To all vets...

[0013]

I tip a pint to those who have served, past and present, in the Amred Forces. Your not forgotten--none of you. May God continue to bless us and this great nation.

chris



John 15:13

"There is no greater love than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. "

 

[SGibson]

Your welcome

 

[kenny61]

Semper Fi!

 

[WDaniels]

Thank you for your respect and honour.

WD

 

[TRLRTRSH]

0013, Thank YOU, I see you're from Luke AFB?

 

[0013]

I work over at the North AGE shop. I drive a BOMB'd 00 Sliver 2500 sometimes--usually Im on my Vrod. Stop by and say hey. X-7882.

God bless,

chris

 

[Elite1]

I would also like to thank all the vets, who have kept our country safe & Free.



I recieved an e-mail today about a gentleman named Ed Freeman... thought I would check snopes to see if it was true. Not only was it true, there was much more info available, on this brave American hero (recently deceased)...

snopes.com: Ed Freeman

 

[TRLRTRSH]

I thought this was appropriate

 

[kenny61]

It's worth it!
#ad

Lets not forget how we continue to pay for it!
#ad


The Constitution is the Constitution not a "living document" that is changing. Our fore fathers spelled out how to change it not how to interpret it!


I miss you Gunny Curtin!!!!

Semper Fi!!!


In Memoriam - Curtin

Curtin was not only one of the first responders to the Sept. 11 terrorist attack. He was also one of the first to respond to the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center. In addition, he received a great deal of notoriety for actions when he was deployed as a member of the NYPD Emergency Services Unit to the 1995 Oklahoma City Bombing.

During the rescue and recovery efforts in Oklahoma, Curtin was walking past an area that had been checked previously for casualties. Out of the corner of his eye, he caught a glimpse of some blue material with a red strip on it. He knew exactly what it was, the dress blue trouser leg of a Marine. He had discovered the remains of Capt. Randy Guzman, an officer in charge of the recruiting office at the Oklahoma City Federal Building.

Because the dangerous location, Curtin and a few others had to request special permission to endanger themselves to recover Guzman's remains. They were granted a four-hour window and were able to recover the body. The part of the whole recovery that caught the Nation's attention was how Guzman was carried out. A U. S. flag was draped over his body and it was ceremoniously saluted as they took it from the site.

When asked why he risked his own life to recover the remains of another Marine he simply replied, Marines don't leave their own behind.

 

[p-Bar]

Thanks to all who have and still are serving in our military . Because of you I am able to voice my opinion. God Bless you all

 

[mberry]

Thank you all who have, still, and will serve. Semper Fi.

 

[Buffalo]

Thank you, for the THANK YOU!!!!!



I was in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. The military was not very popular, at that time. No one ever Thanked a Vet for their service, that I heard of. On the other hand, I have met GI's that were spat upon after deplaning in San Francisco from a tour of duty in Vietnam. What a greeting from your fellow citizens (excuse me, hippies).



One Vet that I spoke with was spat upon & he was so mad that he refused to live in a country that would treat their Vets that way so, he moved to Mexico. Started numerous businesses on the Gulf coast of Mexico (fishing boat fleet, farms etc. ) & is doing well, today.



I told that story to a longtime friend who had been a Green Beret in Vietnam. This guy is the most easy going, level dispositioned guy you could ever want to meet. When he heard that story, he got red in the face & you could see his blood pressure rising to a dangerous level & he said the person that spat on that guy was lucky that he didn't do it to him. He would have killed him where he stood.



I've heard that Thanking our service people & Vets is really appreciated. Since hearing that, I've gone out of my way to do so. You can see in their eyes just how grateful these service people are to be thanked for their service. Normally, they extend their hand for a handshake & , genuinely appreciate the fact that others really appreciate what they are doing to preserve our freedom. I really recommend this practice. Both sides are guaranteed to feel great. Doesn't cost anything & the benefit is terrific!!!



Joe F.

 

[pullya]

Semper Fi. I never thought twice about serving. I was brought up to believe that was just what was expected. I'm proud to be called a Marine!

Thank you for your respect and remembering the price of freedom.

Jay

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

Thanks for the Thanks

 

[GHarman]

Thank YOU, for remembering! Semper Fi! GregH

 

[Missouri Mule]

Thanks to all who have died for America's freedom!

 

[GAmes]

I was in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. The military was not very popular, at that time. No one ever Thanked a Vet for their service, that I heard of. QUOTE]





There is a custom of sorts for those of us who are Viet Nam vets. If we learn that a stranger is a vet, we extend our hand and say "welcome back".

 

[Turbo Tim 1]

Thank you, for the THANK YOU!!!!!



I was in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. The military was not very popular, at that time. No one ever Thanked a Vet for their service, that I heard of.

I'm a "younger guy" and I always thank my Vietman vets, I had one guy crying on my shoulder after I came back from Desert Storm 1 because I was thanking him. I appreiciate all veterans especially WW II and Vietnam. Some veterans got a raw deal but at least you can know the subsequent veterans appreciate your service and the previous ones also.

 

[p-Bar]

I was in the Air Force during the Vietnam Era. The military was not very popular, at that time. No one ever Thanked a Vet for their service, that I heard of. QUOTE]





There is a custom of sorts for those of us who are Viet Nam vets. If we learn that a stranger is a vet, we extend our hand and say "welcome back".

Ya heard about the stories of the guys coming back from Nam via San Francisco International Airport and getting dog crap thrown on them.

 

[Buffalo]

GAmes,



I am a Vietnam Era vet (never went to VN, stayed stateside my entire tour) & this is the first time I have heard of the "welcome back" comment.



Those that served in combat zones REALLY earned my respect & thanks.



Hadn't heard about the "dog crap", either. Did the hippies throw 'one another' at the returning servicemen?



Joe F.