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11 years 1 month ago #30498 by gungrinner
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Happy veterans day!

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11 years 1 month ago #30499 by Sharkey
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11 years 1 month ago #30502 by mrraley
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Here's to US...

Here's to US and those like US,
For when we pass,
They will never see the likes of US... Again.

:usa:

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11 years 1 month ago #30503 by mrraley
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When a Veteran leaves the 'job' and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased, and others, who may have already retired, wonder if he knows what he is leaving behind, because we already know.

1. We know, for example, that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times.

2. We know in the Military life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the uniforms are hung up in the back of the closet.

3. We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and breath that remains in his life. We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and in his heart still is.

These are the burdens of the job. You will still look at people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the Military world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a lifetime of knowing.

Never think for one moment you are escaping from that life. You are only escaping the 'job' and merely being allowed to leave 'active' duty.

So what I wish for you is that whenever you ease into retirement, in your heart you never forget for one moment that you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.


NOW! Civilian Friends vs. Veteran Friends Comparisons

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Get upset if you're too busy to talk to them for a week.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Are glad to see you after years, and will happily carry on the same conversation you were having the last time you met.


CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Have cried with you.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Will kick the crowd's ass that left you behind.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Are for a while.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Are for life.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have shared a few experiences.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Have shared a lifetime of experiences no citizen could ever dream of.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will take your drink away when they think you've had enough.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Will look at you stumbling all over the place and say, 'You better drink the rest of that before you spill it!' Then carry you home safely and put you to bed.

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will talk crap to the person who talks crap about you.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Will knock the hell out OF THEM...for using your name in vain.

A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or reserve- is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life'. . . and military wives are as much veterans as their spouses.

From one Veteran to another, it's an honor to be in your company. Thank you Veterans..
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11 years 1 month ago #30506 by jtallen83
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You've all said and shown it like I would. To our vets, past, present, and future :usa:

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11 years 1 month ago #30533 by 13fcolt
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just ate my free bacon cheddar cheese burger at Applebee's.

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11 years 1 month ago #30537 by Sharkey
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We went to the fire station and visited with my father (a marine) for a bit and then up to his house, set up a vast target rich environment out back with targets ranging from 15 out to about 60 yards and the boys and I shot pellet rifles and pistols for a few hours.

My wife unfortunately had to work but I was off so we spent the day honing our air weapons skills... :)

We had paper targets, a few soda cans and I even brought a dozen eggs which are messy but the boys have fun shootin em... :laugh:

Came home, made some spaghetti with white clam sauce, poured it all into one huge bowl with 3 forks and had us a feast... :)

A fine day for this old vet and his sons...

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11 years 1 month ago #30547 by Sharkey
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Give this a listen. It's well worth your time.... :usa:


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