A day of remembrance and gratitude!

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Mr. Fisherman

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A day of remembrance and gratitude!

To all the Veterans out there, a hearty THANK YOU for laying it on the line for freedom and the way of life that we are so privileged to enjoy in this great country.

I for one do not take your sacrifice for granted, thank you.

For those who have fallen protecting or fighting for us you will be remembered and your memory honored.... :rose


:rose Happy Memorial day :rose
 
Wrong holiday!

Veterans Day is 11 November.

Memorial Day is 30 May and isn't the tiniest bit about veterans, or even dead veterans.

-- Chuck
 
Chuck, let me be the first to say it. You are very wrong. Memorial day is about those that have given their life for their country. All those serving in the armed forces currently and past are "veterans". Yes, there is a Veterans Day in November but Memorial Day is about them too. It was on 31 May this year, believe it's always on the last Monday of May which just happened to be on the last day of the month!

Charlie
Capt USN (ret)
 
"legal holiday in the US (last Monday in May) in memory of dead servicemen and servicewomen of all wars", Webster's Newword Dictionary
 
Mr Fisherman....

Thank you for your sentiments and support. As a veteran I appreciate them. I was a 'citizen soldier' who did his duty (during a time of the draft) and went 'home' afterward.

Thanks again,

Chuck
 
Mr. Fisherman, meant to add my thanks as well and to echo your message. Those in the service now and the former members really appreciate the support of the American People!

Charlie
 
Memorial Day honors those who gave their lives for their country. Died in battle or otherwise in service during combat operations. No veteran meets that standard.

Veterans have their own day, please don't cheapen next Memorial Day by honoring them, or anyone else -- Geez, we're getting firefighters and policemen mentioned some places (not here yet).

As a veteran of infantry combat I know who gave their lives for this country. They're who we're honoring on Memorial Day. Not veterans, not dead veterans.

No, I really don't expect non-combat veterans to understand.....

-- Chuck
 
Chuck, thanks for the service to our country and the Memorial Day (Decoration Day) history lesson. Many of us, veterans, combat veterans and citizens have are own individual experiences with this day. The sacrifices made for this country by these people can and need to be understood by us all. The ultimate sacrifice they made should never be forgotten and that is why we honor them on Memorial Day.

I can't speak for anyone else about what they understand or don't understand about Memorial Day or would I presume to.

Fred
 
I was gonna hold back, but the way you folks attacked Mr. Fisherman is disgraceful.

It was obvious to me that his comments were heartfelt towards all our "veterans", living or dead. And his comments, on this Memorial Day Weekend, were obviously pointed toward those who have made the Ultimate Sacrifice.

For you to attack him on his choice of semantics points out a pettiness that is unforgiveable.

Yes, by definition, Webster defines "Veteran" as someone who is still alive.

And yes, Memorial Day is a day to honor those who have died in the wars to build and save these United States.

But for folks to attack those who have made a mistake in semantics to get chastised as Mr. Fisherman did, points the ignorance towards the much bigger picture that a whole lot of folks seem to have.

To be remembered as a patriot, and one who was willing to make the ultimate sacrifice, must one actually come home in a body bag?

Thanks, Mr. Fisherman, for your taking the time and trouble to honer ALL who serve and have served and sacrificed, and I personally appreciate your comments.

Best personal regards,

Ken
 
I'd like to kindly remind everybody about our only rule - Just Be Nice. It's not a joke, and it's not a rule to be taken lightly. The fact that we attract folks who have no problem abiding by this one rule is why we're so successful.

It's been a pleasure running this site with Mike. To date, we've never had to resort to chastising members, much less banning them. We, as a community, have been pretty good at policing the minor issues that have popped up. Let's keep it that way, OK?

So, if you're thinking of posting a response here that's "not so nice", please sit back, take a deep breath, and consider waiting a day before sharing your feelings. Realize that everybody here - regardless of what's been posted so far - has a deep respect and appreciation for those who have served our country, whether they made the ultimate sacrifice or not.

Thanks, folks.
 
By the way, Chuck,

Since I'm not a veteran (they didn't want me), but since I was certainly very willing to serve, I would love to hear your explanation of the difference between those who were willing to die but didn't, and those who died because they happened to get in front of a bullet at the wrong time.

You're alive (although that's questionable regarding some of your thought processes), and we are all thankful for that. And by your comments, you served our Nation, and you probably served it well. And your Service is greatly appreciated, as long as you served honorably.

Perhaps you'd like to address the next Veteran's Memorial in Washingon, and explain why you feel the way you do.

I, for one, would love to hear your distinction between the Veterans and the War Dead, in terms of how they deserve honor.

Most Respectfully, and Most Gratefully,

Ken
 
Hi, Bill,

I truly appreciate your comments.

If I have stepped out of bounds regarding the rules of the C-Brats, then I will take whatever punishment I deserve. But my passion doesn't override my judgment, it merely enhances it.

Thanks for your consideration.

Ken
 
DaveS-
Thanks for your service as a firefighter. I tried to join the MountLake Terrace Fire Dept but, being blind in one eye, I was medically disqualified. Same as with the Armed Forces- I was listed as 1H for the draft.
"All gave some" - I tried to sign up with the Air Force then the Army- couldn't even talk the Coast Guard into taking me.
 
Fishtales":3sbmidny said:
...I tried to sign up with the Air Force then the Army- couldn't even talk the Coast Guard into taking me.
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Man, Roger - good thing our standards here are so low. Your C-Brat membership is not in jeapordy.

:mrgreen:
 
I only put 32 years in the USN, didn't want to make a career of it. Called again a year or so ago to volunteer to go back on active duty and was told I would be classified "4-E" :?: :?: . I looked for that classification and couldn't find it so I called and asked.

I was told that when the enemy gets to 4th and E Street in Washington DC, they'd give me a call. :phone :phone

Oh, well...

Charlie
 
Rodger, I also am blind in one eye (20-400 non correctable) and when I went to get my draft physical they classified me 1A. I guess it depended on what selective service board you were in. I joined the Navy for 6 years. I can't say it was the best time of my life but I am glad I did it. I think I am a better person for doing it.
 
Fred-
I was hit in the eye with an arrow (damn indians) when I was 6 years old, had a cataract removed when I was 9 years old. I was classified as 1H and they said I could not be drafted unless our borders were being attacked. A friend wanted to join up with the Army and I talked him into signing up with the Air Force with me on the buddy system-- they took him but would not take me, because I did not have a lense in my left eye. I later tried to sign up with the Army- they pulled me out of the testing and told me not to come back. I talked with the Coast Guard- no deal.
In 1997 I had surgery to straighten the eye (it had turned in after not using it for 35 years) and in 2000 I had a lense implant- I can read size 14 font with it now- without glasses!
 
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