Veteran's Day

Chuck Gallagher · 11-11-2020, 09:39 AM

To all the Women and Men who raised their hand and took the oath of service to the "United States of America", I salute you on this our day.
I wish this day was recognized back in the "60's and 70's like it is today.
Better late then never.
Chuck Gallagher
354th TFS USAF 1963-1967

Greg Reimer 7376 · 11-11-2020, 10:35 AM

Thank you, one and all. Many veterans still continue to serve in many ways still. Thank you again!!

Bob Don · 11-11-2020, 11:08 AM

Thanks to all vets for your service.

Father USAAF WWII
FIL USMC WWII
Brother USAF Vietnam
BIL USN Vietnam
Stepson USN Bosnia

John W. 1711 · 11-11-2020, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Don

Thanks to all vets for your service.

Father USAAF WWII
FIL USMC WWII
Brother USAF Vietnam
BIL USN Vietnam
Stepson USN Bosnia

Father USN WW2 He will be 95 years old in Feb. 2021.

Ken Kopecky · 11-11-2020, 11:28 AM

My Dad RIP, Lt. Col ret.

Lt. Walter Kopecky
USAAF WW2
Navigator, C-47

Ken Kopecky

Carguy49 · 11-11-2020, 12:23 PM

Thanks to all who served. Can never repay, especially for those who paid the ultimate price.

My Dad - Navy Aleutian Islands WWII.
Died 1997, R.I.P. Dad.

Fred Elsass · 11-11-2020, 05:47 PM

Some gave all, all gave some and one had bones spurs.

Never thank a veteran, just welcome them home. The ones who you should thank are those who lie under tomb stones all over the world.

Senior Master Sergeant Frederick L. Elsass
United States Air Foce, retired. 1962-1998

chris ok · 11-11-2020, 08:52 PM

Thank you to all the veterans here and those passed.
Thanks to those who care for our veterans.
Mr. Elsass im glad you came home and hope you have had a joyous life well earned.
My dad taught me to respect all veterans in the short time I knew him. He fought in Korea 1950-1951.
So I will say thank you as I always try to recognize.
I visited his grave today as I have since first getting my license 38 years ago sir.

SStockDart · 11-11-2020, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Fred Elsass

Some gave all, all gave some and one had bones spurs.

Never thank a veteran, just welcome them home. The ones who you should thank are those who lie under tomb stones all over the world.

Senior Master Sergeant Frederick L. Elsass
United States Air Foce, retired. 1962-1998

Fred, you left out one "got 5 draft deferments for having asthma even though he was a life guard and played football".

Lew Silverman · 11-12-2020, 12:27 AM

Growing up in the 1950's, our parents called it "Armistice Day", to commemorate the cease-fire that was declared at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. The First World War officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed.

Every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine and Coast Guardsman took the following oath (or one very similar to it) -

"I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962).

In other words, they signed a check, payable with their lives, to defend this great Nation. We owe them everything.

1SG Lewis W. Silverman (Army of the United States - Retired)
1967-1973 US Coast Guard
1976-2008 US Army

11-11-2020, 09:39 AM	#1
Chuck Gallagher Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC (nothing compares) Posts: 48 Likes: 33 Liked 134 Times in 28 Posts	Veteran's Day To all the Women and Men who raised their hand and took the oath of service to the "United States of America", I salute you on this our day. I wish this day was recognized back in the "60's and 70's like it is today. Better late then never. Chuck Gallagher 354th TFS USAF 1963-1967

11-11-2020, 10:35 AM	#2
Greg Reimer 7376 VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Glendora,Calif. Posts: 1,135 Likes: 172 Liked 704 Times in 218 Posts	Re: Veteran's Day Thank you, one and all. Many veterans still continue to serve in many ways still. Thank you again!!

11-11-2020, 11:08 AM	#3
Bob Don VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Greater Boston Posts: 1,495 Likes: 1,113 Liked 900 Times in 191 Posts	Re: Veteran's Day Thanks to all vets for your service. Father USAAF WWII FIL USMC WWII Brother USAF Vietnam BIL USN Vietnam Stepson USN Bosnia __________________ Bob Don 128 SS

11-11-2020, 11:28 AM	#5
Ken Kopecky Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Edison, NJ Posts: 235 Likes: 374 Liked 273 Times in 56 Posts	Re: Veteran's Day My Dad RIP, Lt. Col ret. Lt. Walter Kopecky USAAF WW2 Navigator, C-47 Ken Kopecky

11-11-2020, 12:23 PM	#6
Carguy49 VIP Member Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Fife, Washington Posts: 1,971 Likes: 2,451 Liked 2,924 Times in 702 Posts	Re: Veteran's Day Thanks to all who served. Can never repay, especially for those who paid the ultimate price. My Dad - Navy Aleutian Islands WWII. Died 1997, R.I.P. Dad. __________________ Ron McDowell - Did Race Every day is a Gift - Enjoy with family and friends.

11-11-2020, 05:47 PM	#7
Fred Elsass Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 127 Likes: 1 Liked 292 Times in 41 Posts	Re: Veteran's Day Some gave all, all gave some and one had bones spurs. Never thank a veteran, just welcome them home. The ones who you should thank are those who lie under tomb stones all over the world. Senior Master Sergeant Frederick L. Elsass United States Air Foce, retired. 1962-1998

11-11-2020, 08:52 PM	#8
chris ok Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Long Island, New york Posts: 592 Likes: 131 Liked 46 Times in 29 Posts	Re: Veteran's Day Thank you to all the veterans here and those passed. Thanks to those who care for our veterans. Mr. Elsass im glad you came home and hope you have had a joyous life well earned. My dad taught me to respect all veterans in the short time I knew him. He fought in Korea 1950-1951. So I will say thank you as I always try to recognize. I visited his grave today as I have since first getting my license 38 years ago sir. Last edited by chris ok; 11-11-2020 at 08:59 PM.

11-12-2020, 12:27 AM	#10
Lew Silverman VIP Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 1,435 Likes: 371 Liked 129 Times in 59 Posts	Re: Veteran's Day Growing up in the 1950's, our parents called it "Armistice Day", to commemorate the cease-fire that was declared at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. The First World War officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed. Every Soldier, Sailor, Airman, Marine and Coast Guardsman took the following oath (or one very similar to it) - "I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God." (Title 10, US Code; Act of 5 May 1960 replacing the wording first adopted in 1789, with amendment effective 5 October 1962). In other words, they signed a check, payable with their lives, to defend this great Nation. We owe them everything. 1SG Lewis W. Silverman (Army of the United States - Retired) 1967-1973 US Coast Guard 1976-2008 US Army __________________ Lew Silverman #2070 "The Wagon Master" N/SA