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Radiodude
Posted on Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 6:38 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

The Soldier

It is the soldier,
Not the reporter,
Who has given us
Freedom of the press.

It is the soldier,
Not the poet,
Who has given us
Freedom of speech.

It is the soldier,
Not the campus organizer,
Who has given us the
Freedom to demonstrate.

It is the soldier,
Not the lawyer,
Who has given us the
Right to a fair trial.

It is the soldier,
Who salutes the flag,
Who serves under the flag,
And whose coffin
Is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester
To burn the flag.

American Freedom...
Don't take it lightly!
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Tech808
Posted on Sunday, November 09, 2003 - 11:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

AMEN!

And this Tuesday on Veteran's Day, everyone please take a moment to Remember all of the Veteran's Past and Present and All Active Duty Personal who have served and are serving OUR Country.

And PLEASE DO NOT FORGET the POW's AND MIA's

The 1st Sargant and I give our Heart Felt thank's to all Past, Present and Future Veteran's.

Lon
Tech808
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Bruce
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 4:13 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Contary to the yellow belly press in this country who have always shown our nation in any bad light they could and out fighting men/women as childkillers AKA MY-LAI .... This nation has the finest military in the world. Right now all over the world as they have done for almost 230 years they contiue to show the spirt of the american people and that american hope to see all people free. My dad and my father in law fought in WW2 both recieved purple hearts my wifes uncle was killed on the beaches on D-Day I had several uncles in WW1 my older brother and myself served during vietnam so this family has been there and done that. Remember tuesday the 56000 who lost there lives in vietnam 50000 in another asian war 400000 in WW2 and the list goes on and on. Yesterday i sent out a photo that said alot about the military it showed a young marine in iraq armed to the teeth but he had time to pet a stray kitten...... god bless them all and lets get them home.
Bruce
US Army 1968-1970
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Moderator558
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 8:24 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

WOW BRUCE !!!

I WAS BORN IN 1966 !!!

I feel younger now :)

Just teasing
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Simon
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 8:42 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

As an "import" and an ex-Australian Airforce person, I'd like toadd my best wishes and thanks to all vets no matter when, where or who they fought. THese so called Police Actions killed people just as much as any recognized war.

I got close in 82 - my unit was 1 week from being shipped to Fauklands when it ended, adn let me tell you I was glad.

So to all vets out there THANKS and please pass my appreciation on to any you know who dont read this.
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Radiodude
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 8:50 am:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I served in Viet Nam 70-71 my 1st cousin was killed in action there. My son is a marine, he has 15 years service!! My father was at Pearl on Dec 7 1941 and was credited with shooting down one of the Japenese planes! My brothers were both in the Army, one medicaly retired due to wounds suffered rescueing Americans in Grenada!!

I am NOT a war monger, there are better ways, but when called I served!!

Bless all Veterens and thier families.
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Crafter
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 7:20 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

Im with all of you there, Radiodude tell your brother a "LIGHTFIGHTER" said "RANGERS LEAD THE WAY"!
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Lowpowerhal
Posted on Monday, November 10, 2003 - 9:55 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post    Move Post (Moderator/Admin Only)

I will not forget, Never had and never will. I pray for the Guys and Girls every day and night.They are the ones thats keeping us safe from harm and hurt.Past wars so many lost, I will not forget.I still have my freedom : Thanks to all the Veterans that can hear me now , not when its to late in life and forget. I love my freedom and thank you all. GOD BE WITH US ALL


I put this down on paper in my own words for my brother: Jerry k, Neal (KOREAN CONFLICT) and (NAM) He died june of 2001. I miss him.