USAF 1971 - 1975. Remember draft numbers? Mine was 55. I was going for sure so enlisted in the Air Force. Spent my entire tour at Hickam AFB in Honolulu.
Coins took a backseat this past week. I went back home for the funeral of my Aunt/Godmother. I had a chance to spend some time with two special uncles who are both veterans. One is my mother's brother, who served in Vietnam. The other, the husband of my Godmother, served in the Navy (a lot of his time spent in a submarine) during the Korean War.
We had a flag folding ceremony put on by our Veteran's club at the college today as part of a larger Veteran's celebration. Our whole student union sat quietly and respectfully and listened to a presentation as a group of student Veteran's folded the flag. Before each fold, another Veteran would read over the loudspeaker the meaning and significance of each fold. It was absolutely refreshing to see the respect the students had for the flag, our country and our Veteran's. I saw young students remove their hats, stop talking, put down their phones, and focus completely on the ceremony. For those who think the younger generation is lost, you can be sure that there are still those out there that believe in duty, honor, sacrifice, courage and country. I saw some of them today and was quite proud. In my nearly 20 years teaching at the college, this was by far the best and most memorable ceremony I have seen by our Veteran students.
Thanks for inspiring everyone to make posts honoring veterans in their lives. Great to read these.
This is in memory of my maternal grandfather who served in the US Army (cavalry and artillery) near the end of WWI. Also my paternal grandfather who served in the US Navy sub service on an S-boat in the 1920's. Also my uncle who served, and was badly wounded on the Lexington (CV-16) during WWII. And my father who served on a submarine and later a destroyer during the Korean War.
Decorated disabled Vietnam veteran 1969-1972, PTSD for a long time and didn't know it. Wife saved my life by driving me to VA hospital at the peak of my despair. I am grateful for my life today. All war is bad. Peace Roy
Here is my 2nd entry....in honor of my father who built troop ships in SF during WW2 and his younger brother, my Uncle, who was on a tin can during Korea. Dad tried to enlist when the war broke out but was denied as he only had sight in one eye (nobody would take him and he tried them all). So, he did the best he could for the war effort and became a welder in the shipyards in SF. Both gone now but great memories remain of those heros.
bob
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You could offer a million dollar prize right now but I would not trade it for the memories everyone just posted because this is priceless. This is the USA I grew up in and only because of ya'll guys. When you were over there getting your ass shot off I was begging grandma to take me to the kite store. To me, saying thank you in tears sounds inadequate. Saying I wish I was there with you sounds pathetic. But, saying your the reason I'm still here is authentic. For what its worth...Thank You!!!
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You could offer a million dollar prize right now but I would not trade it for the memories everyone just posted because this is priceless. This is the USA I grew up in and only because of ya'll guys. When you were over there getting your ass shot off I was begging grandma to take me to the kite store. To me, saying thank you in tears sounds inadequate. Saying I wish I was there with you sounds pathetic. But, saying your the reason I'm still here is authentic. For what its worth...Thank You!!!
Well stated!
My father was in Vietnam fairly early in the war and my brother recently retired from the USAF.
My great uncle was part of the failed Market Garden operation in WW2 (A Bridge Too Far was based on this).
He was a wonderful man and took me to my first coin show. He would not talk about his experiences in the war and no one tried to ask him because it was understood that it was off limits.
I salute them and all of you brave
Veterans who fought and served.
Your sacrifices were not in vain.
Thank you.
I'd like to add two more to include some women in here in addition to all the brave men. One is my wife's great aunt. Maybe not technically a vet, but pretty close, and I think the many soldiers she helped might approve of her inclusion here. She was a Red Cross nurse in WWI. Sailed to Europe on the first US Mercy ship and served in a field hospital near Kiev. Returned to US after her stint there, but volunteered again, serving this time in the Belgian Red Cross hospital very close to the front at La Panne until the end of the war. She married a Belgian after the war and moved to Liege. Chose to stay in Belgium after Germany invaded in 1940. A widow by this time, she joined the Belgian Underground, helping downed allied airmen make their way out of Nazi occupied Europe (many successfully). She would interview the airmen, and being American, could help determine if they were truly British or American, or were German spies trying to infiltrate the escape networks. Eventually she was arrested and thrown in prison. Many in her group were killed after being caught. Although badly starved in prison/concentration camp, she survived the war. A truly remarkable woman. Appropriate for this forum too, as she was the neice of mint director H.R.Linderman.
