Today is Veteran's Day

layoutshooter · Nov 11, 2009

Today is Veteran's This is the one day each year that we honor ALL men and women who served in our Armed Forces in both times of piece and during war. Without their service and sacrifice we would NOT enjoy the freedoms that we have.

I am attaching a few pics of our families contribution to that effort!! Hope you enjoy.

There are pics of my dad and myself in our primes and one including my son and nephew who are still in the service. My son is deployed in Afghanistan as we speak.

greg334 · Nov 11, 2009

Layout,
I think I am in the minority because I don't think one day a year (or is it two) is enough to thank those who actually went to war for our country.

As you know I have been helping a few vets with different problems they face recovering and it is one reason why I am not always in the truck. That is the least I can do for them.

Because I am old fashioned and in the minority, to me today is Armistice Day, it is to celebrate the end of one of the worst wars in our history that is almost forgotten we should thank God every day that our troops do not face those conditions.

layoutshooter · Nov 11, 2009

You are one of the few that even remember that term, Armistice Day. You are also right, this nation does NOT have a very good track record in regards to our Veterans. One day is NOT enough.

Slo-Ride · Nov 11, 2009

Just sayin thanks to all past and present Veterans
And wishing for a safe return home for all active personell

layoutshooter · Nov 11, 2009

Let's see some more pictures in here!! If you served or have family members who have or are serving, post some pictures!!

LDB · Nov 11, 2009

I remember Arimistice Day from school but then I went to a good school and actually paid attention some of the time. My family had 11 men/boys during WW2 between my dad, my uncles and my aunt's husbands. All 11 of them went to war and all 11 returned home whole. Today is Armistice Day and every day should be veteran's day.

pelicn · Nov 11, 2009

I agree! Veterans should be honored every day.
My hubby Steve- 21 yrs Submarines Nuke Machinist Mate
Middle son Chris- 6yrs MP 82nd Airborne 2 Iraq tours
Grandfathers, uncles, and cousins on both sides served.

These are the only pictures I have with me

layoutshooter · Nov 11, 2009

Got any pics Pelican?

pelicn · Nov 11, 2009

pictures added

layoutshooter · Nov 11, 2009

Thanks, nice pics!! Thank them all for their service. They deserve it!!

pelicn · Nov 11, 2009

Hey Layout....you sure looked young back then! LOL Thank you for your service.

layoutshooter · Nov 11, 2009

Oh Pelican, I WAS young and in my prime back then. 19, my life in front of me. I find it amazing just HOW MUCH I look like my dad in his pic, he was 19 at the time of his pic. Oh, the times I have had since that pic was taken!!!