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Posted by: flippa Nov 12 2008, 08:20 AM

I was just checking out the site & was bummed to see that there was no acknowledgement of Veterans Day.

I am not looking to start a political discussion here, and really don't care to hear anyone's opinions on the current wars; it is about thanking these individuals who have sacrificed so much defending our freedom.

I just wanted remind everyone to remember & thank our friends & family that are currently serving or have served our country.

To all of the members out there that served our country - Thanks!!!

Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 12 2008, 09:43 AM

You're welcome. Thanks for the acknowledgement.

Sgt., 1st Air Cav
US Army
RVN 1971-'72

Posted by: Root_Werks Nov 12 2008, 10:32 AM

I took yesterday off and worked on my 914, visited some fallen friends (Including my father). It was a good day.

Thanks to all that have served and given so much. I am always grateful to have the freedom to do the things I love doing.

Posted by: Cap'n Krusty Nov 12 2008, 10:37 AM

Hey! It's OK. Vietnam vets are used to it (he said with some bitterness .....) Anyway, I worked so the politicians and gummint employees could have the day off .........

The Cap'n

Posted by: Gint Nov 12 2008, 10:54 AM

Same here John!

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Nov 12 2008, 11:24 AM

Marc, where were you over there.... I was in Ben Hoa with the 1st cav and also up north during 72....

Posted by: Bruce Hinds Nov 12 2008, 11:28 AM

Thanks for starting ths thread.

Posted by: KELTY360 Nov 12 2008, 12:10 PM

Bearcat and Bien Hoa for me. We were the assholes in the black Stetsons.

PM sent.

Posted by: flippa Nov 12 2008, 02:44 PM

I spent the day with my brother (also a veteran) pulling my boat out of the water. A beautiful Fall day in New England, low 40's & windy. We froze our asses off & had a great time.

I find it amazing that so many take for granted the freedom we have in this country.

I have the utmost respect for all you Vietnam Vets; I drilled with a bunch of your brothers when I was a weekend warrior years ago. I always found it disturbing hearing stories about the attitude you had to deal with when you returned.

Thank you all.

Posted by: Drums66 Nov 12 2008, 02:49 PM

I personally never served myself.....but I have a lot of
close people that have.....and I salute all that have served.

Posted by: Dominic Nov 16 2008, 05:25 AM

Thanks for starting this thread....

I am currently serving in the USAF at Misawa AB, Japan working for the 373rd Intel Group.