Veterans Day
 

Thanks to all who served,. Especially my Dad, a Korean war vet, who sadly passed about 5 years ago. Miss you Pop.

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Veterans, take advantage of the discounts and free meals today, as previously posted. We are going to Friendly's for breakfast,a nd takeing another vet who does not drive. Then a free entrance to Old Sturbridge Village museum, then to Olive Garden for supper.

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SALUTE!!!!!!

John USAF 66-70

My three fellow vets and I just had the free lunch at the Texas Road House here in Harlingen, TX. Their vets menu has about 10 items to choose from. I believe the staff works for free on this day, so we tip them very well and thank them and the manager.

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Yes I know many on this board are veterans, thank you so much for your service. This is your day, enjoy it!!

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This may be your day but every day should be. Many paid the ultimate sacrifice but every one of you put your life on the line. Words can not express the debt we owe to each and every one of you! Wayne

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Thank you to all the Veterans who served. We all owe you so much.

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Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

Glenn
(Air Force brat)

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Walk up to someone in uniform not just today but every day and say "Thank you for serving". It means a lot to them to hear that.

Glen

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Remembering my Dad; WWII US Army Air Corps, P-47 pilot; and honoring my brother-in-law, US Navy Reserve, and three nephews, 2 Army Rangers and 1 Marine, Iraq/Afghanistan.

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Thank you so much to all.
USAF '61-'69
Ended serving 26 more years in the Air Guard.
And my B-day to booth!

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It means more than you can imagine to tell a Vet simply 'Thank You'. Thank goodness we do that today especially for the Vets that were/are coming home from SW Asia.

Two good friends cycling home from Vietnam, both Army combat veterans they had been thru it all, coming home thru San Francisco in '69 and '70, both were booed, hissed, and spit on by Hippies and other low lifes at S.F. International Airport. They were snubbed by the local American Legions back here when they returned. Pathetic. Thankfully that mind set has changed today............

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VFW's also...........DAV was different.

I've spent the day with Sarah..............

US Army, Mar 65-Apr 85

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FWIW:

One simple, well meant Veterans Day Offer for today, concerning maybe a somewhat Model A accessory Restoration Product offer:

If anyone was ever considering buying POR 15 Products such as Marine Clean, etc., etc.,(through the mail), the POR Company indicates a VETERAN'S DAY CODE to enter, (located on their website), for veterans or non-veterans, for Free Shipping on all of their products all day on Veterans Day.

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Ditto all the Above!!! U.S.N. 69-91 Seabees-BUC Ret. Enjoy the Day! In fact enjoy every Day!!!

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Different compassionate news article on internet today on mentioning Combat Veterans who never try to come out of their deep, Dark closets and admit to others that they were once Combat Veterans in life threatening areas.

Embarrassed in the workplace because of some jumping high out of one's seat when a telephone rings in a quiet room; or having shame for dodging away upon hearing one loud sharp bolt of thunder; or balking upon seeing one silent, bright flash of lightning in the dark; or sudden head turning and jumping back when seeing any type of unfamiliar movement out of the corner of one's eyes in a wooded area or even in a Department Store.

Some never try to learn or understand that for some Veterans, their instant reactions to life's surroundings have been altered for life.

Wish for today: May they all find inner Peace in knowing some respect them and some care.

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You know how to tell an old vet from a young vet, when something happens to make the young vet hit the dirt and the old vet just keeps right on doing what he was doing without saying a word........because he's saying to himself under his breath, 'been there, done that'. Takes time, more time than others, different ways than most., if it comes at all, back to normality, that is. ;)

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Thank you Veterans for the past 87,422 days of freedom... (July 4, 1776).

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Happy Veterans Day to all who served. Serving is our duty. A family of vets here who stood proud for their nation - Dad (USMC), Brother (U.S Navy), and myself (U.S. Army) and would do it again.

Our thanks to all.

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I second what 31 Model A said above about old combat vets reaction. . I had a free lunch today at Lou's Restaurant, Hanover NH as my celebration, being away from my home town observance today.

Co B, 116th Inf, 29th Division, Normandy to Germany, , WWII

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With your credentials, if I had a restaurant, you could eat free everyday..... breakfast, lunch and dinner. Live long and prosper!!!!