The other is my wife's aunt Mary who recently passed away. She was in the first class of regular women naval officers in the late 1940's. She became a career Navy officer.
I'll post in honor of my Dad, who served in a hospital in England in WWII. Quite a few of his friends landed at D DAy and he saw some of them in that hospital as casualties, unfortunately. and some never made it back.
He always loved the $20 Saint Gaudens, thought it was the most beautiful US coin. Hard to argue with that!
My father was a 24 year Airforce veteran have no idea what he did he can’t and won’t talk about it even after being out for 20 years took it all to the grave RIP dad
My Dad was a WWII Navy veteran, my Grandfather Carlo came to USA as a 16 year old from Italy and joined the Army WWI
I like the $35 Marine Medal the US Mint has produced.
As a distant relative to Ben Franklin and a family that has fought in Korea, Vietnam and Dessert Storm. My daughter lost her BF after return from Afgh. I was in eyes view during 9-11 in NY. Many lives lost and more to thank for service to our nation. Freedom not Free and socialism kills. I want to say Thank you all for your service. Don’t put my name in for giveaway but wanted to share in my appreciation to our military.
For my second comment, let me just say that my military service was some of the best years of my life. If circumstances had just been a little different, I would have proudly made a career of it.
I think it's great to read how many people were positively influenced by those that served, no matter if they donned the uniform 50 years ago or were just discharged.
My wife and I have been together for 14 years and married for 7. Every year since we've been together she buys a cake and helps celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. Today she didn't disappoint. Happy birthday Marines and Semper Fi!!!!
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US Air Force 1987-1994
Thanks to all the veterans including my Dad and both grandfathers!
USAF 1971 - 1975. Remember draft numbers? Mine was 55. I was going for sure so enlisted in the Air Force. Spent my entire tour at Hickam AFB in Honolulu.
One of my favorites. Dan Carr's WW1 Centennial
In memory of my grandfather whom I lost earlier this year. He served in world war 2 in the Navy and me and my family miss him every day.
Thanks for the chance!!
Coins took a backseat this past week. I went back home for the funeral of my Aunt/Godmother. I had a chance to spend some time with two special uncles who are both veterans. One is my mother's brother, who served in Vietnam. The other, the husband of my Godmother, served in the Navy (a lot of his time spent in a submarine) during the Korean War.
I just want to post and say what a nice thread this is! If I am picked, please pass the prize along to a veteran member instead!
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Thanks for the chance. My father introduced me to collecting. He was a veteran of both WW2 and Korea. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant.
I served as an officer in the Air Force from 1985-1990. My dad gave me a proud salute at my commissioning.
We had a flag folding ceremony put on by our Veteran's club at the college today as part of a larger Veteran's celebration. Our whole student union sat quietly and respectfully and listened to a presentation as a group of student Veteran's folded the flag. Before each fold, another Veteran would read over the loudspeaker the meaning and significance of each fold. It was absolutely refreshing to see the respect the students had for the flag, our country and our Veteran's. I saw young students remove their hats, stop talking, put down their phones, and focus completely on the ceremony. For those who think the younger generation is lost, you can be sure that there are still those out there that believe in duty, honor, sacrifice, courage and country. I saw some of them today and was quite proud. In my nearly 20 years teaching at the college, this was by far the best and most memorable ceremony I have seen by our Veteran students.
Thanks for inspiring everyone to make posts honoring veterans in their lives. Great to read these.
This is in memory of my maternal grandfather who served in the US Army (cavalry and artillery) near the end of WWI. Also my paternal grandfather who served in the US Navy sub service on an S-boat in the 1920's. Also my uncle who served, and was badly wounded on the Lexington (CV-16) during WWII. And my father who served on a submarine and later a destroyer during the Korean War.
Decorated disabled Vietnam veteran 1969-1972, PTSD for a long time and didn't know it. Wife saved my life by driving me to VA hospital at the peak of my despair. I am grateful for my life today. All war is bad. Peace Roy
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Here is my 2nd entry....in honor of my father who built troop ships in SF during WW2 and his younger brother, my Uncle, who was on a tin can during Korea. Dad tried to enlist when the war broke out but was denied as he only had sight in one eye (nobody would take him and he tried them all). So, he did the best he could for the war effort and became a welder in the shipyards in SF. Both gone now but great memories remain of those heros.
bob
Remembering and Honoring the heroes ........... if I win please pass it to @Namvet69
US Army then the Fighting 69th NG during 9/11 attack
Thanks for a great contest again this year! This is the second years I enter you contest. If I remember correctly, the rules stay the same.
