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Title: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: surfinn on October 12, 2012, 06:02:31 PM
I just saw a over flight of Helicopters flying in formation and it came to mind that the warm fuzzy feeling of protection I have, is due to the men and women who have taken that extra step to protect my country and the world at large. Thank you so very much for your service.  :salute



I for one know how much you go through to do this. There is no corporate job that will ever put you through what you have been through to gain the honor and education you have now. There are a lot of people out there that don't respect what you have achieved. I am not one of them.  :salute


Oh and I might add that I felt a bit of pride watching such a display. As I do when I see F-18s flying in formation. I don't know about the rest of America but when I see that I'm like ya that's my country men!!!!!!   So if you guys ever feel like the average man isn't behind you then I have to say your wrong. Every time we look skyward regardless of who you are, you make America feel better even if its a point A to point B mission from Eaglin to Hurlburt. We see you and you give us heart. :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: USRanger on October 12, 2012, 06:08:16 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: Condor11 on October 12, 2012, 06:09:14 PM
  :salute

Its a pleasure to serve those who still remember us.
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: SWrokit on October 12, 2012, 06:28:02 PM
 :rock :rock :rock :rock    :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: RedBull1 on October 12, 2012, 07:01:48 PM
Thank you all  :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: colmbo on October 12, 2012, 07:46:12 PM
You have to also salute the families of the men and women who serve.  Over the past week I've watched at close hand as a co-worker who's husband was deployed to Afghanistan awaited his return from deployment.  He was able to call a few times and the expression on her face when she would see who was calling would touching.  The joy of knowing he was coming home, then the disappointment when there was a delay en route.

The families pay a price as well.
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: TOMCAT21 on October 12, 2012, 10:03:07 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: bacon8tr on October 13, 2012, 12:27:08 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: matt on October 13, 2012, 02:08:33 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: bortas1 on October 13, 2012, 06:41:15 AM
 :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: Tracerfi on October 13, 2012, 07:01:37 AM
 :salute :pray
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: Puma44 on October 13, 2012, 01:46:34 PM
 :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: CAP1 on October 13, 2012, 05:51:41 PM
I just saw a over flight of Helicopters flying in formation and it came to mind that the warm fuzzy feeling of protection I have, is due to the men and women who have taken that extra step to protect my country and the world at large. Thank you so very much for your service.  :salute



I for one know how much you go through to do this. There is no corporate job that will ever put you through what you have been through to gain the honor and education you have now. There are a lot of people out there that don't respect what you have achieved. I am not one of them.  :salute


Oh and I might add that I felt a bit of pride watching such a display. As I do when I see F-18s flying in formation. I don't know about the rest of America but when I see that I'm like ya that's my country men!!!!!!   So if you guys ever feel like the average man isn't behind you then I have to say your wrong. Every time we look skyward regardless of who you are, you make America feel better even if its a point A to point B mission from Eaglin to Hurlburt. We see you and you give us heart. :salute

 :aok

 i just saw an old guy out at the pumps in front of the shop a couple weeks ago.....saw he was wearing a veterans hat. went over to him, said thank you, shook his hand, and then went on my test drive. he looked shocked that anyone did that.  :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: ebfd11 on October 13, 2012, 06:57:17 PM
He he he I just shocked the living watermelon out of 5 service men at the TA in Walton Ky. They came in and sat down to eat... When they got up to pay they were shocked to find out they had no bill. When they asked who payed the bill the waitress said it was covered by a vet as a way to say thanks for your service.

Just to see the smiles on their faces made my day. So from a former JarHead   :salute

LawnDart
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: JunkyII on October 13, 2012, 10:07:54 PM
To the Fallen  :cheers: :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: USRanger on October 13, 2012, 10:42:13 PM
To the Fallen  :cheers: :salute

Hooah

Ne Desit Virtus

 :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: Daddkev on October 13, 2012, 11:29:20 PM
 :salute :salute :salute Thanks and Thanks to all Vets !  :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock :rock
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: Tom5572 on October 14, 2012, 06:48:45 AM
For me, it is a pleasure to serve.  I am humbled every time someone says thanks for my and my families sacrifice.  All I can say is thanks.
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: M1A1 on October 14, 2012, 07:32:39 AM
To echo what Tom said it was a pleasure and an honor and something I would do again if I had to go back 22 years and make the choice. I love this country and it's people. I was taught that freedom has a price and that as long as we have folks willing to pick up the tab for the country we are in good stead. So thanks to the folks who appreciate what I did and thanks to all my brothers and sisters still standing watch! God Bless all of you and your families!!
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: stealth on October 14, 2012, 06:12:42 PM
A phrase I remember said by a military wife I met. Is "If you don't support and back up our troops, then stand in front of them". I loved that so much. <S>  :salute the troops.
My favorite US military video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpH5L8zCtSk&feature=plcp (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tpH5L8zCtSk&feature=plcp)

Again <S> all who serve, have served and will serve.  :salute
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: USRanger on October 14, 2012, 07:07:29 PM
That's a badazz video Stealth.  Got me all pumped up.  Hooah!
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: JunkyII on October 15, 2012, 03:14:10 AM
That's a badazz video Stealth.  Got me all pumped up.  Hooah!
You missing the old lifestyle there SFC?  :aok
Title: Re: <s> to the men who serve
Post by: USRanger on October 15, 2012, 07:52:32 AM
Always brother