Veterans/Remembrance Day

[Gizz-Moes]

With November 11 fast approaching I don’t want to miss this posting.
I want to wish a happy Veterans day to all my fellow veterans here in the USA.
Also a happy Remembrance Day to all the Canadian veterans.

I served in the USMC for more than a few years and never regretted it.
A special thank you to those still serving. To those in a “war area”, stay safe and come home soon.

Gizz

[Hunter11]

Hear,here;
A warm heart felt thanks to all those involved in keeping our Countries safe from harms way domestic and abroad.
We will not forget.
Say thanks to a Vet.
Hunter11




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P_x0M5y-EWo&feature=related

[Gizz-Moes]

Many places are offering discounts and freebies for veterans, active duty military and their families.

Here are just a few, google “Veterans Day specials” for many more.

Golden Corral
Free meal - 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Nov. 14
Applies to: Active military, veterans, National Guard or Reserves
The 10th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will be held at all Golden Corral Restaurants nationwide.

Hooters
10 free wings (Drink purchase required) - all day, Nov. 11
Applies to: Active duty and veterans
Offer valid only at participating Hooters.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants
Free lunch or dinner entrée - Nov 13
Applies to: Veterans
This is the 13th Annual Veteran’s Appreciation Event at McCormick & Schmick’s.

Chili’s
Free meal - 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Nov. 11
Applies to: Active duty and veterans
Chili’s is offering a choice of one of six meals on a dine-in-only basis. Beverages and gratuity not included.

Applebee’s
Free meal - Nov. 11
Applies to: Veterans and active-duty military personnel
For the third year, Applebee’s offers a special dine-in-only menu for Veterans Day.


I thank all those buisnes’s that show support for the veterans and active duty military.
My Father, two brothers, and myself (all USMC vets) are heading to the Golden Corral for their great buffet meal, drinks afterwards.

Gizz

[mabs]

My uncle was in the Canadian air force. Has a brother inlaw that use to be in the military. So proud of all that have served past, present and future.

[Condor]

Being a vet. I thank you Gizz.. And same to you and all those that are serving, have served. I will be visiting one of those mentioned above as I dont know when or where my next meal will be coming from... lol.....

[Bigpineguy Retired]

We have many friends and family serving or have served ...My wife even did her 4 years with the army .....






A Soldier









He is that fallen lance that lies as hurled,
That lies unlifted now, come dew, come rust,
But still lies pointed as it plowed the dust.
If we who sight along it round the world,
See nothing worthy to have been its mark,
It is because like men we look too near,
Forgetting that as fitted to the sphere,
Our missiles always make too short an arc.
They fall, they rip the grass, they intersect
The curve of earth, and striking, break their own;
They make us cringe for metal-point on stone.
But this we know, the obstacle that checked
And tripped the body, shot the spirit on
Further than target ever showed or shone.


Robert Frost

[Bigpineguy Retired]

Happy Veterans Day/ Remembrance Day to all...Know a Vet ? Say Thank You ..

Subway is also giving a free 6'' sub today for vets...

Free six-inch sub - Nov. 11
Applies to: Veterans
SUBWAY restaurants are franchises, so this offer may not be available everywhere.


BPG~

[marcelect]

Have a great day to all veterans and thank you for the freedom that you have fought for, and keep, witch we all benefit now.

[torpainter]

A thanks to al those that served and to those that paid the ultimate price!!

[stman]

An important day to remember and thank those who have put their lives on the line to preserve our freedoms. Among the many others, I'll be thinking about my cousin who is currently in Afghanistan.

[WIZEMAN]

I have a grandfather was in world war 1 and he is still over there . He is a fallen Soldier that wont be forgoten and we will remember them all

[The Cobra]

Take a second out of our hectic lives and remember to say a little thank you to a vet today--they aren`t hard to find. They were there when we needed them most, a little effort on our part will go a long way in saying....we care, we appreciate and we remember.

[whiteheather]

today being 11/11/11 let us pray for those who sacrificed their lives in all wars, let us remember them, and not forget what we have today, wear your poppy with pride, and if you see a vet, stop and shake their hand and thank them, it is not much, a simple thank you means a lot.................."Lest We Forget"

[whiteheather]






We Can’t Forget.

It’s that time of year again, when we gather at the mall
We all march proudly, beside the veterans, who gave their all
Now they have grown old, and in their twilight years
In days long gone by, they fought with no fears.

We wear our blood red poppies, and wear them with pride
Their valor we will never forget, for them we abide
Give praise to those who gave us freedom, for that we enjoy
Never forget, that man, that woman, and the young boy.

Many years have gone by, from the great wars they fought
They came from all walks of life, their courage they brought
From First nations villages, they left their loved ones dear
Fought alongside their brothers, with no fear

Those brave men and women, from all walks of life
By land, Sea, and Air. They took it in stride
Let us remember those who fell, and those who gave their lives
Their names etched in stone, memorized with great pride

So this November the 11th, please pause for a moment or two
Remember those men and women, they gave freedom to me and you
And give praise to those who are still with us, this Remembrance day
Give them peace and tranquility, for this we all pray.

Written by Whiteheather.

[Terryl]

To my friends still on patrol, I'll be with you in a few. (but not too soon I hope)

12021

[Anubis]

On this day, my thoughts go out to not only all the lost loved ones but to all the loved ones in the field.
A special thanks to both.
None shall be forgotten.

[darlinkat]

http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c375/CBibby/Remembrance%20Day/poppies-3-2.gif


I always recited " In Flanders Fields " to my dad on Remembrance Day
Although he is not with me now, it is part of my traditions
Honoring my dad and all the fallen soldiers who gave their lives for us

[Tlarson]

Very nice banner and of course a BIG THANKS to the vets.

[justeric1agn]

lol pine found the same picture i logged on here just to post and made it his avitar.lol ok i'll find another one.lol thanks to all the vets today is your day to pay you back for all the years you gave us. not much of a trade i know (you guys deserve at least a week if not more) but thanks for your service.i'll post it anyway even if pine already found it and beat me to it.lol

http://img830.imageshack.us/img830/9206/veteransdayhappymemoria.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/830/veteransdayhappymemoria.jpg/)

[justeric1agn]

i found one that hasn't been posted i think is appropriate. lol

http://img267.imageshack.us/img267/8513/happyveteransdaylargems.jpg (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/267/happyveteransdaylargems.jpg/)

[Anubis]

I dont think it's appropriate at all.
You turn a rememberence of those that died for us into sex?
There's a time and a place for such but in a memorial thread????

[kdawg64]

12028

think this is what the poster meant,, more appropriate

Saw a bumper sticky the other day;

Quote
If your not going to get behind our Troops, then get in front of them and support them from there.

[dishdude714]

Too all of those who have fallen, and to my good friend, and cousin serving overseas we thank you