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Thanks to all Veterans and military personnel.Thank You all Veterans past, present and future and all Military Personnel for having the courage to defend our country. May God watch over you always.
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Thanks to all Veterans and military personnel.Thank You all Veterans past, present and future and all Military Personnel for having the courage to defend our country. May God watch over you always.
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Dianne, IL
Honor and mourn his son as a veteran of Iraq, giving thanks to all brave soldiers.My birthday is Veterans Day. This year it will take on an extra meaning for me. My son Hoby served two tours in Iraq. In July of this year he was killed. Hoby's bir...
Honor and mourn his son as a veteran of Iraq, giving thanks to all brave soldiers.My birthday is Veterans Day. This year it will take on an extra meaning for me. My son Hoby served two tours in Iraq. In July of this year he was killed. Hoby's birthday is Nov. 7th. I always said he was my birthday present. This year I will honor my son as a Veteran and mourn him at the same time as my birthday. This is a bitter sweet day. Thank you goes out to all the brave soldiers that have served their country.
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support the lives of those brave Americans who choose selfless sacrifice in order to benefit something greater than oneToo many Americans consider it a waste when a member of today's military loses his/her life in conflict. We veterans know well tha...
support the lives of those brave Americans who choose selfless sacrifice in order to benefit something greater than oneToo many Americans consider it a waste when a member of today's military loses his/her life in conflict. We veterans know well that we CHOOSE to risk our lives in order to help improve the lives of others less fortunate than ourselves.
No loss of a veteran's life is ever a waste. Whether you believe in the cause or not, it is that individual veteran who said, "with this selfless act of service I hereby lay down my life in order to benefit someone else." No one has the right to determine whether or not that veteran made the right choice. He/she made it of their own free will, which makes it a most wonderful gift, and a sacrifice that should be treasured by all.
No non-veteran will ever understand this, and therefore no non-veteran should ever pass judgement against those who choose to give what Jesus told us is the greatest gift a man can give, to lay down his life for his friend. As a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom I can say that I have many friends in Afghanistan whose lives were worthy of my decision to risk my life to help save their's. There have been many Americans who did lay down their lives for Afghans.
There are also friends of Americans in Iraq, and veterans there risk their lives for them daily. Those who choose not to serve in the military, and therefore do not risk their lives should fully support the lives of those brave Americans who choose selfless sacrifice in order to benefit something greater than one's self.
Thank you veterans, whether you served in peacetime or time of conflict. I appreciate the brave and selfless sacrifice that you made.
Thanks to all protecting America's freedomI think Veterans Day should be each and every day. Without the men and women who have fought for this Country, we would not have the freedoms that we all enjoy. I also think that it shouldn't matter if it...
Thanks to all protecting America's freedomI think Veterans Day should be each and every day. Without the men and women who have fought for this Country, we would not have the freedoms that we all enjoy. I also think that it shouldn't matter if it was an acknowledged war or one we got involved in not only to protect our freedoms, but help others, as AMERICANS always do. I think each and every young man or woman that serves in Korea at this time and in all of the past years are Veterans of a war zone also. Any time any of our Soldiers have to serve in another country, it is to preserve what America stands for, and therefore, I believe they are also all Veterans. This is not to take away from someone who has actually had to be in combat, but to add to them, because all are in a fight to preserve America's Freedoms.
For this reason, my heart and thanks go out to each and every Veteran who has represented America in preserving our freedom and I thank God each day for them and salute them - those that actually gave their life and those that by the Grace of God still live to fight another day.
My Father, Uncles, etc. all served during WW II and Korea, family and friends during the Viet Nam War, and my Son in Korea (approx. 15 years ago) and then served with NATO when the Kosovo conflicts started. I believe each and everyone of them to be brave, honorable men, just as every other man or woman that serves their Country (my Country - OUR COUNTRY) is and needs to be thanked.
THANK YOU ALL and GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU WHO STILL ARE PROTECTING ME AND MY FREEDOM. I salute each of you.
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I haven't forgotten about them and my prayers are with them and their safe return to the Greatest country in the world.I just want to thank all Veterans who have served and those especially who have given the supreme sacrifice during all of America's...
