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2008-11-10 11:16 PM

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Happy Veterans Day

Thanks for your service.

Tim
Sgt. US Army 87-98


2008-11-11 1:53 AM
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Elite
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Indeed.

Not much more I can say besides "THANK YOU" as well.

2008-11-11 5:57 AM
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Thanks for making sacrifices to serve your country. 
2008-11-11 6:04 AM
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Master
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THANK YOU!!!

 

2008-11-11 6:46 AM
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    Thanks to all the vets and their families

  "SEABEES CAN DO"
 

2008-11-11 7:26 AM
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Thanks Veterans.

It is the VETERAN , not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the
VETERAN , not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the
VETERAN , not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the
VETERAN , not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the
VETERAN , not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the
VETERAN , not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN ,
who salutes the Flag,
 



Edited by BellinghamSpence 2008-11-11 7:43 AM


2008-11-11 7:30 AM
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One grandfather served in WWII and Korea and retired from the National Guard as a Major General. My other grandfather served in Army intelligence community, my dad in the National Guard, my uncle the Air Force and my cousin just retired from the Navy.

To them and all of our service peronal, we are grateful and proud of your commitment and service.

And to those in Iraq, Afghanistan, and other efforts that we are not allowed to know about, thank you and we hope you return home safely.
2008-11-11 7:31 AM
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Thank you to All Veterans, keep the Faith.

CP2K

2008-11-11 8:20 AM
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Thank you for all of the sacrifices that have/well be made.

Semper Fi,

Sgt TL Newman

2008-11-11 8:23 AM
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God Bless all of our brave men and women serving our country!!!!

 

Thanks!!

2008-11-11 8:24 AM
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Thank you veterans!

Andi



2008-11-11 8:28 AM
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To all of our brothers and sisters serving in this time - I say thank you and God speed home safely.

To all of our brothers and sisters that have served in the past I say thank you for what I have and for what you have guaranteed me and my children.  I will aid you in whatever way you ask.

To all of my Marine brothers and sisters I say to you, Semper Fidelis and Happy 233rd Birthday as we fight this newer, more mobile, more deceitful enemy that wishes to destroy what the Marines before us sacrificed their lives for.  You are the first line of defense, the bravest and most feared fighting force in the world.  Do us proud and come home safe.

John D Wright

USMC Ret.



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2008-11-11 8:30 AM
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Thank you to all veterans who have served and are currently serving.  We appreciate your sacrifice and the sacrifice of your families.  This country is forever in your debt. 

2008-11-11 8:31 AM
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Thanks to all who served and those to who support them.

That means you Chief, you old goat.

CPT Turner, CM, USA
2008-11-11 9:21 AM
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Thanks to all who have served, all who do and all of their families. The families sacrifice just the same.

1LT Williamson
EN USAR
Essayons!
2008-11-11 9:26 AM
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Thank you to all who served and still serve. 

Now I have to call my brother who is still serving but no longer in harms way.  Unless you count Belgium as harmful



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2008-11-11 11:51 AM
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Remembrance Day up here - 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month.  Thank you to those of you currently serving, to those of you who have served, and to those of you who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Poppy

2008-11-11 11:57 AM
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Thank you to all our Veterans.  We all owe you an unpayable debt for our freedoms.  May God bless you and your families.

2008-11-11 11:58 AM
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THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU!!
2008-11-11 11:58 AM
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climbin5414 - 2008-11-11 9:21 AM

Thanks to all who have served, all who do and all of their families. The families sacrifice just the same.

1LT Williamson
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Essayons!


Thank you Tom ^^^
Thank you Grampa Don

And everyone else who is serving, and who has served.
You make this country great.


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2008-11-11 12:21 PM
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THANK YOU!!  and Thank you Craig...

