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Posted 11/10/2013 12:58 AM (GMT -5)
I wanted to wish all are Veterans. A happy vets day. And to thank
you for the freedom that we have!
teddybeaweiser
Posted 11/10/2013 2:21 AM (GMT -5)
Indeed, thanks to all our vets.
In memory of my dad, a Vietnam vet.

-Gedman
Posted 11/10/2013 8:53 AM (GMT -5)
Happy Birthday to all the Marines on our 238th anniversary!
Bob
Posted 11/10/2013 10:43 AM (GMT -5)
Yes, THANK YOU to all who have served (and currently are) our country.

Always remember that Veteran's Day is very easy to remember.....

The observation always takes place at:
The 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

Chuck
Posted 11/10/2013 1:47 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you for remembering this.

I served in the Navy in Viet-Nam

My father did 30 years in the Navy, and served in both WW2 and Korea

My grandfather served in the Army during WW1

My oldest son served in the Army during the First Gulf War

My British grandfather served in the British Army in both WW1 and India

Salute to all my other HW PC brother vets here.

David
Posted 11/10/2013 3:08 PM (GMT -5)
To all my buds who served in Phuoc Vinh: GARRYOWEN!!!

I wish we could get back together over beers.

www.1cda.org/Garryowen.htm
Posted 11/10/2013 5:37 PM (GMT -5)
onthefence,

that's is what I was talking about in my "brief update" thread, wouldn't it be nice, if one day, all of us Viet Nam HW PC guys, could have a meet of our own, even if it were a one time event, and get together and talk it all through. I will still volunteer my location here in western SC if it would help.

if anyone wants to pick up on this thought/idea, please let me know. perhaps we could plan something mid summer or fall of 2014. it doesn't have to be a big production, just a way we could express ourselves both with our war memories, service, and our other common bond: PC.

this is not to take away from the established GFMPH, but in addition to, since there seems to be quite a few of us.

David
Posted 11/10/2013 6:50 PM (GMT -5)
Best wishes to all my fellow veterans. This year in particular, I'm thinking of Jimmy M, --Korean war Marine -- who passed away a couple of months ago at age 80 something. I was Navy, but I always respected Jimmy's annual November Marine Corps anniversary event in his restaurant. One year, my wife and I were eating in the dining room, while Jimmy was hosting the event for the local Marines in the bar -- cutting the cake with a sword. Jimmy, knowing I was a Vietnam sailor, brought a piece of the Marine's cake back to our table for my wife and me--an unexpected and unearned honor from Jimmy and his Marine Corps that I will always remember.
Posted 11/10/2013 9:13 PM (GMT -5)
Simply said from me - THANKS to all that have, and are, serving. God Bless you all........
Posted 11/10/2013 9:24 PM (GMT -5)
I salute all vets who served. I think Yoop summed it up best. I' m going to make it a 2 Valium night. God bless
Bill idea
Posted 11/10/2013 9:42 PM (GMT -5)
To all the vets out there:

Thank you for your service.

Andrew
Posted 11/11/2013 12:02 AM (GMT -5)
Can't really add to what has already been posted.

Happy Veterans Day and God Bless.

Bob

Posted 11/11/2013 12:29 AM (GMT -5)
about two months ago, I took my father, age 91, to a national WWII pilots association get-together in our area.  about 25 men attended.  It was an amazing witness to living history to hear these magnificent and humble heroes talk about their time as pilots during  that world-changing conflict.  It was an honor and a privilege to meet them, most of whom will be dead in a few years.  And a reminder of how much we owe--and can never repay--our vets. 
Posted 11/11/2013 12:37 AM (GMT -5)
Not intended to take away from today's vets, but I'd like to remember those of an earlier time.

My ancestor, the first in my family to die in service of what was to become the USA, and the first in an unbroken chain of Army Infantry to present day, if you excuse one who broke tradition by signing up with the Marines, is James Patton, who was killed by Indians at Draper's Meadow, Montgomery County, Virginia, on 08 July 1755.

My salute, Sir.

Had you not lived, nor would I.
Posted 11/11/2013 10:37 AM (GMT -5)
A big Thank You not only today, but everyday to our vets for their service and their families! We have the freedom today because of you.

God bless you and God bless America.

Dave in Bartlett, TN
Posted 11/11/2013 10:58 AM (GMT -5)
To all my fellow vets:

Visualize an Honor Guard.

Honor Guard, AttenTION!

Present ARMS!

(Long pause).

Order ARMS!

DISMISSED!

Way to go, guys!
Posted 11/11/2013 11:15 AM (GMT -5)
Salute to you, 81, well done.
Posted 11/11/2013 12:40 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you all Veterans, with particular shoutout to my friends and relatives.

As David was speaking of Vietnam vets in particular, this seems like a good article:

Why US veterans are returning to Vietnam
http://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2013/1110/Why-US-veterans-are-returning-to-Vietnam
Posted 11/11/2013 2:47 PM (GMT -5)
Happy Veterans Day! Thank you to all vets!!
Posted 11/14/2013 3:23 PM (GMT -5)
Tim G Just read your Post on your Dad. My biggest regret since I have lived in hawaii, was years ago, could have been a Dday celebration, ww2 vets across the nation converged on Oahu to celebrate with festivities from with Glenn Milleresqe bands , talking story { hawaii pidgin for fellowship} with each other and every one. They saved my, yours generations for the opportunity to grow in the times that have been relatively peaceful. Relative to the holocost that was WW2. Studs Terkel was right it was 'The Good War". Im in fear of when the last WW2 Vet dies and what , the saved generations have left as their legacy for ensuing generations.
Posted 11/14/2013 3:27 PM (GMT -5)
Thank you to all the veterans. My hat is off to you all.
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