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Topic: Lest We Forget... Thank A Soldier |
Smiley Roberts
From:
Hendersonville,Tn. 37075
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 1:50 pm |
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"Thank" a Soldier
REMEMBER TO SAY THANK YOU
It is the soldier, not the reporter,
Who has given us the freedom of the press.
It is the soldier, not the poet,
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the soldier, not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the freedom to demonstrate.
It is the soldier
Who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.
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©¿© It don't mean a thang,
mm if it ain't got that twang.
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Rex Thomas
From:
Thompson's Station, TN
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 2:10 pm
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...and my dad served in BOTH European & Pacific theaters in WW 2.
Thanks to all the armed forces, & VETS. |
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Ron Hiler
From:
Sandford Mi USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 2:58 pm
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Amen Smiley.
Ron |
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Jerry Overstreet
From:
Louisville Ky
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 3:13 pm
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Thanx for reminding everyone, Smiley...
and I'd like to extend my thanks to all that served in the military so that this country and it's people are still free. |
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Sam White R.I.P.
From:
Coventry, RI 02816
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 3:55 pm
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Yes sir re Smiley My older Brother served in Korea and I served Hear in the states and was called back in during the berlin Crises And God Bless America
Sam White |
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Leigh Howell
From:
Edinburgh, Scotland * R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 4:06 pm
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The proudest thing I've ever done is serve my country in the military! And I'd like to add my thanks to those who have served, and to those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for freedom!!
Leigh |
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Jerry Roller
From:
Van Buren, Arkansas USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 5:18 pm
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| YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! |
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Kenny Foy
From:
Lynnville, KY, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 6:10 pm
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| A bushel of atta boys and thanks for reminding everyone Smiley. |
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R. L. Jones
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 7:53 pm
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Thanks, Smiley , agood reminder:
My grandson was home over the weekend from the Air Force, with one of his buddies. They went into Wal-Marts in their Cammo`s he said they got a lot of thank you`s , a group started a clapping all over the store for these two young men. It him feel real good. Patriotism is alive and well
Again Thank You ,From an old W W 2 Vet
R. L. |
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Rob Parker
From:
Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 8:23 pm
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Smiley,
Thanks for the 'wake up' tap on the shoulder...lest we forget....
RP....'come on in'.... |
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Jack Francis
From:
Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 8:48 pm
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I went to funeral at church a few months ago
for a gentleman I knew.
I heard some stories of his service during WW2, and many things that his family told of
the love and service that he provided to
his family.
All in all a service befitting a truley worthy man.
His casket was draped with an American flag,
probably supplied by the VA. I also have the flag that was on my step fathers casket who served in WW2.
My wife asked me that should I go, should she get a flag from the VA for my casket.
I told her O.K. but just leave it folded and set it on the casket.
I served during a time of peace and that I feel that it would be more fitting that the honor of having the flag displayed so prominently should be reserved for men who put thier lives on the line.
I salute you gentlemen, and consider it an honor to have shared this country with you.
Jack
[This message was edited by Jack Francis on 11 November 2002 at 08:50 PM.] |
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Jeff Evans
From:
Cowtown and The Bill Cox Outfit
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 9:44 pm
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My grandfather was killed liberating France in the Fall of 1944.
A salute to our veterans at 23:50. |
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CrowBear Schmitt
From:
Ariege, - PairO'knees, - France
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Posted 11 Nov 2002 11:41 pm
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Thanks Smiley for the good thread !
my father (who passed away last week) was a volunteer in 1941 to go to China.
He served there as well as in Burma behind ennemy lines.
i chose to live in France and many times i visited the beaches in Normandy as well as the American cemetery in Coleville s: mer.
talk about bein' moved.
Yes ! Thanks to all those young men who served and those who gave their lives so that we can live free today.
the cost for that Freedom is still bein' paid today.
So let me put my hand in yours and join you in this struggle.
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Steel what?
[This message was edited by CrowBear Schmitt on 12 November 2002 at 05:42 AM.] |
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Tony Davis
From:
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Posted 12 Nov 2002 3:45 am
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Yep...good one Smiley..I had Grandfather and Uncle..WW1..same uncle,Dad and couple of others WWII...Friends in Korea and Malaya and Vietnam.....Like you Smiley and lots more here I did my bit too..voluntary...though not as a soldier.
Thanks for the reminder mate
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Martin Weenick
From:
Lecanto, FL, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2002 12:30 am
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Well, it's a little after Veterans day, and I thought awhile before writing anything here.As a former Marine, Viet Nam Vet and VA rated 100 % combat related disabled, Veterans Day is always a special day for me. I always spend this day alone with my own thoughts.I remember how excited I was to come home, more or less in one piece. WoW, was I in for a surprise when I got to California. Not what I had expected. When I was released from the hospital, I put on my uniform and went to the nearest bar for a beer. I still remember the comments, " Viet Nam, huh, glad to see you on crutches " or " baby killer " that one really used to get to me. That bar was not a Country music bar. I went home to Forida, and started hanging around my favorite Country Music bars, in uniform. I couldn't even buy a beer. Everyone wanted to buy me a beer. Nothing but good things were said to me. So I know who the real patriots in this Country are. They are country music loving people. I know my war didn't make a difference, but I think it was a nobel cause,even if we were not ALLOWED to win But certainly not worth my many friends that didn't make it home. Yes I'm proud to be a Vet, and especially proud of our WW II vets. If it were not for them, we wouldn't be enjoying what we enjoy today. I believe there is too much interest in other things on Veterans Day. People should stop and think what it would be like if it hadn't been for the Vets. Yes, it a special day for me and many others. I'll sign off now, sorry to ramble on, but its 3:30 AM and my dog wont talk to me. Too early I guess. So, from the heart, a huge thanks to ALL veterans.
