I do appreciate the sacrifice of those who have served. And I thank all of you. But, sometimes those who deserve thanks do not want thanks. But I am indebted to all of you who served, because freedom is not free.
I saw this at one of my customer’s offices.
Joe Zullo said:
Veterans Day is not to be confused with Memorial Day, a U.S. public holiday in May; Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service.
Joe, Thank you for pointing this out. Most seem to confuse, or at best, disregard the difference. To me, and I am guessing most veterans, it is like intermingling the 4th of July and Thanksgiving. Both of these observances are directed at reverence and loyalty to our country but for completely different reasons.
"I do appreciate the sacrifice of those who have served. And I thank all of you. But, sometimes those who deserve thanks do not want thanks. But I am indebted to all of you who served, because freedom is not free.
I saw this at one of my customer’s offices.
David, I have seen that patch many times before and unfortunately too many vets, through no fault of their own live by it. By definition almost all vets that served in combat are dysfunctional in some form or another.
Sad but true, thank you for caring.
Rick
I do care. Actually the Sargent who had that patch was a really cool guy. Once he started talking he would just go on and on. And I was fascinated with his stories. But so many who served get kind of quiet, and almost embarrassed, when I thank them for their service. As the son of a Navy Seaman, I know a little of what those who serve deal with. A very little, but a little more then some other people know.
Boomer The quote at the bottom says a lot of what who went to war and returned thought, my cousin has talked some about that subject and it haunts him, although he tries to hide it.
My dad WWII and Korea, US Navy USS Essex CVA9
My wifes Dad WWII US Marines
Wifes MOM, WWII US Navy WAVE
2 uncles, 1 Navy, 1 Air Force WWII
Cousin Bobby, US Army, Vietnam, name enscribed on the Wall.
3 cousins Vietnam
Brother Brett US Marines.
nephew induction Nov 18 2016 US Army
Thanks to all who serve,and especially all on this forum, for allowing us to continue with all the freedom we have.
These are Italian immigrants, from Sicilia actually, Palermo mostly…the men, and I do mean men, are three of my uncles (Louie, Subby, Sammy) on my mother’s side and the slight young woman on the left is my mother Josepina, a Navy nurse. Two other of her brothers were already in Europe when this picture was taken. She was the only one of her four sisters who served. My father served in the Air Force, the only one of nine brothers and sisters to serve (farmers mostly). My Godfather served in the army in the Pacific. My oldest son served in the Navy. Nixon ended the draft a month before my number was up. Some of my friends are on the wall; I sent my youngest children to see the wall, but couldn’t bring myself to go down there. I stayed on top and sat on a bench with an old timer.
“Thanks” seems inadequate, but thanks to all of you here anyway. I try to call the old people who are left just to talk, so few left, and I call my son.
My family has served this country for a very long time.
My family has served this country for a very long time.
Some great and interesting pics from you guys. I was talking on my usual radio network with friends Stateside yesterday and was thanked for my service (Royal Air Force and local Fire Brigade). I am most grateful for the thanks mentioned in some posts here and I reciprocate my thanks to all of you that have served your Country and by extension the world.
We do not have a similar day in the UK, which I find a shame. America should be proud of the attitude shown to their vets, long may it continue.
