Lest We Forget

[slick]

Let's take time out today to pause and reflect on those who have lost their lives to save our countries. For us Canadians, it's Remembrance Day and for your people state-side, I think it's Veterans Day. My Grandfather lost his life through war and I pray that those overseas now will return to their families safe.

[luckies4me]

Thanks for posting this. I will keep overyone oversees in my thoughts and prayers. My father and grandfather are veterans.

[Tubby & Peanut's Mom]

And just to clarify, I believe Veterans Day is to honor all Veterans, not just those who gave their lives. I belive Memorial Day is to honor those who lost their lives....but I could be wrong.

Anway, thanks, Slick, for starting this post. Terry was/is a Marine and did 2 tours in Vietnam and was in Cuba before that, so he has definitely done his share. And one of his pet peeves is Veterans Day. Yes, that's right. What he wants to know is why do the banks and the government employees get off work, when he - an actual veteran - still has to work? If you think about it, he is so right. The veterans should have the day off, not the government employees - some of whom are responsible for our guys being in harms way in the first place!

Anyway, a big heart felt THANK YOU! to all the veterans out there. The US could not and would not be the great country it is without you!

[Logan]

Thank you, Slick, for the wonderful reminder. All of those who have fought for our freedoms in the past, and those currently serving in our armed forces, are in my prayers today and always.

Logan

[gini]

Originally posted by Tubby & Peanut's Mom

And one of his pet peeves is Veterans Day. Yes, that's right. What he wants to know is why do the banks and the government employees get off work, when he - an actual veteran - still has to work?

Anyway, a big heart felt THANK YOU! to all the veterans out there. The US could not and would not be the great country it is without you!

I could not agree with you more - on BOTH points.

Thank You! to all veterans for all you have done for your country.

What a nice thought, Slick! Thanks in the name of ALL veterans!!

[RICHARD]

T&P,

you are corrrect!!!! Mem day is just that....
we remember the departed....

I don't mind working on Vet's day.
There's someone in uniform that would love to be at home, with their families.....

It's only fitting that THIS day should be THEIRS..

[Logan]

Today is a bank holiday. Am I off?? NO. It's because I'm not in the bank branch. But that's ok. I still remember, and I guess that's what is important. I can remember when I did work in a branch and I was just happy for a day off from work, but now that I am a bit older, I know the true meaning of Veteran's Day. They (active and retired and deceased) are all in my prayers.

[wolfsoul]

Wow, in the states they call it Veteran's day? I didn't know that! Here we call it Rememberance Day.

My great grandpa fought in both wars. He lived in both, and helped to save all of us.

[binka_nugget]

Thanks for posting this Slick. I was mad at myself for sleeping at 11am. I've never understood how important this day was until this year (thanks to socials studies).

[mugsy]

My thoughts are with the Veterans today. I have a long line of vets. Mike is a Desert Storm, my dad is a WWII, my BIL is a Desert Storm and Vietnam, an uncle in Korea, an uncle in WWI, a great great uncle in Spanish/American, 3 Great great and 1 great great great grandfather in the Civil War, a great great great great grandfather in the War of 1812, and a great great great great great grandfather that was in both the French and Indian and the American Revolution. I think there is another 5 great back there too what was in the American Revolution, but I'm not sure who it is.

If the ground weren't quite so solid, I would put the flags on the graves.

Here's a toast to all the vets out there! Enjoy your special day.

[primabella]

My English teacher explained how terrible the wars were. I could not be more thankful for what they did for us. Thanks for posting this Slick.

[ramanth]

Grandpa was a WWII vet. He lost a lot of friends, especially at Pearl Harbor.

I love you and miss you Grandpa.

[Cataholic]

Thank you to all our Vets!

[Pam]

Thank you for this thread. Sometimes we get caught up in our lives and forget to reflect. My hubby is an Air Force veteran. He served during Viet Nam but fortunately remained state-side.

Tubby and Peanut's Mom I couldn't agree more. Today should be "their day."