Veterans Day

[dkane360]

I'd like to say thank you to all men and women, past and present, who selflessly joined the armed services. Without your courage and commitment, this country would not be where it is today.

Everyone should take some time out of their day and thank a service member or veteran, because regardless of political affiliation or any other difference, they are here to serve and protect us. You may disagree with the war we're in or the wars we've been in, but our men and women in uniform from all generations deserve our utmost respect.

 

[STRONGBADF1]

What he said.

 

[Patrukas777]

I totally agree with you Dkane. My friend Ryan Bonaminio was an Iraq War Veteran. He did two tours. I honor him and all of our men and women who have served this great country.

Thank you all....I am a former Army Dog.

 

[GO-NAD!]

Up here, it's called Remeberance Day. Our veterans are honoured today, but primarily, we have memorial services across the country for all our war dead. It's a very sombre day. Except when you go to a Royal Canadian Legion branch after the services are over. If you are in uniform, you can't buy a drink, because the veterans all do the buying.

And yes, no matter what you may think of the validity of the various conflicts our countries have been involved in, we must honour those who served.

 

[jamie2112]

Yeah what he said!!!!!!

 

[Chu Gai]

Highway of Heroes

There is a fairly long stretch of highway in Canada known as the Highway of Heroes. A tradition, that has grown over the years, started with people lining the many overpasses across the road to pay tribute to those men and women who gave their lives. The bodies arrive at Trenton Air Force Base and as I understand it, are transported to the Center for Forensic Sciences in Toronto. There are many pictures of those paying their respect. Please consider the following video and for those Canadian members here just know that those of us in the states respect and our tears mingle with yours.

 

[krzywica]

Thanks for starting this thread dkane. And thanks to everyone for taking the time to recognize others sacrifice and dedication. Also thanks goes out to all my fellow veterans who are serving both overseas and CONUS.

 

[speakerman39]

I salute all the women and men who have served or are continuing to serve this great country of ours. May God keep you all safe. You guys rock!



Cheers,

Phil

 

[krzywica]

A little nostalgia for everyone....

 

[CaliHwyPatrol]

Proud to serve!


Yours truly.

 

[Bass Bum]

I too would like to say thank you to those of you have have served or are currently serving. THANK YOU!

 

[GO-NAD!]

There is a fairly long stretch of highway in Canada known as the Highway of Heroes. A tradition, that has grown over the years, started with people lining the many overpasses across the road to pay tribute to those men and women who gave their lives. The bodies arrive at Trenton Air Force Base and as I understand it, are transported to the Center for Forensic Sciences in Toronto. There are many pictures of those paying their respect. Please consider the following video and for those Canadian members here just know that those of us in the states respect and our tears mingle with yours.

Thanks for that. I served 23 years in our navy, mostly in the submarine sevice. Man, anyone who can watch that entire clip and stay dry-eyed has a heart of stone. A little bit of trivia - the soldier at the fence at 5:28 in the video, is General Rick Hillier, who was once the Deputy Commanding Officer of the U.S. Army's Third Armored Corps in Fort Hood, Texas, while on exchange.

Here's a song about the Highway of Heroes, by The Trews. It's a simple video, but a great song, nevertheless. (I don't know how to post the video directly to the post, so here's the link:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QrkgV5bl7kQ

 

[gene]

agreed. My dad spent over a year on the frontlines of the N.Korean war, one of the most brutal wars in our history. He survived it and managed to raise 5 kids and is still ticking at 80 years old! Go Dad!

 

[Chu Gai]

A few months ago, I spoke with my last remaining uncle who fought in Europe during WW II. I asked him what movie in his opinion most closely captured what it was like for him as he made his way across the land. He replied that he thought Saving Private Ryan came the closest but there were two aspects that the movie didn't address which years later have still stuck in his mind. One was just the amazing amount of unexploded ordnance, both German and Allies, that not only littered cities and the countryside, but you'd find shells that had wholly or partially penetrated buildings that just sat there. The other was the ever present smell of human flesh burning. I asked if he'd been drafter or if he'd enlisted. After telling me he'd enlisted, I asked him why did he do it? He replied, "Someone had to stop Hitler."

The following is a tribute to the soldiers with the song, One Blood (you might have heard it if you'd seen Green Street Hooligans).