No politics, please. Just thanks to those who have served their countries, especially in times of war. (I know "Veteran's Day" is a US holiday, but since it's commemorating the end of WWI, I mean to extend it to soldiers everywhere).
[ November 11, 2005, 12:01 PM: Message edited by: Jim-Me ]
Posted by Bokonon (Member # 480) on :
Thank you Dad, Jaju, and Grandpa! And everyone else!
-Bok
Posted by Corwin (Member # 5705) on :
It's not just a US holiday. That's why I'm home in front of the computer right now. And although I don't directly know anyone that has fought in that war I'm grateful to those who helped win it.
Posted by Teshi (Member # 5024) on :
It's actually quite a world wide holiday. It's called "Rememberance Day" in Canada.
Just went to the ceremony, although I got there a little after eleven because of a class (we don't get the day off). Jumped every 21 times they fired the guns.
Posted by Jim-Me (Member # 6426) on :
edited in an attempt to be less ethnocentric
Posted by sillygoose (Member # 1616) on :
Happy Veteran's Day! What a great way to spend a holiday too, cause right now it's snowing! It might not be a big deal to a lot of you, but I grew up in Mesa, AZ, where it never snows, so I'm pretty excited. Posted by theCrowsWife (Member # 8302) on :
Yes, happy Veteran's Day. My husband always wears his Class A's when he goes out on this day. Gotta love guys in nice uniforms .
--Mel
Posted by Sopwith (Member # 4640) on :
A day to be both somber and to exalt, for those lost and those who came home.
I could only call my Granddad and leave a message for him saying how proud of him I am and how deeply moved I am by the sacrifices he willingly made.
He carries shrapnel to this day close to his heart, and I'll always carry him just as closely in mine for that and so much more.
Posted by Lyrhawn (Member # 7039) on :
My grandpa went to a Hanger Dance in Texas when he got back down there (he migrates in the winter ) from summering in Michigan, and apparently while all the vets were there, they stopped them all to ask about what war they fought in and what they did there, and then compiled it all and put in on a website.
And here's my grandpa! If you click on the little play button you can hear him talk about where he was stationed and what battles he fought in.
Posted by airmanfour (Member # 6111) on :
quote:Originally posted by Lyrhawn: My grandpa went to a Hanger Dance in Texas when he got back down there (he migrates in the winter ) from summering in Michigan, and apparently while all the vets were there, they stopped them all to ask about what war they fought in and what they did there, and then compiled it all and put in on a website.
And here's my grandpa! If you click on the little play button you can hear him talk about where he was stationed and what battles he fought in.
That was really cool.
Posted by airmanfour (Member # 6111) on :
*bump*
It's a good, sad day.
Posted by rivka (Member # 4859) on :
And the 90th anniversary of Armistice Day.
Posted by Kama (Member # 3022) on :
happy polish independence day!
Posted by Elmer's Glue (Member # 9313) on :
Oh dear, I was very mistaken about Vet's Day.
I did find it curious that Veterinarians had their own holiday...
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And although I don't directly know anyone that has fought in that war I'm grateful to those who helped win it.
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) from summering in Michigan, and apparently while all the vets were there, they stopped them all to ask about what war they fought in and what they did there, and then compiled it all and put in on a website.