Veterans Day

Not enough attention is given to this day...IMO.

Any veterans on this board...thank you very much for your service,  It is why we are free.

I am the daughter of a veteran.   My father was career Navy,  I have several uncles who served in the Army and the Navy...some career.

My mother's youngest brother was career Army and is buried at Arlington (not service related death...he died in retirement.)  I attended his burial there.  An unforgettable experience....such sacred ground.

As something I have never done,  I just cannot say enough about the men and women who decide to serve their country no matter the sacrifice and cost.

I cannot begin to imagine the bravery of the soldiers who were part of D Day.  Those brave you men saved the world but far too many lost their lives for the cause.

If you have ever been a member of the military and have taken the oath to protect the country, I honor your service.  Thank you.

I’m a veteran. I don’t now how to share pictures here lol .
Too many of our heroes don’t come home like they left home.
They will be silent, or a loner ..

VETERAN SUICIDE
PREVENTION
Look out for your Veteran Brothers, Sisters, neighbors, family.
They will be silent.
1 800 273 8255 National Suicide Hotline.

Thank you for your service OP.

Thank You for this LP, Thank You.!!

I know 007 is a veteran, as am I. He and I shared a duty station in Mainz, Germany. FAAF (Finthen Army Airfield). Our memories are slightly different, We weren't there at the same time. 

I almost never talk about these things and probably shouldn't now. I will say this. I was an Army pilot. Flight officers are a different breed. We share an outlook that borders on fanaticism. Struggle with minutia and are detail oriented. I came home from Finthen on a MedEvac flight to WRAMC (Walter Reed Army Medical Center). My wife followed me home some months later. She was also a pilot (and coincidentally), a MedEvac pilot. We lived on the German economy in Mainz-Gonsenheim. In the mornings, she went one way toward Frankfort (Rhein/Main Air Base) while I went the other toward Mainz-Finthen. She flew MedEvac while I flew Attack and trained pilots in IMC flight.

She is buried at Arlington. A victim of a down-sized Army (a RIF). She couldn't handle the strain.  Suicide ...

The military is supposed to be tough. Ready to go, fight, and die at any time. And for the most part, we are. But at times like this, I can't help feeling a little sad.  OK..... Enough of the maudlin crap.

Thanks again, LP. You are part of what's RIGHT with this country.

Thank you for your service Hobs.  And I am so sorry to hear about your wife.

I'm a US Army Veteran. Thank you, and thanks to all Veterans for their service to our great nation.

Hobbit,, thank you and your wife for your service. I am sorry to hear about your wife and her struggle. So sad.

I was a medic in the Navy . Seeing Marines and Sailors coming back from Viet Nam, you could see where some were struggling to hang on.

Hopefully our government is doing better , helping those who need it.

I knew 007 was a vet. I think him and you Hobbit,

Sorry a day late but thank you all for your service. So very much appreciated.

007 and OP...ty for your service.

007 and OP...ty for your service.

Thank you!

Here's Yours Truly "Back in the Day"