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Thank You and God Bless America
Thanks to all protecting America's freedomI think Veterans Day should be each and every day. Without the men and women who have fought for this Country, we would not have the freedoms that we all enjoy. I also think that it shouldn't matter if it was an acknowledged war or one we got involved in not only to protect our freedoms, but help others, as AMERICANS always do. I think each and every young man or woman that serves in Korea at this time and in all of the past years are Veterans of a war zone also. Any time any of our Soldiers have to serve in another country, it is to preserve what America stands for, and therefore, I believe they are also all Veterans. This is not to take away from someone who has actually had to be in combat, but to add to them, because all are in a fight to preserve America's Freedoms.
For this reason, my heart and thanks go out to each and every Veteran who has represented America in preserving our freedom and I thank God each day for them and salute them - those that actually gave their life and those that by the Grace of God still live to fight another day.
My Father, Uncles, etc. all served during WW II and Korea, family and friends during the Viet Nam War, and my Son in Korea (approx. 15 years ago) and then served with NATO when the Kosovo conflicts started. I believe each and everyone of them to be brave, honorable men, just as every other man or woman that serves their Country (my Country - OUR COUNTRY) is and needs to be thanked.
THANK YOU ALL and GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WHO STILL ARE PROTECTING ME AND MY FREEDOM. I salute each of you.
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- Jeanne Turk, SC
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Veterans Day
I haven't forgotten about them and my prayers are with them and their safe return to the Greatest country in the world.I just want to thank all Veterans who have served and those especially who have given the supreme sacrifice during all of America's Wars. I was a Marine Sergeant in Iraq and served as a Corporal in Operation Enduring Freedom with 2/6 in the Middle East, so Veterans Day is very special for me. I am sad when I hear people talk that there is no war in Iraq right now because there isn't that much news coverage and people have forgotten about the troops over there. I just want all the troops to know that I haven't forgotten about them and my prayers are with them and their safe return to the Greatest country in the world.
Sincerely Sgt. Nolan Pour U.S.M.C
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- Nolan Pour, MO
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VETERANS PARADE
I feel honored and proud that they fought for our country.My dad and ex spouse, and two brothers are veterans. I feel honored and proud that they fought for our country. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU
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- BETTY RENEAU, AR
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Veterans?
THESE MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!We must remember all Veterans, including the Living Veterans and respect them as they were willing to give up their lives for our country to protect the freedoms for us and other countries throughout the world, whether World War I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Civil Wars in various states.
THESE MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!
HOWEVER, IT IS SAD TO SAY THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT CARE, THEY REFUSE TO HELP THEM WHEN THE VETERAN IS IN NEED, BUT YET IF SOMEONE IS IN NEED ALL VETERANS WILL GO TO THEIR AID - EVEN IF THE VETERAN HAS NOTHING.
PLEASE START PRAYING FOR ALL VETERANS THOSE LIVING THAT WERE WILLING TO GIVE THEIR LIVES FOR THE FREEDOMS THAT WE HAVE AND THOSE WHO DIED SO THAT WE CAN HAVE THOSE FREEDOMS.
WE MUST REMEMBER THE WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST IN MATTHEW THE 10 COMMANDMENTS AND ALSO HIS WORDS "Ask, if ye (truly)believe, ye shall receive!!
Please pray for all Veterans each and every day as many of us are having problems and people are not willing to help us.
I am a Veteran from the Vietnam Era.
"GOD BE WITH YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY OF EACH YEAR!!!" "I TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT I DO AS I AM A CHRISTIAN!!"
Reverend John M. Hollander
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- Reverend John M. Hollander, MN
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Veteran's Day
Veterans Day is a day of recognition to the ultimate sacrifices of men and women that have served their nation in protection of the freedom Veterans Day is a day of recognition to the ultimate sacrifices of men and women that have served their nation in protection of the freedom that all Americans enjoy every year. I am the last generation that served in my family. I served in the U. S. Army from 1974 through 1982.
