It's Veteran's Day.
Memorial Day is when we honor those that died to give us our freedom.
Veteran's Day is the day when you have your chance to say thanks, alive and in person, to those who will soon be memorialized.
I'm not naive, I know many of you do that every chance you get.
I served but never fought, and in some ways that disappoints me. But then I look back at my experience in the Navy and I realize that no matter what, my time in the Navy will guide me well for the rest of my life.
So I say thanks to all of those who went in before me, whose cumulative wisdom helped me become the man I am today.
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Thank you for your service, Vinnie.
Posted by: Russ at November 11, 2005 03:12 AM (utsLN)
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Right back atcha, Russ.
Posted by: Vinnie at November 11, 2005 03:20 AM (Kr6/f)
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It's also Memorial Day in my country for honoring locals who fought in British service during World War II. I think though that it's fitting to offer thanks to veterans everywhere, regardless of nationality that have done their part to preserve freedom in the world. A special thanks must be given to veterans of the United States Armed Forces though, who now continue the vast majority of the work alone. So thank you brave men and women. In doing your part to make your country safer, you've helped (and still are helping)to make mine safer as well.
Posted by: Graeme at November 11, 2005 06:23 AM (ZKZ0y)
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My hubby is a veteran as well. He got a bigger kiss than usual this morning. And to all you guys and gals - A heartfelt thanx.
Posted by: Oyster at November 11, 2005 06:34 AM (YudAC)
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Thanks to Vinnie and all vets. I gotta remember to make a few calls today.
Posted by: Howie at November 11, 2005 06:50 AM (FC8Wr)
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Thank you, vets, and God bless you.
Posted by: jesusland joe at November 11, 2005 07:33 AM (rUyw4)
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Its the day in 1918 when WW I officialy ended the day we remember those who have died in war to make our nation free lets not forget their sacrifice
Posted by: sandpiper at November 11, 2005 09:18 AM (8W+Ht)
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Thank you veterans. The nation owes you its gratitude.
Posted by: Jesusland Carlos at November 11, 2005 10:12 AM (8e/V4)
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My wife said she'd make me a cake, but I think I'd rather go to the range to celebrate by shooting some Osama and Che targets.
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at November 11, 2005 12:08 PM (0yYS2)
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Personally believed Vets Day and Election Day should be merged. They would go well together - Vets - the right to vote - freedom.
Makes it kinda difficult to forget one without the other.
And an Official Day off - to remember and to vote. Lots of people claim to want Election Day off (possible increase in turnout).
Libs would never go for it once they realize the potential downside for them - all those vets and their friends and families remembering - and voting
Posted by: hondo at November 11, 2005 01:49 PM (Jvmry)
Posted by: Improbulus Maximus at November 11, 2005 01:52 PM (0yYS2)
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Thanks to all of you!
Posted by: Maureen at November 11, 2005 06:02 PM (ny5O/)
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Nicely put Vinnie. I served but never fought in combat. But I was ready. I think they were all lucky. No telling how ugly it would have been had they messed with us. I was born in February but yesterday was my birthday. Thanks for all the rides you guys gave me. I never thought I would miss the Khaki green and battleship gray. Or the wing, and San Diego will always be "The Place". FU Saddam, I was ready for you 10/14/94, then you pussed out. I lost 3 days of sleep and 4 days in Fallon. And I will dance on your grave after you are gone.
Posted by: cmunkey72000 at November 11, 2005 09:51 PM (ju9c2)
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