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sons
People of the United States of America remember all of them this veterans day.To say how proud I am of my two sons, one just came back from Iraq, the other that is still in Iraq. May God bless and protect them and the people of the United States of America remember all of them this veterans day.
love dad.
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- curt moore, WV
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My Brothers
Say a prayer for America's veteransVeterans Day to me is every day, being a disabled Vietnam Veteran, wounded in an enemy basecamp in 1967.
There isn't a day goes by that I do not remember my buddies who, if not for their ultimate sacrafice, I would not be here now writing this.
I shall never forget them nor all of America's war veterans for without them none of us would be free today. We would have been exterminated as so many innocent men, women and children were in the past wars we fought to keep America free.
We need never forget them and should walk proud for they gave their all for us and most, like myself were just "Kids" when we went into battle to keep our country free.
May God keep those who gave their all during battle and shower those with His dearest blessings who came home but never really never came home as war has scarred their hearts and sould for as long as they shall live.
On this day, please give thanks that those of you who were never baptized by fire do not have to carry the horror of war on your shoulders.
Be proud you are an American and honor the men and women who made you free.
And, pray for our men and women fighting in Iraq, Afganistan and places which we don't even know about.
Please take five minutes as you enjoy the holiday and say a prayer for America's veterans. Be happy and let them continue to live through you.
Thank you and God Bless America!
Michael C. Merrill
11th Armored Cavalry Regiment "Blackhorse"
Vietnam 1966-1967
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- Michael Merrill, CA
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What Veteran's Day Means
All the wonderful things that we as Americans have and can do, that we would not have if Veterans had not fought for itVeterans Day is a day of recalling memories, both good and bad of friends who have gone on to the final formation, and events that have been both rewarding and very humbling. Also, it is a chance to remind myself, and others around me, of all the wonderful things that we as Americans have and can do, that we would not have if Veterans had not fought for it.
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- JoeV, NY
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Veterans Day
Importance of the military for protectionVeterans Day still puts visions of parades in my mind even if the city doesn't always have a parade. It also lets us show the older veterans and the new veterans that we appreciate them & the things they do to keep our privileges & rights safe. A lot of people that have never been in the military take our freedoms for granted. Even after 9/11/01, people still believe we could never be conquered. Well, to them I say, if we didn't have the military, other countries could just walk right in & take over!! The terrorists attacked US!! Now we're taking the war to them. They asked for it. So let's show the veterans how much we are behind them. Semper Fi
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- Leon Pickett, KS
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Veteran's Day
I proudly served my country in the Marines from 1970 - 1976. My father proudly served his country from 1941-1945, my father-in-law served our country from 1944-1947 and my grandfather proudly served and was wounded three times in the war to end all wars from 1917-1919. And my wife lost an uncle in the Pacific during WWII.
Veterans Day means so much to me and my entire family. We come from a long line of patriotic people and we recognize the sacrifices we all made and the ultimate sacrifices many made with their lives.
We should show our support to past and current men and women serving our country proudly.
So on Veterans Day, raise your flag proudly, salute it and pat a veteran on the back - for a job well done.
Semper Fi!
Rick Drosche
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- Rick Drosche, TX
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Disabled American Veterans
I am very thankful for all of the men and women who have fought to give us the freedom we have today.
I am very thankful for all of the men and women who have fought to give us the freedom we have today.
God has blessed America,
Mary Spencer Treadway
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- Mary Spencer Treadway, KY
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Veterans Day
Thank you so much! You are not forgotten by us!I am thankful for the veterans that have served and fought for us! I am also very proud to have known such a man and a hero in my eyes - my brother! I lost my brother August 14 of this year! He died of a massive heart attack at the age of 55. My heart is empty -! He was a Vietnam vet and fought in some of the rough battles over there! He was a proud soldier and Memorial Day and Veterans Day were extremely important to him! All he ever wanted as thanks was his name on the wall (Vietnam) at our local cemetery. They will not accommodate us (his family) because you must be buried at their site. We chose to have him buried next to our father at another cemetery. However,
he will never be forgotten in our hearts and he, as my brother, touched my life! I thank god for him as an Army Vet and I thank god for all of our veterans out there! Thank you so much! You are not forgotten by us!
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- Sue, PA
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Veteran's Day Thoughts
Fellow veterans both male and female.First and foremost,
I want to give thanks and honor all my fellow veterans who served in the military whether voluntarily or involuntarily. I appreciate you, your families and your service to this country.
I want to give a special thanks to all my sister veterans. It takes a special kind of woman to wear a military uniform and combat boots and serve alongside their male counterparts. Kudos to those of you, like myself, who were soldiers and even managed to juggle being a mom and wife through it all.
There are some that don't realize the privileges they get to enjoy in this country because of the sacrifices and dedicated service of the military. I just want to say although it's nice to have a day set aside to honor us, I appreciate us 24/7/365. God bless and thank each and every one who served.
