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**Sailor** · 11-11-2011, 06:11 AM

Best wishes to vets here in the U.S. and around the world.

Jer (U.S. Army, '73-'76)

Rupert · 11-11-2011, 07:44 AM - **1 Like**

A big thank you to all that have served our nation, given with deep and sincere appreciation. We will forever owe you.
Regards
Rupert

eddie1960 · 11-11-2011, 08:36 AM

Your back Rupert!!!

Best wishes to any vet from all countries. It takes a special person to volunteer to serve their country.

SpecialK · 11-11-2011, 08:56 AM

Quote:

It takes a special person...

SpecialK, 1976-79 :-)

reeftool · 11-11-2011, 08:59 AM

Too all veterans, thanks!

RioRico · 11-11-2011, 10:09 AM - **1 Like**

US Army 1975-1981. Never forget, never regret (even though it sucked). We volunteer for various specific reasons, but it boils down to this: There's a community with needs beyond our personal concerns, and that greater community is worth defending with our lives. And we need to ensure that it remains worth defending.

straightshooter · 11-11-2011, 10:24 AM

While we celebrate this as Veteran's Day in the U.S., thank you to all the veterans of all countries who took the torch and held it high.

And this for those who cannot be here.

In Flanders Fields by John McCrae

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.

CW
U.S.N. 1968-1972

fccwpe · 11-11-2011, 04:49 PM

USN '84-'04

Thank you all for the recognition...

Ratmagiclady · 11-11-2011, 07:41 PM

With Liberty and Justice for *all.* Drink hail.

Parallax · 11-11-2011, 08:21 PM

Usaf 1974-1988

Ratmagiclady · 11-11-2011, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by Parallax

Usaf 1974-1988

*salutes* But don't look at me, they weren't letting gals fly, then, and before 'Don't ask Don't Tell,' it was 'We do assume, and prosecute."

(Sorry, Uncle Sam, not this lifetime. Woulda been cool, though.)

**usn ret** · 11-11-2011, 10:16 PM

I wish I could thank my Dad for siccing the Navy recruiter on me all those years ago as I was adrift without a rudder or destination. I found something I really enjoyed. That is not saying that it did not have some bumps along the way and it was over way too soon. To all who have offered thanks today, Thank you for caring enough to say Thank You to those of us that have served and are presently serving . USN 62-88 Cliff

RoxnDox · 11-11-2011, 10:28 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

With Liberty and Justice for *all.* Drink hail.

Seconded... Tolerance and acceptance of being different is better now than it was, and things will hopefully keep improving.

Jim
USAF '83-'95

Ratmagiclady · 11-11-2011, 11:36 PM

Originally posted by RoxnDox

Seconded... Tolerance and acceptance of being different is better now than it was, and things will hopefully keep improving.

Jim
USAF '83-'95

Watching Captain America right now, actually, pity they never did find a way to either give me a plane or a perm, but it's kinda fitting. (Always did look good in an Eisenhower jacket, anyway.

I was working on a deeper connection there, but eh.

Tribute-like ish.

cardinal43 · 11-14-2011, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by eddie1960

It takes a special person to volunteer to serve their country.

You are absolutely correct. I "volunteered" after I got my draft notice (1964). Back then, once you received your draft notification, you had 10 days to get on active duty with another branch. Otherwise, you were in the Arny. I proudly served the USN 1964-1968.

11-11-2011, 06:11 AM	#1
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	U.S. Veteran's Day Best wishes to vets here in the U.S. and around the world. Jer (U.S. Army, '73-'76)

11-11-2011, 11:36 PM	#14
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by RoxnDox Seconded... Tolerance and acceptance of being different is better now than it was, and things will hopefully keep improving. Jim USAF '83-'95 Watching Captain America right now, actually, pity they never did find a way to either give me a plane or a perm, but it's kinda fitting. (Always did look good in an Eisenhower jacket, anyway. I was working on a deeper connection there, but eh. Tribute-like ish. Last edited by Ratmagiclady; 11-11-2011 at 11:50 PM.

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Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	A big thank you to all that have served our nation, given with deep and sincere appreciation. We will forever owe you. Regards Rupert

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11-11-2011, 08:56 AM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Quote: It takes a special person... SpecialK, 1976-79 :-)

11-11-2011, 08:59 AM	#5
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11-11-2011, 10:09 AM - 1 Like	#6
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	US Army 1975-1981. Never forget, never regret (even though it sucked). We volunteer for various specific reasons, but it boils down to this: There's a community with needs beyond our personal concerns, and that greater community is worth defending with our lives. And we need to ensure that it remains worth defending.

11-11-2011, 10:24 AM	#7
straightshooter Inactive Account Join Date: May 2008 Location: Forest Park, Georgia/Jacksonville, Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 633	While we celebrate this as Veteran's Day in the U.S., thank you to all the veterans of all countries who took the torch and held it high. And this for those who cannot be here. In Flanders Fields by John McCrae 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. CW U.S.N. 1968-1972

11-11-2011, 04:49 PM	#8
fccwpe Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Perris, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 380	USN '84-'04 Thank you all for the recognition...

11-11-2011, 07:41 PM	#9
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	With Liberty and Justice for all. Drink hail.

11-11-2011, 08:21 PM	#10
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,333	Usaf 1974-1988

11-11-2011, 09:50 PM	#11
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Originally posted by Parallax Usaf 1974-1988 salutes But don't look at me, they weren't letting gals fly, then, and before 'Don't ask Don't Tell,' it was 'We do assume, and prosecute." (Sorry, Uncle Sam, not this lifetime. Woulda been cool, though.)

11-11-2011, 10:16 PM	#12
usn ret Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Ridgecrest, Calif Posts: 1,274	I wish I could thank my Dad for siccing the Navy recruiter on me all those years ago as I was adrift without a rudder or destination. I found something I really enjoyed. That is not saying that it did not have some bumps along the way and it was over way too soon. To all who have offered thanks today, Thank you for caring enough to say Thank You to those of us that have served and are presently serving . USN 62-88 Cliff

11-11-2011, 10:28 PM	#13
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady With Liberty and Justice for all. Drink hail. Seconded... Tolerance and acceptance of being different is better now than it was, and things will hopefully keep improving. Jim USAF '83-'95

11-14-2011, 11:23 AM	#15
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	Originally posted by eddie1960 It takes a special person to volunteer to serve their country. You are absolutely correct. I "volunteered" after I got my draft notice (1964). Back then, once you received your draft notification, you had 10 days to get on active duty with another branch. Otherwise, you were in the Arny. I proudly served the USN 1964-1968.

U.S. Veteran's Day

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