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11/11/2008 02:36:28 PM · #26 |
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11/11/2008 02:51:35 PM · #27 |
Here's a few I was honored for the opportunity to photograph of the American Legion Riders, Marine League and the CT 612 Memorial.
     
I've met several personally and it is my opinion that they are great men and deserving of my gratitude.
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11/11/2008 02:54:19 PM · #28 |
Originally posted by KarenNfld:
It's Remembrance Day in Canada. Ceremonies will be held at War Memorials across the country with 2 minutes of silence observed at 11:00am.
I can't watch this video without tearing up.
On November 11, 1999 Terry Kelly was in a drug store in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia. At 10:55 AM an announcement came over the stores PA asking customers who would still be on the premises at 11:00 AM to give two minutes of silence in respect to the veterans who have sacrificed so much for us.
Terry was impressed with the stores leadership role in adopting the Legions two minutes of silence initiative. He felt that the store's contribution of educating the public to the importance of remembering was commendable.
When eleven oclock arrived on that day, an announcement was again made asking for the two minutes of silence to commence. All customers, with the exception of a man who was accompanied by his young child, showed their respect.
Terry's anger towards the father for trying to engage the stores clerk in conversation and for setting a bad example for his child was channeled into a beautiful piece of work called, A Pittance of Time. Terry later recorded A Pittance of Time and included it on his full-length music CD, The Power of the Dream.
//www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX_3y3u5Uo |
I had seen this before and earnestly believed that this time I could be strong... that this time I would be composed...that this time I would not shed a tear... I was wrong.
A heartfelt thank you to all the veterans of past wars, as well as to those serving today.
Ray
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11/11/2008 02:56:08 PM · #29 |
thank you for posting that. and thank you to all of you who have served or have family members that have served.
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11/11/2008 03:01:16 PM · #30 |
Our thanks go out to you all. My dad was a veteran of WWII and my brother of Vietnam. Here are some military pictures in my portfolio. I don't know if these are veterans though.
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11/11/2008 03:04:57 PM · #31 |
Remembering the fallen.
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11/11/2008 03:10:31 PM · #32 |
Actually, anyone who has ever served in the military is a veteran. But you seem to mean combat veteran. In the case of the Marine officer in dress blues, yes, he is a combat veteran; he is wearing a combat action ribbon and an Iraq campaign medal. As for the two Lance Corporals on the left, while you can't tell from their uniforms whether or not they have served in combat, since it was taken in 2007, you can bet that they had either already gone to Iraq or Afghanistan, or they did soon after the picture was taken.
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11/11/2008 03:12:53 PM · #33 |
 
In memory of  Becky-Lee's friend, Myles Mansell;
 
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11/11/2008 03:49:04 PM · #34 |
Here are a couple of WWII Army photos featuring my dad.
 