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Martin W. Emmons LG III 3/5 Peavy 1000 |
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Whip Lashaway
From:
Monterey, Tenn, USA
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Posted 13 Nov 2002 6:00 am
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Thanks to Everyone. I recently retired with 24 years of military service. Monday was indead a speacial day for me. It was also the first one since my Dad passed away. He served during the "Korean Conflict". Thanks again.
Whip
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Sierra E9/B6 12 string
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Tim Harr
From:
Dunlap, Illinois
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Posted 13 Nov 2002 7:55 am
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17 yrs of service to our Country and counting.......
If I had to do it over I wouldn't change a thing.
Sergeant First Class (E7) Tim Harr
United States Army
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Al Marcus
From:
Cedar Springs,MI USA (deceased)
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Posted 13 Nov 2002 8:48 am
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I served for 35 months, 20 days, and 10 hours.
Yep, there isn't many of us WWII Vets left. |
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Rob Parker
From:
Paducah, Kentucky, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Nov 2002 10:19 pm
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Jack Francis,
Please rethink the folding and presentation of the flag to your next of kin ,when you are called away...this is an honor to,and for you,and you earned it for your military service...
This is not just an honor for those who were in combat,or in service during times of armed conflict,or times of war,but to military men and women who were in service ,making their contributions as their service jobs directed...
Military service is necessary,for we must be prepared at all times ,and a strong military is a deterrent to agression,and helps preserve the peace,and helps keep our flag held high and our nation strong...
And for your service,you have earned the honor of your kin receiving the flag ....
Just my thoughts....
RP...'come on in'...
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Jack Francis
From:
Queen Creek, Arizona, USA
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Posted 14 Nov 2002 4:59 am
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Rob
A point well taken.
I grew up at a time when military service was expected and learned much from that service.
I just am in awe of the courage and resolve of the men who sacrificed so much when called upon to serve.
I'd like to think that I would have stepped up to the plate in like manner.
You are correct, those who serve during times of peace are in fact preserving that peace and that service should be respected.
I will have my wife look at this thread and have her to do whatever she wishes, hopefully not too soon.
Jack
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Gene Jones
From:
Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
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Posted 14 Nov 2002 5:03 am
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Rob is 100% correct. When a person is in military service he is subject to be in "harms way" at any time, but he doesn't get to choose WHERE he serves or WHAT he does.
He serves at the "pleasure of the military", so just because he is one of the 90% of military personnel who never saw combat doesn't make him less of a VETERAN!
A veteran....and proud of it! |
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John Gretzinger
From:
Canoga Park, CA
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Posted 15 Nov 2002 9:19 am
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Veterans Day is both a proud and sad time for me. I'm proud to have served my Country as an Army Officer - including two years flying helicopters in Viet Nam. At the same time I'm reminded of my friends and all the others that do not have the luxury of writing about their experiences since they are no longer with us.
Many years ago Walter Knott began a tradition that is still being carried on by the new corporate owners of Knott's Berry Farm here in California. During November (it used to be just Veterans Day week) Knott's offers free admission to all current and former members of the Military, their spouse or guest and up to 2 children (they are not too strict about the number of children).
A very nice thank you from them to all who served.
John Gretzinger
MAJ, USAR Ret.
Lucky-15
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Gene Jones
From:
Oklahoma City, OK USA, (deceased)
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Posted 15 Nov 2002 10:06 am
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Thank you John....and to Knotts BerryFarm for your patriotism......
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Joe Casey
From:
Weeki Wachee .Springs FL (population.9)
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Posted 15 Nov 2002 3:58 pm
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| "Airborne forever" to the many friends I lost. |
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R. L. Jones
From:
Lake Charles, Louisiana, USA
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Posted 16 Nov 2002 10:16 pm
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A good trstimony Martin, My oldest son served two hitches in Viet Nam. I served 3yrs. 11 months and 24 days in W W 2, My dad served 3 yrs. in W W 1, enlisted at 16 yrs. old fought in France and Germany at 17 yrs.old. There was 4 of us Jones boys in WW2 , Three came back. My grandson is now in the Air Force . There were some crasies in the 60s during Viet Nam . I wonder how they feel about it today.
I say hats off to the veterans of all wars. and conflicts, and a hearty salute to all those serving in rhe armed forces today. They are all true Americans.
Today at 78, i`d go to fist city with any one who has something bad, or ,ugly to any serviceman or veteran.
"NUFF SAID" old man
R. L. |
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