A little early, but Happy Veteran's Day

[The Heretic]

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[kmk1012]

Thank you to all who have served. We get the day off as a holiday but I feel only vets should be off. I did not serve but wholeheartedly appreciate those who did!

 

[Alexx1401]

Thank you to all who have served. We get the day off as a holiday but I feel only vets should be off. I did not serve but wholeheartedly appreciate those who did!

YEP! As I was going to work yesterday I passed by an old Vet at a Memorial here to the Vets who said thank you Officer to me. I stopped to tell him thank you for what you and yours did for me sir.

 

[ilostmypswrd]

A happy Marine Corps birthday on wed as well...SEMPER FI.

 

[The Heretic]

 

[RicInOR]

Remembrance Day

" ... a few moments ago I placed a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and as I stepped back and stood during the moment of silence that followed, I said a small prayer. And it occurred to me that each of my predecessors has had a similar moment, and I wondered if our prayers weren't very much the same, if not identical.

"We celebrate Veterans Day on the anniversary of the armistice that ended World War I, the armistice that began on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. And I wonder, in fact, if all Americans' prayers aren't the same as those I mentioned a moment ago. The timing of this holiday is quite deliberate in terms of historical fact but somehow it always seems quite fitting to me that this day comes deep in autumn when the colors are muted and the days seem to invite contemplation. "

Veterans Day Remarks - Office of Public and Intergovernmental Affairs

Veterans Day Remarks by President Ronald Reagan at Arlington National Cemetery, November 11, 1985

www.va.gov

reagan.com

This Veterans Day, reflect and take a look back at Ronald Reagan’s Veterans Day speech from 35 years ago. Some of his passionate words still hold true today.

www.reagan.com

 

[Andy54Hawken]

It was both my honor and duty to serve.
Many times it was also a pleasure...as well as some WTH did I sign up for / WTF am I doing here moments.

In any event for all who have served , thank you and welcome home.
Andy

 

[The Heretic]

 

[ilostmypswrd]

Good old Charlie Brown and Linus

 

[RicInOR]

Here Are the Restaurants and Retailers Offering Freebies and Specials for Veterans Day

A small token of appreciation for our American heroes.

www.foodandwine.com

 

[RicInOR]

See 12 Stunning Portraits of World War II Veterans

Photographer Zach Coco has spent the past five years documenting more than 100 men and women's stories

www.smithsonianmag.com

 

[Ducati_Meister]

Just thought I'd post this message: Let us give thanks to our vets who have served, even when our country asked them to and chose not to look the other way. To our Vietnam vets, welcome home.

 

[orygun]

Thank you to all who have served.
Even in the messed up cesspool known as Portland I was really nice and respectful to see all of the flags flying on the sidewalk.