Thank you, veterans

**Chase** · 11-11-2007, 09:27 AM

Today is Veterans' Day. Tomorrow is the holiday, the day off for many, but what to be called Armistice Day or Rememberance Day here in the U.S. was always November 11.

Its purpose is to honor men and women who served in the armed forces--The United States Army, The United Stated Navy, The United States Marine Corps, The United States Coast Guard, and The United States Air Force.

To all here at AllDeaf who are veterans, thank you for your service to your country!

Roadrunner · 11-11-2007, 02:37 PM

This thread deserves the recognition and remembrance of those who served (and presently serving)--therefore, thread will be 'sticky' for the day.

Thanks to all our veterans!!

~RR

Kangaroo · 11-11-2007, 02:54 PM

For those of you who don't know, Remembrance Day is also an event honoured in Australia, and on 11 November. Is it also remembered in other countries at the same time?

Thank you Chase for noting this event here.

Kangaroo

Deafilmedia · 11-11-2007, 05:06 PM

Post office will be closed tomorrow?

Yes, Thank you Veterans.

Texan Guy · 11-11-2007, 11:56 PM

Wow. Not so many to post here. Well, that explained, anyway.

Thank you, veterans, for what you did to our country (USA).

Schermy · 11-12-2007, 07:15 AM

THANK YOU Vets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

**Kalista** · 11-12-2007, 07:26 AM

Federal Government agencies are closed today.

It is so nice for me to be home all the day to catch up errands to do. Puppy and two cats are so happy to seeing me to be home. They slept with me all the night, they keep me warm.

Veterans

**Reba** · 11-12-2007, 08:48 AM

Heart-felt thanks to all my fellow veterans.

SxyPorkie · 11-12-2007, 09:05 AM

Thanks.... My late husband was one of vets....He was in the VietNam War.. He was in Navy as an engineer in the submarines...

Thanks to all VETS.....

11-12-2007, 09:10 AM

You are welcome. It was my pleasure to serve my country so that we may enjoy our freedom in the USA. God bless America!!

**Reba** · 11-12-2007, 09:21 AM

Yesterday morning, our church had a special ceremony for Veterans Day. The church was decorated with bunting. Many church member veterans wore their uniforms. Uniformed church members presented the Colors, and we said the pledges to the flags. Then the choir sang a medley of armed services' songs. When they sang the song that represented those members' service, then those people stood. Of course Hubby and I stood for "Anchors Away".

Then they showed a special video on the big screen. It included general patriotic pictures and music. It also included pictures of our church members in their military uniforms, and as they are now. It was really cool, especially to see how different people looked when they were young. After that, we sang patriotic songs.

**TweetyBird** · 11-12-2007, 09:53 AM

Thank U Veterans Who Work Hard For Earth!

jazzy · 11-12-2007, 11:09 AM

Thank u too all. Thank to my dad, my grandpa, my uncles, my nieces' husband, my brother in law and friends. I know it was not easy for some of them came back home after war. God bless them.

**Rio** · 11-12-2007, 01:43 PM

All the vets who served and are serving currently in the military. My late grandfather was a Vet, Love you grandpa!

**Dixie** · 11-12-2007, 03:59 PM

Boith of my grandfathers served in WWII. My paternal grandfather was in the Air Force and flew B-29s which were known for the bombing missions. He flew over much of Europe. He passed away from cancer in 1988. My maternal grandfather served in the navy and landed on Normandy beach 2 days after the initial D-day invasion. He is still alive and kicking after all these years.

I love both of my grandfathers very much and I thank them for having served to help keep America free.

CasperGemini · 11-12-2007, 06:08 PM

HEAR HEAR!! Thanks Vets!!!

**shel90** · 11-12-2007, 06:56 PM

Thanks to all the Vets especially the ones who have sacrified their lives for this country.

My grandfather served in WWII..bless his heart.

**Maria** · 11-12-2007, 10:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rockdrummer

You are welcome. It was my pleasure to serve my country so that we may enjoy our freedom in the USA. God bless America!!

Ah, I never knew you were one of them. Are you still a veteran to this day ?

Thanks to all veterans who serves our country.

