~Veteran's Day~

Ms. Wes C.addleMs. Wes C.addle Posts: 2,559
edited November 2010 in All Encompassing Trip
"This nation will remain the land of the free only so long as it is the home of the brave."
Thank you, to all of our Veterans

They Did Their Share

On Veteran’s Day we honor
Soldiers who protect our nation.
For their service as our warriors,
They deserve our admiration.


Some of them were drafted;
Some were volunteers;
For some it was just yesterday;
For some it’s been many years;


In the jungle or the desert,
On land or on the sea,
They did whatever was assigned
To produce a victory.


Some came back; some didn’t.
They defended us everywhere.
Some saw combat; some rode a desk;
All of them did their share.


No matter what the duty,
For low pay and little glory,
These soldiers gave up normal lives,
For duties mundane and gory.


Let every veteran be honored;
Don’t let politics get in the way.
Without them, freedom would have died;
What they did, we can’t repay.


We owe so much to them,
Who kept us safe from terror,
So when we see a uniform,
Let’s say "thank you" to every wearer.


By Joanna Fuchs
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  • thank you to all the servicemen and servicewomen in this country. even though we dont all agree with the thought of war, we all unitedly support you and thank you for what you do
  • Bathgate66Bathgate66 Posts: 15,813
    All gave some,

    Some gave all,

    Thanks to you Veterans .
    For the ones who had a notion, a notion deep inside
    That it ain't no sin to be glad you're alive
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  • Thank you for sharing.
    Bristow, VA (5/13/10)
  • thanks for all who serve and served.
    "...And I fight back in my mind. Never lets me be right.
    I got memories. I got shit so much it don't show."
  • As a son of a Veteran and a brother to a Veteran...this video always gets me

    This is for all Veterans currently in the Military...out of the Military and those who have passed on

    I Salute You


    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L3MIaOqp35U




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  • HorosHoros Posts: 4,518
    To those serving and those who have served I thank you!
    #FHP
  • BinauralJamBinauralJam Posts: 14,158
    To my Brother-In-Law, Your a Dick, but your a Brave Dick! Thanks.

    Oh and to my other Brother-In-Law, the Cool one.
  • So nice to see a young kid with such great respect and motivation!
    If you liked band of brothers and would like to help a hero and a pretty cool little kid at the same time check out the link:
    http://www.hangtough6644.org/
  • PJPixiePJPixie Posts: 3,026
    Thank You Veterans!!
    You are amazing people and I truly believe this country should take better care of you!
    The best use of Life is Love.
    The best expression of Love is Time.
    The best time to Love is Now.


    I'm never as good as when you're there.........
  • my respect to everyone serve his country in the name of freedom and democracy
    "...Dimitri...He talks to me...'.."The Ghost of Greece..".
    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • I salute those who serve our country and protect our freedom not only on Veterans Day, but all days of the year. Greatest nation in the world.
    "FF, I've heard the droning about the Sawx being the baby dolls. Yeah, I get it, you guys invented baseball and suffered forever. I get it." -JearlPam0925
  • neilybabes86neilybabes86 Posts: 16,057
    Thank you
    i post on the board of a band that doesn't exsist anymore .......i need my head examined.......
  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    I salute those who serve our country and protect our freedom not only on Veterans Day, but all days of the year. Greatest nation in the world.

    Well put. :clap:
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  • PureandEasyPureandEasy Posts: 5,799
    I've been watching some of those videos where soldiers come home early and surprise their families.

    It really puts in perspective the sacrifices that the soldiers and their loved ones have made on behalf of our freedom, and for that I thank them.

    And wish they could all come home.
  • LizardLizard Posts: 12,091
    Just a Common Soldier"

    by A. Lawrence Vaincourt

    He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast,
    And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past.

    Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done,
    In his exploits with his buddies; they were heroes, every one.

    And tho' sometimes, to his neighbors, his tales became a joke,
    All his Legion buddies listened, for they knew whereof he spoke.

    But we'll hear his tales no longer for old Bill has passed away,
    And the world's a little poorer, for a soldier died today.

    He will not be mourned by many, just his children and his wife,
    For he lived an ordinary and quite uneventful life.

    Held a job and raised a family, quietly going his own way,
    And the world won't note his passing, though a soldier died today.

    If we cannot do him honor while he's here to hear the praise,
    Then at least let's give him homage at the ending of his days.

    Perhaps just a simple headline in a paper that would say,
    Our country is in mourning, for a soldier died today.
    So I'll just lie down and wait for the dream
    Where I'm not ugly and you're lookin' at me
  • youngsteryoungster Posts: 6,576
    The soldier stood and faced
    God Which must always come to pass
    He hoped his shoes were shining
    Just as bright as his brass.

    "Step forward you soldier,
    How shall I deal with you?
    Have you always turned the other cheek?
    To my church have you been true?"


    The solider squared his shoulders and said
    "No, Lord, I guess I ain't
    Because those of us who carry guns
    Can't always be a saint."


    I've had to work on Sundays
    And at times my talk was tough,
    And sometimes I've been violent,
    Because the world is awfully rough.


    But, I never took a penny
    That wasn't mine to keep.
    Though I worked a lot of overtime
    When the bills got just to steep,


    And I never passed a cry for help
    Though at times I shook with fear,
    And sometimes, God forgive me,
    I've wept unmanly tears.


    I know I don't deserve a place
    Among the people here.
    They never wanted me around
    Except to calm their fears.


    If you've a place for me here,
    Lord, It needn't be so grand,
    I never expected or had too much,
    But if you don't, I'll understand."


    There was silence all around the throne
    Where the saints had often trod
    As the soldier waited quietly,
    For the judgment of his God.


    "Step forward now, you soldier,
    You've borne your burden well.
    Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
    You've done your time in Hell.
    - Poem by unknown
    He who forgets will be destined to remember.

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  • dcfaithfuldcfaithful Posts: 13,076
    youngster wrote:
    The soldier stood and faced
    God Which must always come to pass
    He hoped his shoes were shining
    Just as bright as his brass.

    "Step forward you soldier,
    How shall I deal with you?
    Have you always turned the other cheek?
    To my church have you been true?"


    The solider squared his shoulders and said
    "No, Lord, I guess I ain't
    Because those of us who carry guns
    Can't always be a saint."


    I've had to work on Sundays
    And at times my talk was tough,
    And sometimes I've been violent,
    Because the world is awfully rough.


    But, I never took a penny
    That wasn't mine to keep.
    Though I worked a lot of overtime
    When the bills got just to steep,


    And I never passed a cry for help
    Though at times I shook with fear,
    And sometimes, God forgive me,
    I've wept unmanly tears.


    I know I don't deserve a place
    Among the people here.
    They never wanted me around
    Except to calm their fears.


    If you've a place for me here,
    Lord, It needn't be so grand,
    I never expected or had too much,
    But if you don't, I'll understand."


    There was silence all around the throne
    Where the saints had often trod
    As the soldier waited quietly,
    For the judgment of his God.


    "Step forward now, you soldier,
    You've borne your burden well.
    Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
    You've done your time in Hell.
    - Poem by unknown

    Love it!
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    9/28/09 - Salt Lake City, UT (11 years too long!!!)
    9/03/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 1
    9/04/11 - East Troy, WI - PJ20 - Night 2
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 38,021
    insert saluting smilie here.

    Thank You to those past , present and future members of the US Military.
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    another man ..... moved by sleight of hand...................................... joe louis arena detroit '14
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