Veteran's Day...

[WILMASBOYL78]

Tomorrow we honor those who have served and sacrificed so much for our country....god bless them.

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[NovaMob03]

We're with you Tom http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Keith Tedford]

Here in Canada, we have our red "Support Our Troops" shirts that we wear on Fridays. We'll be wearing ours at the cenotaph at 11:00 AM today.

[budnate]

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[WILMASBOYL78]

Keith, thanks for the support...!!!

Attached is an article that appears today in the Adirondack Express...a local paper in Old Forge, NY. It was written by a good friend, Mart Allen...he has a weekly column called "To make a long story short".

[Salvatore]

Good post Tom! Always remember our Soldiers, Fireman and Police Depts. Feels great to go to bed and wake up "everyday" in a free country! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Eddie M.]

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[Mr70]

God Bless them all..

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[Donutblue]

Never forget

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[1970Ls6]

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Thank you to all veterans!!!!
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[sYc]

Just got back from attending a couple of local ceremonies honoring our veterans. As always, very moving to see them receive the respect they deserve. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Kim_Howie]

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[PeteLeathersac]

Every time I see a Veteran I try to take the moment, shake their hand and say thank you..
No matter how hard we try, none of us will ever really know what these guys went through or understand how much we owe them and their buddies who didn't come home..

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~ Pete

[Salvatore]

Just got word that our son Nicks plane is leaving Egypt. It has been a long year but finally over. It will be a happier Thanksgiving this year! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

[JChlupsa]

Being a Veteran myself I also would like to say MAHALO to all those VETs from the USA and all its allies.

I would like to post a picture that Chris Short had and say this is the neatest plate I have seen in a long long time

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From shor: was at a car show, and this guy got a standing ovation when he and his wife pulled out.
they said this plate is the only one in the state of nj.

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Living here in Hawaii and working at Hickam everyday here is Veterans Day. I have been lucky enough to meet some great VETs all of which dont think it was a big deal to do what they did, just something that had to be done. Again Mahalo to the Men and Women of all the branches of the Military Services

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I would also like to salute Mr. Jacobs http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/headbang.gif

Here is his story from the CMOH site.

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JACK H. JACOBS

Rank and organization: Captain, U.S. Army, U.S. Army Element, U.S. Military Assistance Command, Republic of Vietnam. Place and date: Kien Phong Province, Republic of Vietnam, 9 March 1968. Entered service at: Trenton, N.J. Born: 2 August 1945, Brooklyn, N.Y. Citation: For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Capt. Jacobs (then 1st Lt.), Infantry, distinguished himself while serving as assistant battalion advisor, 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. The 2d Battalion was advancing to contact when it came under intense heavy machine gun and mortar fire from a Viet Cong battalion positioned in well fortified bunkers. As the 2d Battalion deployed into attack formation its advance was halted by devastating fire. Capt. Jacobs, with the command element of the lead company, called for and directed air strikes on the enemy positions to facilitate a renewed attack. Due to the intensity of the enemy fire and heavy casualties to the command group, including the company commander, the attack stopped and the friendly troops became disorganized. Although wounded by mortar fragments, Capt. Jacobs assumed command of the allied company, ordered a withdrawal from the exposed position and established a defensive perimeter. Despite profuse bleeding from head wounds which impaired his vision, Capt. Jacobs, with complete disregard for his safety, returned under intense fire to evacuate a seriously wounded advisor to the safety of a wooded area where he administered lifesaving first aid. He then returned through heavy automatic weapons fire to evacuate the wounded company commander. Capt. Jacobs made repeated trips across the fire-swept open rice paddies evacuating wounded and their weapons. On 3 separate occasions, Capt. Jacobs contacted and drove off Viet Cong squads who were searching for allied wounded and weapons, single-handedly killing 3 and wounding several others. His gallant actions and extraordinary heroism saved the lives of 1 U.S. advisor and 13 allied soldiers. Through his effort the allied company was restored to an effective fighting unit and prevented defeat of the friendly forces by a strong and determined enemy. Capt. Jacobs, by his gallantry and bravery in action in the highest traditions of the military service, has reflected great credit upon himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.




I thank you sir for your service!!

[Xplantdad]

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Just got word that our son Nicks plane is leaving Egypt. It has been a long year but finally over. It will be a happier Thanksgiving this year! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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Sam...that is GREAT to hear! Give your kids a hug from all of us! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[mockingbird812]

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God Bless them all..

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That former/retired Army Major earned three Bronze Stars! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[mockingbird812]

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Just got word that our son Nicks plane is leaving Egypt. It has been a long year but finally over. It will be a happier Thanksgiving this year! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif

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WONDERFUL News Sam. Glad to hear your boy is heading home. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[MrsBillyBobcat]

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[Eddie M.]

Went and saw my nephew today.
It took this for me to fully understand what our veterans went through and are still going through I do see them in a different way now and really appreciate what they do,done and did.

Sam I'm really happy to see your son coming home and tell him Thank you for me.
God bless them all

[Schonyenko2]

Very good news. I expect mommas pretty happy. http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[JRSully]

The US currently loses 1200 WW II Vets A DAY.! Keep them, and all others of course, in your daily routine...

[Salvatore]

Quick update. Nick landed in Maine around 10:30 this morning. He and us are really glad he is on American soil. They fly to Fort Lewis in Washington State and then back home in a few days. Again, thanks for your thoughts, prayers and support! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[mockingbird812]

Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[ORIGLS6]

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Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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What he said!

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[Chevy454]

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Nick landed in Maine around 10:30 this morning.

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Just yesterday morning CNN did a story on the greeters @ Bangor airport...ask him if there was a whole group of folks there to meet him...and tell him "thank you" from all of us here in Hillbillyville! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

[Salvatore]

The people in Bangor do a terriffic job. Both He and Pat left from there and the people/city are amazing. A lot of support! Hopefully Nick will be able to go back to work for Bergeys GMC-Volvo Inc. at the Franconia truck garage. Work is tight at the dealerships right now!

[Seattle Sam]

Great news Sam! Please say thanks to your son from Sue and me.

[PeteLeathersac]

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Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/beers.gif http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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What he said!

Great News Sammy http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/flag.gif

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What they said Sam!.

And please salute and shake your lad's hand from all of us!.

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~ Pete

[Dog427435]

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And please salute and shake your lad's hand from all of us!.

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Woohoo!!!!!!!!!!!!!! http://www.yenko.net/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/biggthumpup.gif :
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What they said Sam!.

And please salute and shake your lad's hand from all of us!.

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[Mr. Chevy]

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Rich