To forumites that have served..

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 30 May 2005 9:29 am

In ANY branch of the military... THANK YOU!!.. God Bless you and all those you love.
Those of us that have not served owe you a debt of gratitude that can never be payed... It would be great if each that has served at one point in his life would just type your name on this thread and maybe a brief note on when/where you served. I would be appreciate you stepping forward here and allowing me[and everone else] to say Thanks for serving with honor... b0b, if this thread is not appropriate in Players, kindly move it where it belongs... bob

Tim Harr · Post by **Tim Harr** » 30 May 2005 9:37 am

19 years active here and counting... US Army

My hats off to all that have served

Michael Barone · Post by **Michael Barone** » 30 May 2005 9:54 am

Army, 1969-1971.
As we honor those remembered today, let us also honor those serving and sacrificing at the moment.

Mike

Bob Carlucci · Post by **Bob Carlucci** » 30 May 2005 10:19 am

Amen Michael..Those kids in todays military are the best this country has to offer.. bob

JW Day · Post by **JW Day** » 30 May 2005 11:00 am

THANKS BOB: BERLIN, GERMANY 1963-1966 U.S. ARMY.THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE AND THOSE WHO WILL, TO KEEP OUR GREAT CONTRY SAFE AND FREE. I SEEN FIRST HAND WHAT IT IS TO LIVE UNDER THE COMMUNIST IRON FIST.

Jimmy Campbell · Post by **Jimmy Campbell** » 30 May 2005 11:26 am

Thanks to my Brother and Sister Veteran's for your service.
A special Thank you to those serving on Active duty, National Guard and Reserves.
Jimmy

Air Force 1965-70
Army National Guard 1976-2004 Retired.

Herman Visser · Post by **Herman Visser** » 30 May 2005 11:39 am

U.S.Army 1966 to 78
Support our Tropps(always)
As Im off to a BBQ to see Big Sandy today i think of all those people that gave their life that couldnt be there with us.
I hope they are all up there looking down and listen
I miss you all, and think of all the things we could have had.

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 30 May 2005 11:48 am

US Army....12 years active duty and 4 years reserve. Three foreign duty tours in Korea, Japan, and Okinawa.

Roy Ayres · Post by **Roy Ayres** » 30 May 2005 11:50 am

It was an honor to serve my great country in the U. S. Marine Corps -- Korea. The real heros are the ones who gave it all.

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Jody Carver · Post by **Jody Carver** » 30 May 2005 12:02 pm

I have been advised by a member of this Forum
that my post which was meant in humor was out of place in the contents of the subject started here. And I apologize to those I may have offended. I didnt serve in the armed forces,due to a physical disablity I was classified as 4F.

I ask that those I may have offended forgive me.

Thank you

Jody Carver[This message was edited by Jody Carver on 31 May 2005 at 09:10 PM.]

Leigh Howell · Post by **Leigh Howell** » 30 May 2005 12:06 pm

US Army 1951 to 1954--USAF 1955 to 1960. All my gratitude, and respect to all those folks that are helping protect our country today.And the same goes for all the folks that have served before.

Leigh

Jennings Ward · Post by **Jennings Ward** » 30 May 2005 12:19 pm

U.S. ARMY, 3 ARMY
1958===1964...
MILITARY POLIECE AND CID.....

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Marty Pollard · Post by **Marty Pollard** » 30 May 2005 12:40 pm

USMC
Once a Marine, always a Marine.
You're welcome.

Stephen Gambrell · Post by **Stephen Gambrell** » 30 May 2005 2:08 pm

U.S. Army, 1975-1978. I really don't feel like much of a veteran, compared to guys like my father, who quit his job on his 30th birthday(Sept. 12th, 1942), left two children and a wife, and joined the Navy. Almost lost his leg when his ship, the U.S.S. Murphy, was sunk in the European Theater. Or my grandfather, who was deafened by mustard gas in WWI. And they came back home, went back to their jobs, raised their families, and got on with their lives. Were they heroes? How about Leck Landreth, one of the best loom fixers to walk through the mill gate--shot up so badly, he stayed in a hospital in England for nearly a year. These guys would rather fight you, than let you call 'em heroes. Why? Because they came home. This Memorial Day holiday is NOT to honor veterans who can tell of their service---rather, it's for those who never came back---never saw wives, girlfriends, children, or home again.
Memorial Day honors those men, and women, who died---from Bunker Hill, to Gettysburg, to Bastogne, Saigon, and the Middle East---died in ultimate service to Old Glory, and to the Republic for which it stands.
So let's remember today, what those folks did. And while we're at it, let's pray to a merciful God, that ALL wars will soon end, and we won't have to add more names to the roster of those honored today.
When you're on your way to the mall today, to catch the big sales, ride by a cemetary. See any tombstones with flags on 'em? There's your heroes.
There's the cost of freedom.
There's our future, bought with blood in the past.

