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OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:22 pm
by JohnDillworth
To all who served and those who are serving still. A sincere Thank You
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:30 pm
by Mark Leonard
I will quickly share in your sentiments and encourage others to express their thanks, before this thread is locked for political reasons [:D]
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 10:31 pm
by stuman
+1
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Wed Nov 10, 2010 11:06 pm
by scott64
[&o]
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:45 am
by Knavey
You are welcome.
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:22 am
by SuluSea
To my shipmates , airmen and ground pounders everywhere I thank you for the sacrifices you've made and have a great Veterans Day!
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:27 am
by thegreatwent
To all my friends in the 10th Mountain Division, thanks. I will always be proud of my time with you.
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:48 am
by The Gnome
+1
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:00 am
by RUDOLF
ORIGINAL: JohnDillworth
A sincere Thank You
For what?
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:06 am
by JeffroK
In the British Commonwealth (at least, i cant speak for others), today is Remembrance Day where we stop at 1100hrs to commemorate the signing of the Armistice which led to the end of The Great War.
We also remember all who served and especially those who gave their lives in the service of their Country.
A poem by Lawrence Binyon has become its "anthem"
They shall not grow old, as
We that are left grow old.
Age shall not weary them
Nor the years contemn
At the going down of the
Sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget.
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:11 am
by Durbik
Here in Poland, it's the Independence Day today.
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:38 am
by sprior
The Dambusters memorial at Derwent Water

RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 7:11 am
by sprior
I didn't know this:
On 17 October 1921, Britain's unknown soldier was given the US Medal of Honor, America's highest award for bravery, which hangs on a pillar near his grave. On 11 November 1921, the US unknown soldier was reciprocally awarded the Victoria Cross.
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:26 am
by DOCUP
Thanks and AIRBORNE to all my brothers and sisters out there
doc
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:45 am
by USSAmerica
ORIGINAL: Durbik
Here in Poland, it's the Independence Day today.
Happy Independence Day, Durbik! [:)]
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:49 am
by Canoerebel
Wasn't Veteran's Day in the USA originally Armistice Day, later broadened to Veteran's to include the vet's of all wars?
If so, the best of Armistice Days to those who served in the Great War, and to their families and countries who remember them, and the best of Veterans Days to those vets who have served their countries at other times.
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 11:49 am
by USSAmerica
ORIGINAL: JeffK
In the British Commonwealth (at least, i cant speak for others), today is Remembrance Day where we stop at 1100hrs to commemorate the signing of the Armistice which led to the end of The Great War.
We also remember all who served and especially those who gave their lives in the service of their Country.
The origin and intent are the same, here in the New World. The name was changed to be more inclusive to all who serve and sacrifice for their country.
I would like to add my thanks to all who showed support while I was serving and to all my shipmates (yes even the Jarheads [:'(]) and other brothers in service, who are still serving. [&o]
Fly Navy! [8D]
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:00 pm
by Mynok
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 12:11 pm
by LST Express
Yep, Thanks.
RE: OT: Happy Veterans Day
Posted: Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:07 pm
by AW1Steve
ORIGINAL: RUDOLF
ORIGINAL: JohnDillworth
A sincere Thank You
For what?
You wouldn't understand. Nor would I care to enlighten you. [:(]