Veterans Day

[Eldamir]

I just wanted to say thank you to all of those who served (and serve) our country!

http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h311/eldamir/VeteransDay04-X.png

From The War to End all Wars, to The Second World War, to Korea, Vietnam, Granada, the first and second Gulf Wars and all those who served in between keeping our freedoms safe, THANK YOU.

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[Ringos]

My hat is off to all who have served. A special appreciation for those who have been in combat. Those people have fought so we don't have to.

[Guy_of_Xoriat]

/signed Thank you to the brave men and women of our nation's armed forces. For those who have served in the past and those presently serving, thank you for your good work. /salute

[Coldin]

Thank you to all the veterans out there, from the past to present. Your contributions have done so much for this country. Thank you.

[moorewr]

“IN FLANDERS FIELD
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month the GUNS FELL SILENT!

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunrise glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie,
In Flanders fields.

Take our quarrel with the foe;
To you from failing hands we throw,
The torch; be yours to hold it high,
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.”
—
John McCrae
(1872-1918)

[moorewr]

Here's to you, Dad.. USMC 1941-1945...
http://moorewr.tumblr.com/post/58981846/happy-birthday-united-states-marine-corps

[Rommalb]

wow, I don't think Ive heard WW1 referred to as the "War to End all Wars" in a long time. That being said, take it easy today vets

[Jules]

To my Father and my son and everyone else that served, I thank you.

While I like the poem In Flanders Fields and all the replies to that poem, my favorite patriotic type poem is The Unknown Soldier, by Billy Rose:

THE UNKNOWN SOLDIER
by Billy Rose
There's a graveyard near the White
House
Where the Unknown Soldier lies,
And the flowers there are sprinkled
With the tears from mother's eyes.I stood there not so long ago
With roses for the brave,
And suddenly I heard a voice
Speak from out the grave:
"I am the Unknown Soldier,
The spirit voice began
"And I think I have the right
To ask some questions man to man.
"Are my buddies taken care of?
Was their victory so sweet?
Is that big reward you offered
Selling pencils on the street?
"Did they really win the freedom
They battled to achieve?
Do you still respect that Croix de Guerre
Above that empty sleeve?


"Does a gold star in the window
Now mean anything at all?
I wonder how my old girl feels
When she hears a bugle call.
"And that baby who sang
Hello, Central, give me no man
Can they replace her daddy
With a military band?
"I wonder if the profiteers
Have satisfied their greed?
I wonder if a soldier's mother
Ever is in need?
"I wonder if the kings, who planned it all
Are really satisfied?
They played their game of checkers
And eleven million died.
"I am the Unknown Soldier
And maybe I died in vain,
But if I were alive and my country called,
I'd do it all over again."

This was copied from here (http://www.aftermathww1.com/billrose.asp)

Jules
:iwojima::patriot:

[Shamguard]

A soldier fights,
a soldier dies,
a soldier lives, and wonders why.

A good Veterans Day to all my brothers and sisters who have worn and still wear the Uniform.


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[Sidhearcher]

I went to boot camp in 1991 and stayed in the Navy a few years.
I've never once regretted the time I spent in service to this country.
It's folks like all y'all that counterbalance the people that exercise the freedom to burn my flag. For that, I would like to thank you.