Veterans Day, Thank a Soldier Past or Present.

[MuscleScience]

As some may know I am a huge history buff. I have spent that last few days reading and watching accounts of soldiers stories many of whom were just kids when the fought for the country they love. It is important for me to remember those who gave so much so I could live free and do the things that I do. I read some of these stories and I think to myself do I really deserve the rights and freedoms I enjoy. Sometimes I talk to people about this subject. I think that the price specifically we Americans have payed for freedom is lost on many of the younger generation and even our own politicians here. We take Freedom for granted and take to much from the Country. That is why I think it is good to really reflect on those men and women that have served and gave up some of the comforts that the average person takes for granted. If someone really sits down and thinks about how trivial life really is when it comes to fancy cars, or partying or living for ones self only. Any rational person would come to the conclusion that in the grand scheme of life those things mean nothing. Its really what someone does to help better society for the next generation. Whether through civic or military duty.

That is why I will be thanking and thinking of those that have gave everything so I could have the opportunity to became anything I want to be.

[thenextcutler]

I'm glad to see someone made a thread, I have family overseas right now as I'm sure many of you do. I've been wearing a poppy with pride and will be in uniform at the local ceremony tomorow morning.

Those past and those fighting at present, the bravery of our fighting soldiers is immeasurable. I think of possibly ending up over there some day (although in my unit it's not likely) and it scares the sh!t out of me, everytime I think of my family... I can't even imagine the stress on the soldiers of days past. Today's war almost seems trivial in comparison to the those wars, never the less honor and thank them all, as together they are responsible for your freedom. They gave their lives for our future.

"In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields."

[peteroy01]

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[MuscleScience]

God Damn it, i hate this time of the year! i try all year long to throw just a little thin layer of dirt over my past and then its USMC bday then the next day is Vet day. and all of this brings it all right back. for the last 5yrs all ive thought about was 24inches. thats how far we were from each other. he had a wife and he died. why him and not me? all i got was a mangled wrist and he took a piece right through the heart. i was too worried about my arm to say bye. so every year, this time of year, people tell me thanx and all i can think is it should have been me. im sorry, im drinking and need to get this sh1t off my chest. is there anybody else that feels like this?

Let it out buddy,

Its not your fault you lived and he didnt. Just the same I truly thank you for serving.

[MuscleScience]

Another thing, the History Channel is running a 5 night series on WWII starting this Sunday. It should be a pretty good series. They usually do a really good job.

http://www.history.com/content/wwii-...out-the-series

[lovbyts]

It's nice our school finally did something decent any my daughters class went up to the national cometary to wash/clean head stones.

[energizer bunny]

Agree.......here in the UK we take freedom for granted aswell.....

i watched a black and white documentary about world war 2......it had about 20 episodes very interesting and shocking..

[ghettoboyd]

my 90 yr old grandfather took part in all 9 invasions of WW2.....ive heard all the stories and it is amazing that he is still alive today.....he was a glider pilot,and he said every landing was a crash landing......he has only started talking about it in the last few years and its still hard for him to talk abaout.....thanks to all who serve...

[FireGuy]

Great thread MS. I know we have a lot of military personnel here. You guys are some of the most overworked/underpaid individuals there are. I truly appreciate your service.

Much respect,
FG

[Mooseman33]

the amount of respect i have for all military personnel is endless.

I want to truly say thank you to all military that are on this board..my world is a better place casue what u do..

God Bless America

[elpropiotorvic]

I thanked one at the bus.. No legs and wearing his old uniform but I loved that look on his face all proud and powerfull u could tell he was feeling 20 again

[freakinhuge]

Thank You to all our Military Service Men and Women for the job you do. We owe all our freedoms to you.

[thenextcutler]

Just got out of dress from the ceremony, best part was watching a very aged and feeble women muster up all her strength and carry a wreath on to the stage, assisted by a cadet, laying the wreath on behalf of her 6 brothers who lost their lives in world war two, and her WWII veteran husband who recently passed away.

I don't get to march very often, but when I do, especially on a day like today, it fills me with an inexplicable emotion. Pride? Honor? Gratitude? Sorrow? None seem apt.

And nothing can muster up a sense of patriotic pride like hearing the cadence from those drums... bum-tick-tick-bum-tick-tick-badum-badum-badum...

[CBGB]

I would like to thank my Father and Grandfather. And all of the others who stand up for us.

[dangerous dan]

great thread MS. i did a fitnest test today for the army, we stood to a 2min silence, seeing all the soilders on base stand the two min made me really think about the lost like iv never thought about them before, it really hit home.