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Happy Memorial Day! From Your Resident Vet

Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
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Hi everyone – please indulge an old timer his memories.

My life was dedicated to the US Army from 1966 to 1997. I served in far off places like Korea and Turkey and points all over the US.

From the shores of Vietnam to the sands of Saudi in Desert Storm – I was there.

I received this retirement pin recently – tho it reminded me I got old, it also reminded me that I had a good life in the military.

I won’t bore you too much with pics – so let me just show you the one that kicks off my career – I’m on the bus going to basic training – my final award – The Legion of Merit – and a pin that millions of Americans received in recognition of their service.

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Thanx for allowing me this moment – and let’s all say a prayer for those who are currently overseas in defense of our country. For they know nothing of politics and everything about service!

mike
Mike

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  • DaddyRichDaddyRich Posts: 241 ✭✭
    Amen Stone, and I will remind my boys to thank their Grandpa for his service. He didn't want to go, but did what was right when he was drafted. I also love the part you added about "they know nothing about politics and everything about service", very well put. I hope some people can stop confusing oppostion to this war with a lack of support for the troops fighting in it.
    Rich
    Just glad to be here with everyone.
  • HeritageAddictHeritageAddict Posts: 3,266
    Mike, I just want to thank you for your service to our country. Without folks like you the rest of us would not have what we do today.
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  • jmbkb4jmbkb4 Posts: 2,963
    Thanks Stone, thanks to my 2 grandfathers, thanks to everyone who has served...
  • bluemarlinbluemarlin Posts: 627 ✭✭✭
    Stone Thanks for the many years of service for this great country of ours,God bless
    our troops.
  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Stone Thanks for the many years of service for this great country of ours,God bless
    our troops. >>



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    Stone.

    This weekend is for you and your brothers who served our great country. Nothing you post in regards to your dedicated service will bore any of us. In fact, I strongly encourage you to tell us more. It's because of your blood, sweat, and tears, that we have the liberties to speak freely.

    From the bottom of my heart, a greatful thank you.
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  • metalmikemetalmike Posts: 2,152 ✭✭
    Great thread! I served in the US Navy from 1977-1987. I agree that thinking invading Iraq was a mistake has NOTHING to do with supporting the men and women who are serving their country.
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  • rose14comrose14com Posts: 225 ✭
    Thanks Stone, for your dedication.
    kev

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  • kcballboykcballboy Posts: 1,405 ✭✭✭
    Thanks to Mike, my grandpa and his 3 brothers, my wife's recently passed grandpa, and the rest of you that helped give us what we have today. Same to all of those who are overseas fighting right now. What you are doing absolutely does matter and will greatly shape the future of our world for the better, and I thank you for it.

    Hats off and God Bless.
    Travis
  • JasP24JasP24 Posts: 4,645 ✭✭✭
    Stone,

    We active duty Army guys are carrying on the tradition that guys like you set before us. For all the hardships and sacrifices we make its still a great life. I couldn't imagine doing anything else...

    And guys, don't let Stone minimize what a Legion of Merit award means. It's not an award they give to just anyone. In fact it is one of the highest service awards you can receive.

    Thanks for your 31 years. Only 17 more and I can catch you...lol

    SFC Jason Peeples
    US Army Infantry

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  • YankeeefanYankeeefan Posts: 525
    What you are doing absolutely does matter and will greatly shape the future of our world for the better, and I thank you for it.


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    Thanks to all members of the military, past & present, for providing the freedom we enjoy every day.
  • PubliusPublius Posts: 1,306 ✭✭


    << <i>Great thread! I served in the US Navy from 1977-1987. I agree that thinking invading Iraq was a mistake has NOTHING to do with supporting the men and women who are serving their country. >>



    100% Agree, they are 2 seperate things

    Ex Navy myself, 1989-1995, served on a ballistic missle submarine in the first gulf war, far far from everything.

    This thread brought tears to my eyes, I have an eternal gratitude for all people currently serving and who have ever laid their life on the line for a grateful nation. As Jefferson said, "the tree of liberty must be watered with blood on occasion"


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  • carew4mecarew4me Posts: 3,473 ✭✭✭✭
    Stone,
    If I ever reflexively lash out over some stupid issue involving cardboard at you,
    please remind me of your service so I can be reminded of what a jacka*s I can be sometimes and I can also
    be reminded of what is really important.


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  • Alfonz24Alfonz24 Posts: 3,114 ✭✭✭✭✭


    << <i>Stone Thanks for the many years of service for this great country of ours,God bless
    our troops. >>



    Ditto! Thanks to all the others who have served our great country. This includes my dad and uncles.

    Thanks for keeping us free.

    God Bless!
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  • ping4u43ping4u43 Posts: 908
    Let me also say THANKS, I'm a Vietnam Vet, but not career Military as you were. Once again THANKS!!! **==, Hopefully this comes out it a USA Flag.
  • itzagoneritzagoner Posts: 8,753 ✭✭
    a blessing for those deceased who fought so bravely for this country and the freedom of others

    image to all of our brothers and sisters who represent this country with pride and dignity TODAY!
  • storm888storm888 Posts: 11,701 ✭✭✭
    "Support OUR Troops... Past and Present !!!"


