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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.
Veterans day is a day to honor those who selflessly fight for our freedom. My husband left this past weekend and it headed to Iraq for his second tour. He loves his job because it gives him a purpose in life and a way to 'payback' all the things he...
Veterans day is a day to honor those who selflessly fight for our freedom. My husband left this past weekend and it headed to Iraq for his second tour. He loves his job because it gives him a purpose in life and a way to 'payback' all the things he did wrong in youth. He is a combat medic and he takes his job very seriously. He knows how precious life is and what is on the line every time he's in combat or at a hospital overseas. He doesn't like to be called a hero because he doesn't think he's earned it because he's not severely injured or dead. However, he will always be my hero, my husband, and the love of my life. I'm only on day two of fifteen months and it hasn't gotten easier yet, but I know that my husband is doing what makes him happy and for that I am gratefull.
God Bless all of our Military and Veterans. And for those deployed, please be safe so that you can come home to the families that Love you unconditionally.
VETERANS DAY FOR ME MEANS I HAVE A DAY THAT I CAN GIVE OF MY SELF AND TIME TO SHOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE ME, SERVED WITH ME, AND WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THE FUTURE FOR THIS GREAT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FOR THE PAST FORTY-EI...
VETERANS DAY FOR ME MEANS I HAVE A DAY THAT I CAN GIVE OF MY SELF AND TIME TO SHOW HOW MUCH I APPRECIATE THOSE WHO CAME BEFORE ME, SERVED WITH ME, AND WILL CONTINUE TO SERVE IN THE FUTURE FOR THIS GREAT UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FOR THE PAST FORTY-EIGHT YEARS THAT I HAVE BEEN OBSERVING THE CEREMONIES HONORING VETERANS DAY, I CAN
ONLY HOPE THAT THE YOUNG PEOPLE OF THIS COUNTRY COME TO GRIPS WITH WHAT THIS CEREMONY IS FOR AND WHY IT SHOULD BE HELD IN THE HIGHEST REGARD FOR THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH, SOME GAVE ALL, AND THAT MANY CONTINUE TO GIVE THEIR ALL DAY IN AND DAY OUT.
AS A VETERAN WHO SERVED TWENTY-TWO YEARS ACTIVE DUTY AS BOTH ENLISTED
(E-7) AND OFFICER (O-4) ON BOTH SIDES OF THE FENCE, AND THEN TWENTY-TWO YEARS TEACHING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE IN HIGH SCHOOL GRADES 9-12 ABOUT WHAT IT MEANS TO BE GOOD CITIZENS OF THIS GREAT COUNTRY THROUGH THE FIRM TEACHINGS OF GOOD LEADERSHIP, INTEGRITY, CITIZENSHIP,AND
PATRIOTISM AND WHAT THEY OWE THIS COUNTRY AS FAR AS DUTY AND RESPONSIBILITIES THEY SHARE AS AN
AMERICAN CITIZEN, I CAN SINCERELY SAY THAT THESE CEREMONIES MUST CONTINUE SO THAT WE, AND THEY, MUST NEVER FORGET THAT FREEDOM IS NOT FREE AND IT MUST BE HELD AT ALL COSTS!
I PLAN, ACQUIRE, COORDINATE, AND CONDUCT THE VETERANS DAY CEREMONY IN AUGUSTA, GEORGIA AT THE ALL WARS MONUMENT LOCATED ON FOURTH AND BROAD STREETS, EVERY YEARS AND WITHOUT LOCAL SUPPORT FROM SEVERAL PEOPLE THIS WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE! SO TODAY I TAKE PRIDE IN RECOGNIZING THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN SO MUCH AND CONTINUE TO GIVE BACK TO THE VETERANS FOR THEY KNOW WHY WE MUST CONTINUE TO CONDUCT THESE CEREMONIES!
THANKS TO THE FOLLOWING:
FORT GORDON, GEORGIA PUBLIC AFFAIRS AND CEREMONIAL DETACHMENT FOR THE GUEST SPEAKER, COLOR GUARD, FIRING SQUAD, AND PUBLIC ADDRESS SYSTEM.
FORT GORDON, GEOGIA 434TH US ARMY SIGNAL CORPS BAND FOR THE BUGLER WHO PLAYS TAPS.
RICHMOND COUNTY BOARD OF EDUCATION FOR THE PRINTED PROGRAMS WE ENJOY, AND EACH OF THE HIGHS SCHOOLS JROTC PROGRAMS FOR THE COLOR GUARD MEMBERS AND THOSE CADETS WHO ASSIST WITH THE SETUP AND TEARDOWN OF THE AREA.
FATMANS FOREST FOR THE TENTS TO SHELTER OUR VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILES AND FRIENDS FROM THE ELEMENTS.
AUGUSTA PORTABLES FOR THE PORT-A-LETS TO SERVE OUR GUESTS AND ATTENDEES WHILE AT THE CEREMONY.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY SHERIFFS DEPARTMENT FOR TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPPORT.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY RECREATION FOR THE CHAIRS TO PROVIDE FOR SEATING OF ALL THOSE IN ATTENDANCE.
AUGUSTA-RICHMOND COUNTY TREES AND LANDSCAPE FOR MAKING SURE OUR AREA IS CLEAN FOR THE CEREMONY. LAST BUT NOT LEAST, TO ALL OF THE ATTENDEES WHO COME OUT AND SHOW THIER SUPPORT.
THANKS TO EVERYONE!! HOOAH!!
MAJOR(RET) LUTHER W. (BILL) PRICE
I want to thank You My Comrades and Friends for Your sacrifices and acts of courage.So many won't be here today
to salute Our Flag,so I'll salute for
them. We should be proud of these Men
and Women serving around the Globe
not just on Veterans D...
I want to thank You My Comrades and Friends for Your sacrifices and acts of courage.So many won't be here today
to salute Our Flag,so I'll salute for
them. We should be proud of these Men
and Women serving around the Globe
not just on Veterans Day,but everyday.
God Bless all of You past and present.
You are My HEROES..
Harry West MSG USA Retired
VFW Post 2323 Granada Hills,Ca
For me, Veterans Day IS everyday. I am an U.S. Navy SeaBee (ret) with the honor of serving our country for 16 years. Additionally, my father was a combat infantryman during the Korean War. Patriotism was not just a word around our house while I wa...
For me, Veterans Day IS everyday. I am an U.S. Navy SeaBee (ret) with the honor of serving our country for 16 years. Additionally, my father was a combat infantryman during the Korean War. Patriotism was not just a word around our house while I was growing up. It was a way of life. My father's example taught me the value of our freedom and what he sacrificed to maintain that freedom. And he provided a huge set of boots to fill.
When I enlisted, it was my hope to serve as honorably as he did and to do my part in keeping America free.
I do not ask America to honor me but to honor my father, his fallen comrades and my fallen comrades. If America fails to do this, we will all lose what we gave so much to keep.
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