Veterans Day!

[webbie]

A big thanks to all our vets - as well as to our current service members. Heck, we have quite a few including @Gunny checking in from Afghanistan! Don't you love the internet? Instead of sitting there dreaming about his homecoming stoves, he's planning, researching and learning!

I think it's a great holiday because it celebrates the PEACE at the end of WWI. Or at least the armistice when the fighting stopped.

 

[stoveguy2esw]

my personal "tradition" is every year on both memorial day and veterans day , i get out my dog tags and put them on for the day. its my little "show of support" for the guys and gals out there today as well as those i served with and those who served before me.

gotta pass one "shout out" to @Gunny Semper Fi, my friend! , keep your head down

 

[fossil]

*SALUTE* to all my fellow vets.

 

[BrotherBart]

Thanks. I just couldn't raise the bus fare to Canada.

 

[Jags]

Bagpipes make me cry.

And a hearty thank you to all vets.

Jags - USN 1987-91

 

[fossil]

I kept forgetting to get out. USN 1969 - 2000

 

[begreen]

Thanks to all that have served and are serving our country. It is much appreciated.

 

[Frozen Canuck]

Same here re: the Bagpipes…kinda weird as we get so many opportunities to hear them.

Thanks to all those whom did so much for so many & asked nothing in return.

On that note, the next time you hear a "politician" talking about cutting veterans benefits….time to remind them that someone else's sacrifice guaranteed their right to free speech. Perhaps a little respect is in order, as well as keeping the bargain that was made all those years ago. The vets certainly held up their end.

 

[begreen]

Here are some groups doing some good work for Veterans in need. Feel free to add to the list.

Degage Ministries
http://www.youcaring.com/nonprofits/homeless-veteran-timelapse-transformation-fundraiser/97072
fly fishing as therapy:
http://www.projecthealingwaters.org/
Become a battle buddy:
http://troopsneedyou.com/

 

[pen]

Thank you vets!

Here's a pic to commemorate.

 

[Gunny]

Thanks you guys! Same with all Vets. Sorry did not check this thread earlier. Been busy, still here, less than a month left.