OT..., But if you are a War Veteran - Page 3

BadThad · 03-05-2009, 09:34 PM

Now, this is a worthy thread!

I say it to everyone I've met in the services....A HUGE THANK YOU! I have nothing but the utmost respect and appreciation for ALL that have served or are currently serving our country.

BadThad · 03-05-2009, 09:42 PM

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In 26 years I've been called a brain-washed pawn of the US Government and other vulgarities that would be edited by the Moderators.

That's is completely UNAMERICAN! Anybody showing such disrespect should not be nor do they deserve to be living in the USA.

CamaroDMD · 03-06-2009, 12:32 AM

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Originally Posted by BadThad

That's is completely UNAMERICAN! Anybody showing such disrespect should not be nor do they deserve to be living in the USA.

That's their right to say that...it's a right that everyone who defended this country has fought to protect. I think the saying, "I don't agree with what you say but I'll fight to the death for your right to say it" applies.

coinsngolf · 03-06-2009, 12:39 PM

U.S.A.F. 1966/1970 Stationed at Fairchild AF base and Greenham Common air field in England. Would do it again if I had the chance.

justndav76 · 03-06-2009, 06:59 PM

You know when I was a snot nosed teen, for lack of a better term, and even sometimes in my 20's I always wondered to myself why we always had to hear about "the greatest generation/vietnam/korea" vets. I always kept thinking to myself so what, who cares. And I would always get upset and say things like well, I dont care if soldiers are dying in Iraq or wherever because they signed up knowing the risks, big deal. But as one matures one realized how stupid they have sounded, and what stupid, idiotic things one has said. I have to tell you that I am sad sometimes at how our military is used, but that is thru NO fault of the soldiers. I want to say to each and every member of the military that I appreciate what you do not only for the safety of the world, but for all of us in America. Without you we are nothing, absolutely nothing. This country doesnt do enough for its military active duty or retired and we need to do more. I work a job in the private sector where I make more than some mid ranked soldiers and honestly that to me seems wrong. Our military members should be the best paid profession in the country along with teachers because our future as a nation depends on it. To the soldiers that have experienced bad people, name calling, and other horrid stuff I say sorry you do not deserve that treatment ever. This country owes such a debt of gratitude to everyone who has ever served. God speed to those in harms way.

walterallen · 03-06-2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by justndav76

You know when I was a snot nosed teen, for lack of a better term, and even sometimes in my 20's I always wondered to myself why we always had to hear about "the greatest generation/vietnam/korea" vets. I always kept thinking to myself so what, who cares. And I would always get upset and say things like well, I dont care if soldiers are dying in Iraq or wherever because they signed up knowing the risks, big deal. But as one matures one realized how stupid they have sounded, and what stupid, idiotic things one has said. I have to tell you that I am sad sometimes at how our military is used, but that is thru NO fault of the soldiers. I want to say to each and every member of the military that I appreciate what you do not only for the safety of the world, but for all of us in America. Without you we are nothing, absolutely nothing. This country doesnt do enough for its military active duty or retired and we need to do more. I work a job in the private sector where I make more than some mid ranked soldiers and honestly that to me seems wrong. Our military members should be the best paid profession in the country along with teachers because our future as a nation depends on it. To the soldiers that have experienced bad people, name calling, and other horrid stuff I say sorry you do not deserve that treatment ever. This country owes such a debt of gratitude to everyone who has ever served. God speed to those in harms way.

Nicely put!

The Spartans had it right IMHO.

Thanks for your sobering and mature input.

Allen

RickieB · 03-07-2009, 05:58 PM

Thank you Grimreaper!!

Sgt. R.Bradley
United States Marine Corps
July, 1972 thru July 1975
0311 Infanrtry (Grungy Grunt)
3rd Battalion 8Th Marine's, 3Rd Marine Division

UoooooooRahhhhhhh!!

RickieB
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Pepperoni · 03-07-2009, 06:21 PM

United States Navy Corpsman / FMF Recon
Fleet Marine Force Recon.
A great part of our family protected the country in WW11 and through Vietnam era.
My father in law is 92 and was at pearl Harbor Dec 7th 1941. He is one of the few hundred still left.
He retired CWO 4 and moved to law enforcement.
My uncle who raised me was a CPO Corpsman and did his last combat with FMF on GUAM. He did a state side tour to finish 21,6 mo.
Uncle U.S. ARMY WW11 Silver Star, Bronze Star
Vietnam KIA two brothers in law . U.S. Marine Corps
They gave all.

xtrmbrdr · 03-07-2009, 07:39 PM

I appreciate each and every person that has ever served for our country. There is no doubt this is the greatest country in the world because of you

Fred

**Harryj** · 03-08-2009, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by CamaroDMD

That's their right to say that...it's a right that everyone who defended this country has fought to protect. I think the saying, "I don't agree with what you say but I'll fight to the death for your right to say it" applies.

As ironic as it may seem the freedom of speech is an asset to our democratic beliefs. Though no true democracy exsits we are one of the countries are close to a true democracy. I've been to countries where they would simply decapitate your head should you speak badly of the military or government. Many countries Law Enforcement agencies are extremely corrupt.

Thender · 03-08-2009, 05:18 PM

"It is the Veteran that fought for the right, for some, to burn the United States Flag, The same Flag that is used to drape a Veterans coffin"...

I always get choked up when I hear that at our Memorial Day services...

Don't forget, many of us Veterans keep serving long after we are out of service...

I have been with the American Legion for 12 years, 9 years of that as a member of the Color Guard. Serving in such capacities as Post Commander and Commander of the Color Guard for 4 years. I am also in charge of Grave Registration which means that I know where all Veterans are buried in our Cemetery, making sure they have markers, and making sure that 1,100 little flags get put on their graves for Memorial day...

So if you see someone wearing an American Legion cap, Remember they were once a wartime Veteran that is now serving his community and fighting for active duty veterans rights in Washington D.C.

Thank you to all that served!!!

Sorry for the shameless plug...

Booner · 03-08-2009, 06:29 PM

Thender,

Not a shameless plug at all! Maybe it has something to do with having served, and with the camaraderie, but alot of veterns seem to gravitate to the American Legion, VFW, etc. Not a thing wrong with continuing to serve.

Tim W.
USAF 1973-1995
American Legion Post 488

Thender · 03-08-2009, 07:37 PM

Nice!!!

Should have posted that too....

American Legion Post #88, Shenandoah, Iowa...

And another shameless plug....

"American Legion Department Color Guard Champions for 2008 - 2009"

GrimReaper · 11-11-2009, 01:10 PM

Past or Present , Once Again Thank You !! God Bless All of You !!

hontonai · 11-11-2009, 02:21 PM

My father was a Naval officer in WW II.

I served in an Army psychological warfare unit in Korea.

My daughter was in the Army, serving in Germany during the Vietnam era.

Her husband is retired from the Air Force, and a member of the American Legion motorcycle riders group that participates in military funerals to keep the war protesters away from the mourners..

Her son's National Guard unit deployed to Iraq, and he's expecting to go back.

Her new son-in-law is about to make his third Iraqi deployment.

I'm pretty proud of my family history this Veterans Day!

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