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- Carlos A. Vela, TX
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Veterans Day
A patriotic familyI am so proud of our Veterans..My husband is a World War 2 Veteran.. He has been in a wheelchair for 60 years. Our daughter was in the Navy during the Gulf War. Her training in the Navy has put her in a very good field of work and she loved the Navy and her work..
My husband would go to Iraq today if they would let him or even to a base in the USA and do paperwork, if he could just be in the Military again.
Needless to say, We are a Patriotic Family..
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- Carol Taylor, NC
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Veterans Day
Take a moment to say the most important words a veteran can ever hear---'thank you'.I became a teacher after serving three and a half years in Vietnam. I taught for 27 years. On the day before each Veterans Day I would take the day and explain why Veterans Day was important to me. I told them of the men I served with, the living and the dead. I told them about each of the men who died from their town in that war and how their names were engraved on a memorial on their Town Green, along with those of other wars. I explained that I would go and stand before that memorial because I wanted to be sure that at least one person was there to remember their sacrifice. I invited each student to share the moment with me. I was always amazed at who showed up. For 27 years I was never alone on that day. I asked to call a family member or friend who served this country and take a moment to say the most important words a veteran can ever hear---'thank you'. I moved from that small Connecticut town last year. I hope that I had enough of an impact on those young men and women whom I had the honor to teach over the years to have at least one of them be there in front of that memorial this year.
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- Bill Boyles, MS
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My Brother
Brother was buried on Veterans Day. So there is no way I could forget those who served our country.I spent three years in the U.S. Army. Veterans Day means more to me than it probably does to anyone else. When I was in Germany I saw what the war did and the peoples lives it changed, but in November 1997 my brother was killed in an accident 3 days before Veterans Day and was buried on Veterans Day. He was also a Vet. So there is no way I could forget those who served our country.
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- Ernest, OH
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my hero
I salute each and everyone of you for your heroism and bravery.I think of this day, Nov. 11th, as a day to remember all our brave and honorable veterans, those who made the supreme sacrifice. All these men and women deserve to be remembered, not only on that day, but everyday that we as Americans remember those who gave all. To coin a phrase from the past, " SOME GAVE ALL", "ALL GAVE SOME' to keep this country free and to protect our rights as we know them and utilize them each and everyday. My father, 1st lt. Edward Thompson, 1st infrantry, 16th division, company L gave his all on 19 jan, 1945 somewhere in belgium. He is buried at Henri Chappell military cemetary. I have visited the burial site and I must tell all that it is a place of honor for a final resting place of all the heroes there. It was a very sobering experince to walk those hallowed grounds. God bless and keep each and everyone of them in his fold. Being an air force veteran of 36 years, I salute each and everyone of you for your heroism and bravery during the big one. My hat is off to you for your dedication to duty, honor and country. This message is for all vets who served our country in all wars for your sacrifices are appreciated by me and all my vet friends. GOD BLESS YOU ALL and LONG LIVE AMERICA and our MILITARY.
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- walter e. thompson, TX
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My Son
I think of all of the men and women in service and thank them all for their dedication. Freedom isn't free.On Veterans Day, as on all other days, I think of my son, LCDR David L. Williams, who died in the service of our country at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. I think of his mates who died with him and of all of our troops now in harm's way. I think of the heroes of war's past who laid their lives on the line for freedom. I think of all of the men and women in service and thank them all for their dedication. Freedom isn't free.
Kathy Smith
St. Louis, MO
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- Kathy Smith, MO
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sons
People of the United States of America remember all of them this veterans day.To say how proud I am of my two sons, one just came back from Iraq, the other that is still in Iraq. May God bless and protect them and the people of the United States of America remember all of them this veterans day.
love dad.
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- curt moore, WV
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My Brothers
Say a prayer for America's veteransVeterans Day to me is every day, being a disabled Vietnam Veteran, wounded in an enemy basecamp in 1967.
There isn't a day goes by that I do not remember my buddies who, if not for their ultimate sacrafice, I would not be here now writing this.
I shall never forget them nor all of America's war veterans for without them none of us would be free today. We would have been exterminated as so many innocent men, women and children were in the past wars we fought to keep America free.
