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.


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

Veterans Day

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powerclown

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


Happy Veterans Day

highthief

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

Powerclown!

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snowy

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.

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uncle phil

thanks go to you people for recognizing us...

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"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
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"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."
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the pig likes it.

pig

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

Thank You.

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feelgood

Happy Remembrance Day!

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PayUp

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

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Sweetpea

yes indeed, a true and just sentiment!!

Thank you for all those who stand up

Sweetpea

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flat5

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

Willravel

Thank you, grandpa.

liquidlight

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

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Elphaba

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

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.

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Johnny Pyro

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

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Cynthetiq

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.

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Psycho Dad

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.

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billege

Thanks Dad.

Everyone elses Dads too!

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cj2112

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.