Veteran's Day in the U.S.

**Sailor** · 11-11-2009, 06:48 AM

A prayer for all those who died defending the rest of us and a toast to my fellow vets and active military - especially those who faced or now face peril during their service (unlike my cushy peacetime service).

Also, I noticed some shots from Taff of Remembrance Day - so, another toast to our fellow vets around the world.

Jer
1LT, U.S. Army (1973-1976)

Last edited by Sailor; 11-11-2009 at 08:26 AM.

cardinal43 · 11-11-2009, 07:04 AM

From a veteran to all other veterans and active duty forces, thank you for all you have done and continue to do. My hope is that the current war efforts will be over soon and everyone returns safe and sound to their love ones.

Tom (cardinal43)
Petty Officer 2nd class
USN 1964-1968

Rupert · 11-11-2009, 07:08 AM

I'll second that word of thanks! I always called my Dad on Veterans Day to thank him once again for his service in WW2 and long service afterward. He passed away four years ago, and I regret that I no longer have that opportunity. He was a Col.- US Army.
Now I have a youngest Son I can thank for his service . He has served 21 years, US Army-Lt. Col., Gulf War and twice in Afghanistan.
To all the Veterans and Active, we do appreciate your sacrifice and support you in your duties.
Regards
Rupert

graphicgr8s · 11-11-2009, 07:19 AM

I must echo the thanks given above. I have many family members who have served and are serving however I did not. One of my regrets, especially lately.

MRRiley · 11-11-2009, 07:50 AM

A big shoutout to all my fellow veterans of all nationalities... Thank you and best wishes on this day of remembering.

Semper Fi! & Ou-Rah! to all my Jarhead friends!

HooAH! to all my Groundpounder & Grunt buds!

Avast Matey! to all my Squid and Coasty friends!

and finally...

HooYah! to all my fellow Zoomies

Mike, Master Sgt (Ret), USAF,

flippedgazelle · 11-11-2009, 10:13 AM

I always send a card to my grandfather on Vet's Day. He's a member of the "Greatest Generation", was in Burma during WW2.

Big heartfelt thanks to all the Vets and Actives.

reeftool · 11-11-2009, 10:27 AM

Thank you to all the veterans and active duty militarty folks out there. The freedoms we enjoy we owe to you guys.

SteveM · 11-11-2009, 10:34 AM

A huge thanks.... We'll all be heading out to the cenotaph in abut 30 minutes (here on the west coast)....

Ratmagiclady · 11-11-2009, 10:38 AM

+1.

(Yes, you'd be surprised how very many of my friends are vets.

)

RoxnDox · 11-11-2009, 12:40 PM

Another shout-out of thanks and good vibes to all fellow vets of all services (and nationalities for that matter)...

Especially to those who, like me, were back behind the lines and not part of the pointy end of the stick. The unsung guys and gals who make sure the pointy end gets what it needs, and are often overlooked.

Jim Cornwall
(Captain, USAF C4I*, '83-'95)

* Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence - my career field

res3567 · 11-11-2009, 02:58 PM

Happy Veteran's Day to all of you who serve and have served! It takes a special kind of person to do what you ladies and gentlemen are asked to do!

11-11-2009, 06:48 AM	#1
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Veteran's Day in the U.S. A prayer for all those who died defending the rest of us and a toast to my fellow vets and active military - especially those who faced or now face peril during their service (unlike my cushy peacetime service). Also, I noticed some shots from Taff of Remembrance Day - so, another toast to our fellow vets around the world. Jer 1LT, U.S. Army (1973-1976) Last edited by Sailor; 11-11-2009 at 08:26 AM.

11-11-2009, 07:50 AM	#5
MRRiley Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Sterling, VA, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,275	Happy Veterans Day A big shoutout to all my fellow veterans of all nationalities... Thank you and best wishes on this day of remembering. Semper Fi! & Ou-Rah! to all my Jarhead friends! HooAH! to all my Groundpounder & Grunt buds! Avast Matey! to all my Squid and Coasty friends! and finally... HooYah! to all my fellow Zoomies Mike, Master Sgt (Ret), USAF, Last edited by MRRiley; 11-11-2009 at 08:05 AM.

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11-11-2009, 07:04 AM	#2
cardinal43 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,412	From a veteran to all other veterans and active duty forces, thank you for all you have done and continue to do. My hope is that the current war efforts will be over soon and everyone returns safe and sound to their love ones. Tom (cardinal43) Petty Officer 2nd class USN 1964-1968

11-11-2009, 07:08 AM	#3
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123	I'll second that word of thanks! I always called my Dad on Veterans Day to thank him once again for his service in WW2 and long service afterward. He passed away four years ago, and I regret that I no longer have that opportunity. He was a Col.- US Army. Now I have a youngest Son I can thank for his service . He has served 21 years, US Army-Lt. Col., Gulf War and twice in Afghanistan. To all the Veterans and Active, we do appreciate your sacrifice and support you in your duties. Regards Rupert

11-11-2009, 07:19 AM	#4
graphicgr8s Guest	I must echo the thanks given above. I have many family members who have served and are serving however I did not. One of my regrets, especially lately.

11-11-2009, 10:13 AM	#6
flippedgazelle Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,270	I always send a card to my grandfather on Vet's Day. He's a member of the "Greatest Generation", was in Burma during WW2. Big heartfelt thanks to all the Vets and Actives.

11-11-2009, 10:27 AM	#7
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,554	Thank you to all the veterans and active duty militarty folks out there. The freedoms we enjoy we owe to you guys.

11-11-2009, 10:34 AM	#8
SteveM Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Vancouver Island, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,294	A huge thanks.... We'll all be heading out to the cenotaph in abut 30 minutes (here on the west coast)....

11-11-2009, 10:38 AM	#9
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	+1. (Yes, you'd be surprised how very many of my friends are vets. )

11-11-2009, 12:40 PM	#10
RoxnDox Pentaxian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Gig Harbor, Washington, USA, Terra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,494	Another shout-out of thanks and good vibes to all fellow vets of all services (and nationalities for that matter)... Especially to those who, like me, were back behind the lines and not part of the pointy end of the stick. The unsung guys and gals who make sure the pointy end gets what it needs, and are often overlooked. Jim Cornwall (Captain, USAF C4I, '83-'95) Command, Control, Communications, Computers, & Intelligence - my career field

11-11-2009, 02:58 PM	#11
res3567 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Houston Tx. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,876	Happy Veteran's Day to all of you who serve and have served! It takes a special kind of person to do what you ladies and gentlemen are asked to do!