Thank You Veterans!

[Mirorgate 0]

TY all Vets for servicecs done. To bad how quickly we forget though, even when we dont agree with the cause, that men and women died in our names.

[Dean iWait 0]

Many thanks to all our veterans. And a special thanks to all our VJ'ers who are also veterans.

[Fandango 1,440]

Please, seriously...don't thank me!! It's a mockery in this thread since all I did was type behind a computer screen.

I have grown up my whole life around disabled veterans. My grandfather founded a chapter in the DAV and I had the honor and the fortune to share my childhood going to conventions/meetings/rallies/etc. I have such a profound respect for our Veterans. I have helped with legislation and even served as Commander of the DAVA. I am proud to have helped serve our veterans in even the smallest of ways.

Now this isn't about me, but I just wanted to explain how special days like this are....to be in the company of a veteran...whether disabled or not...it's an honor to share in their spirit and courage. I have seen the men and women whose bodies are ravaged by war, yet their spirits propel them to unbelievable feats. Triple and quadruple amputees who have smiles on their faces because they have defended their country. I have seen them all...and how the flag is revered and the freedoms which we all take for granted are so honored by those who fought to defend them. Especially in this cynical day and age where the soldier is not revered as (s)he should be.

I am so proud to be an American...and I am even more proud to have bretheren who have put their lives on the line for the rest of us. It takes a special kind of person for this...and I marvel at the strength, courage, and sacrifice of the heroes who make up our Armed Forces.

I know this post seems OTT but it's honestly the way I feel and just the thought of what tomorrow stands for is bringing tears to my eyes.

All of you Vets on VJ....I am humbled by your sacrifice, and you have the respect and undying gratitude more than you could possibly imagine. Thank you for making this country wonderful & God bless you and your families.

Edited November 11, 2006 by LisaD

[Hilarious Clinton 452]

Very nice Lisa. I think some hot sauce got in my eyes.

[MichelleandCraig 1]

I agree wholeheartedly with this entire thread..my grandpa I never knew was a veteran, and I'm very proud of that. Many others in my family have also served...to them and to countless thousands I'll never know or meet, thank you...and that picture about the man in the wheelchair brought tears to my eyes as well. M.

[Joel Halfwassen 0]

Thank you for keeping us safe.

[LuzyC 0]

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Veterans' Day - November 11th

Remember

Written by Father Denis Edward O'Brien, USMC

It was the Veteran, not the reporter,

who has given us the freedom of the press.

It was the Veteran, not the poet,

who has given us freedom of speech.

It was the Veteran, not the lawyer,

who has given us the right to fair trial.

It was the Veteran, not the campus organizer,

who has given us freedom to demonstrate.

It is the Veteran, who salutes the flag,

who served under the flag,

and whose coffin is draped by the flag,

who allows the protestor to burn the flag.

To REMEMBER is to HONOR!

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[Carol&Marc 0]

I salute all the vets and their families, god bless all of you!

Nice job Lisa

[GaryC 7]

Thank you to all who served and died for my freedoms. We will all be forever in your debt.

[Mr. Big Dog 10,747]

THANK YOU!

[Sharon 1]

Thank you to all who have served and CONTINUE to serve.

Thank you, Grandpa.

And thank you, my wonderful hubby.

[Fuzzness 2]

Thank you to all veterans and current service men and women all around the world. We owe a salute to all who risk their lives for not just our freedom, but the freedom of all mankind.

Americans, Canadians, English, Australian, etc.... all who oppose those who would harm us... we owe them a big hug today! (and everyday)

[jodee 30]

It is also Remembrance day in Australia .

We have two formal days for our veterans in Australia, ANZAC day And Remembrance day.

To all that have fought the battle and survived, or have lost their life, I thank you from the bottom of my heart for the freedoms I have today, and for the freedoms my Children will have as a result of your sacrifices.

Thank you DAD (Australian CMF)

Thank you my Uncle (Australian army, and survivor of Korean War)

Thank you my Hubby (US ARMY, currently serving again in OIFIII, and proud survivor of OIFII.)

Thank you My Father in Law (Gulf War, US AIRFORCE),..

And for my daughters, thank you to my exhusband, Autralian Army, and currently serving in The Sinai.

God Bless you all

Jodee

[MaryandMian 1]

Thank you to all the brave men and women who are in the service.

[Fuzzness 2]

Oh.. my grandfather was in the canadian army... signal corps. I never met him but still proud of him