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happystuff
11-11-21, 10:52am
My sincerest thanks and gratitude to those who served, are serving and will serve. May they and their families be safe and know that they are truly appreciated.
LDAHL
11-11-21, 1:48pm
Got my free-for-vets breakfast this morning. It was a lot more crowded than usual, as this town is one of those places that still produces a lot of volunteers for the military. Hopelessly old fashioned, I suppose.
happystuff
11-11-21, 1:58pm
Good for you, LDAHL! I keep saying I'm going to avail myself to the many offerings around my area, but I just can't seem to get up and get to them. Maybe next year.
Teacher Terry
11-11-21, 2:00pm
I think that’s awesome Ldahl! I am very grateful for everyone’s service.
LDAHL
11-11-22, 11:36am
Another year gone by, another free lunch.
iris lilies
11-11-22, 1:45pm
Thanks for serving all you men and women.
catherine
11-11-22, 1:52pm
Yes, thanks to all of you on SLN who have served.
happystuff
11-11-22, 5:59pm
My gratitude to all as well.
LDAHL
11-11-23, 2:35pm
Happy Vetetans day to all the tiny minority who served in uniform.
iris lilies
11-11-23, 3:13pm
My sincerest thanks and gratitude to those who served, are serving and will serve. May they and their families be safe and know that they are truly appreciated.
Yes, so much thanks to you and everyone else on this forum who served in armed services. I appreciate it.
frugal-one
11-11-23, 3:54pm
Got my free-for-vets breakfast this morning. It was a lot more crowded than usual, as this town is one of those places that still produces a lot of volunteers for the military. Hopelessly old fashioned, I suppose.

Park here provided a nice meal free for veteran (DH) and spouse (me). A nice presentation and a third of the park turned out. Not all the Winter Texans are here yet so that is unbelievable! It was fun!
catherine
11-11-23, 6:49pm
LDAHL and happystuff, thank you for your service. Who else here has served?

My family has 4 branches of the service represented: DH, Marines; DB1, Navy; DB2: Air Force; DB3: Army. All who have taken that journey to basic training and beyond have my utmost respect and gratitude.
Tradd
11-11-23, 8:06pm
Thanks for your service!
happystuff
11-11-23, 8:37pm
You welcome and my thanks to all who served and are serving as well.
Alan
11-11-23, 11:24pm
Who else here has served?

Me, as well as my wife, 2 of my 4 brothers, my dad & father-in-law, every uncle on both sides of my family with the exception of one with juvenile diabetes, both grandfathers, my sister-in-law and a bevy of cousins. Oddly enough though, no nieces or nephews or adult children of cousins. I think service to country may have gone out of style.
catherine
11-11-23, 11:32pm
Thank you, Alan--and thank you to your family as well. DH and I were just talking about how hard it is to recruit service people now.
dado potato
11-12-23, 8:58pm
Vera Lynn, "The Forces' Sweetheart", recorded a song that I happened to hear on 11/11.

Wish Me Luck as You Wave Me Goodbye

Remembrance is not limited to one day of the year.
LDAHL
11-13-23, 11:22am
The fraction of the military age population incapable of serving due to drugs, mental illness, obesity, illiteracy, etc. is truly appalling. The fraction unwilling to serve is truly saddening.
catherine
11-13-23, 7:59pm
The fraction of the military age population incapable of serving due to drugs, mental illness, obesity, illiteracy, etc. is truly appalling. The fraction unwilling to serve is truly saddening.

My husband was saying the same thing.