Veterans Day.

[hawke86]

Happy Veterans Day to all veterans past,present and future. This is a day to thanks to all our veterans for our freedom. We only have our freedom cause of the veterans. Again Happy Veterans Day.

[BuckeyeFan]

Still a day early, but a HUGE THANK YOU to all of our vets on 11-11. This applies to all of our member's countries.




Special Thanks to my Father, Father-In-Law, Son-In-Law, 5 Uncles, 6 cousins, and 3 nephews (one still active).

[brain]

Thank you Veterans - past and present
and currently serving, for your service!

[Birdbomb]

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by John McCrae

[CQ:)]

[Nancy]

VETERANS DAY -- 11 NOVEMBER 2008

We encourage all Patriots to set aside time and reflect on the sacrifice of our Patriot veterans and those serving today, and honor them accordingly.

On November 11, 1921, an unknown American soldier from World War I was buried in Arlington National Cemetery, in recognition of WWI veterans and in conjunction with the timing of cessation of hostilities at 11 a.m., November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). President Warren Harding requested that: "All ... citizens ... indulge in a period of silent thanks to God for these ... valorous lives and of supplication for His Divine mercy ... on our beloved country." Inscribed on the Tomb are the words: "Here lies in honored glory an American soldier know but to God." The day became known as "Armistice Day." In 1954, Congress, wanting to recognize the sacrifice of veterans since WWI, proposed to change Armistice Day to Veterans Day in their honor. President Dwight D. Eisenhower, former Supreme Commander in WWII, signed the legislation.

To honor those veterans who sacrificed all, an Army honor guard from the 3d U.S. Infantry (The Old Guard) keeps day and night vigil at Arlington. At 11 a.m. Tuesday, a combined color guard representing all military service branches executes "Present Arms" at the tomb for the laying of a wreath by the president, followed by "Taps."

More than a million Patriots stand ready, or are actively defending our nation today. These men and women were not drafted into service, but volunteered to serve.

[Meetz1064]

of my brother, sister in law, brother in law, aunt, uncles, great uncles, and many more.......

HAPPY VETERANS DAY!!!!!!!!

[Shelley]

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

by John McCrae

I'm hungry, what's to eat? (Yes, I am a vet, complete with DD-214)

[epileric]

Best wishes to all those who celebrate Remembrance Day & Best wishes to our neighbours to the south celebrating Veterans Day



THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God,
Which must always come to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining,
Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ?
To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
'No, Lord, I guess I ain't.
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays,
And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I've been violent,
Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny,
That wasn't mine to keep...
Though I worked a lot of overtime,
When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help,
Though at times I shook with fear..
And sometimes, God, forgive me,
I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place,
Among the people here.
They never wanted me around,
Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord,
It needn't be so grand.
I never expected or had too much,
But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne,
Where the saints had often trod.
As the soldier waited quietly,
For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~

[Rae1889]

[BuckeyeFan]

Thanks to all veterans everywhere. To those who left their families, sometimes by choice, sometimes by draft. They may have risked their lives face to face with the enemy, been on a ship at sea for weeks at a time, flown high above the ground in the lonely sky, or they may have been on their own soil doing desk jobs and sending out supplies. It doesn't matter where they served, because they all served. Thanks to all of them.



Special thanks to:

My Dad - US Army
My Father-in-law - US Army
My Son-in-law - US Army

My 5 uncles that were in WWII
My two cousins during Nam

To RobinN's son and all other relatives of our CWE family.






Special Honors to:

My old neighbor's son who died in Iraq last May

[CathyAnn31]

Freedom is never free. Thank you to all the veterans who have served this great country.


A beautiful picture I took at a National Cemetery recently.

[skillefer]

Thank you to those who serve.

To my father, uncle, cousin, husband, as well as our many friends. Thank you!