Veteran's Day

[eggman]

I would like to thank all the old and new Veteran's for there service to our country.

"May we never forget"

Rodney

 

[cliffy]

I could never forget my service to my country, try as I might. I remember too much from 1963 to 1966 for my liking. Still, I'd do it again if it truly helped my beloved country. I think most Vets would agree. I truly hope American Citizens somewhat appreciate our efforts under conditions they should never have to endure. Cliffy

 

[Johnboy]

my dad served from 63-64 and made it home.he has told many a story.but the best one is the one when he tells us about comeing home.if it wasn't for that story I wouldn't be replying to this post.but let me get back to the post.I give a big thanks to all of the men/women that have served our country,and to those that have given their lives.THANKS AGAIN,JOHN

 

[Robert]

my dad served from 63-64 and made it home.he has told many a story.but the best one is the one when he tells us about comeing home.if it wasn't for that story I wouldn't be replying to this post.but let me get back to the post.I give a big thanks to all of the men/women that have served our country,and to those that have given their lives.THANKS AGAIN,JOHN

Remembrance

First, I must correct the statement in the Daily Bulletin article ‘Remember our Veterans’
The armistice was signed at 5.15 AM, and, at 11.00, the official ‘cease fire’ was bugled.

Near the place were I grew up in Flanders, there is a place still named ‘’ Fin de la Guerre’, where it is said the first clarion played the cease fire at a headquarter.

Wednesday, the commemorations had a particular resonance at Fromelles, a small Flanders village, place of a terrible battle on 19 Jujy 1916, in which over 5000 mainly Australians and also British were killed. 400 bodies were recovered recently there over 90 years after in 5 common graves, and will be individually buried in a new cimetary on the spot, the first Commonwealth Graves Commission cimetary open since 50 years..

During the 1943-1944 period, I was in relatives farm there to be away from the Lllle bombings, and I heard a lot about this battle, being only 2 kilometre away from the village of Fromelles. There was still at the time many memories to recall…

We also do not forget Bois Belleau and the St Mihiel Salient, and the input given by the coming of US troops in 1917… One of my aunts called often the group of turbulent young boys we were ‘’Her Pershing’s Army!!””. For my mother, it was “Her Kitchener’s Army!!’..

To morrow is the official German Remembrance Day, and I will be at a German cimetary for the annual ceremony. 20000 buried there, just a little more than Colleville st Laurent (Omaha)

It happens that I now live at the right place where Americans and Canadian/Polish met the 19 July 1944 to close the Patton’s (Falaise) Gap and end the Battle of Normandy… An other reembrance duty and immense gratitude.. Undescriptible events for those who lived them after 4 years of occupation…

When one thinks WW1 was named ‘The war to end all wars!!!)….

Robert Chombart

 

[GerryM]

MAY all of them Have the blessing of LIBERTY"'
Our troops fought to not only preserve peace but to spread LIBERTY around the world. Happy venterans day from an old GRUNT"'''

 

[cmillard]

Yes, THANK YOU ALL VERY MUCH!! If it wasnt for you, we wouldnt be able to enjoy our hobbies!