Veteran's Day

[Ed62]

A heartfelt "Thank You" to all the men and women who served.

Ed

[cwithboat]

Thanks Ed,
It has always frosted me a little that on Nov 11 lots of folks get the day off, but not vets. Its kind of like Mothers day, but not Secretary's day, they get taken to lunch.

[germdoc]

A heartfelt "Thank You" to all the men and women who served.

Ed

I second that emotion.

[Richard in Smithville]

Today I got to meet a gentleman who was shot down over enemy territory and spent over a year wittnessing the horrors of a slave labour camp. I was proud to be able to shake his hand and thank him for what he did.

[Stytooner]

Speaking as a Vet, I don't need a day off. I simply did what I thought was right. Many many people other than just vets make this country what it is today. People that get up and go to work every day to provide for their families are supporting this country and freedom as well. Today should not be to thank me and other living Vets, but to remember those that were disabled or that that gave the ultimate sacrifice for us all in the US and other places that are free.

I did and do what was asked of me, but many more were asked for much more and gave. It is those that I chose to remember on this day. Those and the ones still in the military doing the job they were asked to do. I thank them and everyone else doing their job from the center of my being.

[Mrs. Wallnut]

Speaking as a Vet, I don't need a day off. I simply did what I thought was right. Many many people other than just vets make this country what it is today. People that get up and go to work every day to provide for their families are supporting this country and freedom as well. Today should not be to thank me and other living Vets, but to remember those that were disabled or that that gave the ultimate sacrifice for us all in the US and other places that are free.

I did and do what was asked of me, but many more were asked for much more and gave. It is those that I chose to remember on this day. Those and the ones still in the military doing the job they were asked to do. I thank them and everyone else doing their job from the center of my being.

Most of the veterans that I talked to today and said "Thanks" to said the same thing as you. We spent the morning serving coffee and treats at the staging area of our local Veterans Day Parade and saying thanks to all of the ones I could get to. Then the children and I joined my father for a lunch at the fire station. It was a very proud and special day for our family.

Thanks again to all the veterans on this forum and every where around the world.

[cwithboat]

Speaking as a Vet, I don't need a day off. I simply did what I thought was right. Many many people other than just vets make this country what it is today. People that get up and go to work every day to provide for their families are supporting this country and freedom as well. Today should not be to thank me and other living Vets, but to remember those that were disabled or that that gave the ultimate sacrifice for us all in the US and other places that are free.

I did and do what was asked of me, but many more were asked for much more and gave. It is those that I chose to remember on this day. Those and the ones still in the military doing the job they were asked to do. I thank them and everyone else doing their job from the center of my being.

You are right I did not need a day off, but I have a severe objection to people who scorned me for participating in a war which for which there was no necessity, or for those those who support more recent wars of the same nature.
God bless those who, through no fault of their own, are thrown into combat by chicken hawks. Been there done that.
Thank the grunts, denigrate their masters, and work to see that our sons and daughters do not die for no more important cause than the protection of our lives, families and safety.

Every day I cry for the 58000.

[Uncle Cracker]

I think that there should be a requirement that a soldier will not have to fight, and possibly die, without knowing the reason. That said, I thank the heavens every day that there are those still willing to simply follow orders and do their duty. My hat is off to them. I wish they could all come back whole, and to a unanimously grateful nation.

[jussi]

I second that emotion.

3rd. Especially to the veterans in this forum. Thanks just seems inadequate.

Lee your modesty just shows what type of character you have.

[cwithboat]

I think that there should be a requirement that a soldier will not have to fight, and possibly die, without knowing the reason. That said, I thank the heavens every day that there are those still willing to simply follow orders and do their duty. My hat is off to them. I wish they could all come back whole, and to a unanimously grateful nation.

Amen
(and with some respect from the Veterans Administration)

[billwmeyer]

Thanks

I officially give you all the day off! Ok I'm kind of late, but if it were up to me I would gladly and proudly do it. I had many friends and relatives in Nam, and nephew in Iraq twice. My dad was in WWII, and my Father in law and brother in law were in Korea. I have ancestors who were in every US war including Indian wars and Civil war (both sides.) I was on my way to 2nd louie through ROTC, but the knee I blew out in High School Football came back 4F.

You know, I think I am still confused about Nam. I didn't serve, but I did support the war, I guess I was a little anti- hippy. Don't want to turn this political though. I am ashamed of how some of the troups were treated when they came back. I will never understand that part. They should never have been criticized for doing their duty.

I would salute, but I am not worthy of that honor.

Bill

[cwithboat]

I would salute, but I am not worthy of that honor.

Bill

Yes you are, as are all patriots

[Tamarack]

Sometimes I think that Heinlein had the right idea, that only those who love the country enough to serve in the military should have the right to vote. That would certainly reduce some of the silliness we see coming out of our State and Federal governments!

Paul (retired USAF Msgt)

[BobSch]

Sometimes I think that Heinlein had the right idea, that only those who love the country enough to serve in the military should have the right to vote. That would certainly reduce some of the silliness we see coming out of our State and Federal governments!

Paul (retired USAF Msgt)

I think the idea you're referring to covered all voluntary Federal service, not just the military. Still an idea worth considering.

[Uncle Cracker]

Although it certainly is a nice sentiment and sounds like an equitable thing, it would in fact be at odds with the very thing soldiers fight and die for in the first place... Freedom, including the freedom of all citizens to have a voice in their government. This cannot fundamentally be limited to those with military (or other) service. It is the basis that distinguishes a right from a privilege...