Originally posted by: Phoenix2
For all your service,
for all your sacrifice,
for the duty you do or did,
for the honor you bring us.
FOR KEEPING US FREE.
Originally posted by: BlackMountainCow
Now, I don't wanna offend anybody, but I don't think that a topic like this one belongs here, no matter if flagged with OT or not. Just too many different and international folks around, with too many opinions, attitudes and views.
Just as an example: My grandfather (I'm German) was killed by US troops during WW2. Thus, My view on US vets is of course different than that of US or British folks.
No offense taken or handed out, but let's just not have topics like this in the DC forums. In OT or in Politics & News, sure. But please not here.
Originally posted by: GLeeM
You have a valid point BMC (and sorry about your granddad), but here in the US it was Veterans Day - a National Holiday - and there are alot of Vets and/or Servicemen/women on the TeAm. I would like to honor them on this day for their efforts in keeping us and others free to pursue happiness.
Originally posted by: networkman
Originally posted by: GLeeM
You have a valid point BMC (and sorry about your granddad), but here in the US it was Veterans Day - a National Holiday - and there are alot of Vets and/or Servicemen/women on the TeAm. I would like to honor them on this day for their efforts in keeping us and others free to pursue happiness.
Couldn't have put it better myself. Thank you to all the veterans as well as those currently serving both in the field and here at home. You are all very much appreciated!
Originally posted by: GLeeM
You have a valid point BMC (and sorry about your granddad), but here in the US it was Veterans Day - a National Holiday - and there are alot of Vets and/or Servicemen/women on the TeAm. I would like to honor them on this day for their efforts in keeping us and others free to pursue happiness.
Originally posted by: Silverthorne
Originally posted by: networkman
Originally posted by: GLeeM
You have a valid point BMC (and sorry about your granddad), but here in the US it was Veterans Day - a National Holiday - and there are alot of Vets and/or Servicemen/women on the TeAm. I would like to honor them on this day for their efforts in keeping us and others free to pursue happiness.
Couldn't have put it better myself. Thank you to all the veterans as well as those currently serving both in the field and here at home. You are all very much appreciated!
Thanks to all who have served or are serving our great country.:thumbsup:
Originally posted by: BlackMountainCow
I didn't know that Veterans' Day was celebrated these days in the US.
But I'm absolutely glad that we as a TeAm can talk about a topic like this - with lots of feelings involved - and still keep it relaxed and to the topic; no flames, no rants; just comradery.
And after thinking about it for a while: Yes, I guess I'm thankfull to those vets of WW2 as well. Even though they killed my grandfather, I probably wouldn't be typing these lines today if Germany had won that war, as history would have turned out quite bad for Germany.
Originally posted by: Insidious
Originally posted by: BlackMountainCow
I didn't know that Veterans' Day was celebrated these days in the US.
But I'm absolutely glad that we as a TeAm can talk about a topic like this - with lots of feelings involved - and still keep it relaxed and to the topic; no flames, no rants; just comradery.
And after thinking about it for a while: Yes, I guess I'm thankfull to those vets of WW2 as well. Even though they killed my grandfather, I probably wouldn't be typing these lines today if Germany had won that war, as history would have turned out quite bad for Germany.
Nicely put BMC :beer:
We're just honoring the individuals.... I am happy we can do this and let ideologies be considered some other day.
-Sid
Originally posted by: networkman
Originally posted by: GLeeM
You have a valid point BMC (and sorry about your granddad), but here in the US it was Veterans Day - a National Holiday - and there are alot of Vets and/or Servicemen/women on the TeAm. I would like to honor them on this day for their efforts in keeping us and others free to pursue happiness.
Couldn't have put it better myself. Thank you to all the veterans as well as those currently serving both in the field and here at home. You are all very much appreciated!
Originally posted by: TallBill
Well I'll post a greetings from Baghdad then Thats right, I got credits coming in from Iraq. Only a short 9 months to go.. at least until next time.