Larry D Adams · Post by **Larry D Adams** » 30 May 2005 2:14 pm

USAF 1985-1995

Could not have said it any better than steve has said.
God Bless Them All...

Archie Nicol · Post by **Archie Nicol** » 30 May 2005 2:55 pm

I posted a Thank You to the USA earlier in the month on the approach of VE Day.
Once again,
An enormous THANK YOU!

Archie Nicol.

Glenn Suchan · Post by **Glenn Suchan** » 30 May 2005 2:57 pm

Before I served in the military I had a strong sense of pride for the US. The same as most American citizens. Once I became a part of our military, I felt I had been given a special previlege because realized a very important fact. Everything I was to do in the military related to one thing: securing the nation and her citizens. What an honor I had been given by that previlege.

USMC: Served 1971 - 1979. But just like Marty Pollard, I'll be a US Marine in my heart and soul till the day I die.

Keep on pickin'!
Glenn

Bob Smith · Post by **Bob Smith** » 30 May 2005 2:59 pm

Nice post Steve. bob

Leon Campbell · Post by **Leon Campbell** » 30 May 2005 3:19 pm

I totally agree with every body and a speically with Stephen Gambrell, I haven't
served in the military but I have and sell
do Pray for our brave young men who protect
Our great county. My hat off to all.
Bob thanks for this theard. Leon

Phil Sikes · Post by **Phil Sikes** » 30 May 2005 3:47 pm

USN CPO retired, 1968 - 1988. My thanks to all who have served and continue to do so.

Phil

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Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 30 May 2005 4:04 pm

Thanks also Bob for your kind words for veterans! Hats off to my Dad, U.S. Army, 1941-1962--WWII veteran of the European Theater and to all of our fallen heros--our eternal salute!
Carl Williams
U.S. Air Force Retired
1974-1996
Veterans Rep
1999-Present

George Brown · Post by **George Brown** » 30 May 2005 4:09 pm

U.S. Army 1954--1956
Stephen told it like it is. Not much more to say.Prayers, and Thanks to all who served, and those currently serving.
George

Leon Eneboe · Post by **Leon Eneboe** » 30 May 2005 4:13 pm

U.S. Navy, l957 to l96l, came out a Second Class Yeoman. The Navy was good to me and I truly enjoyed it. Also, I met quite a few guitar pickers in the Navy, and used to go into Horners music store (down town Honolulu) and look longingly at the Fender 400s and l000s. I wish I would have bo't one then but they looked too "tough" to me.Anyway, I have nothing but GOOD to say for a hitch in the service...especially the Navy.

Leon Eneboe, Williams Sl2, Peaveys ll2, 400 and l000. Too much stuff besides.

Jim Phelps · Post by **Jim Phelps** » 30 May 2005 4:16 pm

I tried to join the Army, took the ASVAB test and then my eyes washed me out during the physical.

My dad was in the Navy in WWII, my Mom in the Women's Air Corp. My ex-father-in-law is a Pearl Harbor survivor. Thanks to them and all of you who have served.

I agree with Stephen that the ones who never made it back home are certainly heroes of the highest order, but if those who served in active combat and did come home are not heroes, they're still the next closest thing.

[This message was edited by Jim Phelps on 30 May 2005 at 05:20 PM.]

Donna Dodd · Post by **Donna Dodd** » 30 May 2005 5:07 pm

Born and raised in a military family - Daddy was in the USAF serving WWII, Korea and Vietnam. He was my hero. And I consider each one of you a HERO!!

Thank you doesn't quite sound like enough. But, Thank you.
(Steve, VERY well said!)