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As a young soldier back in 1966 I was given a book that contained the Codes Of Conduct. The one that has stuck with me from then until now is this one.
I AM AN AMERICAN FIGHTING MAN I SERVE IN THE FORCES THAT GUARD MY COUNTRY AND IT'S WAY OF LIFE...
As a young soldier back in 1966 I was given a book that contained the Codes Of Conduct. The one that has stuck with me from then until now is this one.
I AM AN AMERICAN FIGHTING MAN I SERVE IN THE FORCES THAT GUARD MY COUNTRY AND IT'S WAY OF LIFE, I AM PREPARED TO GIVE MY LIFE IN THEIR DEFENSE.
Although I survived 2 tours of duty in Vietnam I will never forget the ones who gave their all on the ALTAR OF FREEDOM. They gave their lives for our freedom.
To all my brothers and sisters of the U S Army, Marines, Navy, Airforce, and Coast Guard who have served in all the wars from WWI, WWII, KOREA, VIETNAM, COLD WAR, DESERT STORM, AND NOW THE WAR AGAINST TERRORISM I THANK YOU ALL AND SALUTE YOU FOR YOUR SELFLESS SACRIFICES IN PROTECTING THE FREEDOM OF OUR GREAT NATION THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA MAY SHE ALWAYS EMBRACE ALL OF US VETERANS AND NEVER FORGET THAT WE LOVE IT SO AND ARE PREPARED TO DIE IF NECESSARY TO PROTECT IT'S FREEDOM. MAY OUR HEAVENLY FATHER BLESS ALL OF YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES IS MY HUMBLE PRAYER. GOD BLESS AMERICA AND MAY HER FREEDOM RING ALWAYS AND FOREVER. AMEN
PASTOR JOHNNY D. DURAN
Veterans Day mean so much to me, I always pray for the veterans at heaven and the ones fighting for us right now. I was in Iraq from April 2003 until April 2004 and the experienced are unforgettable. My parents are extremely proud of me.
Today I...
Veterans Day mean so much to me, I always pray for the veterans at heaven and the ones fighting for us right now. I was in Iraq from April 2003 until April 2004 and the experienced are unforgettable. My parents are extremely proud of me.
Today I spend veterans Day at the Mimai Dolphins game. I won a ticket from the VA at West Palm Beach and attended the game, it was awesome to see all the branches together, the different uniforms at the field and when they opened this huge American flag, the flag was the shape of the United States it was beautiful!!! My husband and kids love to hear from strangers, once they know that it's me the veteran, how brave mom is. At the Miami Dolphins Stadium the announcer asked for all the Veterans to stand up, and when I did, the ones that were not veterans was telling me thank you; I was overwhelmed. GOD BLESS ALL OUR VETERANS, AND GOD BLESS AMERICA!
Proud Retired Army
SFC Marisol Lozada
THANK'S To each of the Proud Brave men and women who sacrificed their all to insure that we can live in the land of the free. You gave your all to us and embarked into the battles and endured the unbelievable hardships to ensure freedom for all as yo...
THANK'S To each of the Proud Brave men and women who sacrificed their all to insure that we can live in the land of the free. You gave your all to us and embarked into the battles and endured the unbelievable hardships to ensure freedom for all as you left your families to defend what you believe. Thank you to those serving today in Iraq and where ever you are stationed. My thoughts and prayers are with you each day. My father WWII-USN Retired, Uncles, cousins, brother, Husband, 2nd cousins, and many friends. I thank you and salute you and all that you have had to do to ensure Freedom.
I am attending an educators conference in Tennessee right now. I am sad that it is being held on this day. It began today and runs through Wednesday. I was on a crowded elevator today and asked the bellman where the parade would be. Another man asked...
I am attending an educators conference in Tennessee right now. I am sad that it is being held on this day. It began today and runs through Wednesday. I was on a crowded elevator today and asked the bellman where the parade would be. Another man asked "what parade". A woman said "Veteran's Day". The man said,"It's not Veterans Day". We all assured him it is. I was appalled and disappointed to know that so many of our highly educated Americans have no clue that it is an important holiday.