Jacque
U.S. Army 1/5/82 - 5/15/92
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- Jacqueline, CO
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fallen heros
Rememberance Day very seriouslyI am a vietnam vet, and take veterans day or what we call Rememberance Day very seriously. I have been putting a dislpay on and read Rememberance Day poems for the last 3 years at the church which I attend. This year here in Canada it is the year of the veterans and I intend to involve the children. Anyone that is in the close proximity to our church is very welcome to attend. It is St. Andrews Pres. church in Petrolia,Ont. Canada. Everyone is invited to attend if they wish you would be more than welcome to join us.
Thank You
James Swartz
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- james swartz, AE
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Price of Freedom
We, as a free nation, should be ever grateful for our veterans.On Veterans Day, as on other Armed Forces related holidays, I think about the sacrifices that our men and women have made, and still are making, to keep our great country free. Freedom isn't free, and many have proudly paid the ultimate price for us. We, as a free nation, should be ever grateful for our veterans......past and present. May God hold them all in His palm.
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- Greg Lesniewski, IL
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What Vet day should be.
When I think about my retired Navy Father. who was inspired by three years that his father served, Grand pa norris always talked about the time he spent in war like it was funny, the way he explained things. when Grandpa started talking about his old buddies he would get a tear in his eye, asking why he made it and not all his friends.My Father was in during Korea and Vietnam G.E Norris his name is in the book, and then to know him we as childern couldn"t except his abuse. as I grew and went into the Army,fighting for the same thing as my Father and Grandfather well last year I buried my Mother and my father in a National Cemetary and I can tell everyone that although I am a DAV and couldnt do 30yrs. I still wish I could have thanked my Father while he was alive, becouse you dont know much if you dont ask. On Veterans day go out maybe to a vet Hospital and thank some Hero for what he"s done for you. R Norris
- Reginald Norris, MI
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Veterans day
GOD BLESS YOU ALLMy father served. My children's father
served. They gave their all for AMERICA MY HOME SWEET HOME!GOD BLEES ALL THE MEN AND WOMAN WHO SERVE BY CHOICE! KNOW IT IS THE RIGHT CHOICE! AND I WOULD BE THERE WITH YOU IF I COULD! I AM AN OLD FART NOW. BUT I CAN STILL LOVE YOU AND HONOR YOU WHO DO SERVE! GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
I AM AN AIR MOM NOW! LOVE AND BLESSINGS TO ALL! NO MATTER WHAT YOUR FAITH GOD BY ANY NAME IS SWEET! kp
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- Katherine, CA
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My Salute
Forever a veteran.From Armistice to Veterans, as one veteran to all, I salute you all!! We should honor ourselves' for keeping our flag free and secure, we are the courageous men and women who fought and died for the idealism of liberty and freedom for all.
I thank you veterans for not being selfish with your lives and believing in our nation's freedom.
And, for those in the tomb of the unknowns, thank you for the historical significance you've made. We will celebrate and honor our unknown American veterans of all wars and for their patriotism, love of nation, and sacrifice you and your families have made for the common good of our nation.
May we laugh, cry and remember on this day, November 11th, our experiences and memories.
It was the veteran, who saluted our flag, who served under our flag and who will be remembered under our nation's flag.
Richard A. Zelonis (USN/USA)- This veteran may fade, yet this veteran will not run.
-Forever a Veteran.
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- Richard A. Zelonis, TX
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veterans day
Thank you for serving our country.MY DAD WAS A VETERAN, AND TWO OF MY BROTHERS. I THANK THEM FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY. ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL. THANK YOU ALL FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY! GOD BLESS EACH AND EVERY ONE OF YOU. THANKFULLY YOURS: BETTY
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- BETTY CROWE(RENEAU), AR
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vet day
Veteran's day is a day to be thankful & remember vets dead and alive. We should also praise family memebers.
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- ssg(ret) jr foreman, IL
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Veteran's Day Poem
Veteran?s Day
Veteran?s Day - a day to shop?
Sales galore and Mall?s to hop.
Some are off while others toil.
Did we forget those called to protect our soil?
A day to remember is a better choice.
Not all returned and cannot voice
The roles they played to makes us free,
And gave so much we all agree.
November 11th is just a day
But, we need to reflect and often pray.
So many gave all they had
And lost their lives it is so sad.
Don?t forget on this holiday eve
All who sacrificed so we are free.
Take a moment to remember them,
And thank a vet for they remember when.
Larry Hager
November 2002
- Larry Hager, NJ
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Poem
Thoughts on Veterans? Day
They leave home with excitement in their breast beating,
A journey into adulthood of grand adventure dreaming.
A band of brothers soon they will be.
Standing proud and tall, fearless and free.
