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LETS GIVE A SHOUT OUT TO ALL THE VERTERAN AND THEIR FAMILIES**THANK YOU

JWPJWP Posts: 25,606 ✭✭✭✭✭
edited November 8, 2023 6:15AM in U.S. Coin Forum

Just wanted to give every one an opportunity to say THANKS to all the VETERANS AND THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE LOST LOVED ONES that served in the US Armed Forces.

I was presented with these pieces of art while attending a Veterans Day celebration at a local Elementary School a few years ago.

You just never know what kids will say or write
Ha Ha. I plan to keep these items as long as I LIVE.

This is my shadow box from my time in the US Navy and US Air Foce.

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  • WQuarterFreddieWQuarterFreddie Posts: 2,954 ✭✭✭✭✭

    @JWP said:
    Just wanted to give every one an opportunity to say THANKS to all the VETERANS AND THE FAMILIES THAT HAVE LOST LOVED ONES that served in the US Armed Forces.

    I was presented with these pieces of art while attending a Veterans Day celebration at a local Elementary School a few years ago.

    You just never what kids will say or write
    Ha Ha. I plan to keep these items as long as I LIVE.

    This is my shadow box from my time in the US Navy and US Air Foce.

    Thank you for YOUR service and all other members who have served or have family members that served and/or are now serving our great country!πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈπŸ¦…πŸ¦…πŸ¦…πŸ¦…

  • Morgan WhiteMorgan White Posts: 7,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • PapiNEPapiNE Posts: 348 ✭✭✭✭

    Thanks JWP. A chill went up my spine. Sentiments from the kids are the best.

    USAF veteran 1984-2005

  • ashelandasheland Posts: 23,624 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Indeed I am grateful to them.

  • U1chicagoU1chicago Posts: 6,432 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A big thank you!

  • BillJonesBillJones Posts: 34,674 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 7, 2023 12:52PM

    Yes, thank you veterans. I am too much of a loose cannon to have been much use in the military. Here is a set the mint issued for the young collectors in 1993 for the 50th anniversary of World War II.




    Here are some examples of the real thing.


    I have all of the others, if anyone is interested. These medals were given to everyone who participated in World War II.

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  • JimTylerJimTyler Posts: 3,638 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 7, 2023 1:06PM

    USN spent 2 years in Bermuda 1974….someone had to do it. 2X6 program, 2 active 6 reserves. I was a stupid kid getting high all the time. I had to get away and joined. First day in Bermuda the officer on duty was taking me to the barracks and I could see from a distance the building glowed blue out the windows, black lights. As soon as I walked in the door the entire building reeked of pot. So much for getting away.

  • GaCoinGuyGaCoinGuy Posts: 2,764 ✭✭✭✭

    @BillJones said:
    Yes, thank you veterans. I am too much of a loose cannon to have been much use in the military. Here is a set the mint issued for the young collectors in 1993 for the 50th anniversary of World War II.




    Here are some examples of the real thing.


    I have all of the others, if anyone is interested. These medals were given to everyone who participated in World War II.

    I have been trying to put together plaques for my grandfathers (4 of them, 1 landed at Utah Beach during D-Day, but was lucky enough to come home, albeit blind in one eye and shrapnel in the back of his head.). The hard part is getting the 214's.

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  • WAYNEASWAYNEAS Posts: 6,980 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thank you all for your well wishes and thoughts.
    United States Navy 1970-1976.
    Wayne

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  • ConshyboyConshyboy Posts: 476 ✭✭✭✭

    I have nothing but admiration and respect for all Veterans. I had the extreme honor of meeting a WWll Veteran and I was simply in awe of this gentleman whom I will never forget Thank you all for your service to this great country

  • Morgan WhiteMorgan White Posts: 7,896 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • ConshyboyConshyboy Posts: 476 ✭✭✭✭

    @JWP that photo is incredible thanks for sharing

  • Mediocrates007Mediocrates007 Posts: 25 ✭✭✭

    Part of my James Earle Fraser (Buffalo Nickel designer) collection, this original World War I Victory Medal fits the bill I think.

  • ShaunBC5ShaunBC5 Posts: 1,771 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Big thanks to all our veterans.
    Glad @JWP has recovered from his death.
    My son will be singing his heart out Thursday afternoon in a Veteran's Day concert (recital? thingy) at school and I expect it to be as heartfelt and adorable as the artwork above.

