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Veterans Day for me is usually a quiet day of reflection. I think back to my Navy days and all the wonderful people I met and worked alongside. I think about my uncles who were both in WWII and the sacrifices they made and the peril they faced. I am ...
Veterans Day for me is usually a quiet day of reflection. I think back to my Navy days and all the wonderful people I met and worked alongside. I think about my uncles who were both in WWII and the sacrifices they made and the peril they faced. I am active in the catholic War Veterans Post 1959 and dedicate time to that. I am a writer of rhyming poetry and I have posted three Veteran poems on my Facebook page. Anyone is welcome to view them. I served as a plane director aboard an aircraft carrier during the Korean War. I want to wish all veterans good health, long life and may God Bless You for what you have done and sacrificed. A profound well done, thank you for your service and Welcome Home
Well I am proud to be called a Veteran I served my country 4 years active duty and 40 years I served my country as a civilian I would have give my life at anytime that I was called on to do so.
I served in Vietnam War from 8/66-8/67 in The U.S. Mari...
Well I am proud to be called a Veteran I served my country 4 years active duty and 40 years I served my country as a civilian I would have give my life at anytime that I was called on to do so.
I served in Vietnam War from 8/66-8/67 in The U.S. Marine Corps. My unit was H&S Co 3/9 3rdMarDiv FLC.
I was on two major operations and lost several great friends and warriors. I am proud to be call a Veteran but I am more proud to be called a Christian in this wonderful country that God has made.
There is alot of my life while in Vietnam I cant remember and I think God did that for some reason so I live with that everyday.
I LOVE THE U. S. STATES OF AMERICA WITH ALL MY HEART.
AND TO THOSE WARRIORS STILL FIGHTING I PRAY THAT WE WILL WAKE UP BEFORE WE LOSE ONE MORE PERSON AND BRING OUR WARRIORS HOME AND SEND THE ILLEGALS OUT OF HERE AND PUT OUR VETERANS TO WORK. SOMETIMES IT IS HARD TO STOP TYPING BUT I WILL LEAVE ALL BRANCHES WITH THIS SEMPER-FI. SGT DONALD HANEY. USMC. GOD BLESS YOU ALL.
Veterans Day is our chance to remind the 98% of America that has never served....just what it means to be a military person.
This is an opportunity to educate people on the role WOMEN play in serving this great nation, both in and beside the unifo...
Veterans Day is our chance to remind the 98% of America that has never served....just what it means to be a military person.
This is an opportunity to educate people on the role WOMEN play in serving this great nation, both in and beside the uniform...past and present!
On this day we are all one, marching in step with one another, Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard; Women and Men; Active, Guard, Reserves; Officer, Enlisted; Soldier, Mother, Sister, Spouse, Father, Son and Daughter....we wear the uniform so that other dont have to....we fight not because we hate what is in front of us, but because we love what stands behind us-counting on us....
WE ARE AMERICA!
To all Ive served with, [past and present Have a great Veterans Day!!!! Service before self is everything. My thoughts and prayers go out to our troops everyday.
To all Ive served with, [past and present Have a great Veterans Day!!!! Service before self is everything. My thoughts and prayers go out to our troops everyday.
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Veterans Day
Rickey Williams, AR
My mother is the proud mother of 9 sons. We are from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. All nine of us served in the US Army between 1962-2005. We contributed over 150 years of service to our country. We ranged in rank from Specialist to Command Sergeant Major. 6...
My mother is the proud mother of 9 sons. We are from Pine Bluff, Arkansas. All nine of us served in the US Army between 1962-2005. We contributed over 150 years of service to our country. We ranged in rank from Specialist to Command Sergeant Major. 6 of us retired with 20 or more years, and 3 served between 6-9 years. All of us are living except one, he is buried in the VA Cemetary in North Little Rock, Arkansas.
I am a Viet-Nam vet and to me Veterans Day means that I think of all the friends I lost because of that damn war. But we were fighting for the greatest country of all but alot of people didnt feel that way. When I came back fromm Nam I got off a pl...
I am a Viet-Nam vet and to me Veterans Day means that I think of all the friends I lost because of that damn war. But we were fighting for the greatest country of all but alot of people didnt feel that way. When I came back fromm Nam I got off a plane in Califorina thinking I would see happy people to see us but I got spit on so as not to cause a scene I got away from that place. But now I see people welcoming the Vets back home. I to am proud of all the vets that are fighting for the most wonderful country USA. And to all you Viet-Nam Vets welcome home. And to all you Vets that didnt come home may God rest your soul, I know Jesus accepted everyone of them to his Kingdom.
Bless Our VeteransI am a Army Veteran from the Vietnam War Era and I know how important a simple THANK YOU is. I am sending a THANK YOU to all of our Active Duty service members and Veterans for your sacrifice and commitment to this great country of ...
