A heart felt thanks to all who have served and those that do. My father is a Navy vet of 23 yrs. I am supporting the war fighter as a civilian everyday i am on the job and proud to do my part. Thanks Dad.
I'm almost ashamed to say that I never served. My family has served in the military in every war since the Revolution. My wife was a Navy Corpsman during Desert Storm. I'm proud of her. My father ran away and joined the Navy in 1923. My brother, uncle and father-in-law are also Navy vets who served in WWII and Korea. My other uncle served in Vietnam and my cousin Scott served in Desert Storm. I believe our vets and servicemen and women are a national treasure. I will never forget the sacrifices that were made on my behalf and in the name of freedom for all our people. May God bless our servicemen and veterans and those of our faithful allies. For all you vets here on the HAMB, American, Canadian, Aussies, Brits, Kiwis, you have my undying gra***ude. I would salute you, but it wouldn't mean much coming from a civilian. Instead, I will stand tall with my hand on my heart when our colors go by and remember the sacrifices you all have made. Thank you.
I would like to thank the men and woman who protect me and my family every hour of everyday. Your service and dedication do not go unnotice by me and my family. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart and will continue to keep you close in prayer on this Veterans Day. Thank you and God bless you, MrC. http://www.nragive.com/ringoffreedom/index.html
My dad was a Navy Corpsman in Vietnam and has raised me to appreciate the sacrifices made by all who have fought. When I see Old Glory flying proudly, it is not without remembering hundreds of years of sacrifices before me, families torn asunder, and heroes I'll never know. I know that without those who laid their lives on the line, I may not have had the privilege of raising my own children in the land of the free and the home of the brave. Thank you to all!!!
As a history graduate who has spent a great deal of time studying numerous wars, I have a deep respect for all those in the forces, both current and veteran, no matter their country. Enough thanks cannot be said about what you do, and have done, for us. This past summer, I spent a few weeks with friends travelling around Belgium and France, studying and learning from the WWI and WWII battlefields. Though I have hundreds of pictures of battlefields, cemeteries, and learning centres on my computer, I though I'd share a couple that I took from the Omaha Beach Cemetery. Also, I didn't see it posted on this thread, so I thought I'd share the short music video, 'A Pittance in Time'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2aPf5f75hq4 Thank you all, once again, for everything you have done.
To my Brothers & Sisters, and especially to my hero's that will never grow old, But remain forever youthful in my minds eye,...... You will never be forgotten, You are thought of often,... God bless you all.
Thank you to all of our Veterans and to the Soldiers still fighting for us today. My little brother just made it back from Afghanistan (sp) on Oct. 10, 2011 this was his 3rd go round over there.....he has missed a lot with his family & I am sure has seen stuff that I am sure he wishes he hadn't, missed his twin sons being born, missed Christmas' with them, missed birthdays, but his family and sons are proud of him for everything he has done and so am I. Hotskins.....I seen that picture of your brother, so young, I am sorry for your loss. Thanks to all who have served!!!!
My prayers and heartfelt thanks go out to our self-sacrificing soldiers for their service. May God richly bless you.
don't forget all the other countries including the UK. my great uncle was killed serving in WW1 sadly by friendly fire.
Eternal thanks to those in uniform in the service of their country. I did a short stint in the USAF, and am proud of my miniscule contribution. We cannot say enough about those who are willing to stand and defend the freedoms we enjoy. And those who have died to protect them are saints in their own right. dj
A HUGE THANK YOU to ALL Vets!! You all hold a special place in my heart for everything you have done and everything you all have made available to me and my family -LUKEY-
Thank you all for your service and selfless sacrifice to protect our freedoms! I hope this raises some awareness so the uneducated can learn to appreciate what you have earned for us and not take it for granted!