  • emeraldATVemeraldATV Posts: 4,845 ✭✭✭✭✭

  • leothelyonleothelyon Posts: 8,476 ✭✭✭✭✭
    edited November 8, 2023 2:32AM

    Mowed the yard of a WWII Air Force fighter for a number of years, didn't know until I sat there at his funeral and watched a slide show of his life. Been in his house many times, never having seen anything like medals, pictures that would have said otherwise. He never ever said anything about having served to me. The last time he had me in his house, he informed me that his doctor gave him about one week to live. And giving instructions to continue maintaining his yard b/c his soulmate would continue to live there for a while. He was 93.
    I do know of another Air Force fighter and in the same neighborhood. But he still push mows his yard last I heard and he's 96-7 years old. A couple years ago he was in the news on tv receiving an award they forgot to give him. I need to check up on him again. I've let him know numerous times I'd do it for free but he keeps turning me down.
    I should add, my daughter recently took part in flying with some veterans to Washington DC.

    Leo

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  • BullsitterBullsitter Posts: 5,835 ✭✭✭✭✭

    SALUTE....to all our vets and families.
    .

  • Dan50Dan50 Posts: 1,818 ✭✭✭

    Twobitcollector I also was also attached to a Honest John unit. First batallion 31st Arty. Honest John Batallion. My job survay so the boys can launch and hit their target. Could be wet, cold, and spookey on top of those mountains and valley's at night!!!

    Dan
  • PTVETTERPTVETTER Posts: 6,003 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I was proud to serve
    MEMORYS!

    Pat Vetter,Mercury Dime registry set,1938 Proof set registry,Pat & BJ Coins:724-325-7211


  • Namvet69Namvet69 Posts: 9,221 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I appreciate the kind sentiments. My 2 tours in Nam were the adventure of my lifetime. The PTSD not so much but my care by the VA is comprehensive and excellent. No regrets. Peace Roy

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  • UpGrayeddUpGrayedd Posts: 695 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My grandfather served in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He didn't talk about it much if ever, but he was also a collector. He collected coins among other things, and he is where I got the collecting gene because no one else in my family collects anything.

    Happy Veterans Day to all of our veterans and their families. Thank you for your service.

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  • FlyingAlFlyingAl Posts: 3,740 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Happy Veterans Day! Thank you all!

  • ELVIS1ELVIS1 Posts: 177 ✭✭✭

    I was pleasantly surprised to find that Krogers gives a 10% discount for Veterans this weekend. I saved 20 bucks.

  • Morgan13Morgan13 Posts: 1,530 ✭✭✭✭✭

    I have nothing but the highest admiration and respect for our Veterans who served our country try. They have kept us safe from issues inside and outside of our borders. Now more than ever its a dangerous job.
    God bless our Veterans and the United States of America!

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  • TrampTramp Posts: 736 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Very nice!

  • EXOJUNKIEEXOJUNKIE Posts: 1,622 ✭✭✭✭✭

    Thanks for all the positive comments and especially to those who have served. It often feels as though fewer Americans understand the value of public service and the importance of a strong national defense. I am heartened to know there are still many people who appreciate the service and sacrifices of veterans and their families. πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

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  • Steven59Steven59 Posts: 9,877 ✭✭✭✭✭

    RIP Butch! Thanks Tom!

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  • In4apennyIn4apenny Posts: 298 ✭✭✭

    1965 to 1969 Army Security Agency, 1968/69 Viet Nam 5th infantry, 1st battalion armored combat team. 2023 stage 4 cancer, staying in the fight.

  • OAKSTAROAKSTAR Posts: 7,999 ✭✭✭✭✭

    That's a great display @Tramp! πŸ‘πŸ»

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  • DreamcrusherDreamcrusher Posts: 210 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November 11, 2023 7:55AM

    Thank you to all veterans.
    Originally Armistice Day commemorating the end of World War I. The 11th month of the 11th day at 11:00. The last casualty was Henry Gunther, a Baltimore native who was killed at 10:59.

  • silverpopsilverpop Posts: 6,720 ✭✭✭✭✭

    My sister is a veteran herself served in the army in the 1990's, as a generator repair specialist never went into a war zone but still served the best she could at the time

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  • LazybonesLazybones Posts: 1,511 ✭✭✭✭✭

    A salute to all my brothers and sisters in arms!

    USAF 1974 - 1994

    USAF (Ret) 1974 - 1994 - The inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings; the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries. Remembering RickO, a brother in arms.

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