Orangefan Posted May 29, 2017 #1 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you to all the Veterans who served our country and protected our lives. A tribute to the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice and the families who supported them. Sali http://www.syracuse.com/living/index.ssf/2017/05/watchfire_2017_remembering_those_who_made_the_ultimate_sacrifice.html#incart_river_home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AF-1 Posted May 29, 2017 #2 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you for posting. Bless all who lost their lives for our freedom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carqueen44 Posted May 29, 2017 #3 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Amen to the above! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GloriaF Posted May 29, 2017 #4 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you to all Veterans for your service <3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nukesubsailor Posted May 29, 2017 #5 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Memorial Day is an American event. I don't know when or if our allies in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand have a similar day to remember the members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice. I want them to know that this American veteran is thankful for the sacrifices our allies have made in our united efforts to bring peace to our planet. God bless all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poulsbo Cruisers Posted May 29, 2017 #6 Share Posted May 29, 2017 As a veteran, I appreciate your sentiments, but this isn't the proper day to thank veterans for their service. We have our day. Memorial Day: Celebrated the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to pay tribute to those who died serving in the military. Veterans Day: This federal holiday falls on November 11 and is designated as a day to honor all who have served in the military. Veterans Day began as Armistice Day to honor the end of World War I, which officially took place on November 11, 1918. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
princess09 Posted May 29, 2017 #7 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you for your post. Today we remember those who died serving the USA. As posted above, let us remember all who died in service to save others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenie082756 Posted May 29, 2017 #8 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Armed Forces Day - for those in active duty First observed on 20 May 1950, the day was created on 31 August 1949, to honor Americans serving in the five U.S. military branches – the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, U.S. Air Force and U.S. Coast Guard – following the consolidation of the military services in the U.S. Department of Defense Memorial Day - to remember those that have given their lives for our country. Veterans Day is for those still living and have served in the armed forces. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
easyboy Posted May 29, 2017 #9 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you to all Veterans for your service <3 Ditto. Sent from my iPad using Forums Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrice1 Posted May 29, 2017 #10 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Thank you to the families whose love one's gave their lives for my freedom. My family is so grateful. God Bless America. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GUT2407 Posted May 29, 2017 #11 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Memorial Day is an American event. I don't know when or if our allies in the U.K., Australia, and New Zealand have a similar day to remember the members of the military who made the ultimate sacrifice. I want them to know that this American veteran is thankful for the sacrifices our allies have made in our united efforts to bring peace to our planet. God bless all of them. Here in Aus it's ANZAC day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmyrotti Posted May 29, 2017 #12 Share Posted May 29, 2017 Just to be clear, Memorial Day, formerly Decoration day, celebrated here in the US, is to remember those who have died in service to our country. Veterans Day, celebrated in November is to recognize those who serve or who have served in our military. I know that it is a subtle distinction, but today is a solemn day, recognizing those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our homeland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare trbarton Posted May 29, 2017 #13 Share Posted May 29, 2017 As a past veteran, Vietnam, I'm aware of the meaning of this holiday. But when people see me in my Veterans hat & say thanks for your service today I reply "Thanks for saying that" as I appreciated that & don't find any fault with anyone that said anything to me. And thanks for restaurants offering a FREE meal to us veterans that are still alive. Tom😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luvmyrotti Posted May 29, 2017 #14 Share Posted May 29, 2017 As a past veteran, Vietnam, I'm aware of the meaning of this holiday. But when people see me in my Veterans hat & say thanks for your service today I reply "Thanks for saying that" as I appreciated that & don't find any fault with anyone that said anything to me. And thanks for restaurants offering a FREE meal to us veterans that are still alive. Tom😎 Not saying you shouldn't be proud of your service. I just want to set the record straight about what this day means versus Veterans Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rjrice1 Posted May 30, 2017 #15 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thank you for your service... and yes thanks to all the establishments that offer Free meals to veterans that are still alive.. wish they could all take turns; so everyday a Veteran can get a meal everyday. God bless you for serving. As a past veteran, Vietnam, I'm aware of the meaning of this holiday. But when people see me in my Veterans hat & say thanks for your service today I reply "Thanks for saying that" as I appreciated that & don't find any fault with anyone that said anything to me. And thanks for restaurants offering a FREE meal to us veterans that are still alive. Tom😎 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky TGO Posted May 30, 2017 #16 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Thank you to the families whose love one's gave their lives for my freedom.My family is so grateful. God Bless America.[/quote I Totally AGREE with you. If you can't see this it's the American flag Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrak Posted May 30, 2017 #17 Share Posted May 30, 2017 Here in Aus it's ANZAC day. Those who were at Gallipoli were fed to the guns. It was horrible. So many in the rest of the world have no idea what those honored by ANZAC day did. It's sad they don't know. Australians gave so much. Australia hadn't even been established for very long (as Australia) yet they jumped right in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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