Happy Veterans Day!

[earntaz]

Heres hoping all you Veterans out there have a safe and very happy Veterans day!!! TAZ <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif <<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/flag.gif

[RPOLS3]

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[PeteLeathersac]

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Lest we forget!
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[danachevroletfor1967]

Those pics brought tears to my eyes. My mother was born on Nov. 11, 1918, the day the armistice was signed ending WWI. It was initially called Armistice Day. Either her mother or an aunt wanted to name her Armistice, but it was finally decided maybe that wasn't such a good idea, so she was named Lillian. She was always quite proud to have been born on Veterans Day. She passed away this past Jan. Happy Veterans Day to all you guys and gals. May we never forget our veterans and all the wars or conflicts they fought in.

[Xplantdad]

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[sYc]

Proud to say that I live in one of the greatest communities on earth, where folks, young and old alike, come together as one to honor out veterans. Where everyone stood for our National Anthem, and loudly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The presentation of the colors by our Boy Scouts, patriotic songs by the school choirs and speeches by a few of our youth, reminded me that there really is a bright hope for tomorrow. A hearty salute to our veterans and a thank you to our school and community for such a moving Veteran’s Day program.

[earntaz]

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: sYc</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Proud to say that I live in one of the greatest communities on earth, where folks, young and old alike, come together as one to honor out veterans. Where everyone stood for our National Anthem, and loudly recited the Pledge of Allegiance. The presentation of the colors by our Boy Scouts, patriotic songs by the school choirs and speeches by a few of our youth, reminded me that there really is a bright hope for tomorrow. A hearty salute to our veterans and a thank you to our school and community for such a moving Veteran’s Day program. </div></div>

AMEN!!!!

[CamarosRus]

I made the short drive to TAHOMA NATIONAL CEMETARY in Maple Valley,WA today.
Placed a small American Flag in front of my fathers gravestone.
Sol Sharin served in in France during WW2, wounded in the Battle of the
Hurtegon Forest, he earned a Purple Heart &amp; Silver Star.

I'm certainly no hero, got drafted on my 20th BD, served one year in Viet Nam
as a Helicopter Mechanic.

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[BJCHEV396]

Thanks for posting those pics Pete.I had the privilege of touring Omaha and Juno beach in 2010.Also went to the U.S.cemetery above Omaha Beach and a couple of Canadian ones a little further inland.It's a little surreal walking along the beaches looking at the bunkers and gun emplacements knowing what went on there and watching people sunning themselves and having a good time.My uncles landed on Juno on D-Day,they were combat engineers,fought their way thru France,Holland and into Germany and came home.And my father who served in the South Pacific during WW2 in the Canadian Navy.I thank you and all Vets for your service and our freedom!

[PeteLeathersac]

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Thanks guys also really great to know of your family's WW2 service too Bill.
Cool your dad was in the Canadian Navy, do you know any ship names he sailed aboard?
My best buddy's pop was posted aboard the Canadian HMS French and used to tell us some harrowing WW2 sea tales.
My own father was too young for WW2 service but both my grandfathers were Canadian WW1 soldiers who survived the war, I knew them pretty well but too young to understand then and both of them passed away by the mid 70's.
What helped me 'get it' was in '75, my grandmother was throwing away my mom's dad's stuff and gave me his original WW1 kitbag and helmet. Inside the bag are his leather dog tags, puttees, utensils, flask, shaving gear and more including his personal journal and letters from mom.
Over the years whenever I feel like I've had a rough day or week, I crack open the bag and go through the stuff again to get a fresh understanding...that I have absolutely no idea what tough days are really all about!
Prayers and God's blessings for all who serve, especially those in harm's way right now!
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[BJCHEV396]

Hi Pete,my father served on the Prince Robert.He and my uncles never talked about the war but they were definitely changed by it.I might be silly,and I know it's a different world,but out of respect for them I have never owned a German or Japanese car.