Thanks to all who served but especially to two close friends; IT1 Sean Caughman, Kuwait 2009, second tour USN Seabees, RIP Sgt. Esau Gonzales, Iraq (CM3, NMCB22 (Seabees) 2005-06, US Army 2008-2010, Second tour, RIP Rest well shipmates, I have the watch. Senior Chief USN Seabees
Don't be ashamed Saxman!! To carry out any kind of operation requires not only they who go off to fight but also as fundamentally important are they who stay behind and not only run the country but also ensure that we are supplied with everything we need. You also have a great family history, be proud. We are grateful in no small way for all you that help keep us supplied with everything from food to bullets to our mail. Trust me you guys are our hero's! Lastchanceranch, thank you for your support, it is extended right back to you. Here is another thread that compliments yours. http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=639451 Lets We Forget. Doc.
i was navy 79-82 peace time/cold war, i had a easy ride in my time, but so many before and after have had to do what all of us served to do when needed, my hat is off to all of yall and all will be remembered on 11-11-11. thank you.
Man, that IS awesome. As a boy, it always fascinated me to see men in uniform snap to attention for my Dad. He served 2 yrs in the Marines, then got his officer's commission in the Air Force in 1951. He flew 55 bombing missions in Korea on B26s, served on the Dew Line in Alaska during the Cuban Missle Crisis, and countless missions in Viet Nam. He was John Wayne. Major Francis L. Walp, Master Nav., AF Ret'd 12/14/28 - 11/01/06 My Hero.
Thank you to all who have served, to those who could not make it home, and to those still serving, our prays are with you.....
My Father a vietnam vet, and my Grandfather a WWII vet. My heroes. Barely talked of there experience. Most I ever really got out my pops was that it ****ed. My grandfather was injured and suffered from the effects his entire life. Neither one ever complained or ever said they regretted anything. Always Proud. Thank you to all the Veterans!
Thanks to all the men and women in uniform both past and present. Every Nov 11th at 11am I leave my office and stand at Pershing Point in Atlanta (site of a WWI memorial) and say a prayer. the Veterans day parade used to start here but was moved down town. Again I say thanks to all.
Thank you for you and your families sacrifice ensuring my families freedom This Marine has an at***ude and an appreciation for what it means.... http://www.myfoxdc.com/dpp/news/local/marine-honors-military-at-rolling-thunder-053011#ixzz1d90LAhDT Marine Staff Sgt. Tim Chambers "I'm doing this because America needs to see this," he says. "I want them to emulate it any which way they can across the country."
the following is part of my signature line in e-mails: DEFINITION OF A VETERAN A Veteran - whether active duty, retired, National Guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." - Author Unknown." i'd use it here, too, if it weren't too many characters. i always knew that my father joined the USN when he graduated from high school in 1943; eventually serving 3 years. and his brother was a sailor in the early 50's. so i always thought it was the natural thing to do to join the navy, which i did. i guess God was watching over Dad, Uncle Pete, and me during our time in service. none of us were ever injured or even placed in harm's way. my brother was an army officer for 23 years and also was never in any battles. however, i'll ALWAYS be grateful for those who were directly involved in armed conflict and kept the world free for the rest of us. and i'll always feel that tinge of regret that i can't say that i actually fought for that freedom.
Wars may be fought with weapons, but they are won by men. It is the spirit of men who follow and of the man who leads that gains the victory. ........................................( General G. Patton) I think he would say women today as well.
oh, yeah; one other thing slightly (but not much) OT. i know that many of you also ride motorcycles. for those of you who do please check into joining the Patriot Guard Riders and also participating in the Honor Flight ******s. i won't go into the longwinded details, but please look into it (google is your friend).
My dad was Navy at the end of WWII, one uncle served in Korea in the Army but won't talk much about it, another uncle served in the Air Force in Korea and retired from the reserves. He lived in Bangor, Me and until he was confined to a wheel chair, he lead the committe of vets who met the folks coming back to the USA after serving in Afganistan and Iraq. He would shake their hands and thank them for their service. The guys and gals that served in Viet Nam never got that welcome home greeting. Some were spit on, some were yelled at and most were ignored. As a 2 year veteran of the little "dust up" in SE Asia we all know as the War in VietNam, let me offer this to my fellow Nam vets...........Welcome home, brother and Thank You for your service. And to the 6 personal friends from high school whose names adorn black granite in Washington D.C. .......Thank you for your sacrifice. I only wish it had been for something worthwhile that you had to give up your lives. Those of us still here love you and miss you. Keep those caissons rolling!
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