BTer Firstnet911

who Proudly served with
Fox Company 2/24
Operation Desert Storm

 



2008-11-11 6:15 PM
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Here is an article written by General Counsel for my company..he has been published in the Wall Street Journal and the San Diego Daily Transcript

Thank you to all veterans

 

Today's San Diego Daily Transcript

 

I'm attending a reunion today. There won't be any of the pomp that often goes with reunions. It will be a quiet affair attended by 10 or so men. We'll meet at a local restaurant hardly noticed by the other patrons. There'll be the usual embraces and smiles that come with seeing friends. Talk will start with updates on careers and personal lives. Someone will brag that at 60-plus years he can still run a marathon. Another will point out that he's now as fit as he was when he was 25. Side conversations will abound and at times we'll crane to hear what someone is saying at the other end of the table.

The requirements to attend this reunion are simple: U.S. Army Veteran of the Vietnam War and, except for one, being a San Diego lawyer. The exception is the publisher of this newspaper who was waived in because, well, just because we like him and publishing stories about the law is close enough.

A cross section of the Army in the 1960s is represented. An infantry squad leader, platoon leader and company commander, a JAG officer, artillery officer, chaplain's assistant, pilot, AGC officer, combat journalist and at least three who were paratroopers. The usual legalese common among the group is easily replaced by military argot. We'll laugh about those who had cushy rear-area jobs -- REMFS we called them. We are bonded by having been soldiers in America's most unpopular war.

We recount our experiences while serving in Vietnam. Some memories bring smiles; some memories throw us in the wracking sea of nearly ineffable memories. We'll wonder how those who endured the incubus of Vietnam are really the same now-middle-aged-men enjoying the good life of San Diego. There is still a hint of warrior spirit even as the hairlines recede.

If you just happened by you would not know that the men sharing this meal also represents the finest the legal profession has. A 2008 Super Lawyer, a former Daniel T. Broderick award recipient, a 2008 San Diego Top Corporate Counsel winner, partners and former partners of major law firms and successful sole practitioners. What you won't find is the Vietnam War veteran as described by the popular press, college professors and movie directors immediately following the war. No dropped out, drugged out, unkempt dreck here. No one at this table thinks "Platoon," "Apocalypse Now" or "Full Metal Jacket" represented reality, although "We Were Soldiers Once and Young" came close. Sitting at this table are those who put God, country, family, friends, and profession first and self second. May the historical record be corrected nunc pro tunc.

This year is different. This year the waitress asks if we are expecting another to join us. Her question is a result that for the first time there's an empty chair in front of an unused place setting. Not unlike the missing-plane formation the Air Force uses to symbolize a comrade no longer among them, the empty chair is there for our missing friend. This year we lost our friend, partner, brother and comrade. In January Jay Wheeler died prematurely. Jay is remembered by us as much for his personal character as being a superb lawyer. Our group has joined the legion of such groups who have similarly lost a comrade.

At some point someone will suggest a toast. There'll be a toast to Jay and a nod to the one who set a standard for all of us to follow. There'll be a toast to those we left behind and never had the chance to live the lives we've enjoyed, but whose sacrifice made our freedom and liberties possible. There'll be an optative toast to those who are serving now, wearing the same uniforms we wore and for the service men and women in full enfilade against our enemies, will return home safely and victoriously.

Our yearly stand-down will end with the usual hugs, handshakes and promises not to let the year go by without getting together more frequently. Watching the cars leave the parking lot offers glimpses of what these men have done and stand for; American flag decals, Vietnam Veteran stickers, and license plates and holders offering two or three word autobiographies. One senses both pride and humility. Duty, honor, country are values shared at this gathering. And so, until November 11, 2009 we say our goodbyes.

2008-11-11 9:07 PM
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Thank you to all who have served and still serve.
2008-11-12 5:39 PM
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BellinghamSpence - 2008-11-11 7:26 AM

Thanks Veterans.

It is the VETERAN , not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the
VETERAN , not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the
VETERAN , not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the
VETERAN , not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the
VETERAN , not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the
VETERAN , not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN ,
who salutes the Flag,
 



You missed the end..."who serves beneath the flag, whose coffin is draped by the flag, and who allows the protestor to burn the flag."

Good old cadet knowledge. Who knew it would come in handy someday?
2008-11-12 5:45 PM
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Thank you all

DanH CW3, US Army
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