Lol

11-13-2007, 10:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Maria

Ah, I never knew you were one of them. Are you still a veteran to this day ?

Thanks to all veterans who serves our country.

Lol

Thanks Maria and yes I am a veteran. A veteran is someone that has served in the US armed forces in the past but is no longer on active duty. Those people will remain veterans for the rest of their life.

**Chase** · 11-13-2007, 11:36 AM

Sel90 and Maria, you are both very sweet to honor veterans. Thank you. However, Veterans' Day is to honor vets still alive. That's why a lot of us marched in parades last weekend.

Memorial Day in May is to honor those who sacrifieced their lives for their country.

This reminds me of the confusion my two small grandsons had. I took them to the Vietnam Wall, the traveling version of the memorial in Washington D.C.

The looked and looked and looked. I was proud that they seem to study each and every name. Finally, they returned and one said, "Grampa, we thought you went to Vietnam two times."

"I did," I said.

"Then how come we can't find your name?"

When I explained the names were of men and women who died in Vietnam, they were disappointed at first, then said they were glad I was only a veteran and not a hero. I had to laugh.

It's all good. These questions and comments help the younger generations to understand holidays and what they have to do with history.

Kangaroo · 11-14-2007, 04:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chase

Sel90 and Maria, you are both very sweet to honor veterans. Thank you. However, Veterans' Day is to honor vets still alive. That's why a lot of us marched in parades last weekend.

Memorial Day in May is to honor those who sacrifieced their lives for their country.

This reminds me of the confusion my two small grandsons had. I took them to the Vietnam Wall, the traveling version of the memorial in Washington D.C.

The looked and looked and looked. I was proud that they seem to study each and every name. Finally, they returned and one said, "Grampa, we thought you went to Vietnam two times."

"I did," I said.

"Then how come we can't find your name?"

When I explained the names were of men and women who died in Vietnam, they were disappointed at first, then said they were glad I was only a veteran and not a hero. I had to laugh.

It's all good. These questions and comments help the younger generations to understand holidays and what they have to do with history.

Thats a good explaination Chase - Thanks.
Hubby is also a Vietnam Vet. - Australian Army. I do agree that these questions and comments do help us all understand what these 'days' are for and why we have them.

Kangaroo

**Reba** · 11-10-2008, 02:32 PM

Tomorrow is again Veterans Day.

to all our veterans!

**Bottesini** · 11-10-2008, 03:15 PM

My father was a veteran of Korea.

It is good we have this day to honor service to our country.

**Beowulf** · 11-10-2008, 03:27 PM

My father is a veteran of three wars (WWII, Korea, and Vietnam). He and my mother are still alive and I will visit them tomorrow.
I thank our veterans.

**Jiro** · 11-10-2008, 03:31 PM

to all you veterans and my fellow veterans for serving us and America with pride and courage!

Tousi · 11-10-2008, 03:49 PM

Thank you, ladies and gentlemen for your service to our country.

Celticty · 11-10-2008, 03:53 PM

for all of your thanks everyone and an extra

to all my fellow brothers and sisters in arms who are still serving and who did serve. It was an Honor serving with you all. *Salute to all of them*

**Jolie77** · 11-10-2008, 06:47 PM

Definitely, These veterans are commended. They once fought and protected this country not because of order but because of their compassion.

So, with that, Many thanks to the veterans for they once served our country under grace.

Babyblue · 11-10-2008, 07:13 PM

Thank you jol!

I was just thinking about this.

Seems to me a lot of people think of Veterans Day is just another day off!

But we do need to remember our Veterans that simply fought for our country.

Some are deceased and some are living. I have two uncles that fought in Vietnam.

One was drafted the other went by choice. Both are still alive to tell the story.

I applaud all our Vets that fought for our country!

The American Flag is flying high at my house proudly.

Hwy99 · 11-10-2008, 08:01 PM

My step grandpa is an veteran of Vietnam, and two of my uncles are either still or recently finished with the middle east.

Thank you all for the protect.