With a grin, gung-ho, a slap on the back,
Buddies for life; they charge into combat;
They kill and on the adrenaline edge they?re alive.
And mourn those who yet did not survive.
Hard eyed, tight jawed they return old men,
And in their dreams fight the battles again.
The wives, sweethearts, family and friends who remain
At home also serve who stand and wait; their love sustains.
The placard waving crowd shares too in freedom?s light,
But those who serve the flag know what they do is right.
And those who learn war but love peace
Ask for their ultimate sacrifice
Not that God be on their side,
But that they be on God?s.
- Theodore R. Cromack, MA
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What Veterans Day Means to Me
Veterans Day to me is one of the most significant and memorable days of the year. Veterans Day to me is one of the most significant and memorable days of the year. It causes me to pause and reflect on my own service time, my buddies whom I miss all the time, my family's collection of Veterans, and thanking all those who have ever served to protect this country. Veterans day this year is even more significant when we have young men and women on the line fighting in Iraq, Afghanistan and other remote regions of the world. An entire new generation of Veterans is coming up through the hard fought wages of war. Veterans day to them will mean as much if not more than it does to us... for their world, their time, their wars are truly global in nature. God bless them all. God bless all who have served and shall serve in the future.
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- David V. Chevalier, UT
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VETERAN'S DAY 2005
NOT A DAY GOES BY WHEN I DO NOT STOP AND TAKE A MINUTE TO QUIETLY SAY THANKS TO OUR VETERANS AND OUR SOLDIERSNOT A DAY GOES BY WHEN I DO NOT STOP AND TAKE A MINUTE TO QUIETLY SAY THANKS TO OUR VETERANS AND OUR SOLDIERS, SAILORS, MARINES, AIRMEN AND WOMEN AND OUR COASTGUARD, CURRENTLY SERVING OUR NATION SO PROUDLY AND SO PROPERLY.
THEY ARE IN MY HEART AND MY PRAYERS.
I ALSO THANK GOD EACH AND EVERY DAY THAT HE SENT MY NEPHEW, PFC MATT COLBY, HOME FROM IRAQ, SAFE AND SOUND.
GOD BLESS AMERICA
GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS
GOD BLESS OUR VETERAN'S
WE ARE A BETTER "NATION" BECAUSE OF YOU!
THANK YOU ALL
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- KATIE COLBY, NJ
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A Soldier's Morning
Veterans Day is a time for me to recognize this sacrifice.I appreciate this opportunity to share these thoughts. As I walked my dog in the hills above my home this morning, enjoying the emerging sunrise and a fresh, crisp desert breeze on my face, I began to think about our military personnel stationed in combative positions overseas. I wondered what these brave men and women were thinking each day as they too watched the sunrise and possibly with a fair breeze also. Certainly, their husbands, wives, children, homes and life experiences are foremost in their minds as they ready themselves for another day that, for some, may be their last. Unknowing, dedicated to their duty, they proceed, as countless thousands of Americans have before them. It is a noble sacrifice that, in my opinion, demands our sincerest respect, thanks, and admiration. Veterans Day is a time for me to recognize this sacrifice. It is shamefully ignorant that so many Americans take the freedoms that have been earned through the hard fought, bloody sacrifices of our military for granted. If you encounter a Veteran at any time, please offer your thanks. I certainly will!
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- Don Hicok, US ARMY Vet, AZ
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2teen boys in Iraq
I have a new outlook on my country, the military and the man who is standing in the gap with me, believing my boys will make a difference there and come home safelyI never would have guessed my boys would join the military. I can remember Lance having dreams of being a surgeon, then as he got older he wanted to be in Law enforcement. When he developed and grew spiritually he started writing gospel music and God gifted him playing the keyboard and yes, he is gifted to sing also.
His older brother Levi decided in June 2003 he would join the national guards,it wasn't long...July 2003 I found myself signing the dotted line for my 17 yr old son Lance who wanted to be just like the guy he admires, his brother Levi.
Levi left for Iraq in march of 04 and Lance was soon to follow, he graduated high school from ERHS,Ramseur,NC and the day after graduation I was putting my baby boy who had received a scholarship to pfeiffer university on a plane to fight for his country. Devastated but committed and walking in their purpose, the boys have grown up so quickly from what we all thought they would be and do in life. They are both walking in Grandpa's(deceased-Robert Crommett) footsteps serving our country.
I have been "stretched" and now walking in a whole different level of faith in God. It is His divine purpose for us to serve others and this is exactly what my two babys who are now men are doing. I have a new outlook on my country, the military and the man who is standing in the gap with me, believing my boys will make a difference there and come home safely...THANK YOU PRESIDENT BUSH,I have faith in what you are doing.
Thank you and God Bless all who serve and fight for our freedom,
Shilo Crommett
Asheboro,NC
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- shilo Crommett, NC
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