livendive 8 #1 November 11, 2008 I'm surprised I couldn't find where someone else already started this thread today. In any case, I just want to remind our veterans (and active members) that your service and sacrifices are much appreciated. Thank you, once again and still. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matthewcline 0 #2 November 11, 2008 I will second this motion! MattAn Instructors first concern is student safety. So, start being safe, first!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
LadiDadi 0 #3 November 11, 2008 I heart Soldiers!!! ...and Sailors and Airmen too!!! (Marines aren't too bad either, for the most part, but I'm an Army brat so I'm not supposed to say that out loud) For everyone who has ever donned a uniform in service to this country - by your choice or not - I thank you for being brave enough to do so.If you can't laugh at yourself, I'll be happy to do it for you. **************************** Be like the cupcake and suck it up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladydyver 0 #4 November 11, 2008 Thanks to everyone for their service and the sacrifices that they have made. DPH # 2 "I am not sure what you are suppose to do with that, but I don't think it is suppose to flop around like that." ~Skootz~ I have a strong regard for the rules.......doc! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #5 November 11, 2008 We owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have fallen... We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved, and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #6 November 11, 2008 QuoteWe owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have fallen... With due respect and thanks for your service, Jeanne. We pay our respects to those who have fallen every day and even more so on Memorial Day. Veteran's Day should be about thanking veterans... all of them... regardless of whether or not they gave their lives in battle or gave a few years of service and moved on with their lives as civilains afterwards. It's kind of a pet peave of mine, I guess. Memorial Day is Memorial Day and Veteran's Day is Veteran's Day. They don't mean the same thing.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Amazon 7 #7 November 11, 2008 The thing is, we celebrate it this day... when the guns fell silent in one of the biggest mistakes the world ever made and finally ended it.... at the 11th hour.. of the 11th day.... of the 11th month. It is more than just an American event. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mayberry 0 #8 November 11, 2008 Thank you vets and those currently serving! Don Here's to friends! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
labrys 0 #9 November 11, 2008 QuoteWe owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have fallen... QuoteVeteran's Day should be about thanking veterans... all of them All yes, regardless of country or creed. Any countries veterans deserve thanks. I think of all of them on Veteran's Day. I think of all those who fell in battle on Memorial Day also. It is not the same.Owned by Remi #? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
masterrig 1 #10 November 12, 2008 To those who gave their lives, have served or are serving our country... Thank you! Chuck Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydemon2 0 #11 November 12, 2008 Thanks to all the vets! Beauty is only skin deep, but ugly goes clean to the bone! I like to start my day off with a little Ray of Soulshine™!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #12 November 12, 2008 Thanks to all who served specially John Sadler and Billy Bolton who didn't come home with the rest of us. xin loi ban toi. toi nho ban. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SuFantasma 0 #13 November 12, 2008 You are welcome .... And thanks to all my comrade in arms* from all services ( Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marines, Navy, et.al.) for their individual services to the Country and for standing by my side when we served together. To all veterans and families who experience the ultimate sacrifize ... my sincerest respect, deepest condolences and unbound love.... While we all served, some were called to remind us of the meaning of serving beyond what words can describe. Next time you see a serviceperson in uniform... say thanks, offer a coffee or a cocktail and send a one-line note to their parents .... you will know what to write. * comrades in arms (seek the latin definion, not the contemporary interpretation)Y yo, pa' vivir con miedo, prefiero morir sonriendo, con el recuerdo vivo". - Ruben Blades, "Adan Garcia" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #14 November 12, 2008 I thanked a veteran yesterday! And then I asked one of my leftly liberal friends to thank a veteran, and he wouldn't do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Andrewwhyte 1 #15 November 12, 2008 QuoteQuoteWe owe a debt of gratitude to all those who have fallen... QuoteVeteran's Day should be about thanking veterans... all of them All yes, regardless of country or creed. Any countries veterans deserve thanks. I think of all of them on Veteran's Day. I think of all those who fell in battle on Memorial Day also. It is not the same. In UK and most of the Commonwealth the focus of Armistice day is the fallen. I agree with your premise, but it is just one of those things that the US chose what is remembrance day to the rest of us as Veteran's day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
millertime24 8 #16 November 12, 2008 To hell with politics. It is comments like these that make me proud to be not only a US Airman but an American as a whole. It shows that there is still tons of support for all those who serve and who have served. I would also like to thank all who serve and those who served before my time giving me the opportunity to do so. Muff #5048 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 35 #17 November 12, 2008 Quote I thanked a veteran yesterday! And then I asked one of my leftly liberal friends to thank a veteran, and he wouldn't do it. Should have called him an asshole."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shropshire 0 #18 November 12, 2008 Quote I'm surprised I couldn't find where someone else already started this thread today. In any case, I just want to remind our veterans (and active members) that your service and sacrifices are much appreciated. Thank you, once again and still. Blues, Dave Didn't see my thread then? (.)Y(.) Chivalry is not dead; it only sleeps for want of work to do. - Jerome K Jerome Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
livendive 8 #19 November 12, 2008 Quote I thanked a veteran yesterday! And then I asked one of my leftly liberal friends to thank a veteran, and he wouldn't do it. Well, one of your other "lefty liberal" friends said thank you at the top of this thread, and he'd be happy to say "you're welcome" too, if that'd help make up for it. Blues, Dave"I AM A PROFESSIONAL EXTREME ATHLETE!" (drink Mountain Dew) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chaoskitty 0 #20 November 12, 2008 Way to balance out the lefty liberals! (You can call me a righty tighty if you want.. hehe!) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
