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tecoyah · 11-11-2005, 04:44 AM

To all those who fight in my place, for the bravery shown in the actions of my protectors, and for the willingness of many men and women to place precious life on the line, in unselfish love of country.

I Thank You All.....this is your day.

Veterans Day

powerclown · 11-11-2005, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by tecoyah

To all those who fight in my place, for the bravery shown in the actions of my protectors, and for the willingness of many men and women to place precious life on the line, in unselfish love of country.

Well said, tecoyah.
Apparently, others view this day more with shame than pride. Unfortunate.

Happy Veterans Day

highthief · 11-11-2005, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by powerclown

Apparently, others view this day more with shame than pride. Unfortunate.

And the award to the only person trying to turn a day of solemn remembrance into a political attack goes to....

Powerclown!

snowy · 11-11-2005, 12:44 PM

During World War II my grandfather (a young Dutch gentleman) was taken prisoner by the Germans and held in a forced labor camp in Germany, welding locomotives. Eventually he escaped (with the help of a Swedish consul) and made it back to the Netherlands. There, in his home country, he camped in the dunes with other members of the resistance movement.

Were it not for the American soldiers who drove the German occupying forces out of the Netherlands, who knows what would have happened to my family--my grandfather probably would have been recaptured, among other things. But the fact is that the American soldiers came and helped the Dutch people--something many Dutch are still grateful for to this day, myself included.

We owe a great debt to the soldiers who put their lives on the line so we may live our lives freely.

Thank you very much for what you do and what you have done.

uncle phil · 11-11-2005, 12:47 PM

thanks go to you people for recognizing us...

pig · 11-11-2005, 12:47 PM

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I Thank You All...this is your day.

Seconded. I don't think there's anything much more profound I add.

Thank You.

feelgood · 11-11-2005, 01:53 PM

Happy Remembrance Day!

PayUp · 11-11-2005, 02:07 PM

Thank you and God Bless you all, and a thought to all who went to battle and did not return.

Sweetpea · 11-11-2005, 02:14 PM

yes indeed, a true and just sentiment!!

Thank you for all those who stand up

Sweetpea

flat5 · 11-11-2005, 02:43 PM

Thank you. Sorry you're needed. Hope you make it. Hope you make it better.

Willravel · 11-11-2005, 02:47 PM

Thank you, grandpa.

liquidlight · 11-11-2005, 02:52 PM

*pauses for a moment to be silent in respect, wishing he had the right to salute these incredible people*

Elphaba · 11-11-2005, 03:22 PM

In honor of all our veterans, living or dead, thank you for our freedom.

And heaven sent kisses to Papa, Uncle Bud, Uncle Ray, and Uncle Don. You are missed.

Grasshopper Green · 11-11-2005, 06:23 PM

I thank every veteran today, but especially the great men in my life...my grandpa, Uncle Tim, hubby, brother in law Tony, and good friend Mike. We all owe you so much.

Johnny Pyro · 11-11-2005, 06:28 PM

Thanx for defending my rights and freedom. Happy Vetrans Day Papa! I miss you.

Cynthetiq · 11-11-2005, 06:57 PM

an important day for many people and their surviving families.

There was an article I read today about the "trivializing of WWII" due to the recent video games using it as a backdrop. War isn't just a PS2/Xbox game... it's real life.

Psycho Dad · 11-11-2005, 07:19 PM

I am fortunate that I was in between my grandfather who served in World War II and my own son who is now a veteran himself. Or more accurately I suppose in between those who served us well in my grandfather’s time and those that serve us now. While I could personally call my son today and thank him, I would like to thank all the veterans who may find their way across this thread.

billege · 11-12-2005, 12:02 AM

Thanks Dad.

Everyone elses Dads too!

cj2112 · 11-12-2005, 12:05 AM

Thank you all for your service. Dave I still miss you and am proud to have been counted as your friend. You died a hero in the eyes of your country, your family, your friends and your fellow soldiers. Your Dad would have been proud of you, just as i know your little brother Sean is. You will never be forgotten.

11-11-2005, 04:44 AM	#1 (permalink)
tecoyah Illusionary	Thank You..... To all those who fight in my place, for the bravery shown in the actions of my protectors, and for the willingness of many men and women to place precious life on the line, in unselfish love of country. I Thank You All.....this is your day. Veterans Day __________________ Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha

11-11-2005, 12:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
snowy Kick Ass Kunoichi Location: Oregon	During World War II my grandfather (a young Dutch gentleman) was taken prisoner by the Germans and held in a forced labor camp in Germany, welding locomotives. Eventually he escaped (with the help of a Swedish consul) and made it back to the Netherlands. There, in his home country, he camped in the dunes with other members of the resistance movement. Were it not for the American soldiers who drove the German occupying forces out of the Netherlands, who knows what would have happened to my family--my grandfather probably would have been recaptured, among other things. But the fact is that the American soldiers came and helped the Dutch people--something many Dutch are still grateful for to this day, myself included. We owe a great debt to the soldiers who put their lives on the line so we may live our lives freely. Thank you very much for what you do and what you have done. __________________ If I am not better, at least I am different. --Jean-Jacques Rousseau

