Michele 1 #1 November 11, 2002 Thank you to all those who've served our country. You allow me to live free and chase happiness. Sometimes you gave simply your time, sometimes you gave your life. Always, though, you gave your heart. Your gift does not go unnoticed and unappreciated by me. You are not forgotten, and you are deeply respected for your commitment and gifts. Thank you. And thank you to the families of the veterans. You who sometimes suffering the greatest loss...you are not forgotten either. And those who served in ways uncountable and unrecognized - thank you, too. For those who currently serve, and face the terror and horror that war truly is with courage and conviction, thank you, too. For without you, where would I be? This is not a nation thanking you, nor is it for one nation's military personnel...this is one lady, understanding how much freedom means, and on Veteran's Day, thanking everyone who has or is serving, and who has fought for that freedom. Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skygirlpc 0 #2 November 11, 2002 Well said! I really second that! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
freeflir29 0 #3 November 11, 2002 3rd that!!! Especially to those of you that can do it for 20 years. 10 was about all I could stomach. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JumpNFly 0 #4 November 11, 2002 I third that motion :) The key to walking on water... Is knowing where the rocks are Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #5 November 11, 2002 You're welcome. (I'm an Army Brat and a USAF vet)"The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #6 November 11, 2002 5th that! Michele, you're an excellent writer. On a side note: To all the veterans and those who are currently serving. I appreciate what you are doing and what you have done. You are out there putting your lives on the line to serve this great nation and our government rather than sitting around and constantly criticizing it. Stay safe folks. _________________________________________ Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #7 November 11, 2002 Quote 10 was about all I could stomach. 10? You were a glutton for punishment. Getting serious.... It doesn't matter whether you did 4, 10 or 20. If you volunteered and served your time honorably, that is all that matters. It is all about doing something for your country when you aren't required to do so. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #8 November 11, 2002 Quote Getting serious.... It doesn't matter whether you did 4, 10 or 20. If you volunteered and served your time honorably, that is all that matters. It is all about doing something for your country when you aren't required to do so. what about those who just mooch your tax money...can I cut them? got a few at my job. seems no one cares but me. thanks anyway, Michele.My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #9 November 11, 2002 Definately, with out our dedicated men and women, our lives would definately be very very different.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyDekker 1,465 #10 November 11, 2002 I 6th that. Thank you to all those serving and all those who have served, including those citizens who fought from the inside in the resistance during WWII..... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mouth 0 #11 November 11, 2002 We honored vets today at school. Several visited with our kids and told some experiences. I really like one old guy who had lost both legs because he jumped. He saw my pics and talked to me like I was his long lost daughter. His nurse gave me his email. She reads them to him and dictates an answer. He was the coolest. I also called my Dad and told him thanks too. I think he is the coolest veteran around. (I may be biased, but who cares??) . -- Hot Mama At least you know where you stand even if it is in a pile of shit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skybytch 273 #12 November 12, 2002 QuoteThank you to all those serving and all those who have served, including those citizens who fought from the inside in the resistance during WWII..... Good point. Since this is an international group, I'd like to expand that thank you to include everyone who's served their country - whatever country that might be. Those who selflessly put their lives on the line to protect their country and fellow citizens are a cut above the average person. I salute you all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #13 November 12, 2002 even those who served gernmany? My photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MrHixxx 0 #14 November 12, 2002 Well said, my sister, father and grandfather are vets. -Hixxx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michele 1 #15 November 12, 2002 Hi, Lisa... QuoteI'd like to expand that thank you to include everyone who's served their country - whatever country that might be. you said it better than me when I wrote... QuoteThis is not a nation thanking you, nor is it for one nation's military personnel... Thanks for making sure that everyone knows that thanks are due to all! Ciels- Michele ~Do Angels keep the dreams we seek While our hearts lie bleeding?~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #16 November 12, 2002 Hey, Germany has it's veterans too. Some of my close family fought on the Eastern Front. Some did in Normandy. Show respect, they did fight for their country!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jtval 0 #17 November 12, 2002 i was speaking of the nazi's! I knew I shoulda clarified thatMy photos My Videos Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skydiver51 0 #18 November 12, 2002 Thank You!!! Each and everyone of you. I along with many others still have a hard time with the memoiries of Viet Nam. Your Thank You's help alot!!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dumpster 0 #19 November 12, 2002 You're very welcome, all of you! I myself, served in the Air Force and was involved in both the Iraqi Beach Party (Desert Storm) and Operation Deny Flight, over Bosnia. No sweat, we were just doing our job- Thank YOU for remembering! Of we go, into the wild blue yonder...... Easy Does It Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #20 November 12, 2002 Not to forget the other service people but Viet Nam vets I salute you. Job well done - I mean it!!! And you guys caught all the shit for it too. Being from Pittsburgh, most people of your generation I know went to tha "oriental paradise" You are a bunch of impressively tough motherfuckers! jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rookeskydiver 0 #21 November 12, 2002 i salute every one one you Vets. you guys rock. Thank You Guys PCSS # 1 Rookeskydiver "Its a Wonka Bar"....."Go ahead Charlie open it, lets see that golden ticket" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gemini 0 #22 November 12, 2002 Thanks Michele. It feels awfully good to hear that someone appreciates what we were trying to do since so many people still think it was wrong. I think it is also great that so many skydivers acknowledged their veteran jumpers. I had at least 5 - 6 "Thank you" from jumpers today at Spaceland with one homemade thank you card. It was at least 23 years after I got off active duty before I would tell people I was a Vietnam vet because the reaction sometimes was so severe. Desert Storm changed a lot of people's attitudes about the Viet vet. There were a lot of misfits in the military in those days due to the draft, but there were also many guys and girls that were trying to do the best job they could based on what they understood the job to be. It was nearly an impossible war, under miserable conditions, with little support from home except for most of the family and a few friends, and a country torn apart by the war. Thanks again. Blue skies, Jim Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jraf 0 #23 November 12, 2002 Every weekend I jump with a bunch of Viet Nam vets. Damn fine gentlemen they are!jraf Me Jungleman! Me have large Babalui. Muff #3275 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
