Veterans Day

 

Been there, done that, got the ribbon and made it home? Then today is for you. Thanks for keeping us all free.

1. "I, _____, do solemnly swear that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic...”

   If you recognize those words and you served honorably, this day is for you.

   Let us please remember all those places like Somalia, Panama, Grenada, Libanon and countless other operations with or without campaign ribbons. Veterans Day is for ALL Men and Women that honorably served our country. I don’t mean that simply by having enlisted in the Armed forces qualifies one as hero. I mean, having honorably served our country in a time of conflict. Ever since 1776 Americans in our Armed Forces have been going in harm’s way so the rest of us can live in freedom.

   Posted by SlugoDE       11/11/2007  at  07:31 PM  



2. I actually got to talk to all three of my personal fav Veterans. My son is leaving today for Ft. Bragg and will fly out to the ME (not Iraq - whole different assignment, this time) - on the 19th.

   Let us all take a moment to remember those fine young Americans - who won’t ever come home - but rather laid their lives down so that we all can be free and safe.

   P.S. Happy 232nd Birthday - Marine Corps - Semper Fi

   Posted by wardmama4       11/11/2007  at  08:53 PM  



3. Thanks Slugo. I agree. Signing the blank check that can be cashed in your blood is enough for recognition, even if the bank wasn’t open at the time, so to speak.

   And a big oorah for the Corps! Though I think the Army and the Navy are a teeny bit older?

   We’ll all say a prayer for your boy Wardmama, whatever sooper seekrit mission he’s on this time around.

   Posted by Drew458       11/11/2007  at  09:08 PM  



4. Yes Drew, The U.S. Army is the Senior Service of the United States Armed Forces.
   The Continental Army was formed on 14 JUN 1775, before the establishment of the United States, to fight for freedom during the American Revolutionary War.
   The Continental Navy, was established on 13 OCT 1775. The Continental Marines were formed by the Continental Congress in 10 NOV 1775. I still have The Army dates in my heart, the other dates I got from navy.mil, marines.mil and loc.gov. I was a Cold War grunt and got out honorably after the fall of the Soviet Empire.
   Almost all my male relatives and some females have served, mostly Army or Navy. Even during the War between the States, sadly as it is for both sides. So while I do respect an honor the other Services, as a Grunt, I also crack jokes about Jarheads and Swabbies, no ofence intended Bros.

   Posted by SlugoDE       11/12/2007  at  10:15 AM  



5. My thanks to all that have served. My prayers to all that are serving.

   And in memory of my friends and classmates, Nino Ruggeri, and Bobby Staten, a special thanks and prayer to the families of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

   Posted by DaToad       11/12/2007  at  12:38 PM  



6. Pieper, we actually do have that. It’s called The National Moment of Remembrance Act and calls for a reflective minute of silence. What we call Veterans Day was once known as Armistice Day here, and is called Remembrance Day in all the countries that were once part of the British Empire. Some countries also call it Poppy Day.

   Remembrance day is celebrated in many more countries than most Americans realize. Guyana, Borneo, Sri Lanka, Ireland, Brazil ... all over the world. Some countries move the event to the weekend before or after the 11th.

   Posted by Drew458       11/12/2007  at  01:21 PM  



7. well, here in Germany, every November 11 at 11:11 hrs (11/11 at 11:11) the fools come out and Shrovetide starts. It is called “Fasching” means Carnival or Mardi Gras in other countries. The first time I saw it I thought it to be a travestie of a day of rememberance. But then again, we are in Germany. Ask any German if November 11 has any significance and they will tell you it is a day for mockery and humor.
   The significance of November 11th in Germany

   Posted by SlugoDE       11/12/2007  at  03:22 PM  



8. so I went over to the VA page and found out that there are actually FOUR WWI veterans still living

   So where did you find this out, Drew?

   I clicked on the link to the VA Page, but didn’t see that there were still four.

   I’d like to send the link to my father-in-law.

   Posted by shooter_tx       11/16/2007  at  05:31 PM  



9. I had to look around quite a bit Shooter ... the info is on page 10 of the high school level teacher’s guide pdf file.

   And the info may be a bit old too ... the NY Times ran an article on the 12th that said there were only 3 left ... and that only one of them, a man named Frank Buckles, was actually “over there”. The other two guys were still in boot camp. There are NO Americans left who saw any actual combat in that war. I don’t know about any vets from any of the other countries.

   Posted by Drew458       11/16/2007  at  10:16 PM  

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