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Old 11-11-2005, 05:06 PM   #1
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If you value your freedom....

Thank a vet!


Thanks Grunt! and all those who are serving or have served our country!
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Old 11-11-2005, 06:06 PM   #2
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Yes, Thank you!
I thanked my Dad. He was in Special Forces, served in Vietnam in '66, has 2 Bronze Stars and a Purple Heart.
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Old 11-11-2005, 07:14 PM   #3
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Ironic that the word free is in the word freedom but we know freedom isnt free. Thx to all the vets that have served in all of our wars (Canadian and European buddies too) regardless of politics.
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Old 11-12-2005, 05:01 AM   #4
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The sad part is a lot of folks don't think of the guys (and girls!) who are either doing it now or in the recent past. The focus is always on the WWII guys. **ALL** of them deserve a big thanks!
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Old 11-12-2005, 05:13 AM   #5
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Old 11-12-2005, 06:36 AM   #6
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I watched a special about Arlington Cemetary last night and had to keep from crying several times. Thankfully Niz isn't in the military but I feel for all the wives that are married to it.
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Old 11-12-2005, 08:24 AM   #7
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I heart military. I may not always agree with fearless leader, but I have all the respect in the world for these guys. Happy Vet's Day!
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Old 11-12-2005, 08:27 AM   #8
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If you have the Discovery Times Channel then you should check out "Off to War," that is a really good show.
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Old 11-12-2005, 09:24 AM   #9
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You haven't been to THE cementary, it's well worth the trip. Brings forth all kinds of feelings from beautiful to sorrowful.
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Old 11-12-2005, 05:39 PM   #10
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I live a few miles from Ft. Myer which is where Arlington National Cemetary is located. Just this morning a few of us met at the Iwo Jima memorial right next to the cemetary for a run across the Key bridge into Georgetown. Living in the middle of the capitol region and working to send people overseas it really hits home sometimes.

Just as a quick aside, I am against this particular war but I still do my job and you'd be suprised how many people we get from the National Guard who are volunteering to go over or go for a 2nd or 3rd time. Most of you may also not know that I was on the WA state honor guard during the deployment of most of the Soldiers in that state. I was on the firing party for all 7 of the deaths we had. It's a great honor and priviledge to give this final thanks to those who have given their lives.

Every year I call multiple members of my family on Veterans Day. It's kind of a family tradition I guess. Just a quick listing:

Great-Great Grandfather: WWI
Grandfather and Godfather: WWII
Great-Uncle: Korean War
Dad and Uncle: Vietnam
Brother: Luckily got out off the Army about 6 months before gulf war
Me: Bosnia, and lucked out of going to Iraq only because I had just gotten back from there.

The funny thing is that we haven't had a death yet and here's hoping we never will....

BTW thanks for the posts gang!
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Old 11-12-2005, 07:53 PM   #11
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My brother is in the army right now. He's in NC Fort Brag doing airborne. Hes going to be with pych-ops.
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Old 11-15-2005, 10:08 AM   #13
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I would like to thank all my fellow bro's that served with me in the first desert war and the Navy Seals that beat us a path. I will never ever forget you guys.


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Old 11-15-2005, 10:19 AM   #14
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Did I smite this thread yet? Hmmmm..

SMITE SMITE SMITE...

for good measure you know.
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