| Author | Message | ||
     Ltbuell |
Want to get in an early "thank you" to all veterans who have and are.I always thank every vet every day that comes in(enjoy listening to them tell of what they did) and even out and about.They/you are "pages of history" and the older folks are thinning in the ranks and when they're gone...they're gone and no more live pages to listen to(yes i'm a military buff and proud of it).I was in the USN for a short stint,but not like some of you and those before so again thank you for what you've done and those who're continuing to do so.Those over there be safe.LT | ||
| Mtjm2 |
Nicely put Ltbuell . As the son and nephew , and now Father and Uncle of the fine men that serve our country . Every day is Veterans Day . | ||
| Brumbear |
Thanks to all our actively serving and VET's http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_Exf1NDWeY | ||
| Two_seasons |
Going on a short bike ride with the wife over to the War Memorial on Lake Michigan in Milwaukee tomorrow to thank our Lord for all the sacrifices, present and past.  | ||
| Kenm123t |
Thanks to all our veterans Hope to get dad on a Honor flight soon. | ||
| Danger_dave |
Here we call it Remembrance Day and a minute's silence is observed at 1100 for the fallen Diggers.  | ||
| Cityxslicker |
Happy Veterans Day For those that stood tall in uniform, and those that continue to do so. | ||
| Wolfridgerider |
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| Reepicheep |
Thanks to all the veterans and active duty men and women that have given so much for my country! Have a great veterans day! | ||
| Boogiman1981 |
Thank you for your service and for the service from your families that is needed for you to do your piece. | ||
| Court |
A day spent remembering brave folks and staring at these mod blue trousers trying to recall what it was like to have a 28" waist.  Best to all the vets! Semper Fi, Court | ||
| Drkside79 |
To all our vets... May god watch over the living and embrace the fallen. Thank you for everything!!!!!! | ||
| Slaughter |
I was lucky. My "Lotto" number in the last drawing was 288 so I wasn't faced with HAVING to serve and could sit on my ass and form opinions in comfort instead of a jungle. We had a discussion at work and a co-worker had a poster printed out at her cubicle that expressed some complex emotions on the subject of Veterans Day that I thought worth sharing:  | ||
| Imonabuss |
To the veterans: Thank you all for blessing America with your bravery. | ||
| Buellerandy |
Thank you to our brothers and sisters in arms. | ||
| 86129squids |
Good one Slaughter- thanks. And, THANKS, RESPECT, HONOR to those who serve, to those who have served, and especially to those who died. I'm nothing but a civilian, but I stand and salute you all.  | ||
| Court |
>>>I was lucky. My "Lotto" number in the last drawing was 288 Steve: Your post made me laugh and brought back many good memories. In 1973 I was having a great time . . . going to K-State, studying Electrical Engineering . . . gal pal had just graced the centerfold of Playboy (See Crystal Smith) with near photos posed on the steps of the engineering building, I was all wrapped up in campus politics and living large on a gymnastics scholarship. . . . all I needed to do was sleep an hour a night, show up in some classes and swing some high bar . . . My dad has sent me off to school with my first credit card and a monthly allowance. The 2nd day I was in Manhattan I went to the music store and spent the entire allowance on the brand new Gibson J-40. About 30 days later . . .when the bill came . . I got my ass kicked. Deservedly. Dad dies in 2000 but the guitar still hangs here. I was sitting in front of Cardwell Hall . . the engineering building . . . when the lottery numbers were being read over the radio. I was having a great time but doing •••••• in school as my partying interfered with academia and gymnastics. I'd been selected as a yell leader for the Wildcats and traveling with the cheerleading squad was getting in the way of study. I was "at risk". As they voice read the numbers . . . they got to 8-21 and I head "30" . . . not "130", "230" or "330" . . . 30. It may have well come through a stack of Hi-Watt cabinets stacked alongside the shiny new Chevy Vega GT. About a week later . . I got the "report to AFEES" letter. I boarded the Gray Hound and the next thing I knew I was amidst a group of long haired hippies in KC begging the divine power to grant them a hernia, if only for this one day, and guys in gals pink panties. I'd been back in Topeka less than a day, but long enough to reflect on the idea of being sent to Viet Nam with the folks I'd seen . . . wasn't going to happen. If I was going, I was going with someone that had a well established track record of kicking ass and taking names. I was in the USMC Recruiting office the next day. Dad got home late and I told him I needed to talk to him. No sooner had we sat down than he, to my amazement, asked "what branch?" Dad's are smarter, I'd later learn, than they