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Memorial Day- Vets check in
TexasNationals
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I just wanted to say a special thanks to all of our service members and it was a pleasure serving with you though all of the times. Please join me in thanking our vets or to all our vets, from all branches please join in. I served 7 combat tours in in Iraq and Afg. and would go back if I was physically able. Please remember what this day is really about, not just BBQ's and beer, but for all those who have served.
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It is about remembering those who serve and those who served - especially those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
I served
1983-89 USN Hornet Handler (AT2)
As did my father, my uncle, my brother, and my son
“We are only their care-takers,” he posed, “if we take good care of them, then centuries from now they may still be here … ”
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If that isn't worthy then I am sorry.
Edit: the men I worked with as "contractors" were all prior service SF, so take that for what it is.
Now I just defend the honor of the Doilies . . .
Drunner
<< <i>Crypto I am gonna put our past aside, I was a Marine scout sniper, then worked in USSCOM, then I spent a few years as a contractor. I hope that satisfies you. Medical out, 7 bullets, 12 pieces of shrapnel.
If that isn't worthy then I am sorry.
Edit: the men I worked with as "contractors" were all prior service SF, so take that for what it is. >>
Nothing shabby as a Marine scout and sniper school is very tough. Happy Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a United States federal holiday observed on the last Monday of May. Formerly known as Decoration Day, it commemorates U.S. soldiers who died while in the military service. First enacted to honor Union soldiers of the American Civil War. It was extended after World War I to honor Americans who have died in all wars.
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And I'm also a proud Army dad with a daughter that spend 3 years in the Army.
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Thank you to all those who have served, are serving and will serve! If we're ever in a fight together, move to my right or up front... I don't want you shooting me in the back!
My Vet hero: Marine Gen. Smedley Butler, two time winner of Medal of Honor and the man who prevented a Wall Street overthrow of a US president.
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Thanks to all you vets.
Thank you to those that served and those that paid the ultimate price for our country.
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Thank You to all who have served.
And a bigger Thank You to those who support those who serve.
<< <i>USN 1986 - 1992, Machinist Mate First Class, onboard the USS Enterprise, #1 Plant for 4 years, 1 month and 27 days.
God Bless our troops, past present and future. >>
USN 1984-1990 USS Carl Vinson here, but I work with several of the ELTs who got of the Enterprise in 1990.
Joe.
(edited to add: When did I get so old???)
Cathy
Navy here.
...a looooong time ago.
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Memorial day should be reserved for remembering US veterans who have passed away, not the living.
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<< <i>Memorial day should be reserved for remembering US veterans who have passed away, not the living. >>
Robert Bojanek, KIA Nov 30, 1970
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<< <i>"Contractors" are mercenaries, nothing more.
Memorial day should be reserved for remembering US veterans who have passed away, not the living. >>
All the contractors I know are ex-military, most were operators. Many of them die right beside us; fighting the same fight.
I remember those who have passed away daily, not just on Memorial Day. I thank those who are still living on Memorial Day, while they're still alive. It doesn't mean anything to them when they're gone; it only matters to the living.