Veterans Day - Thank you for those who have served

[Gmans-Wife]

Veterans Day is November 11th.

Through the history of America we have had extraordinary citizens who have stepped forward to join our military in defense of our nation and values. I became an American citizen because I don't know of a country that is better or more amazing than this one. I don't think we acknowledge or support our veterans enough and a single day isn't enough. However, officially we have a day to celebrate veterans, so I want to take a moment to thank those folks on this forum who are currently in the military or are a veteran.

I'd like this discussion to be a place for us to post tributes, thoughts and songs which celebrate our American veterans, military and the families which support them with love and honor.


http://youtu.be/PvPgYLhOq24

History of Veterans Day: http://www.timeanddate.com/holidays/us/veterans-day

[Big John]

A big thanks to the men, women, and their families who have served.

This is the land of the free, because of the brave!

[ChunkyMonkey]

+1 thanks to those who served or are serving.

[Hound]

To those that took the oath, then, now and in the future.

[BPTactical]

To those that took the oath, then, now and in the future.

This!
Thanks Vets

[StagLefty]

Thanks to all who served [Marine]

[ray1970]

I'm going to wait until Veterans Day to thank everyone.

[BlasterBob]

A big salute to all who served in any branches of the United Stated Military. [Marine]

[wctriumph]

[Beer]

[BigBear]

Amen and Thank you all...

[BlasterBob]

The owner of the Trinidad McDonalds, who is also a veteran, serves a FREE deluxe breakfast tomorrow morning 7AM - 9AM for ALL veterans and their spouses. THANKS to the Trinidad McDonalds franchise owner. [Thanks]

[cstone]

Happy Birthday Teufel hunden!

[Dave]

[Troops]

[Artema]

Thank you all who have served! Honeybadger is one I know.

[HoneyBadger]

Thank you all who have served! Honeybadger is one I know.
Psh, who's pointing fingers? You've been in longer than me!


I'm honored to be associated with the brave warriors who have come before me, who serve beside me, and who will protect our Land of Liberty in the future.

[Salute]

[blackford76]

Psh, who's pointing fingers? You've been in longer than me!


I'm honored to be associated with the brave warriors who have come before me, who serve beside me, and who will protect our Land of Liberty in the future.

[Salute]

Couldn't have said it better.
Thank you all.

[Brian]

Someone sent this to me, was worth a read.
http://revoltdaily.org/stop-thanking-veterans-for-their-service/

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Stop Thanking Veterans For Their ServicePosted by Ky Hunter (http://revoltdaily.org/author/ky-hunter/) on Nov 11, 2013 | 561 Comments (http://revoltdaily.org/stop-thanking-veterans-for-their-service/#disqus_thread)

It’s heard a million times a day. Maybe it’s accompanied by a handshake, or a hug, or a cup of coffee. While the sentiment is always appreciated, it has been uttered so many times that “Thank you for your service” often carries no more meaning than a passing nod or a courteous “hello.”
In a recent article in The Atlantic (http://www.theatlantic.com/national/archive/2013/11/help-veterans-by-taking-them-off-the-pedestal/281316/), Iraq war veteran Alex Horton argues that the nation has done a disservice to veterans by constantly putting us on a pedestal. The obligated sentiments of thanks, the forced imagery of heroics, the patriotic necessity of venerating those who wear the uniform have all contributed to the fact that veterans are seen as some one-dimensional homogenous entity. The simplicity and sterility of “thank you for your service” allows veterans to remain faceless and sterile. And for the public to keep us at arms length from what really matters. It allows the civilian world to go back to their daily lives feeling like a good American because they thanked a veteran today, without taking any ownership of their sentiments.
The fact of the matter is that veterans ought to be thanked, but not for their service. Because, quite frankly, what we did isn’t about us. The All Volunteer Force in place in the U.S. today relies on men and women to step up and volunteer. Without volunteers, the system would cease to function and the U.S. would have to rely on a conscription service, denying young men and women the choice of whether or not they serve in the military. When choosing to volunteer, service members do much more than march off to war to be a hero. We give up their personal autonomy on where we live. We sacrifice holidays, birthdays, family milestones for the greater good. We postpone educational pursuits and professional careers. We strain relationships, push loved ones to the breaking point, and leave memories behind every few years as our lives our upheaved and moved again. We forego our personal passions and hobbies for the long hours necessary to ensure that the United States is the most professional and successful fighting force on the planet. And we have all volunteered willingly to do all of this. Less than 1% of the population of the U.S. serves in the military. So for every 1 of us who serves, more than 100 don’t have to.
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Rather than writing off the decision to serve with a sterile “thank you for your service” this year, own the sentiment and make it personal.
Thank a veteran that you knew you would be present for the birth of all your children.
Thank a veteran that you have pursued your educational goals safely and uninterrupted.
Thank a veteran that your biggest stress is not getting your training ride, workout, spin class, yoga, pilates, or run in for the day.
Thank a veteran that you can sit home nights and write.
Thank a veteran that you have pursued a successful professional career and living the high life.
Thank a veteran that you have the security to be a stay at home parent.
Thank a veteran that you have chosen to make your home close to your, or far form your family, close to the ocean or deep in the mountain… but you choose it.
Thank a veteran that you were able to attend every one of your child’s sporting events, music recitals, spelling bees and parent-teacher conferences.
Thank a veteran that your spouse or partner comes home predictably every day.
Thank a veteran that you have your weekends free.
Thank a veteran that you pursued your passion as an actor, professional athlete, model, musician, or under water basket weaver.

