11 November

jerry · 11-09-2006, 03:42 PM

The 11th marks the 53rd year America will gather to celebrate Veterans Day, to "pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this nation," as stated in the 1954 Presidential Proclamation issued by President Eisenhower.

Tomorrow, Americans pause to consider the sacrifices made by veterans on behalf of our nation. Whether attending a parade, a memorial service or observing the day in private, Americans are reflecting upon and marking this occasion. If it were possible to call every name and express our gratitude, we certainly would. On this day, we salute and say thank you to all veterans of our nation's armed forces, and especially the men and women who proudly served and are serving in the United States Air Force & all other branches.

NRAJOE · 11-10-2006, 05:36 PM

Johnny_Revolver · 11-10-2006, 07:30 PM

11th hour - 11th day - 11th month has just past here, Lest we forget.

BattleRifleG3 · 11-21-2006, 11:20 AM

At a non-veteran-related ceremony, I had the opportunity to remember a dear friend serving in Iraq.

Dallas · 11-21-2006, 11:26 AM

Back on veterns day this year several news reports said that there are only about 12 confirmed WWI vets still alive in the US, one of whom is a woman. My grandfather was drafted during WWI he reported to a camp in the south for basic a couple of days before 11/11/18. A couple of days later they sent all the new recruits home with a train ticket and food money. My granddad was in the Army for about a week. They weren't even issued uniforms. He always laughed about it when he told the story.

11-09-2006, 03:42 PM	#1
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,899 Images: 9 Blog Entries: 1	11 November The 11th marks the 53rd year America will gather to celebrate Veterans Day, to "pay appropriate homage to the veterans of all wars who have contributed so much to the preservation of this nation," as stated in the 1954 Presidential Proclamation issued by President Eisenhower. Tomorrow, Americans pause to consider the sacrifices made by veterans on behalf of our nation. Whether attending a parade, a memorial service or observing the day in private, Americans are reflecting upon and marking this occasion. If it were possible to call every name and express our gratitude, we certainly would. On this day, we salute and say thank you to all veterans of our nation's armed forces, and especially the men and women who proudly served and are serving in the United States Air Force & all other branches. __________________ I'm a down home back woods redneck

11-10-2006, 05:36 PM	#2
NRAJOE Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Toledo,OH Posts: 19,052 Images: 3	__________________ U.S. Army 1976-1979 237th Combat Engineers Heilbronn, Germany

11-21-2006, 11:20 AM	#4
BattleRifleG3 Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Western PA Posts: 11,401 Images: 13	At a non-veteran-related ceremony, I had the opportunity to remember a dear friend serving in Iraq. __________________ Trust is earned, not... GIVEN away. - Worf

11-10-2006, 07:30 PM	#3
Johnny_Revolver Gun Liker Join Date: May 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 1,209 Blog Entries: 6	11th hour - 11th day - 11th month has just past here, Lest we forget.

11-21-2006, 11:26 AM	#5
Dallas PUKHA DAWG Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Virginia, just outside of Washington D.C. Posts: 3,596	Back on veterns day this year several news reports said that there are only about 12 confirmed WWI vets still alive in the US, one of whom is a woman. My grandfather was drafted during WWI he reported to a camp in the south for basic a couple of days before 11/11/18. A couple of days later they sent all the new recruits home with a train ticket and food money. My granddad was in the Army for about a week. They weren't even issued uniforms. He always laughed about it when he told the story.