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Happy Veterans Day to all!!!

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Happy Veterans Day to all!!!
Posted by singletrack100 on Monday, November 11, 2013 12:01 AM

It might not have anything to do with our hobby unless you model war years, but Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, foriegn or stateside! From one vet to another, THANK YOU!

SSG Duane Noffz, 1404th Transportation Company,

Arizona Army National Guard

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Posted by zstripe on Monday, November 11, 2013 12:09 AM

And,to You also,

DAV Vietnam Vet, IFFV HQ Btry 6thBN 32nd 8'' SP ARTY,Tuy Hoa Vietnam 1967. SGT.

Cheers, Drinks Drinks

Frank

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Posted by jeffrey-wimberly on Monday, November 11, 2013 12:20 AM

Thanks to all veterans, past, present and to those who will serve. Ex-army myself. Disabled veteran. 105th S&T Bn, Ft Polk, La. 5th Inf Div. 79|81 64C10 (truck driver back then). Took my training at Little Korea.

Running Bear, Sundown, Louisiana
          Joined June, 2004

Dr. Frankendiesel aka Scott Running Bear
Space Mouse for president!
15 year veteran fire fighter
Collector of Apple //e's
Running Bear Enterprises
History Channel Club life member.
beatus homo qui invenit sapientiam


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Posted by zstripe on Monday, November 11, 2013 12:36 AM

RB,

When I was,drafted,1966 FT, Polk,LA. was the induction station,I went to, Three days,no sleep. I will never forget that. Laugh

Cheers, Drinks

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Posted by Burlington Northern #24 on Monday, November 11, 2013 12:45 AM

agreed thank you veterans!

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Posted by Kyle on Monday, November 11, 2013 2:01 AM

A BIG THANKS TO ALL OF OUR VETERANS WHO PROTECT OUR GREAT COUNTRY!!!Bow

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Posted by galaxy on Monday, November 11, 2013 3:36 AM

Today is Veterans Day, USA and Rememberance Day, for our friends in Canada and Australia!


Let us in the USA be thankful to our vets and honor them for their service in keeping us safe and free,To those who served in the past, or who serve now, or will serve in the future:

Hey, Thanks, Veteran!

Let the Canadians and Australians take today to honor those veterans who have passed while in their duties.

Geeked

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Just my thoughts, ideas, opinions and experiences. Others may vary.

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Posted by BRAKIE on Monday, November 11, 2013 4:00 AM

Best way to thank a Vet is to contact your congressman when they start talking about cutting the VA budget.

You see a lot of veterans depends on the VA for their health and mental care..

 

Sgt C Troop 3/7th Cav.

 

Larry

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Posted by "JaBear" on Monday, November 11, 2013 4:34 AM

Evening All,  Well here in New Zealand  today is actually known as Armistice Day, because WWI ended at 1100 hours on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, (even you guys with your backwards way of writing dates can't get this one wrong !!!! 11/11/1918.Smile, Wink & Grin ).

Commemorating Armistice Day is rather low key for us and the Australians as ANZAC Day, 25 April is our day of remembrance for those who have served and paid the price in  various conflicts around the world. 

Still we do owe those in the US forces , in particular who fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea, 4-8 May 1942, a great deal of Thanks. 

"Although a tactical victory for the Japanese in terms of ships sunk, the Battle of the Coral Sea would prove to be a strategic victory for the Allies for several reasons. Japanese expansion, seemingly unstoppable until then, was turned back for the first time."

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Posted by John Busby on Monday, November 11, 2013 7:04 AM

"JaBear"

Evening All,  Well here in New Zealand  today is actually known as Armistice Day, because WWI ended at 1100 hours on the eleventh day of the eleventh month of 1918, (even you guys with your backwards way of writing dates can't get this one wrong !!!! 11/11/1918.Smile, Wink & Grin ).

Commemorating Armistice Day is rather low key for us and the Australians as ANZAC Day, 25 April is our day of remembrance for those who have served and paid the price in  various conflicts around the world. 

Still we do owe those in the US forces , in particular who fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea, 4-8 May 1942, a great deal of Thanks. 

"Although a tactical victory for the Japanese in terms of ships sunk, the Battle of the Coral Sea would prove to be a strategic victory for the Allies for several reasons. Japanese expansion, seemingly unstoppable until then, was turned back for the first time."