I haven't forgotten about them and my prayers are with them and their safe return to the Greatest country in the world.I just want to thank all Veterans who have served and those especially who have given the supreme sacrifice during all of America's Wars. I was a Marine Sergeant in Iraq and served as a Corporal in Operation Enduring Freedom with 2/6 in the Middle East, so Veterans Day is very special for me. I am sad when I hear people talk that there is no war in Iraq right now because there isn't that much news coverage and people have forgotten about the troops over there. I just want all the troops to know that I haven't forgotten about them and my prayers are with them and their safe return to the Greatest country in the world.
I feel honored and proud that they fought for our country.My dad and ex spouse, and two brothers are veterans. I feel honored and proud that they fought for our country. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU
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I feel honored and proud that they fought for our country.My dad and ex spouse, and two brothers are veterans. I feel honored and proud that they fought for our country. GOD BLESS EACH OF YOU
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Reverend John M. Hollander, MN
THESE MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!We must remember all Veterans, including the Living Veterans and respect them as they were willing to give up their lives for our country to protect the freedoms for us and other countri...
THESE MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!We must remember all Veterans, including the Living Veterans and respect them as they were willing to give up their lives for our country to protect the freedoms for us and other countries throughout the world, whether World War I and II, the Korean War, Vietnam War, Desert Storm, Afghanistan, Iraq and the Civil Wars in various states.
THESE MEN AND WOMEN SHOULD BE REMEMBERED IN OUR HEARTS FOREVER!!
HOWEVER, IT IS SAD TO SAY THAT MOST PEOPLE DO NOT CARE, THEY REFUSE TO HELP THEM WHEN THE VETERAN IS IN NEED, BUT YET IF SOMEONE IS IN NEED ALL VETERANS WILL GO TO THEIR AID - EVEN IF THE VETERAN HAS NOTHING.
PLEASE START PRAYING FOR ALL VETERANS THOSE LIVING THAT WERE WILLING TO GIVE THEIR LIVES FOR THE FREEDOMS THAT WE HAVE AND THOSE WHO DIED SO THAT WE CAN HAVE THOSE FREEDOMS.
WE MUST REMEMBER THE WORDS OF JESUS CHRIST IN MATTHEW THE 10 COMMANDMENTS AND ALSO HIS WORDS "Ask, if ye (truly)believe, ye shall receive!!
Please pray for all Veterans each and every day as many of us are having problems and people are not willing to help us.
I am a Veteran from the Vietnam Era.
"GOD BE WITH YOU EACH AND EVERY DAY OF EACH YEAR!!!" "I TAKE PRIDE IN WHAT I DO AS I AM A CHRISTIAN!!"
Veterans Day is a day of recognition to the ultimate sacrifices of men and women that have served their nation in protection of the freedom Veterans Day is a day of recognition to the ultimate sacrifices of men and women that have served their nation...
Veterans Day is a day of recognition to the ultimate sacrifices of men and women that have served their nation in protection of the freedom Veterans Day is a day of recognition to the ultimate sacrifices of men and women that have served their nation in protection of the freedom that all Americans enjoy every year. I am the last generation that served in my family. I served in the U. S. Army from 1974 through 1982.
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A patriotic familyI am so proud of our Veterans..My husband is a World War 2 Veteran.. He has been in a wheelchair for 60 years. Our daughter was in the Navy during the Gulf War. Her training in the Navy has put her in a very good field of work and...
A patriotic familyI am so proud of our Veterans..My husband is a World War 2 Veteran.. He has been in a wheelchair for 60 years. Our daughter was in the Navy during the Gulf War. Her training in the Navy has put her in a very good field of work and she loved the Navy and her work..
My husband would go to Iraq today if they would let him or even to a base in the USA and do paperwork, if he could just be in the Military again.
Take a moment to say the most important words a veteran can ever hear---'thank you'.I became a teacher after serving three and a half years in Vietnam. I taught for 27 years. On the day before each Veterans Day I would take the day and explain why ...
Take a moment to say the most important words a veteran can ever hear---'thank you'.I became a teacher after serving three and a half years in Vietnam. I taught for 27 years. On the day before each Veterans Day I would take the day and explain why Veterans Day was important to me. I told them of the men I served with, the living and the dead. I told them about each of the men who died from their town in that war and how their names were engraved on a memorial on their Town Green, along with those of other wars. I explained that I would go and stand before that memorial because I wanted to be sure that at least one person was there to remember their sacrifice. I invited each student to share the moment with me. I was always amazed at who showed up. For 27 years I was never alone on that day. I asked to call a family member or friend who served this country and take a moment to say the most important words a veteran can ever hear---'thank you'. I moved from that small Connecticut town last year. I hope that I had enough of an impact on those young men and women whom I had the honor to teach over the years to have at least one of them be there in front of that memorial this year.
