 | Remembrance Day| SitRep Discuss Remembrance Day in the Military Matters forums; No but it gets worse and worse with the younger generations.... |
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11-11-2005, 12:46 PM
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#16 | | Der Crewchief
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Country:  | No but it gets worse and worse with the younger generations.
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11-11-2005, 01:03 PM
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#17 | | He who does not skim
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Country:  | I'll never forget. Ever.
A few years ago I was walking down the sidewalk here in Halifax, to meet my wife after work. I was in uniform, and I was stopped by an old fella who was coming the opposite way. He looked to be in his eighties, and I don't know if he fought in WWII or not, but he may well have. I didn't ask him. Anyway, he just reached out to shake my hand and thank me for serving. I was completely taken aback. I think I finally managed to stammer out "You're welcome." or something inadequate like that, and then he just continued on his way. It blew me away. It made me humble, and I had never been so proud to wear the uniform as at that moment. | |
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11-11-2005, 02:58 PM
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#18 | | Senior Member
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Country:  | Age has **** all to do with a service person, weather ex or current Skim you're all still comrades and it shows when fellas meet.
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11-11-2005, 04:08 PM
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#19 | | "Shooter"
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Country:  | Well said, Lee. I always at least give a wave, nod or thumbs up to our current service members. I am always proud to stand in their midst. They continue to carry the torch for us old grizzled cold war relics.
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11-11-2005, 05:18 PM
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#20 | | World Traveler
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Country:  | Well said Lee.
From the Fields of Normandy I bring back many memories.
Beneath them. I leave many friends,
For they are;
Les Fleurs de Normandie.
Les Fleurs de Normandie.
On Norman soil, they fought and died.
Now young men's graves in rows abound.
In Mother Earth's arms, now sanctified,
The fragrant flowers of our youth are found.
And yet, to rise again, as in a distant song.
Small voices that call, in dead of night.
Fleeting figures only in our dreams belong.
Alas, they fade, in dawn's bright light.
I see them yet, a sad, forgotten throng.
Shadowed, lost faces, marching on.
Over dusty roads, and high golden corn.
The call of long lost friends are borne.
We must not forget, the flowers of our days,
Lest they lay unquiet, in numbered graves.
For we lived, and loved, and life was sweet.
Still yet, for us, awaits our last retreat.
Flowers of our youth, now long since past.
Our sweet autumn days are fading fast.
We, who are left, flowered in our prime.
Enjoyed golden moments, on borrowed time.
Remember our friends, who passed this way.
For all our tomorrow's, they gave their today's,
On Utah and Omaha, Juno, Sword and Gold.
Oh! Dear Lord! See that they grow not old.
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11-11-2005, 07:31 PM
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#21 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | Yea eric, Im the same way... I always recognize any troops or sailors I run into....
Thanks once again to all who have, or who are, part of the military establishment... America and the World would not be what they are without the loss and sacrifice and dedication of their countries men and women....
Ten-Hut....
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11-12-2005, 02:43 AM
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#22 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | Very well said Les.
I could not agree more with you.
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11-12-2005, 06:40 AM
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#23 | | World Traveler
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Originally Posted by DerAdlerIstGelandet Very well said Les.
I could not agree more with you. | Agreed. Well said Les.
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11-12-2005, 09:46 AM
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#24 | | Minister of Whoopass
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Country: | I ended up talking to many of my former compatriots yesterday/lastnight/this morning, from around the globe.... Veterans day means alot to me, and I hold those veterans that I consider friends and family in the VERY highest regard....
I know what it takes to give ur all for ur country, and those men that I have served with and bled with will ALWAYS have my respect and friendship...
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11-12-2005, 09:49 AM
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#25 | | IP/Mech THE GREAT GAZOO
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Country: |  back at ya Les, Thanks!
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11-12-2005, 10:46 AM
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#26 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | To be honest I think that a lot of the young guys that I serve with take this day for granted. They see it as another day to get silly drunk. I think though that as they get older they too will look at it differently. I know the ones that served with me in Iraq and saw the death and sacrifice deffinatly look at it differently.
__________________ US Army Blackhawk Crewchief 2000-2006 Classic ww2aircraft.net quotes: fly boy said: "isn't that the first jet bomber? becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles" "wait what ok who made the b-2 crash come on people that messed up its a b-2" "ah yes the mistel those things are so annoying is games and in real life" | |
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11-12-2005, 12:27 PM
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#27 | | Minister of Whoopass
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I know the ones that served with me in Iraq and saw the death and sacrifice deffinatly look at it differently.
| Thats a fact.... Quote: |
I think though that as they get older they too will look at it differently.
| That is also a fact....
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11-12-2005, 01:21 PM
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#28 | | the old Sage
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Country: | I apoligize gents for starting a new thread ; vets day, as I had not seen this one started besides the pc acting up on me and not allowing me to view all of the forums content..........
yo I agree with what is said never forget the past, present or the future generations involvement and sacrifice to keep us all free from the heavy thumb of tyranny | |
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11-12-2005, 08:08 PM
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#29 | | Senior Member
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Its just a damn shame that some of the ignorant poeple at school dont appreciate this...
| Thats nothing compared to ours! A kid in my languade class Wednesday, "Mr.Davis, what does a soldier do besides fighting?"
He asked in a way i wanted to get up and slap him around! It pissed me off.
Vets Day was a day for me to remember my Great-uncles who fought in WWII including the one who didnt make it back. Another great-uncle who was with Armored Divison in Korea. My cousins who were in Vietnam and those who countinue to fight and serve.
Great-Uncle Archie D. Robinson- Soldier of the 28th infantry, Bloddy bucket Brigade, who fought at the Hurtgen Offensive and Battle of the Bulge but didnt make it back home, I salute you!
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11-13-2005, 07:06 AM
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#30 | | Der Crewchief
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Country: | No problems Erich. In my opinion there is never eneogh topics like this to honor the soldier.
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