I am still very sad today, as I attend the sessions today... I am really thinking of my veterans in my family; living ones - husband- Army, 2 sister-in laws- Army & Navy, father-in-law - WWII Army, Uncle - WWII Air Force, brother - Air Force, and those no longer with us: Dad - WWII Navy, mother-in-law - Army, Grandfather - WWI Army, Uncle Marines. It makes me feel better honoring them here, where I know they will always be appreciated.
God Bless you all.
I served for 12 years in the Mass. Army National Guard.
As a four year veteran (US navy 1973-1977) I sometimes feel indifferent. Never ashamed, never embarrassed to have served my country. But sometimes at odds with current events and the seemingly senseless cost to our honorable and brave men and women...
As a four year veteran (US navy 1973-1977) I sometimes feel indifferent. Never ashamed, never embarrassed to have served my country. But sometimes at odds with current events and the seemingly senseless cost to our honorable and brave men and women. Sometimes I need a forum like this, to cleanse the mind and remember the bigger picture and how fricken lucky we are to have this country and thus, I remember the higher purpose. That ALL men were created equal, and that we lucky ones should, whenever possible, help those less fortunate than ourselves so that they too may have a chance at a better than miserable lifetime. And in the process make some new friends that, God forbid, we would need their help in our future to defend the way of life we hold so dear.
This year, I'll be spending Sunday the 11th at the Palo Alto VA hospital. Just to say "thanks".
//SeaDub
In the Army Infantry, my father was killed in WWII, in the Philippines. I joined the service in 1962, and through God's grace, I and a friend were sent to the Philippines; the remainder of our group went elsewhere overseas. In the first few months ...
In the Army Infantry, my father was killed in WWII, in the Philippines. I joined the service in 1962, and through God's grace, I and a friend were sent to the Philippines; the remainder of our group went elsewhere overseas. In the first few months of being there, we went sightseeing to Manila. While touring the city, we were told of and taken to the WWII Memorial Cemetery located there. After providing his name, service branch, etc, within a matter of minutes I was standing at his gravesite. I had no idea that my father was buried at this cemetery; my family only knew he was killed in action on one of the islands. I cannot describe the emotions felt. But I knew then why I was sent to the Philippines. This opened and closed a lot of emotional doors for me and my family; especially my mother. As far as the eye could see, there were grave crosses/markers for our brave men and women who gave their all for our country and our freedom. There were picture walls that portrayed the major battles that had been fought; and other walls listing the names of those missing in action or those who had lost their lives but whose bodies were never found.
I feel that no matter which war(WWI, WWII, North Korea, Vietnam, Iraq, or Afghanistan)our Veterans/military personnel have fought or are now fighting/supporting, they are heroes, one and all. Their families too are heroes, for they must remain strong and maintain emotional support for themselves and their serviceman/servicewoman wherever they are. Ask any of them if freedom is free!
In 2006, I wrote a song named "There Is No Free In Freedom" in honor of all our Veterans and military personnel. It has been placed in the Patriotic Songs section of the "America Supports You. mil" web page. The vocal artist, also a Veteran, very proudly sings the lyrics and expresses the appreciation we feel for Our Country, Our Freedom, and especially Our Vets. With Veterans Day, being honored this week (Nov 11th), I want to dedicate the song to all our Veterans/military personnel wherever you are. Please pick the following address and listen; thank you for have done or are now doing. Email to a friend if you so choose.
http://www.americasupportsyou.mil/AmericaSupportsYou/america/musical.html
Jimmy
From: June Griffin, American Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Daughters of the Colonial Wars, Take Back Tennessee, American
Veterans in Domestic Defense and other Patriotic Endeavors
Mrs. June Griffin, member of many patr...
From: June Griffin, American Legion Auxiliary, Daughters of the American
Revolution, Daughters of the Colonial Wars, Take Back Tennessee, American
Veterans in Domestic Defense and other Patriotic Endeavors
Mrs. June Griffin, member of many patriotic organizations, including the
American Legion Auxiliary, announced that the Office of Governor Phil
Bredesen has proclaim November 9 as PAUL TIBBETS' DAY in Tennessee.