My oldest brother was in the USAF and was stationed in Thailand during the Vietnam war, but I currently don't have any photos of him in uniform.
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11/11/2008 03:58:31 PM · #35 |
Took this yesterday:
Thank you to all that have served our country. God Bless |
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11/11/2008 04:06:44 PM · #36 |
 Thank you to all who have served and are serving. We have our freedom because of what you gave. |
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11/11/2008 04:09:04 PM · #37 |
Thank you to all those who did, and are still defending their nation's territories selflesslessly as you walk into harm's way knowing the worst could take your days!!!
I was just watching a local news report yesterday where they talked about as much as 30% of the returning veterans having post traumatic stress disorder or related difficulties.. and the VA is having problems scheduling their benefits claims. Some of them are waiting for as long as 1 year before they can get any help.
It is very easy to say, but a war stirrs a lot more than just a few day's of conflict in a veteran's life. It affects how they think, how they perceive life after each difficult experience... and so much more. I just wish the administrations all round the world become more prudent when they are contemplating a new conflict.. they could start by being on a strong defense rather than being on the offense. That might save so many lives from the trauma our braves have to live with silently upon their return.. without any complaints.
Hats off to all those who still walk with the flag on the borders and beyond.. you are the real life heroes!
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11/11/2008 04:16:59 PM · #38 |
My thanks as well, to those who have and are serving, from nations around the world.
And thanks, Karen, for the link to the video. I had not seen that before - it is a lovely and moving tribute. |
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11/11/2008 04:36:02 PM · #39 |
To all who have served and those who still serve to keep us free:
Thank you.
Susan |
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11/11/2008 05:05:25 PM · #40 |
| No pix, just a great big thank you to every veteran and active serviceperson. I greatly and humbly appreciate your service. |
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11/11/2008 05:19:50 PM · #41 |
thanks to all that have served to defend our nation. what would it be without you...
Message edited by author 2008-11-11 17:21:12.
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11/11/2008 05:51:39 PM · #42 |
| I feel a little uncomfortable with the term "veteran" as my 11 years of service was all during peacetime. My thanks to all who have served in all those combat zones, so much wartime in the years since I got out (1988), stretching our forces oh so thin, and without the logistical dollars to outfit them as they deserve. |
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11/11/2008 05:56:42 PM · #43 |
Originally posted by lynnesite:
I feel a little uncomfortable with the term "veteran" as my 11 years of service was all during peacetime. My thanks to all who have served in all those combat zones, so much wartime in the years since I got out (1988), stretching our forces oh so thin, and without the logistical dollars to outfit them as they deserve. |
If I may put this in perspective a little bit. I went in during Vietnam, and served through 1993. Although I never served in a combat area, partly due to my job, I was trained and trained others that did work within combat zones. You were there if needed and so was I.
Thank you for your service.
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11/11/2008 06:16:39 PM · #44 |
Taken at a local Rememberance Day Parade (aka Veterans Day).
Cold wet and rainy, but a good turn out and lot's of emotions.
Laughter
Tears . .
 
Memories . .
 
Farewells
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11/11/2008 06:37:25 PM · #45 |
Guess this is appropriate here as well
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11/11/2008 10:02:48 PM · #46 |
From the Veterans' Day parade today in Pittsburgh...
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11/11/2008 10:19:45 PM · #47 |
I have really enjoyed viewing the pictures today and reading about all the DPC veterans that are amongst us. Here are two of my sons messing around with my uniform. These are two of my heroes. Thanks again to everyone who participated today.
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11/11/2008 10:52:24 PM · #48 |
Originally posted by lynnesite:
I feel a little uncomfortable with the term "veteran" as my 11 years of service was all during peacetime. My thanks to all who have served in all those combat zones, so much wartime in the years since I got out (1988), stretching our forces oh so thin, and without the logistical dollars to outfit them as they deserve. |
You are still a veteran. There are other distinctions such as combat veteran for those who served in combat. But even then, to me it no big deal. You stood up, raised your hand, and took the oath. You may not have seen combat. For that, count your blessings. But you took the same risk as those who enlisted before the first gulf war, or before 9/11. You just were a little be luckier is all. Nobody should ever feel lesser for missing out on combat. It is nothing any sane person really wishes to experience. Trust me...
-alex
201st Aviation Company (The Red Barons)
Air Support Vietnam (Nha Trang Airbase - Hueys)
69-70-71
Message edited by author 2008-11-11 22:54:31.
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11/13/2008 07:29:35 AM · #49 |
Originally posted by lynnesite:
I feel a little uncomfortable with the term "veteran" as my 11 years of service was all during peacetime. My thanks to all who have served in all those combat zones, so much wartime in the years since I got out (1988), stretching our forces oh so thin, and without the logistical dollars to outfit them as they deserve. |
I know it is days after but Lynn, I had to reply. As I wrote earlier, I am 19+ years active duty and have never seen combat and have felt just like you do about being called a Veteran. Somehow you don't feel like you've lived up to that honor to be ranked with the many men and women who died for their countries freedom. My wife has helped me realize that it's not about the combat, it's like ambaker said...You (we) raised our hand and took an oath to defend our country and way of life. We allowed others to go and do their duty. It's a hard concept to wrap around but very true (I'm getting there slowly).
I went to the Lexington, KY VA hospital on the 11th with my wife and some of her friends to visit the veterans and just let them know we appreciated them. We met one man who said the very same thing, he came in at the tail end of Korea and still didn't see combat in Vietnam and didn't feel he deserved our visit. He was still very nice and thanked us for our visit but still felt uncomfortable being thanked when there were combat veterans next door.
Hope this helps you feel a little better. Have a great day everyone
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11/13/2008 07:37:50 AM · #50 |
A little late but this is my contribution none the less.
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