Veteran's Day Thursday #341

**blue** · 11-05-2009, 02:33 AM

No official drinks for Jim, a vet of 2 tours in Viet Nam, a father of 3, a good boss, and a friend. Rest in peace you old ba$tard.

**Pinot's Mom** · 11-05-2009, 07:50 AM

A toast of good Bourbon Whiskey for my Daddy; he's a retired Lt.Commander in the Navy, a Veteran of the Korean War, and WWII. He's still going strong at a young 84 and living the good life in Florida! Thanks, Daddy!

I'd also like to send a thank you and raise a glass to all current and past soldiers in honor of Veterans Day - thank you all!

**pomtzu** · 11-05-2009, 08:03 AM

A toast to my ex's military family...

My ex - Marine Corps
Father in law - retired lifer - Army. Now deceased.
Brother in law #1 - retired lifer - Navy
Brother in law #2 - retired lifer - Air Force
Brother in law # 3 - Army
Brother in law # 4 - Navy

And my brother - Navy

They traveled the world - land and sea - defending this wonderful place that we call home.

**KYS** · 11-05-2009, 09:48 AM

A salute to all the Vet's, past and current soldiers who have given so much for all of us.

**Karen** · 11-05-2009, 09:59 AM

To all the veterans and to those who are currently serving,

coffee ring for James! (Navy nephew on the USS Reagan)

**smokey the elder** · 11-05-2009, 10:22 AM

A toast to all soldiers, sailors, Air force folk, Marines past and present, and a glass of champagne toast for the USS New York, made with steel from the World Trade Center.

**RICHARD** · 11-05-2009, 12:52 PM

Originally Posted by smokey the elder

A toast to all soldiers, sailors, Air force folk, Marines past and present, and a glass of champagne toast for the USS New York, made with steel from the World Trade Center.

While not a New York fan, I thought it was kind of poetic justice they won on the anny of the last time they were in (Nov 4 2001) and having the USS New York commissioned/festivities today.

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To my uncle, who served in the "big war" and whom I never got to meet, to all the fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, relatives and family friends who have given their time, blood, sweat and tears for the people of their towns cities and country.

I hope we all can take a moment and everyone can put aside the inter -service rivalry for a moment at the BIG TABLE.

(I'm to afraid to go to the L&F to get the picnic table..)

Coffee rings, bourbon, champagne and a tip of the hat to the "ole bees turds"

Keep the stories/mentions coming.....We can't forget them.

Done.