This is the eve of Veterans' Day in the US and I'd like to THANK all you men and ladies who stood on the wall in order that we may have the freedom to have a forum such as this. There is no way to truly thank you but to use those freedoms wisely (such as
not to drive a chevy or dodge).
Remember to thank a VET Thursday and fly your flag proudly in their honor. Even if you do not live in the US thank one of your own peace is wonderful gift!


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Amen.
BTW, My dad served in Vietnam.

 

My father fought in the Pacific during WWII. He still doesn't talk about it.

The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial is the one memorial that affected me deeply. You can't help but stand there and feel what it represents. A very humbling experience.

 

I am neither moved to superstition, spirits, religion or anything else in that category, but there is definitely something powerfully moving about that wall. Kind of a "Private Ryan" in black granite. Eyes sting just sitting here dwelling on it. If you've never seen it I urge you to. Doesn't matter if you're a Vet or not. You won't forget it 'til that last neuron flickers out...

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Yes, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was disturbing to me too, I saw it when I was 17. I even got a little teary from it. You read the names and you can almost see those guys.

 

My father-in-law was shot down over Germany during WWII. He was a tail gunner in a B-24 Liberator, he spent nine months in a German war prison before being liberated himself by the Allies.

He has just recently talked about it more openly.

I'm also a vet (Navy), but not of any war vintage. There are men and women who daily put their lives on the line to defend our wondeful freedom. Thanks for remembering them as well as our war veterans.

 

Yes, a big thank you to all American vets everywhere.

 

Amen. 54regcab, My uncle served in the Vietnam war.

 

Frog and any other's that are Marines:

HAPPY BIRTHDAY

 

Yeah, my dad was in Desert Storm also.

 

My dad also was in Vietnam for 9 months. I guess I should respect him more now too day huh!?!?!?!

 

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Several good friends I served with in the infantry during Vietnam did not come home. I still think about them almost every day.




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I am proud to honor and serve this nations Veterans. I work for The Department Of Veterans Affairs as an Ophthalmic Technician In Ohio.

My life is touched daily by these fine men and women who served so Galantly, both in peace time and war.

Take this day to remember those that have gone before.......and to thank those that are here with us for a job well done.
For you are truly the face of Honor and the definition of America.

Thank you.

 

Please don't complain, but an opportunity to say thanks to my own personal Father.
Graduated Texas A&M 1935. Service in China 1936-1940, where I was born 03/18/40.
Survived Japanese invasion/occupation of China and later went to Iceland as part of USMC coverage for the Nordic area.
Was a battalion commander during the battles at Guadacanal/Betio and later at Saipan. Seriously wounded at Saipan on the beach and had to be forcifully evacuated.
Regarding Guadacanal, my dad was the CO of Leon Uris, the author of Battle Cry, and is the model for "HighPockets Huxley" Thankfully, he did not die as in the novel and the film.
Served as CO 5th Marines in Korea 1950/51 and is revered as one of the heroes of the Chosin Reservoir advance to the rear.
Finally, after 35 years, retired as a two star General from VietNam as Deputy Commander Marine Forces Viet Nam
Two Navy Crosses, one Army DSC, 5 Silver Stars, two Bronze Stars, 2 Purple Hearts several other US medals and several serious bravery medals from China/Korea/Turkey/Britain and others.

Some of you may know him, Ray Murray
Reason for posting: No big deal, but my Dad, who did "the right thing", has asked me from time to time why there is not the same recognition of WWII or Korean War veterans as there is now for the Vietnam Veterans .

I have tried to explain the differences between the public perception of what we tried to accomplish in the l940's and the l950's as opposed to the l970's and accomplished a lot. However, I have not completed that job

I do understand that there are several projects afoot to recognize, specifically, Korean war Vets, and hopefully something for
WWII also.

Soapbox I guess, but I am sending this to my Dad so he will know I care and remember.

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