Veterans Day , 11-11-2009 , I'd like to....

Let's remember this is known as Armistice Day in Europe, commemorating the end of the first great European War (aka WW 1). Let's be sure to remember all that happened - and why.

Many nations have a Tomb of the Unknown. Let's honor those enterred at the Arc De Triomphe and on Red Square, against the wall of the Kremlin. Our brothers and sisters in Russia have unknown soldiers, too... a lot more than most.

Peace, everybody.

 

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That was very close to home & a very sad day indeed , I've lived here 55 years & the Coast Guard , Marines & Navy have been my neighbors for many years , terrible accident !

 

Agreed. Today, I personally give my hats off and personal respect for all the veterans from around the world who have fought and died to keep us safe. USA!

 

That struck a cord with me, makes me think about the time I was about to join the army. I am a proud patriot, and this video really brought a true American tear to my eye. Go USA! God Bless America!!!! Fight on!

 

usa! Usa! Usa! Usa!

 

Agreed.

 

I'm encouraging everyone to get copies of their father's military service records. They are freely available from the office of veteran's affairs. When I got dad's records, there were all sorts of interesting artifacts. Now, they are heirlooms... a very, very important part of our family history and heritage.

Turns out ol' pop had a perfect record... almost. He irritated them once for losing his ID card. Oh well !

 

My dad was in the 101st Airborne in WWII. He took a glider into Normandy on 6 June 1944. Unfortunately he was captured the following day and spent the next 10 months as a POW. I served in the Air Force as a medic from 1971-75. My son was also in the 101st Airborne from 2002-06. He was involved in the initial surge into Iraq in March of 2003. I know full well the price of freedom isn't free. God bless all our veterans.

 

I have a WWI trench coat, very very heavy wool, that was my Great Uncle's from when he served in France in 1918. It was ironic, and a bit sad that he had to go to fight against my Great Great Grandfather's homeland - a country he loved dearly but believed was led by a tyrant in the form of the Kaiser. My uncle was gassed sometime in the summer, and never saw combat again - he was affected by the nerve gas for the rest of his long life.

All these 90+ years later, that big heavy trench coat takes up a lot of space in my closet - but it is a constant reminder of the sacrifices veterans all over made - sometimes their lives, often their health and their happiness. I remember when I was a kid having it in my closet and cursing it because it took up so much space - now I am appreciative and thankful that I have it to remind me of my uncle, now gone for over 30 years.

 

I joined the Navy to see the world. I got to see parts of the world I didn't want to see. 1st the Iranian Hostage Crisis was in full swing, not a fun-filled 8 months. 2nd was a joyous trip to Lebanon. I can't complain though, I made it home, many others didn't get that chance.
VFW - Life Member

 

The U.S.N. Veteran say's "Thank you for remembering" .

 

good to hear that the coin hobby is well represented by vets. I was USN, Great, great grandpa fought with sherman, Great uncle fought with pershing, uncles fought with halsey, and patton, a few of my cousins fought with westmoreland, I fought with admiral Morrison.....

It seems my family can't get along with anybody..

 

Some well deserved Commander's coins. Thanks to all that served.

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My Dad was in the Army Air Force in WW2 , he was in the 8th Air Force & was a tail gunner in a B-24 Liberator Bomber, he flew 32 Combat Missions over Germany & other places . My oldest son was also in the Air Force & has been deployed several times to the Middle East , God Bless them All for their unselfish duty to the U . S. A.

 

May god bless his soul.

 

You can also get yours or a loved ones medals from the same place I believe , but any medals issued by a foreign country , youd have to contact them as in the case of my Dads Philippines Liberation medal .
And a Hearty thanks to all you Veterans .
rzage

 

US Navy 10/01 - 10/09
USS LaSalle 03 - 05

 

If you have the documentation of what decorations are desired I usually point people to usmedals.com. Their products come from the same sources the government uses. In the case of say the Vietnamese Campaign Medal, there is no country of South VietNam to supply those. The folks at usmedals.com are a great group to work with, all veterans, that know their Heraldy.

 

I just wanted to say thank you all and thank you to the men and women I haved served with. Only 2 and a half more years to retirement from the U.S.N. Then maybe I can afford the NICE coins. lol

 

Thanks to my brother Paul and all other Veterans of Foreign Wars.