11-11-2007, 09:27 AM	#1 (permalink)
Chase Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,320	Thank you, veterans Today is Veterans' Day. Tomorrow is the holiday, the day off for many, but what to be called Armistice Day or Rememberance Day here in the U.S. was always November 11. Its purpose is to honor men and women who served in the armed forces--The United States Army, The United Stated Navy, The United States Marine Corps, The United States Coast Guard, and The United States Air Force. To all here at AllDeaf who are veterans, thank you for your service to your country!

11-11-2007, 02:37 PM	#2 (permalink)
Roadrunner Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: NY Posts: 7,089	This thread deserves the recognition and remembrance of those who served (and presently serving)--therefore, thread will be 'sticky' for the day. Thanks to all our veterans!! ~RR __________________ "Nothing is ever lost by courtesy. It is the cheapest of pleasures, costs nothing, and conveys much." - Erastus Wiman

11-11-2007, 11:56 PM	#5 (permalink)
Texan Guy Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: The Republic of Texas Posts: 2,550	Wow. Not so many to post here. Well, that explained, anyway. Thank you, veterans, for what you did to our country (USA). __________________

11-12-2007, 07:15 AM	#6 (permalink)
Schermy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,306	THANK YOU Vets!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ You can’t quit until you try You can’t live until you die You can’t learn to tell the truth Until you learn to lie

11-12-2007, 08:48 AM	#8 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,195	Heart-felt thanks to all my fellow veterans. __________________ Tell us the truth about Benghazi!

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11-11-2007, 02:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
Kangaroo Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 112	For those of you who don't know, Remembrance Day is also an event honoured in Australia, and on 11 November. Is it also remembered in other countries at the same time? Thank you Chase for noting this event here. Kangaroo

11-11-2007, 05:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Deafilmedia Banned Join Date: Jun 2007 Posts: 1,579	Post office will be closed tomorrow? Yes, Thank you Veterans.

11-12-2007, 07:26 AM	#7 (permalink)
Kalista Premium Member Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 8,112	Federal Government agencies are closed today. It is so nice for me to be home all the day to catch up errands to do. Puppy and two cats are so happy to seeing me to be home. They slept with me all the night, they keep me warm. Veterans

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SxyPorkie Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 3,095	Thanks.... My late husband was one of vets....He was in the VietNam War.. He was in Navy as an engineer in the submarines... Thanks to all VETS..... __________________ Life Goes On!!

11-12-2007, 09:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
rockdrummer Guest Posts: n/a	You are welcome. It was my pleasure to serve my country so that we may enjoy our freedom in the USA. God bless America!!

11-12-2007, 09:21 AM	#11 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,195	Yesterday morning, our church had a special ceremony for Veterans Day. The church was decorated with bunting. Many church member veterans wore their uniforms. Uniformed church members presented the Colors, and we said the pledges to the flags. Then the choir sang a medley of armed services' songs. When they sang the song that represented those members' service, then those people stood. Of course Hubby and I stood for "Anchors Away". Then they showed a special video on the big screen. It included general patriotic pictures and music. It also included pictures of our church members in their military uniforms, and as they are now. It was really cool, especially to see how different people looked when they were young. After that, we sang patriotic songs. __________________ Tell us the truth about Benghazi!

11-12-2007, 09:53 AM	#12 (permalink)
TweetyBird ... Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 21,496	Thank U Veterans Who Work Hard For Earth!

11-12-2007, 11:09 AM	#13 (permalink)
jazzy Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: High desert in Calif Posts: 4,208	Thank u too all. Thank to my dad, my grandpa, my uncles, my nieces' husband, my brother in law and friends. I know it was not easy for some of them came back home after war. God bless them. __________________

11-12-2007, 01:43 PM	#14 (permalink)
Rio Patriots Rock! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Patriots lockerroom Posts: 12,248 Blog Entries: 59	All the vets who served and are serving currently in the military. My late grandfather was a Vet, Love you grandpa! __________________ Ps.103:12 He washes our sins away into the ocean Brady's back Proverbs 17:9 Love prospers when a fault is forgiven, but dwelling on it separates close friends

11-12-2007, 03:59 PM	#15 (permalink)
Dixie May I be found in Him Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Arkansas Posts: 13,266	Boith of my grandfathers served in WWII. My paternal grandfather was in the Air Force and flew B-29s which were known for the bombing missions. He flew over much of Europe. He passed away from cancer in 1988. My maternal grandfather served in the navy and landed on Normandy beach 2 days after the initial D-day invasion. He is still alive and kicking after all these years. I love both of my grandfathers very much and I thank them for having served to help keep America free. __________________ Oh, you will. It is all a dream and since matter cannot be created nor destroyed, the dreams must be real in all their myriad forms. -Beowulf This Delicate Thing God Has Made *The world is measured in peasants; smaller than a unicorn but, bigger than a tidbit!*

11-12-2007, 06:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
CasperGemini Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 41	HEAR HEAR!! Thanks Vets!!!

