On the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month, the First Great War ended. Nearly 250 000 Canadian casualties, 325 000 US casualties, 5.5 million French casualties (75% of those mobilized, more than 10% of the total population).

My dad fought in the second world war, in the Royal Canadian Air Force, as a navigator. He flew over 1,000 combat hours.

We owe him, and all those who fought for us, the freedom we have today.

Here is the Red Ensign, that was flying on Canadian ships and aircraft, at the time:

Least we forget.

My dad who just passed was a WW2 Vet.

All Americans should give thanks, and remember veterans day in honor.

Anyone who has served overseas,always comes back home with a new found understanding for the words "GOD BLESS AMERICA"



Ron

I would like to thank all those thathave served and those now serving in the armed forces.
From the bottom of my hart. THANK YOU FOR THE FREEDOM I HAVE....
:PERMAGRIN: Joe

QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Nov 11 2005, 07:22 AM)

I would like to thank all those thathave served and those now serving in the armed forces. From the bottom of my hart. THANK YOU FOR THE FREEDOM I HAVE.... :PERMAGRIN: Joe

Nicely said!

QUOTE (Joe Sharp @ Nov 11 2005, 07:22 AM)

I would like to thank all those thathave served and those now serving in the armed forces. From the bottom of my hart. THANK YOU FOR THE FREEDOM I HAVE.... :PERMAGRIN: Joe

Ditto!

The flag is flying at my house today for that reason. In memory of my father, I am flying the flag he got when he retired from the military just a few years ago.

RIP Dad.

We should remember everyone that served their countries both on their own soil and on foreign soils.



Michel, sorry there isn't a Canadian icon with a flag, but thanks for all the Canadians have done for all of us worldwide.

I think I can say this for all of the other veterans out there, you're welcome and proud to have done it.

Veterans' Day

Thanks People!

Dave

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We should remember everyone that served their countries both on their own soil and on foreign soils.

Amen

A pittance of time

The streets in my neighbourhood are all named for veterans of WWI and WWII. Each sign is also marked with a poppy.

The link is to a song and a music video, courtesy of the Canadian Armyand about today. Enjoy.

Lest we forget.

rock! thanks for keeping the country free!

I agree with all of the above. Thank a vet. We owe them.

TOMMY
Rudyard Kipling


I went into a public-'ouse to get a pint of beer.
The publican 'e ups an' sez, "We serve no red-coats here."
The girls be'ind the bar they laughed an' giggled fit to die,
I outs into the street again an' to myself sez I:

O it's Tommy this, and Tommy that, an' "Tommy, go away";
But it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins," when the band begins to play,
The band begins to play, my boys, the band begins to play,
O it's "Thank you, Mister Atkins," when the band begins to play.

I went into a theatre as sober as could be,
They gave a drunk civilian room, but 'adn't none for me.
They sent me to the gallery or 'round the music-'alls.
But when it comes to fightin', Lord! They'll shove me in the stalls!

For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy wait outside";
But it's "Special train for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide,
The troopships' on the tide, my boys, the troopship's on the tide,
O it's "Special train for Atkins" when the trooper's on the tide.

Yes, making mock o' uniforms that guard you while you sleep
Is cheaper than them uniforms, an' they're starvation cheap;
An' hustlin' drunken soldiers when they're goin' large a bit
Is five times better business than paradin' in full kit.

Then it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy 'ow's your soul?"
But it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll,
The drums begin to roll, my boys, the drums begin to roll,
O, it's "Thin red line of 'eroes" when the drums begin to roll.

We aren't no thin red 'eroes, nor we aren't no blackguards too,
But single men in barricks, most remarkable like you;
An' if sometimes our conduck isn't all your fancy paints:
Why, single men in barricks don't grow into plaster saints;

While it's Tommy this an' Tommy that, an' "Tommy fall be'ind,"
But it's "Please to walk in front, sir," when there's trouble in the wind.
There's trouble in the wind, my boys, there's trouble in the wind,
O it's "Please to walk in front, sir," when there's trouble in the wind.

You talk o' better food for us, an' schools, an' fires, an' all:
We'll wait for extry rations if you treat us rational.
Don't mess about the cook-room slops, but prove it to our face
The Widow's Uniform is not the soldier-man's disgrace.

For it's Tommy this, an' Tommy that an' "Chuck him out, the brute!"
But it's "Saviour of his country," when the guns begins to shoot;
Yes, it's Tommy this an' Tommy that, an' anything you please;
But Tommy ain't a bloomin' fool - you bet that Tommy sees!


