Wake Up Veterans

[ray koziatek]

Happy VETERANS DAY!!!!!!!!!!!! OR IS IT??? THANK YOU ALL MEN AND WOMEN WHO SERVED OR ARE SERVING OUR COUNTRY """ITS STILL A GREAT ONE BUT WHAT WILL TOMORROW BRING""" AND THANK YOU TO ALL THE MEN AND WOMEN IN ANY UNIFORM ,POLICE,FIREMEN,AND TROUPERS AND YES D.E.C. FOR YOUR SERVICES TO ''US'' THE FREE PEOPLE IN """"""""""""THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA"""""""""" AND AROUND THE WORLD...(AND LAKE) .

Ray K.

[Landshark]

I Thank all of you. Because of your efforts this country will always die on our feet before we ever live on our knees.

[muskybob]

Thank you to all Veterans of The United States of America. God Bless one and all.

Thank you to America for remembering.

[blue waters]

thanks to all our troops who are keeping us safe GOD BLESS AMERICA

[BlueEye]

Here's to all that keep this country great

Happy Veteran's Day!

[stan]

This is a tribute to the warriors and friends of many years ago who were proud to serve the US Marine Corps and there country. That I had the privilege to fight by there side through GoNoi Island, Arizona Territory into Dodge city .

Our time in history was many years ago, Just as we followed our fathers into hell many years before us. now another generation looks the beast in the eyes . all in the call for freedom.

Please remember only two have given there life for you.

Jesus Christ for your sins

The American fighting man for your freedom

[B8buket]

THANKYOU!!!! to ALL OUR FALLEN , OUR VETS and OUR ACTIVES!!!!

YOUR in our HEARTS and THOUGHTS and WE'LL NEVER FORGET

YOUR SACRIFICE FOR OUR FREEDOM!!!!

MAY GOD BLESS ALL!!!!

[momay4000]

To all the Men/Women who have served our Country,

Thank you for all of your sacrifice and dedication to our freedom. Because of you, I can wake up anytime at 5 AM to fish our beautiful waters and return home to my family without any fears.......

Happy Veteran's Day!!!!!

- Chris

[Erbyjoe]

Thank you to all of our Veterans and men and women in the military. It's people like you that make us safe to live the lives we do. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your families and Be safe

[Reel Doc]

For all you do to allow us continued FREEDOM each and every day in the past, present and future, THANK YOU

[fenceman2ac]

Your Very welcome.

[potsie225]

I thank God that I am proud that I served my country. To all my fellow Vets, have a great day, you earned it.

[bobmsr]

Happy Veterans Day, and Thank You All

[on the lam]

Happy Vet's Day to all the Vets

[muskybob]

The Vet

They soar in jets above the land,

They sail beyond the seas.

They march across the desert,

They crawl between the trees.

No matter what the role they play

Each chooses to protect The lives of all Americans.

For this we owe a debt.

Today, and every single day

'Til each returns safe and sound,

Please say a little prayer with me

For the troops: air, sea, and ground.

God Please... Grant them courage,

When times seem bleak.

Grant them strength, When they feel weak.

Grant them comfort, When they feel all alone,

And most of all, God, Please bring them all home.

Author Unknown

[muskybob]

The Soldier

He was getting old and paunchy

And his hair was falling fast,

And he sat around the Legion,

Telling stories of the past.

Of a war that he once fought in

And the deeds that he had done,

In his exploits with his buddies;

They were heroes, every one.

And 'tho sometimes to his neighbors

His tales became a joke,

All his buddies listened quietly

For they knew where of he spoke.

But we'll hear his tales no longer,

For ol' Bob has passed away,

And the world's a little poorer

For a Soldier died today.

He won't be mourned by many,

Just his children and his wife.

For he lived an ordinary,

Very quiet sort of life.

He held a job and raised a family,

Going quietly on his way;

And the world won't note his passing,

'Tho a Soldier died today.

When politicians leave this earth,

Their bodies lie in state,

While thousands note their passing,

And proclaim that they were great.

Papers tell of their life stories

From the time that they were young

But the passing of a Soldier

Goes unnoticed, and unsung.

Is the greatest contribution

To the welfare of our land,

Some jerk who breaks his promise

And cons his fellow man?

Or the ordinary fellow

Who in times of war and strife,

Goes off to serve his country

And offers up his life?

The politician's stipend

And the style in which he lives,

Are often disproportionate,

To the service that he gives.

