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I just want to wish each of you that are Serving and have served a
and also a time to reflect on those who are not here with us because of their Great Sacrifice That they have given in the name of
Freedom and this country.


This is a Day for You and of those Hero's who have fought and defended this country.

I see where they like to add others , Fireman, Police, First Responders as Part of Veterans Day.
Well to those Who have worn both Uniforms I say \"Thank-you\"For Your Service

For those who have not worn the uniform of this Country in Military service,but in those Noble Professions , I say \"Thank-you \" on other days
\"9-11\" now plus all the other Days that have been set aside for your professions over the years.

But Today is Veterans Day, which is just one of really 2 days that are Dedicated to \"Military Veterans\" and \"Active Duty Troops\" serving is this too much to ask?

I say not since most of us volunteered , or when called up Did their Duty,

Not for a \"Day-off\" for a lot of folks, Shopping Specials at Big Chain Stores,Car Deals etc....Which those 2 Days have become.

Its a Day to remember and \"Thank The Troops\" and remember those troops Who are now in Harms way or getting ready to go, Those who have been in other Conflicts, Those who have Been Wounded or Ill from serving in thos Conflicts or time, Those Veterans who by some reason \"Are Homeless\" and most of all \"Those Veterans Who have Died Defending this country and the 1400 who will pass -on this day as they do everyday for the past 5 years.
Not including the ones Who are dying in Harms way now almost 4000 now and they don't get but a \"2 min \" Blip on the evening news. Too young to even have a \"Drink\" or in some places buy a pack of Smokes.

So I give \"Thanks and Prayers \" to some and others \"Thanks and Pray\" for their Safe Return.

So Have a Safe \"Veterans Day\" I think putting \"Happy\" in there doesnt quite fit.




Goose

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I don't believe that anyone could have said it better than that Goose

Well said Goose.



OC

Thank you Goose.

If people around us don't understand maybe send them overhere :

http://www.youtube.com/swf/l.swf?video_ ... 1&border=0

Well said Goose.

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God Bless all those that are currently serving and to those that have served in the defense of this great country!

Came today back from 4 days Ypres (Ieper) in Belgium to remember the fallen in World War one.
Few images of scenes around Ypres, some made by me. (0nly in the first link)
http://www.wo1.be/ned/evenementen/erbij ... /body1.htm
One of the real veterans still alive!
http://www.wo1.be/ned/evenementen/erbij ... /body1.htm
Ceremony pictures
http://www.wo1.be/ned/evenementen/erbij ... /body1.htm
http://www.wo1.be/ned/evenementen/erbij ... /body1.htm

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Thanks for your service too Goose.

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\"Hokey religions and ancient weapons are no match for a GAU-8/A at your side, kid.\"--Hawg Solo

Guess I missed this one the last few days? Hmmm, Oh Well!
Hope everyone had a good couple days being remembered as VETS!

I know one it was special for..............my little brother turned 44 also on Sunday and is a Vet of GW1.
Talked to him and he had been \"celebrating\" just a little, after being on a pond all day and coming home to clean about 60 crappie & blue gill!

That sounds like a very special day to me!

I'm a bit late for that i apoligize but i don't think that my words could be any better then what goose said!

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