My first comment: I thank everyone in this country that respects and supports our Veterans.
Second comment: I was proud to serve my country and for those that are proud of OUR country.
This is me in 1977. Fulda, germany
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You could offer a million dollar prize right now but I would not trade it for the memories everyone just posted because this is priceless. This is the USA I grew up in and only because of ya'll guys. When you were over there getting your ass shot off I was begging grandma to take me to the kite store. To me, saying thank you in tears sounds inadequate. Saying I wish I was there with you sounds pathetic. But, saying your the reason I'm still here is authentic. For what its worth...Thank You!!!
Well stated!
My father was in Vietnam fairly early in the war and my brother recently retired from the USAF.
My great uncle was part of the failed Market Garden operation in WW2 (A Bridge Too Far was based on this).
He was a wonderful man and took me to my first coin show. He would not talk about his experiences in the war and no one tried to ask him because it was understood that it was off limits.
I salute them and all of you brave
Veterans who fought and served.
Your sacrifices were not in vain.
Thank you.
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I know it's not that special but this thread is not really about prizes,
Thanks to everyone that posted
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It IS special for it IS the thought that counts.
Thank you and God Bless to all of our veterans,.. LET FREEDOM RING!
I'd like to add two more to include some women in here in addition to all the brave men. One is my wife's great aunt. Maybe not technically a vet, but pretty close, and I think the many soldiers she helped might approve of her inclusion here. She was a Red Cross nurse in WWI. Sailed to Europe on the first US Mercy ship and served in a field hospital near Kiev. Returned to US after her stint there, but volunteered again, serving this time in the Belgian Red Cross hospital very close to the front at La Panne until the end of the war. She married a Belgian after the war and moved to Liege. Chose to stay in Belgium after Germany invaded in 1940. A widow by this time, she joined the Belgian Underground, helping downed allied airmen make their way out of Nazi occupied Europe (many successfully). She would interview the airmen, and being American, could help determine if they were truly British or American, or were German spies trying to infiltrate the escape networks. Eventually she was arrested and thrown in prison. Many in her group were killed after being caught. Although badly starved in prison/concentration camp, she survived the war. A truly remarkable woman. Appropriate for this forum too, as she was the neice of mint director H.R.Linderman.
The other is my wife's aunt Mary who recently passed away. She was in the first class of regular women naval officers in the late 1940's. She became a career Navy officer.
my dad who served in the navy (Omaha beach) rip and i served in the army
SSgt, PAANG 2006-2016.
Picked this updated career field coin at 7 level school at Fort Leonard Wood in 2013.
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I like veterans and coins!
Father was Army right after Vietnam ended. Uncle was Marines early on in Vietnam.
I'll post in honor of my Dad, who served in a hospital in England in WWII. Quite a few of his friends landed at D DAy and he saw some of them in that hospital as casualties, unfortunately. and some never made it back.
He always loved the $20 Saint Gaudens, thought it was the most beautiful US coin. Hard to argue with that!
My father was a 24 year Airforce veteran have no idea what he did he can’t and won’t talk about it even after being out for 20 years took it all to the grave RIP dad
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My Dad was a WWII Navy veteran, my Grandfather Carlo came to USA as a 16 year old from Italy and joined the Army WWI
I like the $35 Marine Medal the US Mint has produced.
As a distant relative to Ben Franklin and a family that has fought in Korea, Vietnam and Dessert Storm. My daughter lost her BF after return from Afgh. I was in eyes view during 9-11 in NY. Many lives lost and more to thank for service to our nation. Freedom not Free and socialism kills. I want to say Thank you all for your service. Don’t put my name in for giveaway but wanted to share in my appreciation to our military.
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Thank you for the coin giveaway! What a wonderful idea.
I am a Navy Vet. I was stationed overseas from 1998-2002.
For my second comment, let me just say that my military service was some of the best years of my life. If circumstances had just been a little different, I would have proudly made a career of it.
I think it's great to read how many people were positively influenced by those that served, no matter if they donned the uniform 50 years ago or were just discharged.
My wife and I have been together for 14 years and married for 7. Every year since we've been together she buys a cake and helps celebrate the Marine Corps birthday. Today she didn't disappoint. Happy birthday Marines and Semper Fi!!!!
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