Thank a veteran that you don’t have to be one.

This Veterans’ Day, remember the choice today’s Veterans made when the volunteered to serve. And realize what their choice to serve has allowed you to do.

[Gman]

Thank you veterans. But I also want to thank your families that had to work so hard, worrying every day that you were still OK, while you were away keeping us all safe.

Sent from my electronic leash.

[The Norseman]

Thanks to all who have served, do serve and will serve!

[SamuraiCO]

We know from history or personal friendships the sacrifice made by those who have worn the uniform. Hope we can continue to work as hard to make sure those sacrifices are not in vain. Thank You.

[roberth]

Thank you veterans. But I also want to thank your families that had to work so hard, worrying every day that you were still OK, while you were away keeping us all safe..


Thanks to all who have served, do serve and will serve!


We know from history or personal friendships the sacrifice made by those who have worn the uniform. Hope we can continue to work as hard to make sure those sacrifices are not in vain. Thank You.

You guys said what I was thinking, I have nothing more to add except a THANK YOU to all veterans.

[killianak9]

Thank you [emoji631]

[68Charger]

Thank you to all who have served, and I also thank their families for the sacrifices they have to make to support them.

[newracer]

Thank you all!!!!!!

[opie011]

A HUGE Thank You[Salute]

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Thank you all and God Bless America!! [Salute]

[WillysWagon]

Happy Veterans Day !!
Thanks to all who served & will serve.

[Mazin]

Thank you all that have served!

[driver]

Thank you all.

[Mtn.man]

8:41 but well worth it. I like it:
http://worriersanonymous.org/Share/Mansions.htm

[davsel]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a6yA76fOIwo

[kwando]

Enjoyed a lunch with a veteran today, if any out there need help with anything LMK and I'll try to help.

[02ducky]

Thank you for your selfless sacrifices and serving this county... home of free because of the brave

[sabot_round]

To all my brothers and sisters in every branch of the military, thank you for your service!![Beer]

[ray1970]

For those of you who live off of rations while I eat home cooked meals, I thank you.

For those of you serving in places where the heat or cold never seems to end while I am in my comfortable home, I thank you.

For those of you who spend time away from your family and loved ones while my loved ones are always close by, I thank you.

For those of you who risk life and limb while I am safe at home, I thank you.

For those of you who have seen your brothers fall while I walk safely down the streets here at home, I thank you.

For those who have served, are currently serving, or will serve in the future, I thank you.

Your sacrifices do not go unnoticed or unappreciated.

[Troops]

[TheGrey]

Veterans: past, present, and future- you are my heroes. America stands tall because of your efforts.

[sroz]

To all my brothers and sisters in every branch of the military, thank you for your service!![Beer]

And to you, SR.
[Beer]