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I feel that since we all owe our ability to still enjoy the freedoms that we do, including the 2nd Ammendment, that we should have a thread to honor our Veterans. It is but a small token of appreciation for their service and sacrifice.

So to all the Veterans today, I would just like to take a moment to say with utmost sincerity, thank you. May this day always serve as a reminder that freedom, isn’t free.

“Some gave all. All gave some”
 
This morning I attended our school’s formal Presentation of Colors. I live in a small town along the US/Mexico border, Terlingua Texas, and about 2/3rds of the students are Hispanic. The ROTC Color Guard marched in carrying US and Texas flags and parade rifles. After the raising of the flags, singing the National Anthem and everyone saying the Pledge of Allegiance, one of the teachers read a list of facts about US soldiers fighting in WWI to the current Middle East war. Then with the assistance of members from the VFW, there was a ceremony retiring 38 flags by burning. All this took about an hour. Afterwards, the senior class made breakfast for all the veterans in attendance.

Nobody took a knee or whined about the lyrics of the Anthem. Did I say most of the students are Hispanic? It was all very moving and well done, I don’t think one would see this on the right and left coast. Fly over country at its best.
 
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I don’t think one would see this on the right and left coast
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I live in WA State and my son's middle school had an assembly Monday for Veterans day just like yours and they are out of school today,
The school had the band,choir,orchestra,involved , Anthem was song by the choir "everyone standing" , The VFW Honor guard posting colors , Veteran speeches, a very respectful ceremony, so Texas is not the only State with Americans the show respect, Our local VA Crematory will have flags placed on all markers and also we will have a parade of Military personal and equipment the includes many years of service plus most restaurants will have free meals for Vets, for all that has served " Thank You for your service ! "
 
This year we get to celebrate for two days.
The federal holiday is today because the 11th Day of the 11th Month is tomorrow aka Saturday.

So for those of us who have military families it's a bonus as we can never thank all of the men and women who have served enough.
 
"Texas is not the only State with Americans the show respect"

JO JO, your point is taken and I apologize. I guess I painted with too broad of a brush. I'll be more careful in the future.
 
I was treaded poorly as a soldier in the early seventies. The Vietnam war was unpopular and in some way people believed I was partly responsible.

I must say things have drastically changed. I live in a community where you are treated with respect and thanked for your duty to your country. Many businesses often discounts to veterans, too numerous to mention. Each Memorial Day we have a celebration at a local club house to honor those that died defending our freedoms.

We live in a special country. It’s sad that the main stream media pays so little attention to our vets.
 
2ifbyC said:
I was treaded poorly as a soldier in the early seventies. The Vietnam war was unpopular and in some way people believed I was partly responsible.

I must say things have drastically changed. I live in a community where you are treated with respect and thanked for your duty to your country. Many businesses often discounts to veterans, too numerous to mention. Each Memorial Day we have a celebration at a local club house to honor those that died defending our freedoms.

We live in a special country. It’s sad that the main stream media pays so little attention to our vets.
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2ifbyC, I'm too young to remember much about Vietnam. I do remember some bits and pieces and as a student of history am quite familiar with some of the insanity. I know reading about it and seeing video isn't the same. So all I can say is I'm so sorry that some would treat those who served that way. I can't image those who were drafted, sent to fight, then come back to be treated awful. Please know that while there are still some (many?) in our country that don't respect our country, our flag, and those who serve, there are also many of us who do. So thank you for your service, and know that some of us are very offended by those treated you bad then and who don't show respect now.
 
Almost eight years ago I was told to choose a date for the delivery of my daughter, by cesarian. Any day in these two weeks.
I chose the eleventh. And thank God and the soldiers every day for it. For they are why she was born free.

Thank you. Thank you all for your sacrifice for my children. God keep you.
 
2ifbyC said:
I was treaded poorly as a soldier in the early seventies. The Vietnam war was unpopular and in some way people believed I was partly responsible.

I must say things have drastically changed. I live in a community where you are treated with respect and thanked for your duty to your country. Many businesses often discounts to veterans, too numerous to mention. Each Memorial Day we have a celebration at a local club house to honor those that died defending our freedoms.

We live in a special country. It’s sad that the main stream media pays so little attention to our vets.
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2ifbyC, A Big Salute to you and all that served when called!
I was raised to respect our freedom and those who gave. My service was in peace time.
But more honor to the veterans of foreign wars!
 
My brother is a 26+ year Army Veteran. He served two tours Nam flying helicopters, Hueys and Cranes. He also flew Army 1 choppers during Nixon's Presidency. Tomorrow, November 11th, is his 82nd birthday.