sometimes look. I told him "The Marine Corps" and his eyes lit up. He had been a SeaBee in the Navy . . .which is group that transports Marines to work and back. The next thing I knew it was the middle of the night . . . and I was standing on a set of yellow footprints listening to screaming as I watched hippies run into a door and keep bumping into the bald kids running out. Before long my turn came and all I recall was a guy with a strong accent telling me "put your fingers on any warts, bumps or anything under that hair you want to keep" and Buzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. I remember how cold my head felt as I exited that door. My life changed. The USMC and meeting Erik Buell are two events, along with having an astronaut in the family, getting shot 3 times and ending up on Air Force One by accident, that have shaped my life. Boot camp was amazing. I was selected to go to the Naval Academy and to attend Primary Flight School in Pensacola (can you believe someone wanted to make me a fighter pilot??) Both sets of orders I turned down to allow me to get back to construction. Then the next weird thing happened and I ended up as the Congressional Liaison to Commanding General Joseph Fegan in the USMC . . . resulting in a story that always has real Marines laughing at both my luck and coddled existence while in the Corps. Veteran's Day always brings back great memories . . people, places and things. There are times I think someone, the moment my low number was read, was looking out for me and shaping my future . . who knows? I watched Dakota Meyer on television this morning . . . . . and, once again, am in awe of those who step forward , willing to to bet their life, so that others may live in freedom. If you do nothing else today . . read the Wiki entries for Dakota Meyer and Chesty Puller. Marines are funny folks . . . . . if the shit hit the fan this moment . . . any of us would report back in hours, take up arms and fight to our death to defend either our country or a fellow Marine. You can't describe it, the unknowing simply laugh and call you full of shit, but it's true. Marines know it and that's what matters. Prayers and thanks to veterans of all branches and all conflicts. Court (formerly #30) United States Marine Corps  | ||
| Slaughter |
Yep - you got my date-of-birth there. I will always remember that number. Also the Army's recruiting slogan then was "We'll pay you $288 per month to learn a skill" Which was transformed by the anti-war crowd to "We'll pay you $288 per month to learn to kill" I fear those days are returning. (Message edited by slaughter on November 11, 2011) | ||
| Reepicheep |
Very cool stories guys, thanks for sharing! | ||
| Reindog |
I remember that night ----> #152 for me. I didn't have to clip my shoulder length hair nor cut my long beard. | ||
| 86129squids |
As usual, whilst working around the house and piddling here, I've got WDVX playing on the radio- every now and then I hear something that I've got to listen to, in the living room... I think all youn's will appreciate this as much as I do... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FknmyEeiCiI Thanks again, veterans- I hope you all have a great day today, and tomorrow... | ||
| Blake |
Flags are flying in Kilgore, Texas! Thank you veterans! | ||
| Whatever |
COURT AS A CHEERLEADER ???  Seriously, though, thank you to all our brave men and women of the US Armed Forces... what you have done and are doing for our country can never be repaid. Same for the families that sacrifice so much to keep us safe. GO ARMY !!! | ||
| Tachout |
To all who served and supported thank you!! 8-21 was a low number in 71 also.I always wondered what a jungle looked like. | ||
| Whistler |
Ah, the lottery of '72. Drew number 20. I was busy screwing around college disguised as an art major. Student deferments were unavailable so I joined the Corps the next day. My Pop (former Marine DI) was thrilled. Didn't think so at the time but as it turned out that really did make me one lucky bastard. | ||
| Ltbuell |
..i think my number was 113 or something like that. | ||
| Blake |
For Freedom Words and Music by Matt Moran Sung by Lisa Pieper-Kmecik Lisa Recorded this in 2002 as so many young Americans were answering the call. For Freedom Haven't heard that angelic voice since High School. Wow! Wonderful song! World-class singer. Thank you Lisa! | ||
| Brumbear |
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLG4SGYC0E4&feature =related | ||
| Gregtonn |
My lottery number was 292. I volunteered. My "dream sheet" read like this: 1. Vietnam 2. Guam 3. Shemya, Alaska They sent me to Germany and gave me a Top Secret security clearance. Then the "fun" began. G | ||
| Mr_grumpy |
11th November is a public holiday here in France, & I was a very proud dad yesterday. My 12 yr old was in the local rememberance parade & service as part of the Young Firefighters group. His mum & I were made up. btw, Made Up in English slang means very pleased or proud as can be, not covered in lippy & eye liner. |
