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Linus

11-11-2009 10:16 AM

Nov 11: Thank you to all veterans & those who cannot be thanks in person

To quote a poem that I remember reading as a kid in Canadian schools:

Quote:

In Flanders Fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

By: Lieutenant Colonel John McCrae, MD (1872-1918)
Canadian Army

SuperFemme

11-11-2009 10:42 AM

Great thread Linus. I'm going to piggyback of your poem and post something here. I hope you don't mind.

It is Veterans Day today, and as a former military wife I'd like to ask my friends to take a few minutes out of your day to send a letter to a soldier. I'm attaching a link and all you have to do is fill out the letter online. The website will mail the letters for you. In light of the recent events at Ft. Hood I think... it is SO worth a few minutes of our time to make the men and women who serve feel appreciated.

http://letterstosoldiers.org/formletter.html

Diva	11-11-2009 01:09 PM

God bless our soldiers......

Thanks for that link, SF.....it's as good as done! Great idea...especially for this time of year....

~Diva

The_Lady_Snow

11-11-2009 02:24 PM

My Father and all my brothers have served and serve in the military... I wanna give a big shout out to mah Papa who is a Retired LT Colonel in the United States Air Force!! Salud!!

Jet	11-11-2009 02:37 PM

Remembering and saluting all veterans of all wars today
with
Battle Hymn of the Republic

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nq50Dh1_U7U"]YouTube- Battle Hymn of the Republic[/ame]

Tommi

11-11-2009 03:49 PM

Equality Event Honors Transgendered Military

USAF Tip of my wings to my my military friends here and to the families that wait and love us. Tommi
Patriots' Pride is a Veterans Day celebration in honor of all Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, and Transgenders, (LGBT) and other sexual minorities that have served their country honorably and have never throughout the history of the United States of America been treated equally.

We seek to remember our proud tradition across America, in small towns and big cities alike. Now more then ever it is important that each of take a stand to end the horrific discrimination that has been on-going, and in fact encouraged by the very existence of the prejudiced legislation that governs our Armed Forces. As patriots we know our America can do better!

Come together Saturday, November 14, 2009 at noon for a march and rally in honor of LGBT veterans across America near you.

http://www.mypatriotspride.org/

San Diego
Coordinator: Lisa Kove
Contact: eyescu_92116@yahoo.com
Location: 1300 N. Coast Hwy
Oceanside, CA 92054

* Our Location was chosen in memory of Seaman August Provost

San Francisco:
Coordinator: Kathleen Lenfest
Contact: secondhandexplosion@msn.com
Location: TBA

Novelafemme

11-11-2009 04:34 PM

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To my grandpa...thank you for your years of service in the Navy.

To my beloved...you know how much respect I have for you. You are incredible. The Marine Corps was damn lucky!!!

Thank you for keeping America safe!

PinkieLee

11-11-2009 04:51 PM

THANK YOU... for me, is an understatement. My father served in the Marine Corps (and still sports the fuckin' fabulous flat top at 69 years old). Being a member of the American Legion Aux for about 30 years, I've spent most of my life surrounded by Veterans and their families. I am thankful, each and every day, for my freedom and know it's because of the sacrifices these men and women have made for the country they love.

Andrew, Jr.

11-11-2009 05:06 PM

Our Vets, Our Heroes

I am very proud of all of all the men, and women who give of themselves to keep us safe. Thank you.

And I will repeat the same theme that pretty much everyone has said so far...keep 'em safe til they all come home!

Legendryder

11-11-2009 05:28 PM

I am thankful for all serving in the military taught me, and I damn sure wish I was young enough to be over there kicking ass. I think that is my only regret, I was born too old or too young. But, to those serving now, my thoughts are with you, and smack one for me.

Greyson

11-11-2009 05:36 PM

I just finished exchanging emails with my brother and my nephew, his son, currently serving in Iraq. I thanked them both for their service. I want to thank all of the military and their families for the sacrifices they make, every day.

Semper Fi

theoddz

11-11-2009 06:02 PM

Another proud Marine reporting here!!! Happy 234th Birthday to my fellow Marines here!!! OOOOOORAH!! :D

....and a huge shout-out to all my fellow Vets here who have served in ALL branches of the Armed Forces. ;)

Thank you to all of our community members who have so thoughtfully remembered those of us and their loved ones who have so proudly "stood the watch". We appreciate your kindness and thoughts of us on this day.

Please take a second and remember those who have paid the ultimate price and are not here today to stand shoulder to shoulder with us in our ranks, and also think of those who are serving today and are so far from home and loved ones. May they all return home, safe and sound.

Semper Fi,
~Theo~

WolfyOne

11-11-2009 06:35 PM

I woke up this morning and said happy veteran's day to R. She was in the navy. I said a silent thank you to all those that are and have served our country. If my mom was alive, today would have been her birthday, so I wished her a happy birthday out loud and told her I missed her. Oh and I even took a dozen doughnuts over to the VFW this morning.

Gemme

11-11-2009 08:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by June (Post 3366)

There have been many times over the years when my personal politics get in the way of remembering those that have chosen to serve our country.

I hate this motherfucking war. I hate that so many innocent people both foreign and domestic have had to die. But, I do love and honor our soldiers and know that most of them are doing this out of love for their country and patriotic duty.

Bring. Them. Home.
So we can thank them in person.

And also, if you're reading this and you've ever served or lost someone close to you. Thank you.

Perfectly said.

blush

11-11-2009 09:17 PM

Thank you, Soldiers.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nHb_tjNunL4"]YouTube- Traveling Soldier[/ame]

Arwen

11-11-2009 10:36 PM

Thank you to the United States veterans of yesterday, today and tomorrow. You give so much to this country. I am proud to call some of you friends and others family. I'm honored by your service to our country.

Jesse

11-12-2010 04:11 PM

Thank you to all of the veterans for our freedom and safety.

End this war and send the soldiers home!

Nat	11-12-2010 05:16 PM

Thanks very much for both service and sacrifice - to my grandfather, two great-uncles, my brother's stepfather, my uncle, my sweetheart and to all the other vets out there who have loyally served our country.

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