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THE FINAL INSPECTION
From an old soldier, a friend; dedicated to all that have served.

The soldier stood and faced his God
Which must always come to pass
He hoped his shoes were shining
Just as brightly as his brass

"Step foward now you soldier,
How shall I deal with you?
Have you always turned the other cheek,
And to my church have you been true?"

The soldier squared his shoulders and said,
"No Lord, I guess I ain't,
Because those of us who carry guns,
Can't always be saints

"I've had to work most Sundays
And at times my talk was tough
And sometimes I've been violent
Because the streets were awfully rough"

But I never took a penny,
That was'nt mine to keep
Though I worked a lot of overtime
When the bills just got to steep,

And I never passed a cry for help
Although, at times I shook with fear
And sometimes, God forgive
I've wept unmanly tears

I know I don't deserve a place
Among the people here
That never wanted me around
Except to calm there fears

If you have a place for me here O' Lord
It needn't be so grand
I've never expected, or had so much
But if you don't I'll understand"

There was a silence all around the throne
Where the Saints had often trod
As this soldier waited quietly
For the judgment from his God

"Step foward now you soldier,
You've borne your burdens well
Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets,
You've done your time in Hell"

My flag is up. Hey admin, think we could merge these 2 threads?
Looks like the Canucks and the Gringos finally agreed on something

Mine's flyin' too.

To the VFW's -




USN '80 - '84

THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU

I'm playing taps at my school's veteran's day service this morning. I hope and pray that the students realize what has been done for them.

Remember those fallen and those still fighting. I spent my time in the desert this past year and I truly understand the sacrifice of those before me and those after. There are thousands of military members still in Iraq and thousands of more to follow.

Keep them in your prayers and drink a pint in their honor....

Here's just a little quote I found:

War is an ugly thing, but not the ugliest of things. The decayed and degraded state of moral and patriotic feeling which thinks that nothing is worth war is much worse. The person who has nothing for which he is willing to fight, nothing which is more important than his own personal safety, is a miserable creature and has no chance of being free unless made and kept so by the exertions of better men than himself.
--John Stewart Mill--

Aloha,
Vinny

My father inlaw recently passed at age 83 retired from US Navy as a Commander.

He served in WWII on the USS South Dakota Battleship (BB-57)seeing action in the Battle of Midway. He witnessed kamikaze attacks on his ship by the Japs(as he called them) and lost friends.

He served under Admiral Nimitz and we have many photos of them together dressed in their full naval regalia.

He was a great person and friend and I really miss him.

Here's to to Rich Wenzlik!! I'll always remember you and your contributions towards our freedom!

My grandfather on my dad's side assembled Spitfires (the plane) in North Africa during the war and got malaria.

My grandfather on my mother's side conducted espionage operations in Italy.

In rememberance.

My father was a WWII Vet. He was a CB that help build the burma road. A quick story if I may. My father (Earl) and his best friend named Garold made a deal that if either one would be killed the other would name their first son after them. Well my name is Garold so I think you can figure it out. Twenty years after the end of WWII I came along and mom had no choice what my name was going to be.

So thank you to ALL that have served and are serving now you have my most sincer THANK YOU.

Kap'n Krusty, Jake, Rust-Boy, Drifter Jay--

Thanks. And thanks to the other vets and current service-men (and women!) that are on the board.

--DD

A BIG Thank you to all our men & women that gave/give us the opportunity to enjoy our lives freely. I try to give thanks every chance I get, not just once a year but all the time as I cruse around in my 914. To our Veterans I staute you!!!

Thank you to everyone that has served and our currently serving.

One for our Northern Brothers!

Thank you to all who served our country.
May we never forget those who made the supreme sacrafice.

If anybody had thoughts that this thread was OT, here is some Porsche content for you.

The Las Vegas PCA Region was invited to be a part of the Veteran's Day Parade.
I was offered the privilege of being one of 20 Porsche's allowed to participate.

Believe it or not, I was not the only 914. This nice yellow one has a V8.

I was glad that the Clydesdales were staged behind us.

One for Seagrave.

I had the honor of being the chauffeur for SGT Jean Colby who served as a nurse in Vietnam.

The parade.

Going to call gramps today and say hello. He is a WW2 vet that survived the Bataan Death March.

To our Marines (yesterdays post) & Veteran's my family and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts. We will never forget you.

Good Bless America!!!!

Tom

Norman E. Maxwell Jr., Combat Engineer CBI theatre 1942-45
Miss you Pop.. Sorry you didn't get to see the memorial.. RIP