    Happy Holiday !!!
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  • MooseDogMooseDog Posts: 1,946 ✭✭✭
    I thought this thread was going to be about animals....


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  • Brian48Brian48 Posts: 2,624 ✭✭✭
    USMC, tour of duty 1985-93. This is me in the Omani desert on an exercise just before Desert Shield became Desert Storm.

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    Of course, only my little girl wears my uniform now.

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    GODSPEED TO OUR TROOPS OVERSEAS!
  • RipublicaninMassRipublicaninMass Posts: 10,051 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Stone! If it wasn't for guys like you, we'd all be speaking german image
  • Bosox1976Bosox1976 Posts: 8,565 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanks to all who sacrifice, who defend, who champion, and who lead. The rest of us owe you a great debt.

    My grandfather was a character. Private to sergeant to private to sergeant to private (he had a temper, but he could train men). Great soldier, great man.
    Mike
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  • MorrellManMorrellMan Posts: 3,241 ✭✭✭


    << <i> thinking invading Iraq was a mistake has NOTHING to do with supporting the men and women who are serving their country. >>



    Word.


    Thanks to all who served and serve. Whether we agree with the politics that send our children to war or not, we must never forget that they are our children. My heart sinks on a DAILY basis when I see the obituaries of servicemen killed yesterday.
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  • ArchStantonArchStanton Posts: 1,182 ✭✭✭
    Thanks Stone.

    Who took the picture?
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  • JackWESQJackWESQ Posts: 2,133 ✭✭✭
    Dear Stone193,

    Thank you for your service. You certainly have my respect and admiration.

    /s/ JackWESQ
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  • jskirwinjskirwin Posts: 700 ✭✭✭
    Thanks for your service, Stone.

    Here's my hero - my stepson. He's done a tour in Iraq and was one of the first Marines into Afghanistan. He's stateside - for now - but he'll go back and when he does... Well, sleep is overrated.

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    He was a wonderful, smart kid - and now he's a funny, intelligent, and sharp young sergeant who has seen and done more in the past 5 years than I've done in any 20 of mine.
  • grote15grote15 Posts: 29,761 ✭✭✭✭✭
    God Bless Our Soldiers and Our Veterans. Remember to Support Those Who Need It Most by Donating What You Can to the DAV. I can think of no worthier organization deserving of our support!


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  • rbdjr1rbdjr1 Posts: 4,474 ✭✭

    Air Force Basic Training: Lackland AFB, Texas

    1968

    (I'm on the right, with my dogtag sticking out! Yikes!)


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    edit: Pleeeeeeze! Send all our troops home safe! (And Mike, we will always thank you, not just this week, but all 52!)

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  • TNP777TNP777 Posts: 5,710 ✭✭✭
    Mike - thanks for your long and dedicated service to our country. I only wore the uniform for six years (Air Force), so I have no idea of the sacrifice and dedication it took to go 31 years. Thanks for standing in the breach for us.

    A thought for all of us. The men and women who served and lived through World War 2 are becoming quite scarce. Next time you meet up with one, bring a smile to their faces and thank them for serving our country at a very difficult time. I've never met someone of that age who didn't really appreciate being recognized for their service.

    Geordie

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  • ripkenintheminorsripkenintheminors Posts: 2,186 ✭✭✭
    Thank you for your service. I have so much respect and appreciation for those that serve this country.
    -Chris

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  • ArnyVeeArnyVee Posts: 4,245 ✭✭
    Thanks to Mike and all of the brave men and women that serve the best country in the world!

    USA! USA! USA!

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  • stownstown Posts: 11,321 ✭✭✭


    << <i>Thanks to Mike and all of the brave men and women that serve the best country in the world!

    USA! USA! USA!

    We "need you on that wall!" and we appreciate you for it! >>



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    So basically my kid won't be able to go to college, but at least I'll have a set where the three most expensive cards are of a player I despise ~ CDsNuts
  • Carew29Carew29 Posts: 4,025 ✭✭

    I put this on last year's thread and it is worth repeating again. Thanks Stone.

    If you can read this,thank a teacher!! If you are reading this in English, THANK A SOLDIER!!
  • theczartheczar Posts: 1,590 ✭✭
    What all of you above have said. Thank you brave soldiers. You are wonderful and every free person in the United States and many other parts of the world owes you a debt of gratitude.
  • usmc1986usmc1986 Posts: 444
    God bless Stone...thanks! My dad was a Marine and Vietnam Vet, I was a Marine 1986-1992 and Gulf War vet. Long live the Brotherhood.....
    Semper Fi,
    Dan
    "If the Army and the Navy ever look on Heaven's scene, they will find the streets are guarded by United States Marines!" - Marine Corps Hymn
  • Stone193Stone193 Posts: 24,438 ✭✭✭✭✭
    Thanx for all the kind words!

    You have no idea how good this makes me and all vets feel!

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    Mike
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