Thank you to all our Military Heros

[finoky]

As we gather this weekend with friends and family take time to remember our heros in the military. Some give the ultimate sacrifice in the name of our country and to protect our freedoms. I am sure many of you here have served in the military or know someone that has. We owe them greatly. Thanks to all that have served, do serve, and will serve our nations defense.

 

 

Tony

 

2004 Legend March 28th

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[Triguy]

Tony, thanks for the thanks.

 

[hdawson]

Thank you, you're welcome and Amen.

[twinkletoes4445]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><font size="-1">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by carnivalcruisejunkie:

As we gather this weekend with friends and family take time to remember our heros in the military. Some give the ultimate sacrifice in the name of our country and to protect our freedoms. I am sure many of you here have served in the military or know someone that has. We owe them greatly. Thanks to all that have served, do serve, and will serve our nations defense.<HR></BLOCKQUOTE>

 

Well said...

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[sea-cruise]

Tony, Thank you for your thoughtfulness. My husband (also named Tony) will receive a couple of his VietNam medals (long overdue) on Monday, and I have showed him your post. How nice of you.

sea-cruise

 

"Nothing should be more highly prized than the value of each day".... celebrating cruise #30 soon

[Cotton]

AMEN!

 

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[S.S. Cruisers]

Ditto,

 

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Song of America 10/92

[hdawson]

As a vet; there are no heroes, just those that are faced with extraordinary challenges and rise to the occaision at great risk to themselves for the protection or betterment of others. It does set them apart from the crowd.

[HOSKI]

We have so many heros to celebrate this year. The one close to my family's heart has just returned from his tour overseas. He was discharged because he was in the middle of an adoption and they could remove his son because both parents were not at home. They are truly blessed this year as dad made it home safe and they have a new member of the family who is very proud of his dad.

 

Bless all the people who protect us and allow us to live "normal" lives at home while they give up so much.

 

Fascination 1997 Destiny 2000

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Norway 2002 Legend 2002

NCL Dawn 2003 Inspiration 2003

Victory 2004 Holiday 2004

[Codfish]

hdawson, I respectfully disagree. It doesn't surprise me that a humble vet shirks the moniker of “heroâ€, but if anyone deserves it, it’s a veteran. Anyone who puts on a uniform as a member of our country's armed forces is a hero in my book, especially those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. I can never do enough to repay that debt, but I can say thank you.

[mayrashke]

Yes, I agree with you 100%. I am from Canada and my Dad(deceased now for 10 years) was in WW2. I think Remembrance Day(I know that the USA calls it something else) is getting forgotten. I had quite a few uncles who fought etc. in the War. I and my 2 daughters and husband observe the Nov.11 Day by going to the Cenotaph etc. even if the weather is horrible here-it is the least we can do to honour the memory of those who died and also were lucky enough to return. (I am a member of the Royal Cdn. Legion.) In Canada which is very multicultural, a lot of people do not understand the sacrifices of the Veterans to make Canada(or USA) the country everyone wants to come to. If it was not for them, we would not be here planning our lovely cruise vacations. Thank-you to the Veterans!!!

 

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[christhree]

While I praise the military heros...there are many at home...police, firefighters, etc...They ALL keep us safe every day...

 

My son is a City Firefighter...his buddies are in Iraq...does that make him less of a hero? I think we all should be proud...of how these kids { to me} stepped up to the plate..no matter HOW they serve.... I am proud of my son, and of his friends...I pray they stay SAFE wherever they SERVE.

 

READY for the next cruise !!!

 

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Triumph 6/2001

Victory 5/2002

Triumph 5/2003

Celebration 2/2004'Noro'SURVIVOR

 

[julia]

"Freedom isn't really free.... our military picked up the tab"....

 

Julia

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Star Princess 4/02

Carnival Spirit 4/03

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[DKobler]

My oldest son is in the Illinois Air National Guard. His unit, an air refueling wing, was activated shortly after September 11, 2001. He stayed on active duty for 2 years, serving the last 6 months in the MidEast. The unit was put back on regular National Guard status September, 2003, but he was just informed 2 days ago that they are going active again in September of this year and will be going to the MidEast again for at least 6 months.

 

May all of this end soon so mothers and fathers, brothers and sisters, friends and relatives won't have to spend many hours worried about their loved ones fighting a war in another part of the world in another culture that Westerners cannot even begin to understand.

 

God bless all of our men and women in uniform - Army, Air Force, Marine, Navy and Coast Guard.

 

David

 

Panama Canal

[sea-cruise]

David, God bless your son and all the others over there. Hope they stay safe.

 

 

 

Celebrating 30th cruise soon....

[imsulin]

HOSKI - what a sweet and wonderful story!

 

Well said, David. We pray for their safe return to their families.

 

Happy Memorial Day, everyone!

[thebird]

God bless us, one and all..

and Thank you

 

Sensation 5/15/2004

 

Days til Valor Vampires Cruise

[kenholt]

Thanks for the kind words, it makes it a lot easyer for me to leave my family and do my job,protecting this counrty.

 

THANKS AGAIN !!!!

 

navy-man

 

Until Triumph

[John and Cristina]

Thank you so much for the paryers. My lil brother was in for 9 years and left. He was out for 5 years and built a successful restaurant. When Iraq started he said he had to go back and left everything behind.

 

His convoy was hit by missiles outside of Bhagdad 5 weeks ago. He was not expected to make it through the night....

 

He arrived home last night for convalescent leave!!!!!!! He is a true hero to me and this great country!!

 

They need our prayers and our support!

 

Thanks Again!

 

John

 

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[flamingosun]

Wow, John. You are right. He IS a true hero. When you see him give him an extra hug, and tell him it's from a whole lot of folks he'll probably never meet, but who are absoluetly indebted to him all the same.

 

Thank you, John's 'lil brother'

 

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[CruiseFever]

Nice thought Tony, thanks

 

Happy Cruising

 

Chris

 

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Next up:

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Star Princess 10/24/04

Diamond Princess 12/22/04

Sapphire Princess June '05

Carnival Valor 10/30/05

 

[cantwait2cruise]

Just got an email from my sister's fiance in Iraq today...a 20 year old putting his life on the line for this country!!! Love you and miss you J.T.!!!

 

HM on Inspiration 3/9/03

Sovereign of the Seas 8/17/03 (Just Mom and I)

Imagination 6/17/04 (w/ the Inlaws!)

[TakeMeAway1001]

Thanks for the great post! Thankfully my Marine came home safe. Our small town of Maynard lost a great hero a few days ago he was killed in Afghanistan. Brian was a Navy SEAL and from a loving family of 8 children, 7 boys and 1 girl. It so hits home when its someone you know. Again thanks for the post~

 

Kristen

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GOD BLESS THE USA AND PROTECT OUR HEROES BOTH ABROAD AND AT HOME.

 

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