We need never forget them and should walk proud for they gave their all for us and most, like myself were just "Kids" when we went into battle to keep our country free.
May God keep those who gave their all during battle and shower those with His dearest blessings who came home but never really never came home as war has scarred their hearts and sould for as long as they shall live.
On this day, please give thanks that those of you who were never baptized by fire do not have to carry the horror of war on your shoulders.
Be proud you are an American and honor the men and women who made you free.
And, pray for our men and women fighting in Iraq, Afganistan and places which we don't even know about.
Please take five minutes as you enjoy the holiday and say a prayer for America's veterans. Be happy and let them continue to live through you.
Thank you and God Bless America!
Michael C. Merrill
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment "Blackhorse"
Vietnam 1966-1967
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- Michael Merrill, CA
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What Veteran's Day Means
All the wonderful things that we as Americans have and can do, that we would not have if Veterans had not fought for itVeterans Day is a day of recalling memories, both good and bad of friends who have gone on to the final formation, and events that have been both rewarding and very humbling. Also, it is a chance to remind myself, and others around me, of all the wonderful things that we as Americans have and can do, that we would not have if Veterans had not fought for it.
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- JoeV, NY
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Veterans Day
Importance of the military for protectionVeterans Day still puts visions of parades in my mind even if the city doesn't always have a parade. It also lets us show the older veterans and the new veterans that we appreciate them & the things they do to keep our privileges & rights safe. A lot of people that have never been in the military take our freedoms for granted. Even after 9/11/01, people still believe we could never be conquered. Well, to them I say, if we didn't have the military, other countries could just walk right in & take over!! The terrorists attacked US!! Now we're taking the war to them. They asked for it. So let's show the veterans how much we are behind them. Semper Fi
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- Leon Pickett, KS
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Veteran's Day
I proudly served my country in the Marines from 1970 - 1976. My father proudly served his country from 1941-1945, my father-in-law served our country from 1944-1947 and my grandfather proudly served and was wounded three times in the war to end all wars from 1917-1919. And my wife lost an uncle in the Pacific during WWII.
Veterans Day means so much to me and my entire family. We come from a long line of patriotic people and we recognize the sacrifices we all made and the ultimate sacrifices many made with their lives.
We should show our support to past and current men and women serving our country proudly.
So on Veterans Day, raise your flag proudly, salute it and pat a veteran on the back - for a job well done.
Semper Fi!
Rick Drosche
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- Rick Drosche, TX
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Disabled American Veterans
I am very thankful for all of the men and women who have fought to give us the freedom we have today.
I am very thankful for all of the men and women who have fought to give us the freedom we have today.
God has blessed America,
Mary Spencer Treadway
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- Mary Spencer Treadway, KY
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Veterans Day
Thank you so much! You are not forgotten by us!I am thankful for the veterans that have served and fought for us! I am also very proud to have known such a man and a hero in my eyes - my brother! I lost my brother August 14 of this year! He died of a massive heart attack at the age of 55. My heart is empty -! He was a Vietnam vet and fought in some of the rough battles over there! He was a proud soldier and Memorial Day and Veterans Day were extremely important to him! All he ever wanted as thanks was his name on the wall (Vietnam) at our local cemetery. They will not accommodate us (his family) because you must be buried at their site. We chose to have him buried next to our father at another cemetery. However,
he will never be forgotten in our hearts and he, as my brother, touched my life! I thank god for him as an Army Vet and I thank god for all of our veterans out there! Thank you so much! You are not forgotten by us!
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- Sue, PA
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Veteran's Day Thoughts
Fellow veterans both male and female.First and foremost,
I want to give thanks and honor all my fellow veterans who served in the military whether voluntarily or involuntarily. I appreciate you, your families and your service to this country.
I want to give a special thanks to all my sister veterans. It takes a special kind of woman to wear a military uniform and combat boots and serve alongside their male counterparts. Kudos to those of you, like myself, who were soldiers and even managed to juggle being a mom and wife through it all.
