BEFORE WE DO ANYTHING TODAY, let's bow our heads for a moment and remember our fallen brothers and sisters.

For all who have survived a war (or wars).  THANK YOU.  GOD BLESS  

Can I get an AMEN

AMEN  

If you served period GOD BLESS YOU  

Good point Catt.  I certainly don't mean to exclude anyone, I just thought you had to have served in an engagement to be a Vet.  ALL FOLKS WHO SERVE, OR HAVE SERVED, HAVE MY UTMOST RESPECT.

A few memorial pics

AMEN

Amen.  

ok, still not "feeling" Veterans Day?

for a little perspective

ok, still not "feeling" Veterans Day?

for a little perspective

Great video, thinking back I think it was made by a kid.

God Bless our troops and may they return safely. Thank you to all that have served.

God bless all who serve us! May they all come home safely!

AMEN!  8-)

God bless all who serve us! May they all come home safely!

AMEN! 8-)

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Big T

ok, still not "feeling" Veterans Day?

for a little perspective

Great video, thinking back I think it was made by a kid.

God Bless our troops and may they return safely. Thank you to all that have served.

It was actually made by a wife and her husbands fishing buddy.  He's a member on a saltwater forum I am on.  That's where I got the link.

Amen.

Veterans Day is a day to remember all Military Veterans. Memorial Day is the day to remember all fallen brothers.

For myself and all other Veterans: Thanks

42 years after a trip to Viet Nam, agent orange has bit me in the butt. But I am still one of the lucky ones because I can say it was 42 years ago I was there and not 42 years in someone's memory.

 Thanks for all the pics. and the video you made LBH. Really good point George...

                                                      As Ever,

                                                       skillet

Today I was reminded of what time could not erase.

As I walked through the halls I felt sadness in this place. A building filled with history our books will never see. Their stories are the pages locked inside their memory.

It's one of many you will find that's scattered everywhere. These people come here hoping to receive the proper care. I saw a few in wheelchairs and so many used a cane. Some walked just fine but in their eyes was where I saw the pain.

These Heroes have been marked for life all here surrounding me. They've shed their blood while others died to keep this country free.

I still remember stories of a war my dad went through. Each one was told with Army Pride he called it "World War II" And later "The Korean War" forced troops to say good-bye, Because Korea's North and South could not see eye to eye.

Then "Viet Nam" decided to rise up its ugly head.

Like all the wars, the damage left so many people dead. When troops came home they had to face another kind of war. A "War of Words" that added wounds as if they needed more.

The latest war was televised for the entire world to see. Called "Operation Desert Storm" performed so perfectly. This war had ended quickly but our troops cannot forget. They're constantly reminded that the "Storm's" not over yet.

These wars do not discriminate religion, sex, or race. The bombs, grenades and poison gas take lives we can't replace. And weapons don't have boundaries they claim what's in their way.

What will it take to stop these wars right here, right now, today?

Our troops are thought so highly of when they are called to war. But when it's over they are not remembered anymore. And what about the ones still lost are they forgotten too? Is anyone still searching for the ones who fought for you?

These men and women suffer more than you will ever know. When war is over they still fight a war that doesn't show. Each one deserves the very best for what they have been through. Your proof is V. A. Hospitals I'm sure there's one near you.

We all want Peace and Harmony but something's always wrong. These buildings might become extinct if we could get along.

My hero fought the last two wars which stole the heart he had. He wears that look of war abuse just like my precious dad.

I don't have all the answers but I know one thing for sure. The anger has to leave before a healing can occur.

America is free because of Veterans today. And more of them still yet to come will also have to pay.

So when you exercise your rights remember why you can.

You see, I can't forget

because

I am

"The Veteran"

My heartfelt thanks goes out to all Veterans. Thank you for your service