Mrs. Griffin made the following statement:
"My heart was grieved in that the World War II Veterans have been so
misused by left-wing politics as to bear a reproach for their great
victory in that awful war. Their joy has been turned into shame by
misguided interests who often protest the salvation brought to our nation
and our veterans by the use of the Atomic Bomb. We have often witnessed
members of the Oak Ridge Peace Alliance as they read the names of the
enemies of our country. Citizens-Soldiers for the Atomic Bomb has a great
and beautiful banner which has over 400 signatures of World War II
soldiers and their descendants who have agreed to its title: THE ATOMIC
BOMB SAVED MY LIFE. Many veterans have testified that they were on their
way to the places of direct attack when the announcement came that the
Bomb ended the war. We are particularly proud in light of the great
heritage of Tennessee, like George Washington, who are "First in War,
First in Peace, First in the Hearts of our Countrymen, for their great
fighting spirit.
"Therefore when I heard that Paul Tibbets requested no funeral and no
head stone for fear of its being made a target of his detractors, I could
hardly stand it. After prayer, I called the Governor's Office and
requested this Proclamation to be made for November 9. I do thank the
Lord for the Tennessee Volunteers and our heritage."
The Proclamation, encased in a beautiful official folder with the State
seal states:
THE STATE OF TENNESSEE
By Phil Bredesen, Governor, on behalf of the people of Tennessee
By virtue of the authority vested in me, I hereby confer upon
PAUL TIBBETS
A DAY OF RECOGNITION
Given under my hand and the Seal of the State of Tennessee
in Nashville this 9th day of November, 2007.
Signed by Phil Bredesen.
In addition, Citizen-Soldiers and American Veterans in Domestic Defense
will be featured in the Armistice Day Parade which will be held in
Clinton, Tennessee, at 6 p.m.
I do hope this Veterans Day that all public remembrances of Veterans will include a salute to this Wonderful WWII Veteran that did his duty to God & Country. He died Nov.1, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio.
Honor to whom honor is due and this man is due great...
I do hope this Veterans Day that all public remembrances of Veterans will include a salute to this Wonderful WWII Veteran that did his duty to God & Country. He died Nov.1, 2007 in Columbus, Ohio.
Honor to whom honor is due and this man is due great honor. Thank God for our Veterans who have done their duty that we might be free. Freedom isn't free.
For God & Country
Ruth Ann Wilson
This morning over coffee my wife asked me if I had one wish for Veteran's Day what would it be? Well I am a VietNam Army Vet who saw action in the Central highlands and have Post Traumatic Stress like many. Now that I am disable I volunteer and I am ...
This morning over coffee my wife asked me if I had one wish for Veteran's Day what would it be? Well I am a VietNam Army Vet who saw action in the Central highlands and have Post Traumatic Stress like many. Now that I am disable I volunteer and I am the shipping manger of a Group called 7 Generations for Native Americans for Maine and New Hampshire we assist families in need especially children in Washington County maine and Northern New Hampshire. My wish is to have enough toys and food for the children and families that are assisted by 7Generations to have a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays. Visit 7 Generations website at 7generationsMENH.info. If it had not been for this group and the children we help I would still be reliving VietNam every day, but now by helping others I help myself.
I think that veterans day is important because it is a time to stop and and give acknowledgment and respect those men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line for us.
Veterans day in my opinion is very unappreciated because most p...
I think that veterans day is important because it is a time to stop and and give acknowledgment and respect those men and women who are willing to put their lives on the line for us.
Veterans day in my opinion is very unappreciated because most peoples favorite holiday is Christmas or Halloween because they get presents or treats to get fat from. maybe if they would once in awhile think about others including the ones who died for your freedoms they would understand how important this holiday is to so many people.
I love Veterans Day. Why?? My son is now serving his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq, with the 10th MTN Division. His uncle went to Okinawa with the Marines before him in the late 70's, and his Grandpas' both sides' meaning, dad & mom side,And, an great- un...