There are some that don't realize the privileges they get to enjoy in this country because of the sacrifices and dedicated service of the military. I just want to say although it's nice to have a day set aside to honor us, I appreciate us 24/7/365. God bless and thank each and every one who served.
Jacque
U.S. Army 1/5/82 - 5/15/92
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- Jacqueline, CO
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fallen heros
Rememberance Day very seriouslyI am a vietnam vet, and take veterans day or what we call Rememberance Day very seriously. I have been putting a dislpay on and read Rememberance Day poems for the last 3 years at the church which I attend. This year here in Canada it is the year of the veterans and I intend to involve the children. Anyone that is in the close proximity to our church is very welcome to attend. It is St. Andrews Pres. church in Petrolia,Ont. Canada. Everyone is invited to attend if they wish you would be more than welcome to join us.
Thank You
James Swartz
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- james swartz, AE
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Price of Freedom
We, as a free nation, should be ever grateful for our veterans.On Veterans Day, as on other Armed Forces related holidays, I think about the sacrifices that our men and women have made, and still are making, to keep our great country free. Freedom isn't free, and many have proudly paid the ultimate price for us. We, as a free nation, should be ever grateful for our veterans......past and present. May God hold them all in His palm.
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- Greg Lesniewski, IL
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What Vet day should be.
When I think about my retired Navy Father. who was inspired by three years that his father served, Grand pa norris always talked about the time he spent in war like it was funny, the way he explained things. when Grandpa started talking about his old buddies he would get a tear in his eye, asking why he made it and not all his friends.My Father was in during Korea and Vietnam G.E Norris his name is in the book, and then to know him we as childern couldn"t except his abuse. as I grew and went into the Army,fighting for the same thing as my Father and Grandfather well last year I buried my Mother and my father in a National Cemetary and I can tell everyone that although I am a DAV and couldnt do 30yrs. I still wish I could have thanked my Father while he was alive, becouse you dont know much if you dont ask. On Veterans day go out maybe to a vet Hospital and thank some Hero for what he"s done for you. R Norris
- Reginald Norris, MI
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Veterans day
GOD BLESS YOU ALLMy father served. My children's father
served. They gave their all for AMERICA MY HOME SWEET HOME!GOD BLEES ALL THE MEN AND WOMAN WHO SERVE BY CHOICE! KNOW IT IS THE RIGHT CHOICE! AND I WOULD BE THERE WITH YOU IF I COULD! I AM AN OLD FART NOW. BUT I CAN STILL LOVE YOU AND HONOR YOU WHO DO SERVE! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
I AM AN AIR MOM NOW! LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL! NO MATTER WHAT YOUR FAITH GOD BY ANY NAME IS SWEET! kp
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- Katherine, CA
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My Salute
Forever a veteran.From Armistice to Veterans, as one veteran to all, I salute you all!! We should honor ourselves' for keeping our flag free and secure, we are the courageous men and women who fought and died for the idealism of liberty and freedom for all.
I thank you veterans for not being selfish with your lives and believing in our nation's freedom.
And, for those in the tomb of the unknowns, thank you for the historical significance you've made. We will celebrate and honor our unknown American veterans of all wars and for their patriotism, love of nation, and sacrifice you and your families have made for the common good of our nation.
May we laugh, cry and remember on this day, November 11th, our experiences and memories.
It was the veteran, who saluted our flag, who served under our flag and who will be remembered under our nation's flag.
Richard A. Zelonis (USN/USA)- This veteran may fade, yet this veteran will not run.
-Forever a Veteran.
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- Richard A. Zelonis, TX
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veterans day
Thank you for serving our country.MY DAD WAS A VETERAN, AND TWO OF MY BROTHERS. I THANK THEM FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL. THANK YOU ALL FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY! GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. THANKFULLY YOURS: BETTY
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- BETTY CROWE(RENEAU), AR
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vet day
Veteran's day is a day to be thankful & remember vets dead and alive. We should also praise family memebers.
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- ssg(ret) jr foreman, IL
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