Bless Our VeteransI am a Army Veteran from the Vietnam War Era and I know how important a simple THANK YOU is. I am sending a THANK YOU to all of our Active Duty service members and Veterans for your sacrifice and commitment to this great country of ours. Your Nation is proud of you and can never repay you enough for all you have done and are doing. God Bless Our Troops and Veterans. From a humble Veteran.
Thank YouI would like to say thank you to all our veterans past and future. I believe we should thank you every day of the year not just on certain days.
Thank YouI would like to say thank you to all our veterans past and future. I believe we should thank you every day of the year not just on certain days.
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Veterans Everywhere
Jeanne Dexter NALLY, FL
Veteran to AllAs a former member of the U.S. Army, I am most proud of the military history of my family. My father, U.S. Navy Retired WWII Veteran now deceased. My son John who served in the U.S. Army, during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. All of my Un...
Veteran to AllAs a former member of the U.S. Army, I am most proud of the military history of my family. My father, U.S. Navy Retired WWII Veteran now deceased. My son John who served in the U.S. Army, during Desert Storm/Desert Shield. All of my Uncles. Both of my brothers; Jim who served during the Korean War U.S. Air Force; Joe U.S. Navy; Vietnam....all of my male cousins, too. So far, I am the only female to serve. I would love to be the last in my family, too. I wish that for ALL families who live and endure the military lives of their choice. Its our way of saying, God Bless American. From this veteran to all veterans......Thank You. Jeanne
Semper FiOn September 15,1944 I was an FMF Corpsman aboard the USS Tryon as Marines went ashore on Peleliu to capture this fortified island from the entrenched Japanese. They captured the island but at a horrific cost in lives of our valiant Marines....
Semper FiOn September 15,1944 I was an FMF Corpsman aboard the USS Tryon as Marines went ashore on Peleliu to capture this fortified island from the entrenched Japanese. They captured the island but at a horrific cost in lives of our valiant Marines. This is a prime example of Darwins survival of the fittest but only meaningful when viewed on a large scale. Individual heroism and sacrifice of the fittest ensured the survival of our great nation. These Marines and so many other brave men gave so much for our country. No one could ever give more.
Semper Fi, and RIP
My sister Beuna lives in Hawaii and she called me to tell me about going to The Veterans Day Ceremony at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. One of the Speakers were Honorable Max Cleland, now Secretary American Battle Monuments Commission. ...
My sister Beuna lives in Hawaii and she called me to tell me about going to The Veterans Day Ceremony at National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific. One of the Speakers were Honorable Max Cleland, now Secretary American Battle Monuments Commission. She was surprise when I knew who he was and that he had lost both of his legs plus his right hand in Vietnam War when a grenade exploded during his service. In fact, Max is the same age as my sister and I am two younger and served in Vietnam as a Marine 1962-1966 luckily my body came back whole. I am so grateful the American people now see some worth in us the military soldiers who were drafted in the Vietnam War. It shows in Washington D.C!
Every Veterans Day since my father, Edward J. Ryan died I have posted a somthing in his memory. He was a disabled veteran of Anzio, WWII. He was wounded in May, 1944 at the age of 17. He lost his left arm and most of his right hand and was at Walter...
Every Veterans Day since my father, Edward J. Ryan died I have posted a somthing in his memory. He was a disabled veteran of Anzio, WWII. He was wounded in May, 1944 at the age of 17. He lost his left arm and most of his right hand and was at Walter Reed for many months before returning home to Summit, NJ. He soon met our mother, Carolyn Crane Ryan and they married in 1952. He went to work for the Jersey Central Power and Light Co. They proceeded to have the 4 of us, raised us in NJ, sent us all to college. They were married almost 50 yrs. when he passed away in 2003. My mother died the following year. Neither of my parents ever said, I cant do that. My father played tennis with us, pitched many a ball and taught himself to play golf at age 65. They were an amazing couple. I am proud of not just my veteran father but also my mother who saw past his disabilities and married him despite the objections of her family. I miss them geatly. Darby Ryan Stevens
Ill never understand what you have been through.Ill never be able to thank you enough.I hope that someday ill be able to repay the favor.
Ill never understand what you have been through.Ill never be able to thank you enough.I hope that someday ill be able to repay the favor.
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Video
Rod Kosann, NY
We came across a story about an ID bracelet that was found in a field in Wales which we discovered belonged to an American Soldier from Syracuse, NY who serrved in WWII. We reunited it recently with his family and captured the story in this video.
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We came across a story about an ID bracelet that was found in a field in Wales which we discovered belonged to an American Soldier from Syracuse, NY who serrved in WWII. We reunited it recently with his family and captured the story in this video.
We are releasing it now before Veterans Day as a small token of our appreciation for all our Veterans and those who so bravely serve in the armed forces.
http://www.fineartoffamily.com/2010/11/a-long-lost-bracelet-finds-its-way-home/
The Fine Art of Family
By Monica Ric Kosann
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