8mm Forum: A Salute to our Veterans!!

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Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on November 11, 2008, 02:21 PM:

As a fellow veteran (first Gulf War), I wish to salute all of our fine veterans, men and women, who have been there for our assorted countries in they're time of need, whether the US and abroad, and the parents of those on this forum as well who served, who are still with us!

As stated above, I served in the first Gulf War, in the US Army. My "MOS" was cook, or, as the Army calls it, a "Food Service Specialist", and while the first Gulf War looks more like a "clean-up Operation" than a war, (compared to what all of our fine lads are doing over there these days), I will always hold my head up with pride on this day, for I, as well as all of you fellows and ladies, (whoever you are on the forum), will be able to say ...

"I was there to serve!"

Good job men and women. A toast to you all, and to all our friends that have "left us" during assorted conflicts as well on this day. They are fondly remembered, with tears and with honor and heartfelt remembrance!

Posted by Chip Carpenter (Member # 1330) on November 11, 2008, 03:55 PM:

Osi -

And a toast back to you, and any other veterans, regardless of the country they served.

In the 11th hour, of the 11 day, of the 11 month . . .

Happy Veterans Day,
Chip
US Navy 1991-2001

Posted by Joe Caruso (Member # 11) on November 12, 2008, 03:22 PM:

Me too, US Army back in the 70's - My Uncle Angelo was at Omaha Beach, Dad was in the Italian Army later taken prisoner in North Africa

Posted by Osi Osgood (Member # 424) on November 12, 2008, 11:01 PM:

I should note that I went into doing this post delicately, as I know that there are those who have served, that would rather not remember they're service at all.

I have helped counsel many fellas a little older than me that were involved in Vietnam, for instance, (I am only 42), and that time in service has left in some cases, insurmountable damage in they're hearts and lives.

... but they also should be remembered as well, with just as much honor. I say this delicately, but people who have not served, (who I have no ill will towards) cannot understand what it meant to be involved. Some of our finest men and women, truly gave they're all in ways that go way beyond a severed limb.
They gave they're very souls in some cases.

It's been said that those who served in combat have, to an extent, a certain unique "fraternity" an understanding of what they went through that no one but those who have served can truly understand.

I can see it over at the American Legion, when you have these 80 or so year old WW2 veterans who, in some cases,sometimes have they're strongest relationships with those that survived they're specific conflict. A stronger bond than that of they're wives, children, ect. It is a unique bond and impossible for those who have not served, to understand.

I'm starting to get quite moody about this all. Just one last time. I salute my brethren one last time for this year. Thank you for your service!!!

Posted by Christopher Way (Member # 1328) on November 15, 2008, 04:03 PM:

Albeit late, I would like to offer my thoughts and prayers to all servicemen past and present who have served their country with honour. I have served mine in the Royal Navy, serving in Northern Ireland, Falkland Islands (1982), and Iraq1.

I attended last weekends Remembrance Services in the UK, and have been to other services throughout the week.

At the going down of the sun,
And in the morning,
We will remember them.

Regards.
Chris

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