Riffraff Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Armed Forces Day = for those that currently wear the uniform Veterans Day = for those that chose to take the uniform off Memorial Day = for those that never got the chance to take the uniform off If you or a loved one served, thank you! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Yes thanks to all those who have served. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) Absolutely, thank you! Edited November 11, 2022 by rajncajn 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 Let's not forget about our brave Women Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 It's sad that this thread doesn't get more attention. It shows you the disrespect for our Military. People flip out talking politics here but they won't take a second to thank our brave heros for the right to do that. We gave a lot for these freedoms. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 5 hours ago, League_Champion said: It's sad that this thread doesn't get more attention. It shows you the disrespect for our Military. People flip out talking politics here but they won't take a second to thank our brave heros for the right to do that. We gave a lot for these freedoms. I think it's less a matter of respect and more a matter of traffic. Also, I don't think someone necessarily needs to post in a thread, or FB or display it on their lapel to show their respect. Kinda the way I've always felt about religion as well. We show more through our significant actions than our words & displays. Often those who are the most generous and appreciative are also the least vocal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 37 minutes ago, rajncajn said: I think it's less a matter of respect and more a matter of traffic. Also, I don't think someone necessarily needs to post in a thread, or FB or display it on their lapel to show their respect. Kinda the way I've always felt about religion as well. We show more through our significant actions than our words & displays. Often those who are the most generous and appreciative are also the least vocal. Very well said, I was going to make a similar comment but couldn't quite express myself. One doesn't have to voice things here to care, many people do many more real things to help various groups. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Running With Daboll Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 9 hours ago, League_Champion said: Let's not forget about our brave Women Brave and beautiful, each and every one of them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 15 hours ago, stevegrab said: One doesn't have to voice things here to care Well it is nice to step out of the political forum for a second and pay your respects and show you do care, which I know you do. Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 53 minutes ago, League_Champion said: Well it is nice to step out of the political forum for a second and pay your respects and show you do care, which I know you do. Thank you Agree with that as well. I know that it's very much appreciated from military members, so I would say that if you have the opportunity to thank someone for their service, please do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinishTheDrill Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Thank you to all who have, will, and currently served. We all owe a massive debt of gratitude that likely wont ever be repaid. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted November 13, 2022 Share Posted November 13, 2022 Also, I know that it is just supposed to be Veteran's day, but also thank you to the spouses, children and families of those who served. Their sacrifices are difficult to measure, but very much deserving of our respect as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 7 hours ago, rajncajn said: Also, I know that it is just supposed to be Veteran's day, but also thank you to the spouses, children and families of those who served. Their sacrifices are difficult to measure, but very much deserving of our respect as well. Great points. Nobody suffers worse than the Family, especially during deployment and many aren't the same when they return. It's a hard life, it takes a special Woman. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 hours ago, League_Champion said: Great points. Nobody suffers worse than the Family, especially during deployment and many aren't the same when they return. It's a hard life, it takes a special Woman. My sisters best friend in HS was KIA in Iraq and left behind his wife, son and daughter. Steelbunz was actually with me when I got the news when she was here helping me rebuild after Katrina. To this day and still typing this post, I cry every time I think about him. I know it's not the same for everybody, but the sacrifices they've had to make from a very early time in their young lives sticks with me hard. Both his kids were really too young to even remember him, but their family still keeps his memory strong. His son is grown and enrolled at Park University and his daughter still in high school. I know he would be so incredibly proud of them all. That's the type of sacrifice I think of when I hear the anthem, every Veterans day and every Memorial day. Not just his, but theirs a well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 8 hours ago, rajncajn said: My sisters best friend in HS was KIA in Iraq and left behind his wife, son and daughter. Steelbunz was actually with me when I got the news when she was here helping me rebuild after Katrina I'm so sorry to hear that, it's heartbreaking. I've lost way too many buddies and seen the aftermath left behind. You often ask yourself if any of it was worth it. And once the dust settles nobody cares. The Government throws some money and a folded flag at you, "have a nice life". There's more sympathy for drug addicts and criminal in this Country, it's sickening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted November 14, 2022 Share Posted November 14, 2022 2 hours ago, League_Champion said: I'm so sorry to hear that, it's heartbreaking. I've lost way too many buddies and seen the aftermath left behind. You often ask yourself if any of it was worth it. And once the dust settles nobody cares. The Government throws some money and a folded flag at you, "have a nice life". There's more sympathy for drug addicts and criminal in this Country, it's sickening. Sorry to drag up those memories. As I was saying though, just because you don't always hear their voices, it doesn't mean they don't care. You ask if it's worth it. I think so, I think you do it so that others don't have to see first hand what it takes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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