Veterans Day Roll Call

[elhector1]

US Navy 1978-1981 USS Barbey FF-1088

US Naval Reserve 1981-1987 various units

voluntary recall US Naval Reserve 1987-1988 USS John A. Moore FFG-19 Operation Earnest Will

Naval Reserve 1988-1990

recalled as a Naval Reserve Recruiter 1990-1997

Medical Discharge 1997

[Gabe]

This has to be my favorite thread ever on this board.

Thanks to everyone that's served.

I second that admin. I never truly appreciated things until my best friend since I was a little Gabe had to serve twice in Iraq. Not being able to speak to someone I speak to everyday was crushing and to see what his family of a wife and two young daughters had to go through was hard.

I could never do enough or say enough to show how much I appreciate everything you people have done for this country. I am able to have freedom of speech in my job and have the daily freedoms each day because of your sacrifices. God bless you all.

[1motime]

Thanks to all the veterans

[Raider88]

US Army 1991-1997

[Joharr73]

US Army, 93 - 97

Thanks to all the people who has ever served and still serving today!!!

[Long Tall Texan]

U.S. Army 1999-2007

Deployed to Iraq March 2004-2005 under the 1st ID.

[Guest WeedBegone]

Thanks to all the Veterans and supporters for the kind words on this thread. SETX Veterans roll call has representation from all of the joint forces. 

While we may line up against each other during the Friday night lights---see how fast we line up together for this great nation. 

Yesterday, I attended a Veterans day program at West Brook that was open to the public. 

When the band and choir started the program with a medley of songs for each branch of the military --

my eyes began to leak.

When the ROTC walked center aisle with the flag of each branch and the Veterans of Wars since WWII rose up to join their branches flag ----my eyes leaked some more

Then active members of these branches joined them ---more leakage.

Then we all rose up to for the presentation of the colors, the pledge of allegiance, and the national anthem ---my eyes leaked again.

The program continued to amaze me when ROTC members brought honor to those who have fallen. 

To see the US Flag treated with such dignity and respect and to hear TAPS  ----my eyes continued to leak.

Veterans Day is one of the few holidays thats not about feasting, candy, presents, costumes, firecrackers, excessive partying,  its all about appreciating those who protect us around the clock around the world, while we enjoy each day and the holidays without them. 

Therefore, as it is my hope, that it is all of our hopes that those abroad in harms way, get the jobs done that they have been trained to do, return home safely.  Then we may have an opportunity to thank them as we continue to thank those who have preceded them.

And, thats about all I have to say about that. 

[Titletown2]

Air Force 84-88.

My wife was also Air Force from 84-88.

[Guest band of brothers]

3rd armored division, corps of engineers, desert storm.

[underarmor]

VietNam Vet 69-70

I would like to thank all the schools and organizations who put forth the effort of creating the programs for Vets on Veterans Day.

Sometimes we dwell too much on the bad some of our youth do today and do not publicize the good that most represent.

I am reassured every year by our young people as to the respect they show our Vets and I will always appreciate their kindness towards us aging veterans.

I came home to a country that was not very kind at the time but our young people have more than made up for that time period I lived thru.

I will be forever grateful to especially Evadale and Silsbee High for their Veterans Day Programs and thank you for allowing us to serve this great country.

Thanks to all who honor our veterans every day of the year

[Guest WeedBegone]

VietNam Vet 69-70

I would like to thank all the schools and organizations who put forth the effort of creating the programs for Vets on Veterans Day.

Sometimes we dwell too much on the bad some of our youth do today and do not publicize the good that most represent.

I am reassured every year by our young people as to the respect they show our Vets and I will always appreciate their kindness towards us aging veterans.

I came home to a country that was not very kind at the time but our young people have more than made up for that time period I lived thru.

I will be forever grateful to especially Evadale and Silsbee High for their Veterans Day Programs and thank you for allowing us to serve this great country.

Thanks to all who honor our veterans every day of the year

AMEN---and thanks for your service abroad.  It may have taken a while to hear this---but it was  appreciated.  Folks serving in your time had to come home to a disrupted and confused society and teach us a few things about being respectful. 

So--how bout them Cowboys!! ;D 

[phoenix711]

A thread with nothing but love . WOW Thanks Vets for making that possible.

[eagledado8]

From 1960-1963  3rd Armored Div, 2nd ARB, 48th Infantry

[NewIndian]

Marines Task force Taro Desert Sheild/storm

[raider09]

Former Raider Player of the 08' playoff team #4, Joined 2 days after graduation.. Now Stationed at Fort Hood 3d Armored Calvarly Divison.. Brave Rifles!! AI-EE-YAH!!!