Thank You

[Glenn]

 

[Sky]

Nicely done!

There's a Greeter at the local Walmart...Gerry. He has a pair of Airborne wings on his hat.

I know most of the variations (I went to jump school back in the day).

I didn't recognize the set he was sporting so I asked him about it.

This guy jumped into France on D-Day. He's sporting "Combat Jump" wings. He told me his story...wrong drop zone, wondered into the nearby town...bumped into the mayor...mayor give hi directions and off Gerry and his pals go.

I shake his hand every time I walk in and he's at the door.

To all who ever wore a uniform....you signed up of your own free will and risked it all.

Thanks...to you, and to your families.

 

[Vortex]

Nice thread. Thankx indeed.

 

[o3jeff]

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[SkiDork]

Nicely done!

There's a Greeter at the local Walmart...Gerry. He has a pair of Airborne wings on his hat.

I know most of the variations (I went to jump school back in the day).

I didn't recognize the set he was sporting so I asked him about it.

This guy jumped into France on D-Day. He's sporting "Combat Jump" wings. He told me his story...wrong drop zone, wondered into the nearby town...bumped into the mayor...mayor give hi directions and off Gerry and his pals go.

I shake his hand every time I walk in and he's at the door.

To all who ever wore a uniform....you signed up of your own free will and risked it all.

Thanks...to you, and to your families.

Nice story. Guys like that we usually just pass by and dismiss these days. If only we knew the sacrifices they made... Thank him for me next time you see him.

 

[Warp Daddy]

We can never repay the tremendous sacrifice that yesterday's and today's heroes in uniform have made in our behalf . We all know someone who selfless gave of themselves that we may enjoy freedom from tyranny and deprivation .

Lets all pause for a moment and give thanks in our own ways . to my friends who served and i know that several of you may be in that category ( Captain Sky ) -- God bless you and thanks

Warp

 

[drjeff]

Thread title says it all :flag:

 

[Trekchick]

Thanks in deed. Even in our current times I see young people joining the ranks. There is still a pride in the military, rightfully so.

 

[drjeff]

Thanks in deed. Even in our current times I see young people joining the ranks. There is still a pride in the military, rightfully so.

I currently have 4 patients on active duty in Iraq or Afganistan. One of the true inspirational pleasures I get is when they come home and I get the chance to talk with them.

Unforunately, 1 of my patients never made it home. R.I.P. Chris

http://www.fallenheroesmemorial.com/oif/profiles/hoskinschristopherl.html

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[Trekchick]

I attended a weeding a few weeks ago. the Best man is a Marine. I am impressed and touched by his gentle and respectful character. A truly great young man.

 

[severine]

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[campgottagopee]

Pictures truly are worth more than a thousand words​

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[bvibert]

Thanks! :flag:

 

[deadheadskier]

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[Greg]

Yep. Gotta call my dad today, a WWII vet.

 

[deadheadskier]

Korean War for my Father
WWII for all of my grandfathers
WWI for all of my great grandfathers

I am in the first generation of my family that has not served....all ten male cousins and three females. That's why my elders fought, so we would not have to unless we chose to.

Thank you

 

[Paul]

*removes hat

 

[ctenidae]

:beer:

 

[Johnskiismore]

We went to the Town War Memorial at the 11th Hour for a moment of silence.

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[migs 01]

let us not forget that veterans are not just people who were sent off to war. Veterans are anyone that voluntereed freely for a term of service for this country. Without these volunteers, we would probably use some form of conscription to fill the ranks. :flag: