I will not desert my post.
To stand in prayer, for him over there;
My son, whom I love the most.
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God Bless America!
If this poem is used in a public setting, my daughter would be thrilled to have knowledge of the event.
Send info to: TippPastor@aol.com
- Darryl Pigg, OH
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YOUNG Marines participate in Veterans Day Projects
Their letters contain bookmarks with the young Marine Creed and Obligation on them along with a picture of the group.I am an adult leader with the Cumberland County Young Marines and every year they do projects for Veterans Day. Our town does not have a parade but does have a program at 11:00 on Veterans Day. Our young people get excused from school to come and take part in this program and then return to school. Plus this group of (20) Young People over the last three years have sent over 600 thank you letters to purple heart recipients, women of the military, and this year to men serving in Iraq that do not receive mail. They sent their letters to Fort Campbell to be sent to Iraq and passed out to soldiers who do not receive mail. Their letters contain bookmarks with the young Marine Creed and Obligation on them along with a picture of the group. This year we also got to welcome our 278 National Guard home from Iraq on November 8th.
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- William Brown, TN
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I thought I was a veteran.
I will always consider myself a veteran.I enlisted in the Navy Reserve while attending college. NARDIV 703 was called to active duty from Navy Dallas. My unit NARDIV 702 was never called to active duty. All of us in our unit stood ready to serve if called to active duty, knowing it may mean leaving college and family for a while. That we were not called and only served on weekends and two weeks a year for four years, we are now being told we are not veterans. Boot Camp was required. At the time we enlisted we were just as committed as any other to serving our country. The Viet Nam war ended and we were not called. Some went ahead to active duty, some did not. We served. I know I did. I believe at the time I enlisted the guidelines were different as to the requirement for veteran status. I am sure we were never informed any differently. I was a part of the U. S. military and - served - proudly. I did serve in the Hospital corps. I am proud to have served and even if no one else does, I will always consider myself a veteran.
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- Betty Jo Cook Van, TX
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