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Brother was buried on Veterans Day. So there is no way I could forget those who served our country.I spent three years in the U.S. Army. Veterans Day means more to me than it probably does to anyone else. When I was in Germany I saw what the war did...
Brother was buried on Veterans Day. So there is no way I could forget those who served our country.I spent three years in the U.S. Army. Veterans Day means more to me than it probably does to anyone else. When I was in Germany I saw what the war did and the peoples lives it changed, but in November 1997 my brother was killed in an accident 3 days before Veterans Day and was buried on Veterans Day. He was also a Vet. So there is no way I could forget those who served our country.
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I salute each and everyone of you for your heroism and bravery.I think of this day, Nov. 11th, as a day to remember all our brave and honorable veterans, those who made the supreme sacrifice. All these men and women deserve to be remembered, not only...
I salute each and everyone of you for your heroism and bravery.I think of this day, Nov. 11th, as a day to remember all our brave and honorable veterans, those who made the supreme sacrifice. All these men and women deserve to be remembered, not only on that day, but everyday that we as Americans remember those who gave all. To coin a phrase from the past, " SOME GAVE ALL", "ALL GAVE SOME' to keep this country free and to protect our rights as we know them and utilize them each and everyday. My father, 1st lt. Edward Thompson, 1st infrantry, 16th division, company L gave his all on 19 jan, 1945 somewhere in belgium. He is buried at Henri Chappell military cemetary. I have visited the burial site and I must tell all that it is a place of honor for a final resting place of all the heroes there. It was a very sobering experince to walk those hallowed grounds. God bless and keep each and everyone of them in his fold. Being an air force veteran of 36 years, I salute each and everyone of you for your heroism and bravery during the big one. My hat is off to you for your dedication to duty, honor and country. This message is for all vets who served our country in all wars for your sacrifices are appreciated by me and all my vet friends. GOD BLESS YOU ALL and LONG LIVE AMERICA and our MILITARY.
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I think of all of the men and women in service and thank them all for their dedication. Freedom isn't free.On Veterans Day, as on all other days, I think of my son, LCDR David L. Williams, who died in the service of our country at the Pentagon on Se...
I think of all of the men and women in service and thank them all for their dedication. Freedom isn't free.On Veterans Day, as on all other days, I think of my son, LCDR David L. Williams, who died in the service of our country at the Pentagon on September 11, 2001. I think of his mates who died with him and of all of our troops now in harm's way. I think of the heroes of war's past who laid their lives on the line for freedom. I think of all of the men and women in service and thank them all for their dedication. Freedom isn't free.
People of the United States of America remember all of them this veterans day.To say how proud I am of my two sons, one just came back from Iraq, the other that is still in Iraq. May God bless and protect them and the people of the United States of A...
People of the United States of America remember all of them this veterans day.To say how proud I am of my two sons, one just came back from Iraq, the other that is still in Iraq. May God bless and protect them and the people of the United States of America remember all of them this veterans day.
Say a prayer for America's veteransVeterans Day to me is every day, being a disabled Vietnam Veteran, wounded in an enemy basecamp in 1967.
There isn't a day goes by that I do not remember my buddies who, if not for their ultimate sacrafice, I wou...
Say a prayer for America's veteransVeterans Day to me is every day, being a disabled Vietnam Veteran, wounded in an enemy basecamp in 1967.
There isn't a day goes by that I do not remember my buddies who, if not for their ultimate sacrafice, I would not be here now writing this.
I shall never forget them nor all of America's war veterans for without them none of us would be free today. We would have been exterminated as so many innocent men, women and children were in the past wars we fought to keep America free.
We need never forget them and should walk proud for they gave their all for us and most, like myself were just "Kids" when we went into battle to keep our country free.
May God keep those who gave their all during battle and shower those with His dearest blessings who came home but never really never came home as war has scarred their hearts and sould for as long as they shall live.
On this day, please give thanks that those of you who were never baptized by fire do not have to carry the horror of war on your shoulders.
Be proud you are an American and honor the men and women who made you free.
And, pray for our men and women fighting in Iraq, Afganistan and places which we don't even know about.
Please take five minutes as you enjoy the holiday and say a prayer for America's veterans. Be happy and let them continue to live through you.
Thank you and God Bless America!
Michael C. Merrill
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment "Blackhorse"
Vietnam 1966-1967
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