11-11-2005, 12:47 PM	#5 (permalink)
uncle phil comfortably numb... Super Moderator Location: upstate	thanks go to you people for recognizing us... __________________ "We were wrong, terribly wrong. (We) should not have tried to fight a guerrilla war with conventional military tactics against a foe willing to absorb enormous casualties...in a country lacking the fundamental political stability necessary to conduct effective military and pacification operations. It could not be done and it was not done." - Robert S. McNamara ----------------------------------------- "We will take our napalm and flame throwers out of the land that scarcely knows the use of matches... We will leave you your small joys and smaller troubles." - Eugene McCarthy in "Vietnam Message" ----------------------------------------- never wrestle with a pig. you both get dirty; the pig likes it.

11-11-2005, 01:53 PM	#7 (permalink)
feelgood Free Mars! Location: I dunno, there's white people around me saying "eh" all the time	Happy Remembrance Day! __________________ Looking out the window, that's an act of war. Staring at my shoes, that's an act of war. Committing an act of war? Oh you better believe that's an act of war

11-11-2005, 02:07 PM	#8 (permalink)
PayUp DILLIGAF Location: AZ	Thank you and God Bless you all, and a thought to all who went to battle and did not return. __________________ Born to Lose.

11-11-2005, 02:14 PM	#9 (permalink)
Sweetpea Fade out Location: in love	yes indeed, a true and just sentiment!! Thank you for all those who stand up Sweetpea __________________ Having a Pet Will Change Your Life! Looking for a great pet?! Click Here! "I am the Type of Person Who Can Get Away With A lot, Simply Because I Don't Ask Permission for the Privilege of Being Myself"

11-11-2005, 02:43 PM	#10 (permalink)
flat5 Very Insignificant Pawn Location: Amsterdam, NL	Thank you. Sorry you're needed. Hope you make it. Hope you make it better.

11-11-2005, 02:47 PM	#11 (permalink)
Willravel ... a sort of licensed troubleshooter.	Thank you, grandpa.

11-11-2005, 02:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
liquidlight AHH! Custom Title!! Location: The twisted warpings of my brain.	pauses for a moment to be silent in respect, wishing he had the right to salute these incredible people __________________ Halfway to hell and picking up speed.

11-11-2005, 03:22 PM	#13 (permalink)
Elphaba Deja Moo Location: Olympic Peninsula, WA	In honor of all our veterans, living or dead, thank you for our freedom. And heaven sent kisses to Papa, Uncle Bud, Uncle Ray, and Uncle Don. You are missed.

11-11-2005, 06:23 PM	#14 (permalink)
Grasshopper Green ...is a comical chap Location: Where morons reign supreme	I thank every veteran today, but especially the great men in my life...my grandpa, Uncle Tim, hubby, brother in law Tony, and good friend Mike. We all owe you so much. __________________ "They say that patriotism is the last refuge to which a scoundrel clings; steal a little and they throw you in jail, steal a lot and they make you king" Formerly Medusa

11-11-2005, 06:28 PM	#15 (permalink)
Johnny Pyro Hey Now! Location: Massachusetts (Redneck, white boy town. I hate it here.)	Thanx for defending my rights and freedom. Happy Vetrans Day Papa! I miss you. __________________ "From delusion lead me to truth, from darkness lead me to light, from death lead me to eternal life. - Sheriff John Wydell

11-11-2005, 06:57 PM	#16 (permalink)
Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	an important day for many people and their surviving families. There was an article I read today about the "trivializing of WWII" due to the recent video games using it as a backdrop. War isn't just a PS2/Xbox game... it's real life. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!

11-11-2005, 07:19 PM	#17 (permalink)
Psycho Dad Mulletproof Location: Some nucking fut house.	I am fortunate that I was in between my grandfather who served in World War II and my own son who is now a veteran himself. Or more accurately I suppose in between those who served us well in my grandfather’s time and those that serve us now. While I could personally call my son today and thank him, I would like to thank all the veterans who may find their way across this thread. __________________ Don't always trust the opinions of experts.

11-12-2005, 12:02 AM	#18 (permalink)
billege Watcher Location: Ohio	Thanks Dad. Everyone elses Dads too! __________________ I can sum up the clash of religion in one sentence: "My Invisible Friend is better than your Invisible Friend."

11-12-2005, 12:05 AM	#19 (permalink)
cj2112 Unbelievable Location: Grants Pass OR	Thank you all for your service. Dave I still miss you and am proud to have been counted as your friend. You died a hero in the eyes of your country, your family, your friends and your fellow soldiers. Your Dad would have been proud of you, just as i know your little brother Sean is. You will never be forgotten.