914Driver
914Driver SuperDork
11/11/09 6:57 a.m.

Surprised no one started this yet.

My wife thought it would be nice to treat a Veteran to dinner, so we're taking the 10:00 train down to NYC. It's a nice two hour ride along the Hudson River, very relaxing and pretty with the trees changing color. Do a little shopping, have dinner at my son's restaraunt (he just got promoted) and take the train back tomorrow afternoon.

If you can read this, thank a Teacher.

If you can read this in English, thank a Veteran.

Dan

John Brown
John Brown GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/11/09 7:16 a.m.

Working right now, going to spend my lunch at the cemetery with my dad. Wife is heading out to Holly to the National Cemetery to honor her grandfather.

minimac
minimac Dork
11/11/09 7:31 a.m.

Youse guys beat me to it this morning! Regardless of your politics, we wouldn't have what we do, if it wasn't for men and women willing to serve in the armed forces. Thanks to all who have served, especially those who gave all.

poopshovel
poopshovel SuperDork
11/11/09 8:19 a.m.

Thanks Dan, and thanks to all who have served and who are currently serving!

Gearheadotaku
Gearheadotaku GRM+ Memberand Reader
11/11/09 8:39 a.m.

Thank you vets!

EastCoastMojo
EastCoastMojo GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/11/09 9:24 a.m.

Thank you to all who have served this country.

P71
P71 GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/11/09 9:44 a.m.

Thank you to all who serve and have served. Thank you to my brothers in the Coast Guard. Thank you to those in the Army who have dealt with more than their fair share of tragedies this month and especially to Tony (wherethefmi) currently overseas. Thank you to the leathernecks in the Marines, especially our family friend who is overseas for the third time. Thank you to the Airmen and women in the Air Force keeping our skies safe. Thank you to men and women of the Navy keeping our shores safe. Thank you to all of those who are homeless, feel unloved, and forgotten. Thank you to those who paid the ultimate price and those who are still MIA. Thank you to their families for being strong.

I will be taking my step-dad out to our free meal at Applebee's tonight, calling both my Father and Mother to thank them, and sending a message to all of my fellow Coasties still serving.

Happy Veterans Day.

Strike_Zero
Strike_Zero New Reader
11/11/09 10:06 a.m.

Wishing all my brothers and sisters who has served, is serving, and will serve in the Armed Forces as protectors of this nation a great and Happy Veterens Day!!. Your sacrifice, heroism, and fortitude deserve MANY THANKS!!!

griffin729
griffin729 Reader
11/11/09 10:11 a.m.

Thank you. Closest I ever got to serving was as a cadet in Civil Air Patrol. I was turned down by the Navy on medical history. For those doing what I was unable to do, thank you.

dean1484
dean1484 GRM+ Memberand Dork
11/11/09 12:31 p.m.

Thank You!!!!!

I got up extra early today so i could go see a friend. We had quiet moment to reflect on what could have been. I then spent some time walking, cleaning and straitening flags. I don't now why it just seemed like the thing to do. In the distance I saw a figure. It rose slowly and saluted. As I got closer the figure became a man in full military dress. He was a big man but time and taken its toll. The once strong figure was now a bit frail and walked with a slight limp and a little hesitation. The face was that of strength, sadness and wisdom all wrapped in one. Our eyes met and I introduced my self. I spent the next hour just listening. I was late to work missing a so called important meeting. But I just did not care. I had a meeting that was much more important.

stan
stan GRM+ Memberand SuperDork
11/11/09 12:44 p.m.

Yes, thank you one and all.

thatsnowinnebago
thatsnowinnebago GRM+ Memberand Dork
11/11/09 1:30 p.m.

Big thank you to anyone who has or is still serving our country, you guys and girls deserve more than one day

JetMech
JetMech Reader
11/11/09 2:28 p.m.

It is nice to know that y'all appreciate what I did.

Aviation Machinist's Mate Third Class, USS Peleliu, 2000-2006.

RexSeven
RexSeven Dork
11/11/09 3:39 p.m.

Happy Veteran's Day, and thanks to all the men and women who have served and are serving right now. It's been a rough stretch for military folks lately, but we're rooting for you every step of the way.

Big ups to my friends Tim (Army MP, Iraq 2006-07), Stubby (Army, just finished basic), and Jason (Army Infantry, in Afghanistan right now).

wbjones
wbjones Reader
11/11/09 3:59 p.m.

thanks to all..... the plant where I work makes things for both civilian and military air + the sights for the M1A1 tank.... and there are ~ 40 - 50 vets here out of 400.... not a mention over the speaker system, nothing on any of the bulletin boards.... it was like today didn't exist as far as management was concerned ... oh well they do pay us ....

thanks again for all y'all's thoughts

Gunners Mate Third Class, USS Newport News 1968 - 1972 (VN in '72)

Jensenman
Jensenman SuperDork
11/11/09 4:02 p.m.

Many thanks to all who served.

And even more to those who gave everything.

81gtv6
81gtv6 GRM+ Memberand Reader
11/12/09 10:11 a.m.

Thanks and you are very welcome. My wife took me and my FIL out for our free Applebees last night.

Sgt, E Battery 2/43 Air Defence Artillery, Ft Polk LA 92-95, OARNG 95-Present.

JetMech
JetMech Reader
11/12/09 2:21 p.m.

I got the free Applebee's dinner, too.

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