11-12-2007, 06:56 PM	#17 (permalink)
shel90 Let It Snow!!!! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: A place where crabs are popular Posts: 40,305 Blog Entries: 3	Thanks to all the Vets especially the ones who have sacrified their lives for this country. My grandfather served in WWII..bless his heart. __________________ "Wine improves with age. The older I get, the better I like it." --- Anonymous

11-13-2007, 11:36 AM	#20 (permalink)
Chase Premium Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,320	Sel90 and Maria, you are both very sweet to honor veterans. Thank you. However, Veterans' Day is to honor vets still alive. That's why a lot of us marched in parades last weekend. Memorial Day in May is to honor those who sacrifieced their lives for their country. This reminds me of the confusion my two small grandsons had. I took them to the Vietnam Wall, the traveling version of the memorial in Washington D.C. The looked and looked and looked. I was proud that they seem to study each and every name. Finally, they returned and one said, "Grampa, we thought you went to Vietnam two times." "I did," I said. "Then how come we can't find your name?" When I explained the names were of men and women who died in Vietnam, they were disappointed at first, then said they were glad I was only a veteran and not a hero. I had to laugh. It's all good. These questions and comments help the younger generations to understand holidays and what they have to do with history.

11-10-2008, 02:32 PM	#22 (permalink)
Reba Granny Terp Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: South Carolina Posts: 39,195	Tomorrow is again Veterans Day. to all our veterans!

11-10-2008, 03:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
Bottesini Joe's Friend Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: With Owl Sock Posts: 37,532 Blog Entries: 1	My father was a veteran of Korea. It is good we have this day to honor service to our country. __________________

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Beowulf Premium Member Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 10,515	My father is a veteran of three wars (WWII, Korea, and Vietnam). He and my mother are still alive and I will visit them tomorrow. I thank our veterans.

11-10-2008, 03:31 PM	#25 (permalink)
Jiro Aparecium Deletrius Legil Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: The Soprano State Posts: 60,558	to all you veterans and my fellow veterans for serving us and America with pride and courage!

11-10-2008, 03:49 PM	#26 (permalink)
Tousi Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 15,733	Thank you, ladies and gentlemen for your service to our country.

11-10-2008, 03:53 PM	#27 (permalink)
Celticty Registered User Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kent, Washington Posts: 953	for all of your thanks everyone and an extra to all my fellow brothers and sisters in arms who are still serving and who did serve. It was an Honor serving with you all. Salute to all of them

11-10-2008, 06:47 PM	#28 (permalink)
Jolie77 Premium Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Kentucky, USA (The Bluegrass State) Posts: 8,514 Blog Entries: 1	Definitely, These veterans are commended. They once fought and protected this country not because of order but because of their compassion. So, with that, Many thanks to the veterans for they once served our country under grace. __________________ Isaiah 33:6 - "He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the Lord is the key to this treasure."

11-10-2008, 07:13 PM	#29 (permalink)
Babyblue Registered User Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 12,001	Thank you jol! I was just thinking about this. Seems to me a lot of people think of Veterans Day is just another day off! But we do need to remember our Veterans that simply fought for our country. Some are deceased and some are living. I have two uncles that fought in Vietnam. One was drafted the other went by choice. Both are still alive to tell the story. I applaud all our Vets that fought for our country! The American Flag is flying high at my house proudly.

11-10-2008, 08:01 PM	#30 (permalink)
Hwy99 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: A town in middle of the rolling hills Posts: 6,141	My step grandpa is an veteran of Vietnam, and two of my uncles are either still or recently finished with the middle east. Thank you all for the protect.

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