OT - NO POLITICS Happy Veterans Day

[Gee Wally]

With sincere thanks.

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[Orr Fourever]

Thank you. My Pops was WW2 vet.

 

[AngryMilkcrates]

There is a high rate of suicide among Veterans.

Please give them a heartfelt Thank You when you see one.

They gave up their youth, so we could enjoy ours.
They can't sleep from what they've seen, so we can sleep peacefully.
They bear the pain and scars every day, so we don't have to.
They lost their friends, so we would never have to lose ours.
They sacrificed everything, so we could have what they gave up

Most gave up their lives, so we can live ours.

Let us never forget that.

 

[caz16]

Happy Veterans Day and Remembrance Day here in Canada. Thank you to all who fought and still fight for our freedom.

My great uncle died in a POW camp in Japan at just 19 years old. My 26 year old cousin died in England while serving.

 

[Ladyfan]

Thanks to all who have served and those who still go.

My Dad and two uncles fought in WW2. My Grandfathers WW1.

Bless you all.

 

[ODAAT]

Thank you to all those who have served in the past , present and future. While I have no connection having never had a family member serving other than a great grandfather who I never knew, my wife and I always find a ceremony near where we live to attend, it`s important to us to recognize and thank those who made this a country we love

 

[eightspokedb]

Just went to a Veterans Day breakfast....two WWII vets were there, one whose over 100 years old. Have to admit it got a bit dusty when they played God Bless America....

 

[Kovi]

My husband is a 9 year Naval Officer and P-3 Navigator. (now out)
His mom is retired Navy as well and his brother.
His Dad (who we never got to know) was also Navy.

Blessings to all today and thank you.

 

[aguineapig]

God Bless all our Veterans, past and present. Let us never forget them and their ultimate sacrifice. Even our friends from the North did on this occasion.

 

[Alicat]

Thank You to those who have served past and present.

Both my grandfathers were in WWII. My paternal grandfather was a medic in the Army under Patton.

My paternal grandfather was in the Marines for a year during some of WWII and then joined the Army and also served in Korea. He actually lied about his age so he could serve. My uncle was in Vietnam.

Fun fact is that by marriage, I am related to General MacArthur via his wife (mom's side)

I've seen pictures and heard stories of some of the stories of other family members but no one talked about what it was like over there.

 

[Gee Wally]

 

[GordonHowe]

Thank You to those who have served past and present.

Both my grandfathers were in WWII. My paternal grandfather was a medic in the Army under Patton.

My paternal grandfather was in the Marines for a year during some of WWII and then joined the Army and also served in Korea. He actually lied about his age so he could serve. My uncle was in Vietnam.

Fun fact is that by marriage, I am related to General MacArthur via his wife (mom's side)

I've seen pictures and heard stories of some of the stories of other family members but no one talked about what it was like over there.

They never do.

There is a military presence in my immediate and extended family.

In the midst & aftermath of Afghanistan and Iraq, I was hesitant to say, "Thank you for your service."

This would be appreciated by some of the 3% of Americans who served in those conflicts. Not by others, and understanably so. 97% percent of us had no skin in the game.

I will leave it at that.

Thank you for your service.

 

[Ladyfan]

He served in Canada. Our "the godfather" Jamie Rodgers. Miss you.