To all the Vets on the board

[traveller]

As a veteran, I want to say God bless all of you, I was state side my whole tour. I served from Oct 75-78, there were only rumors of war praise God.

I would like give a heart felt thank you all the Veterans as well, especially to those who have seen combat.

I served with a bunch of Viet Nam vets who after coming home from the war,  got no parade or welcome home or job or even a thank you. A lot of them were instead spit upon, cursed at, degreaded and look down upon.

A lot of them for lack of any place else to go ended up re-enlisting. My hat is off to you brave men and women, some of the best people I ever met in my life. You helped me to grow up while I was in.

My prayers go out to the brave men and women in Iraq, God be with you and we hope to see you home soon.

God bless

Kevin

Kevin, you're such a sweetie!

My hubby was in country of Nam in 67. He was a crew chief on an assault helicopter, and saw way too much action. His chopper was one of those that went in combat areas to lay down fire so the big ships could go in and pick up troops.

I've always said that the Lord saved him for me, because one night they were attacked in base camp with mortar fire. Hubby went out, ran across enemy fire, saved a guy that had been hit, and brought him back to safety, then got in the only chopper that was flyable (though heavily damaged and not known it would fly) and took to the air to "pacify the situation." Later, in the daylight hours, an unexploded mortar was found at the corner of the barracks (canvas tents), about five feet from where hubby was sleeping when the attack started. Also, the very day my husband was on his way home his chopter went down, with all aboard. He has always felt guilt for the man that took his place that day.

Two weeks ago we were in Mobile Alabama, and stopped to see the USS Alabama. There is a Vietnam War Memorial there on the grounds. I noticed my hubby had tears in his eyes as he read the names. Some of his buddies were from Alabama.

[Catsmeow]

Kevin: What branch of service? What base were you stationed at?

I was USAF!!!!!! :il: :il: :il: and stationed at a SAC base - Vandenberg AFB, California

[hazel]

My dad was a Teletype Operator for the Army during the Viet Nam war. He won't talk much about his time there, so I don't ask much. I called him yesterday, to wish him a happy Veteran's Day and bless his heart , he said "thank you". All I could say was no, dad, thank YOU. Then I had to hang up because I felt the tears coming. He was a 19 year old farm boy, fresh out of high school when he was drafted. He had never left his home state before basic training. He sometimes talks about hearing "Homeward Bound" by Simon and Garfunkle on the plane headed for Viet Nam. I don't know much about what happened there, but when he came home , as he says, "the world had changed". No parades for this private. No purple hearts, or silver stars. And all I could offer him was a "thank you", from a free, and patriotic heart.

[JesusisGod2]

Kevin: What branch of service? What base were you stationed at?

I was USAF!!!!!! :il:  :il:  :il:  and stationed at a SAC base - Vandenberg AFB, California

Hi Cats,

Air Force Huh? Where I was Stationed I lived off post and went to Ft Petereson Air Base in Colorado to their px and movie house.

I was stationed at Ft Cartoon uh Carson Colorado, 1/20 Field Artillery the self propelled 109A1's. Beautiful post. Iwas Army, which disappointed my dad who comes from a list or war time Marine vets.

We reactivated the 1/20 F.A. which hasnt been activate since WW2 and I think we had some of the actual guns -- some couldnt even make it down range at first. - good thing we didnt have to go overseas with them, Angola was the big thing when I was in, we had a few alerts when that was happening, but that was it.

Hey Trav,

Man that story of your husband is awesome, it brought tears to my eyes just reading it. God bless all you Viet Nam vets. Give your husband a hug from you and a salute from me, Awe heck, give him a hug from me too .

Pray for my nephew who is over in Iraq.

In Jesus

Kevin

[JesusisGod2]

My dad was a Teletype Operator for the Army during the Viet Nam war. He won't talk much about his time there, so I don't ask much. I called him yesterday, to wish him a happy Veteran's Day and bless his heart , he said "thank you". All I could say was no, dad, thank YOU. Then I had to hang up because I felt the tears coming. He was a 19 year old farm boy, fresh out of high school when he was drafted. He had never left his home state before basic training. He sometimes talks about hearing "Homeward Bound" by Simon and Garfunkle on the plane headed for Viet Nam. I don't know much about what happened there, but when he came home , as he says, "the world had changed". No parades for this private. No purple hearts, or silver stars. And all I could offer him was a "thank you", from a free, and patriotic heart.

God Bless your dad Hazel,

Tell him thank you from me as well!

[jesusislord]

AS A VETERAN . I THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR THANKS AND BLESSINGS

I KNOW THAT THIS LATE BUT I NEEDED TO SHARE THIS LAST THING WITH YOU.......

IN HONOR OF ALL OF OUR YOUNG MEN WHO HAVE PASSED TO THE OTHER SIDE. .......

With Veterans' day coming, this has special meaning.

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>How many died on foreign soil

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>How many died at sea

>How many foxholes were soldiers' graves?

>No, freedom isn't free.

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>I heard the sound of Taps one night,

>When everything was still,

>I listened to the bugler play

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I HAVE MANY FRIENDS THAT HAVE PASSED TO THE OTHER SIDE... AMEN

[ted]

Yup, Cat, Still here (or there). And thanks to you and all of you. It's my pleasure. At least until I find a quieter job when I get home.

One good way to celebrate and show thanks is to visit a VA home.

Never forget them!

t.

[Catsmeow]

I'm going to the VA Clinic tomarrow. Does that count?

[Anonymous]

Hmmm, "Vets" could also be interpreted as ....veterinarians! (J/K)

Blessings ~

AP ~ God Is Good!

[JesusisGod2]

Hmmm, "Vets" could also be interpreted as ....veterinarians! (J/K)

Blessings ~

AP ~ God Is Good!

Well, some of the people I served with were animals, there could be a connection