Tag: veterans day
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November 11, 2007 12:44 PM EST --
Remembering all that they do... and have done for us. Appreciating, admiring and respecting their strength, love and loyalty to a country that isn't perfect... but is all we have. AND . . .
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November 11, 2007 01:30 PM EST --
He was 17 when he enlisted, so eager to serve his country that he had his father sign him into the army. It was 1967, and there was no doubt that he would be shipped off to Vietnam.
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November 11, 2007 03:46 PM EST --
Remember also
the nurses who served
binding wounds gently
While explosions rocked their world.
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November 13, 2007 03:00 AM EST --
My husband and I went to Mt. Pleasant and Charleston, SC this weekend. I thought I would share a few pics from the trip with you all. I will post them in several different articles . . .
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November 08, 2007 10:39 PM EST --
[writer's note: I wrote this story several years ago for alocal newspaper, but republish or reprint it every so often because I think it's important to remember those who have died in service . . .
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November 09, 2007 08:51 AM EST --
It was during my first year at this school that I was asked to write a song for the Veteran's Day program, which was inspiring. The performance was a disaster because the sound system, which . . .
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November 12, 2007 11:53 AM EST --
Yesterday was Veteran's Day, falling on Sunday I guess the ceremony conflicted with church services. There were about 50 people in attendance including the veterans, this is low compared . . .
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November 08, 2007 09:11 AM EST --
A salute to all the veterans of all the wars .
May our children and grandchildren continue to remember the sacrifices that have been made for us to enjoy the freedoms we have today .
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November 11, 2007 11:52 AM EST --
My father's father was a private in the Kaiser's Army in WWI. My father fought for the US in the Philippines in WWII. I was drafted and served in Vietnam for a year.
This day, Veterans Day . . .
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November 12, 2007 07:58 PM EST --
One thing I will always remember about my dad is the way he would always limp when he walked. It was the only way I had ever known him to be, so I never asked a lot of questions. Nor did I . . .
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November 07, 2007 04:17 PM EST --
Like so many others, I always pause to remember those who have gone on before us on this day. Whether they fought in a declared war supported by the nation at large or in some skirmish no one (outside . . .
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November 11, 2007 11:01 AM EST --
I have a family history of patriotism and military duty in my family.
It all started back in Europe where my Great Great Grandfather served in the then Russian/Polish Army. His name was General Joseph . . .
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November 11, 2007 11:09 AM EST --
Today Is Armistice Day, Yes that is how I remember it. Do any of you remember when we celebrated Armistice Day on Nov. 11. The day for me always meant a short observance with the local American Legion . . .
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November 11, 2007 11:41 AM EST --
Ronald is 92 years old. All of the nurses love him because he always has something nice to say and he never complains. He is proud to still have his own teeth and loves chocolate covered peanuts so that . . .
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November 11, 2008 02:13 PM EST --
My father is a veteran from the Vietnam War and I'd have to say, I give him big applause. If anyone knew a taste of what our veterans go through; they'd cry their hearts out.
My father has . . .
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November 11, 2008 02:29 PM EST --
Happy Veterans Day !!!
Just wanted to wish everyone a happy and safe Veterans Day!!!
Feel free to check out my article of appreciation;
Veteran's Day Free Meals and Discounts; a . . .
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November 11, 2007 09:16 AM EST --
Thank a Veteran! Do you know a Veteran? Thank them here! I would like to thank the following Veterans: Tara T., James T., Denny C., Ed B., Ed V., Katie G., Anna A., and any Veteran’s . . .
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November 11, 2008 08:45 PM EST --
Today we take te day to honor all our veterans who have served this country. Although we honor those who have paid the ultimate price on Memorial Day I also remember them on Veteran's Day and every . . .
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November 11, 2008 11:51 PM EST --
When I got up this morning, I ask my husband if he checked the mail. He said he did not think it ran today because Veterans Day is a Federal holiday. I kept waiting for the TV to have some special . . .
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November 11, 2006 11:23 AM EST --
Across the yard in early Autumn
On this Veterans' Day
A thousand blackbirds, at least
Swarm like a volcanic cloud
Across the sky into the yard,
Perching in the trees, on land,
In . . .
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