toddlgreene
2094 posts
Nov 11, 2010
5:15 AM
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For all of you that enjoy the freedoms you have, today is the day to make sure you thank a veteran. There's a parade here by the WW2 museum, and I'm hoping to go shake hands with some WW2,Korean War vets and any others I can.
I did this last year, but it certainly bears repeating. From one veteran to another:Thank You for my freedom.
Louisiana Air National Guard, retired
159th Fighter Wing
Jet Mech on F-15 fighters
P.s. Do any of you in other countries have an equivalent of our Veterans Day? How many of you served your countries in the military?
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2010 5:30 AM
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Littoral
183 posts
Nov 11, 2010
5:38 AM
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I led lessons with my students yesterday and the the result was them writing each other two notes to findand thank at least two veterans today. I know I am very fortunate. Thank you.
Last Edited by on Nov 11, 2010 5:39 AM
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nacoran
3210 posts
Nov 11, 2010
12:38 PM
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Thanks Vets!
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Jackster
16 posts
Nov 11, 2010
4:37 PM
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Thank you Veterans!!! Thanks for the post toddlegreene, and thank you for your service, I want to be a fighter pilot someday!
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captin beef harp
69 posts
Nov 11, 2010
8:43 PM
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THANKS TODD
I was talkin with my father
WWTWO He is gonna be 90 this jan. said 16 mil. served and only 2mil.did combat duty and now only 2mil. left .it does make you stop and think we all do owe
thanks bro
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Gwood420
259 posts
Nov 11, 2010
8:52 PM
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i am the son and brother of vets. and would like to thank them and every other person that has served for our freedoms!
THANKS!
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harmonicanick
1002 posts
Nov 12, 2010
10:24 AM
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Todd,
Just been clearing out my deceased parents house and came across my Grandfathers dog tag
Lt G.K.Hannah of the 5th Battalion of the Canadian Mounted Rifles
and my Dad was in the retreat from Dunkirk in WW2 and also in the normandy invasion
We are from England not Canada, and I am proud of them
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toddlgreene
2106 posts
Nov 12, 2010
10:27 AM
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Cool, Nick-some great memorabila and good memories for you. I bet you heard plenty of stories growing up. I can sit and listen to old war stories all day. You have every reason to be proud.
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Todd L. Greene, Codger-in-training
Last Edited by on Nov 12, 2010 10:35 AM
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shanester
290 posts
Nov 12, 2010
12:02 PM
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My Dad, granddads, great grandpa and great uncles all served and are vets from WW1 through Vietnam.
My humble thanks (belated) to all who've offered their lives in service to their country.
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Shane
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Don't stop it no don't stop it no no don't stop it no don't stop it no no..."
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MakaInOz
28 posts
Nov 15, 2010
8:33 PM
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Todd,
11 Nov is Remembrance Day in Australia - based on the treaty signing at 11am on 11 Nov that ended WWI.
The main day is ANZAC Day, which commemorates a battle in Turkey in WWI. The landing was 25 Apr 1915 at Gallipoli Cove, and 25 April is Australia's big day of remembrance. Its getting bigger every year (both in Australia and at Gallipoli), despite there being no WWI vets left alive. There is a large Turkish presence at many ANZAC Day ceremonies.
Cheers
Maka
21+ years Royal Australian Air Force Navigator
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