I love Veterans Day. Why?? My son is now serving his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq, with the 10th MTN Division. His uncle went to Okinawa with the Marines before him in the late 70's, and his Grandpas' both sides' meaning, dad & mom side,And, an great- uncle that was decorated for capturing enemy Nazis also.( Around 20 by himself)
So I believe in our Vets not only from a family line, but I know from experience what they go through being gone. I just want to say I am proud of my familys' background as far as serving and being Vets.
Pam Ruddell
Proud Army Mom,
Spc. Ryan Baldwin
10th Mtn Division, 2-22. D-co,
Now serving in Kirkuk, Iraq
I love Veterans Day. Why?? My son is now serving his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq, with the 10th MTN Division. His uncle went to Okinawa with the Marines before him in the late 70's, and his Grandpas' both sides' meaning, dad & mom side,And, an great- un...
I love Veterans Day. Why?? My son is now serving his 2nd tour of duty in Iraq, with the 10th MTN Division. His uncle went to Okinawa with the Marines before him in the late 70's, and his Grandpas' both sides' meaning, dad & mom side,And, an great- uncle that was decorated for capturing enemy Nazis also.( Around 20 by himself)
So I believe in our Vets not only from a family line, but I know from experience what they go through being gone. I just want to say I am proud of my familys' background as far as serving and being Vets.
Pam Ruddell
Proud Army Mom,
Spc. Ryan Baldwin
10th Mtn Division, 2-22. D-co,
Now serving in Kirkuk, Iraq
What I think about our VETERAN'S, I love them the veteran's and I always thank them. I have alot of veteran friends, I thank them all the time and I always will. i stand tall and SALUTE
them with all my heart. I thank them for protecting our freedom...
What I think about our VETERAN'S, I love them the veteran's and I always thank them. I have alot of veteran friends, I thank them all the time and I always will. i stand tall and SALUTE
them with all my heart. I thank them for protecting our freedom and our counrty.My husband served in u.s. army and now is retired from BIG RED ONE in Kansas. I thank him all the time
and always will.I also thank the one's who losted thire life to save our's. May they rested in peace.VETERANS DAY IS SO MOMORABLE and always will be. I always wear RED WHITE AND BLUE on veterans day cause I like to show them that how much I thank them for doing what they did. TO ALL YOU VETERANS OUT THERE THANK-YOU SO MUCH FOR PROTECTING ALLOF US AND OUR FREEDOM AND COUNTRY. THANK-YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART, I SALUTE EACH AND EVERYONE OF YOU THE VETERAN'S IN THIS WORLD THANK-YOU.
when i was little my mom told me my birthday was veteran's day..a very special day. a day to honor all the soldiers who fought to keep our country free.she told me how she dropped out of school and went to the factory to work because all the men..fat...
when i was little my mom told me my birthday was veteran's day..a very special day. a day to honor all the soldiers who fought to keep our country free.she told me how she dropped out of school and went to the factory to work because all the men..fathers and sons had to go to fight in the war.people scrimped and stretched every resource to make that possible. i asked why people have to fight. why can't they just be good. i guess there were no answers a child could understand. what i do understand is that there are a lot of people with power who use it to enforce evil intentions. god bless the soldiers who may have been afraid to die but went anyway to protect their families rights. god bless the families that will never hug their loved one again until they get to heaven. god bless the ones who came home maimed in body and spirit just to be spit on and not taken care of. and maybe to no home at all because the people they loved enough to give their lives for left them while they were away. so many lives torn. god have mercy on us all if we can't at least care for their medical needs and give them a little respect. if you don't personally know a veteran or veteran's family member just at least say a prayer for them all. RESPECT. peace and blessings. cc
Veterans Day means that day where you can reflect on what you have done if you are a veteran and it is to remember those that never came home, those that came home but are not the same, and those that may never come home still. It's about thanking th...
Veterans Day means that day where you can reflect on what you have done if you are a veteran and it is to remember those that never came home, those that came home but are not the same, and those that may never come home still. It's about thanking those that serve now and praying for the ones that are fighting now and will be fighting.
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