While the ordinary Soldier,

Who offered up his all,

Is paid off with a medal

And perhaps a pension, small.

It's so easy to forget them,

For it is so many times

That our Bobs and Jims and Johnnys,

Went to battle, but we know,

It is not the politicians

With their compromise and ploys,

Who won for us the freedom

That our country now enjoys.

Should you find yourself in danger,

With your enemies at hand,

Would you really want some cop-out,

With his ever waffling stand?

Or would you want a Soldier--

His home, his country, his kin,

Just a common Soldier,

Who would fight until the end.

He was just a common Soldier,

And his ranks are growing thin,

But his presence should remind us

We may need his like again.

For when countries are in conflict,

We find the Soldier's part

Is to clean up all the troubles

That the politicians start.

If we cannot do him honor

While he's here to hear the praise,

Then at least let's give him homage

At the ending of his days.

Perhaps just a simply headline

In the paper that might say:

"OUR COUNTRY IS IN MOURNING, A SOLDIER DIED TODAY."

Author Unknown

[muskybob]

Story behind Taps

We in the United States have all heard the haunting song, "Taps."

It's the song that gives us that lump in our throats and usually tears in our eyes. But, do you know the story behind the song? If not, I think you will be interested to find out about its humble beginnings.

If anyone can be said to have composed 'Taps,' it was Brig. Gen. Daniel Butterfield, Commander of the 3rd Brigade, 1st Division, V Army Corps, Army of the Potomac, during the American Civil War. Dissatisfied with the customary firing of three rifle volleys at the conclusion of burials during battle and also needing a method of ceremonially imparting meaning to the end of a soldier's day, he likely altered an older piece known as "Tattoo," a French bugle call used to signal "lights out," into the call we now know as 'Taps.' (Alternatively, he wrote the whole thing from scratch, a possibility not at all supported by his lack of musical background and ability.)

Whether he wrote it straight from the cuff or improvised something new by rearranging an older work, Butterfield brought 'Taps' into being. With the help of his bugler, Oliver W. Norton of Chicago, the concept was transformed into its present form. "Taps" was quickly taken up by both sides of the conflict, and within months was being sounded by buglers in both Union and Confederate forces.

Then as now, 'Taps' serves as a vital component in ceremonies honoring military dead. It is also understood by American servicemen as an end-of-day 'lights out' signal.

When "Taps" is played at a military funeral, it is customary to salute if in uniform, or place your hand over your heart if not.

The haunting melody, we now know as "Taps" ... . The words are ...

Day is done ... Gone the sun ... From the lakes ... From the hills ... From the sky ... All is well ... Safely rest ... God is nigh ...

Fading light ... Dims the sight ... And a star ... Gems the sky ... Gleaming bright ... From afar ... Drawing nigh ... Falls the night ...

Thanks and praise ... For our days ... Neath the sun ... Neath the stars,.. Neath the sky ... As we go ... This we know ... God is nigh ...

[muskybob]

Armed Forces Birthdays

Q: What are the official birthdays of the armed services?

A: U.S. Army - 14 June 1775

U.S. Navy- 13 Oct 1775

U.S. Marines- 10 Nov 1775

U.S. Coast Guard- 28 Jan 1915 (Its predecessor U.S. Revenue Cutter Service was established on 14 Aug 1790.)

U.S. Air Force- 18 Sept 1947

http://carlisle-www.army.mil/usamhi/FAQs.htm#Army_FAQs

[walleyemagic]

Thank You --------to All the Men/Women who have served our Country, to keep our freedom and our proud flag flying high.

[FX]

Well done Bob! Thank you all Veterans You certainly deserve DAY of remembrance and reflection on all you have done for this great country!

Shawn

ps: If anyone does not want to stand behind our troops, please feel free to stand in front of them.

[GAMBLER]

Thank you Vets!

[Richard Bullen]

Thanks For Serving Hand Salute to All Veterans famlies and friends.

[spoonfed-1]

MANY THANKS

To all the men and women who have and do now protect our freedom.

Glen and Kelly

[skipper19]

I am truly indebted to all those who serve, and have served, this great country in the uniforms of all services of our military and law enforcement. A proud SALUTE! to all on your day of remembrance and celebration! Keep up the good work, I love the freedoms that you all protect. The proof of your efforts are visible and felt ...everyday in the USA!

Mark

[Suzy1Fish]

Thanks to all the veterans, past & present. god love you guys & gals!!!!!