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Liking these two posts about MM is just not enough. Will figure out another way. Be back!
(just kidding, won't be back, but it was added for effect)
Happy Veterans Day!
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(just kidding, won't be back, but it was added for effect)
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Also got a nice message from Orangeyes Daughter Kelly today!
Happy Veteran's day! My dad always spoke so highly of you and your sacrifice to our Country. If he was here I know he would tell you that today.
Happy Veteran's day! My dad always spoke so highly of you and your sacrifice to our Country. If he was here I know he would tell you that today.
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So awesome that he did that for you guys. OE had (and has) enough heart to fill up the entire forum.
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Sure did! I Loved talking to Dan! I loved that his Daughter sent me that message. Got a great phone call from OrangeBuhhda tonight! Barry is a Legend!
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No Doubt!
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In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day with the following words: "To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country’s service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations…"
The original concept for the celebration was for a day observed with parades and public meetings and a brief suspension of business beginning at 11:00 a.m.
The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926, with these words:
Whereas the 11th of November 1918, marked the cessation of the most destructive, sanguinary, and far reaching war in human annals and the resumption by the people of the United States of peaceful relations with other nations, which we hope may never again be severed, and
Whereas it is fitting that the recurring anniversary of this date should be commemorated with thanksgiving and prayer and exercises designed to perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations; and
Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday: Therefore be it Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), that the President of the United States is requested to issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places, with appropriate ceremonies of friendly relations with all other peoples.
An Act (52 Stat. 351; 5 U. S. Code, Sec. 87a) approved May 13, 1938, made the 11th of November in each year a legal holiday—a day to be dedicated to the cause of world peace and to be thereafter celebrated and known as "Armistice Day." Armistice Day was primarily a day set aside to honor veterans of World War I, but in 1954, after World War II had required the greatest mobilization of soldiers, sailors, Marines and airmen in the Nation’s history; after American forces had fought aggression in Korea, the 83rd Congress, at the urging of the veterans service organizations, amended the Act of 1938 by striking out the word "Armistice" and inserting in its place the word "Veterans." With the approval of this legislation (Public Law 380) on June 1, 1954, November 11th became a day to honor American veterans of all wars.
Later that same year, on October 8th, President Dwight D. Eisenhower issued the first "Veterans Day Proclamation" which stated: "In order to insure proper and widespread observance of this anniversary, all veterans, all veterans' organizations, and the entire citizenry will wish to join hands in the common purpose. Toward this end, I am designating the Administrator of Veterans' Affairs as Chairman of a Veterans Day National Committee, which shall include such other persons as the Chairman may select, and which will coordinate at the national level necessary planning for the observance. I am also requesting the heads of all departments and agencies of the Executive branch of the Government to assist the National Committee in every way possible."
President Eisenhower signing HR7786, changing Armistice Day to Veterans Day. From left: Alvin J. King, Wayne Richards, Arthur J. Connell, John T. Nation, Edward Rees, Richard L. Trombla
Late to the party, but thank you for your service Jim!
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Happy Veterans Day to all those who have served and those still serving. God Bless America and Go SU!
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Thanks for protecting us, Texans!
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US navy 1987 - 1991... A couple special thoughts. Thanks to all veterans on the board...
My son says he loves to see my interaction with other vets and specifically older war time vets.. He says dad you you guys hug, talk and act like you've known each other forever... And with older vets your like a little kid talking to an adult... Every year ( he's 12 now) I talk and explain to him why I'm that way and the dynamics ... He goes to school and talks about his dad and these guys with such pride it melts my heart... I loved serving my country, I love my shipmates and fellow veterans... But I LOVE The pride my son has when he talks about his Dad, his military brothers and veteran friends...
Love you guys even if I never met you...
USA FOREVER BABY!
My son says he loves to see my interaction with other vets and specifically older war time vets.. He says dad you you guys hug, talk and act like you've known each other forever... And with older vets your like a little kid talking to an adult... Every year ( he's 12 now) I talk and explain to him why I'm that way and the dynamics ... He goes to school and talks about his dad and these guys with such pride it melts my heart... I loved serving my country, I love my shipmates and fellow veterans... But I LOVE The pride my son has when he talks about his Dad, his military brothers and veteran friends...
Love you guys even if I never met you...
USA FOREVER BABY!
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We miss you. Post more often.
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Your son is a pretty smart kid.
Thanks again, man.
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Jim, weedsportwarrior, OinDC, Jamesvillecuse, sacuse, CTroop, Townie, longtime and all the Tex Cooneys, as well as any one I missed and of course any Vet who is foolish enough not to have read this thread...
As someone who has thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of this country that you help create and maintain, I sincerely thank you for your service. You and your fellow patriots are the fiber of the backbone of what makes this county as great as it is.
As someone who has thoroughly enjoyed the freedom of this country that you help create and maintain, I sincerely thank you for your service. You and your fellow patriots are the fiber of the backbone of what makes this county as great as it is.
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Your son is 12 already? Dang we are getting old! Like CTO said you need to post more!
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Hey Ed...post more...