Cheers, the Bear

Ditto

Ode of remembrance

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 shall remember them.

Laurence Binyon

This verse has been used in all Commonwealth remembrance services and ceremonies since 1921

I feel it is both fitting and proper that it should placed in this thread as a mark of respect to all fallen service men and women.

From all our great nations.

IF you see some one showing disrespect to a veteran let them know that veteran won the right for them to show that disrespect the hard way and then teach them the error of there ways.

To all you veterans my thanks and heart felt respect.Bow

regards John

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Posted by Rastafarr on Monday, November 11, 2013 7:07 AM

To all those who risked (and often gave) everything so that we could argue about expensive doohickeys in peace, thank you! 

Jeff, I raise a glass to you!

Stu

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Posted by Great Western on Monday, November 11, 2013 7:47 AM

Today, 11th, November is also correctly called, in the UK, as Armistice Day.  Yesterday, being the nearest Sunday to the 11th., was Remembrance Sunday.  Te titles have got blurred, in recent times, but even so they do not detract from the true meaning of the days.

I would prefer the use of "thoughtful" rather than "happy" to describe our feelings regarding the sacrifices made by all walks of life, not just military, in the wars of the 20th. century and still, sadly, ongoing in this the 21st, century.

Few can not have known, or known of, someone who gave their life or suffered great hardships in conflicts.

                                   We Will Remember Them

 

 

 

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Posted by Heartland Division CB&Q on Monday, November 11, 2013 7:49 AM

A Vetarans Day Parade to honor veterans. 

GARRY

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Posted by EMD.Don on Monday, November 11, 2013 7:59 AM

Take a moment or two today to pause and reflect on your freedom and liberty and what that truly means...and what it cost. Think of all those who rose to the occasion to defend that...and still defend that. But especially think of all those who gave all of their tomorrow's for our today's.  

Lest we forget...

"Ladies and gentlemen, I have some good news and some bad news. The bad news is that both engines have failed, and we will be stuck here for some time. The good news is that you decided to take the train and not fly."

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Posted by retsignalmtr on Monday, November 11, 2013 9:47 AM
I served in Vietnam with the 6th FA Detatchment, 25th artillery, IIFFV, March 18, 1970 to March 18, 1971, rank of SP4. I almost was a draft dodger. On July 27 1969 I started my vacation from my job. While walking my dog a person who lived in the same apt building handed me a letter that the mailman had put in her box by mistake.  I had been 1A for six months. GREETINGS. It was from my draft board and my stomach dropped when I felt the Subway token taped to the letter. The letter was postmarked July 9th. I had to report for induction on July 29th. The next day (Monday) I had to run around to get my affairs in order, turn in my tools and get a leave of absence from the job.
Basic training went well until the middle of the sixth week. I came down with Bacterial Menningiitis and almost died. Woke up in the Hospital with a Catholic Chaplin standing next to me. Three weeks in the Hospital (two in isolation) + 30 days convalescent leave later I returned to the same basic training company that was starting a new cycle, so I did basic almost 2 times.
Returning from Vietnam I received an early discharge so I only did 19-1/2 months service
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Posted by BroadwayLion on Monday, November 11, 2013 9:51 AM

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Posted by locoi1sa on Monday, November 11, 2013 5:27 PM

Saw a good sign awhile ago that said.

"If you can read this, Thank a teacher. If you and read this in English Thank a veteran."

   I can say Your Welcome.

  Too bad it is not a real holiday. We work this so we can have the day after thanks giving off. All us veterans in the company should work presidents day and have today off.

         Pete.  Germany, Ft Knox, Korea (on the DMZ), and Ft Devens. Peace time Army 6 years active.

 I pray every day I break even, Cause I can really use the money!

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Posted by Geared Steam on Monday, November 11, 2013 5:31 PM

singletrack100

It might not have anything to do with our hobby unless you model war years, but Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, foriegn or stateside! From one vet to another, THANK YOU!

SSG Duane Noffz, 1404th Transportation Company,

Arizona Army National Guard

Same to you Sgt. Noffz

SGT, 8th Air Force, 2nd Bomb Wing, 2nd SUPS

"The true sign of intelligence is not knowledge but imagination."-Albert Einstein

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