Though not being a veteran, I help out at the local VFW when ever I can. Sadly the later war veteran are not joining the VFW as it does a lot of good in our community.

2ifbyC
I can remember how badly the men coming back from Vietnam we treated. It made me mad every time I saw reports of it. I lost a couple of good friends over there.
 
As much as we appreciate the sentiment, this thread isn't about guns so it's off-topic and therefore against forum rules.

Besides, the more important holiday we should mention is the 242nd Marine Corps Birthday! :D
 
burrhead said:
This morning I attended our school’s formal Presentation of Colors. I live in a small town along the US/Mexico border, Terlingua Texas, and about 2/3rds of the students are Hispanic. The ROTC Color Guard marched in carrying US and Texas flags and parade rifles. After the raising of the flags, singing the National Anthem and everyone saying the Pledge of Allegiance, one of the teachers read a list of facts about US soldiers fighting in WWI to the current Middle East war. Then with the assistance of members from the VFW, there was a ceremony retiring 38 flags by burning. All this took about an hour. Afterwards, the senior class made breakfast for all the veterans in attendance.

Nobody took a knee or whined about the lyrics of the Anthem. Did I say most of the students are Hispanic? It was all very moving and well done, I don’t think one would see this on the right and left coast. Fly over country at its best.
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Grew up on the Left coast. Super patriotic. Kinda offended by y'all yokels claiming we aren't.
 
"As much as we appreciate the sentiment, this thread isn't about guns so it's off-topic and therefore against forum rules."

I think that I can make a case that our veterans gave their service , and in all too many cases their lives , to protect and defend the American way of life which is based on and protected by the Bill of Rights - the 2nd Amendment of which is dear to all who use and appreciate this forum. No freedoms , no guns , NO gun forum.

I did not serve ; I am deeply indebted to all who did.

THANK YOU.
 
Off topic and now another thread to talk about the less than patriotic types who kneel in protest or don’t worship devoutly enough at the alter of the veteran who many think personally owns the anthem and flag...

I’m a veteran and I don’t begrudge anyone who expresses themselves peacefully for the promotion of equality where it is visibly lacking in our country.

To my fellow wartime combat veterans this Veterans Day - have a day. Have it for yourself and do something enjoyable (buy a new gun!) - you’ve earned it.
 
As an US Navy Vet on active and reserve duty from December 1977 through October 1989, all I can say is for that short period of time this great country has repaid me 100 fold or maybe 1,000 fold or more. Was it worth it? I tell young people all the time, join, serve, you hold up your end of the bargain you'll be rewarded.
 
Semper Fidelius all you Marines on this Birthday (Friday).

For Tomorrow, ere the eleventh minute of the eleventh hour, of the eleventh day of the eleventh month bears remembering.

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.
Robert Lawrence Binyon
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Pin the poppy upon my lapel, for there is dust in my eye, stirred by all those who hath seen the elephant and reaped and sewn upon Flander's fields.
 
I did not serve but every time I see a picture of the American cemeteries in Europe and think that each white cross is someone’s son or daughter, a child that never came home, never had a chance to do many of the things I take for granted, the true cost of freedom hits me. To all vets, thank you.
 
Sadly, no one wears poppies in my town any more. When I was a kid used to be plenty to go around but they all but disappeared over the past decade (I know because I try to hunt them down, but most of the time no luck!). I'm going to look for some this morning.
 
Try a VFW post. Our local post has them for sale most of the time at the fish fries.

One time one of the Veteran's Assn's was selling poppies on the corner. When my son thanked the man for his service to the country, I though he was going to cry.
 
John Joseph said:
Sadly, no one wears poppies in my town any more. When I was a kid used to be plenty to go around but they all but disappeared over the past decade (I know because I try to hunt them down, but most of the time no luck!). I'm going to look for some this morning.
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tomturkey said:
Try a VFW post. Our local post has them for sale most of the time at the fish fries.

One time one of the Veteran's Assn's was selling poppies on the corner. When my son thanked the man for his service to the country, I though he was going to cry.
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Poppy’s are related to Memorial Day, not Veterans Day. Two VERY different days of recognition.
 
Wisco I realize that. If the OP can not find poppies, I suggested where he might find some. The hinge of the sun visor of a van I drove for over10 years had at least that many poppies hanging off of it. I did not take them down after Memorial Day, as they reminded me of the Veterans that sacrificed so much to keep us all free.

The American Legion and the VFW both sell poppies around Memorial Day. They are of a different design. The DAV sells Forget Me Nots. All three are great organizations.
 
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