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Re: Thought for the day
A veteran is someone who, at one
Point in his life, wrote a blank check
Made payable to 'The United States of
America ' for an amount of 'up to and including My life.'
That is Honor, and there are way too
Many people in this country who
No longer understand it.'Comment
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"No person was ever honored for what he received. Honor has been the reward for what he gave."
-Calvin CoolidgeShane
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL
If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron TippinComment
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Tear jerker for sure. Thanks for sharing Joe.Originally posted by Superior Shine View PostComment
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I love this -
Robert Whiting, an elderly gentleman of 83, arrived in Paris by plane. At French Customs, he took a few minutes to locate his passport in his carry on.
"You have been to France before, monsieur?" the customs officer asked sarcastically.
Mr. Whiting admitted that he had been to France previously.
"Then you should know enough to have your passport ready."
The American said, 'The last time I was here, I didn't have to show it."
"Impossible. Americans always have to show your passports on arrival in France !"
The American senior gave the Frenchman a long hard look. Then he quietly explained, ''Well, when I came ashore at Omaha Beach on D-Day in 1944 to help liberate this country, I couldn't find a single Frenchmen to show a passport to."
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We need to remember what our countrymen sacrifice for us.
He clutches the cross hanging on his chain next to his dog tags.
You talk trash about your 'buddies' that aren't with you.
He knows he may not see some of his buddies again.
You walk down the beach, staring at all the pretty girls.
He patrols the streets, searching for insurgents and terrorists.
You complain about how hot it is.
He wears his heavy gear, not daring to take off his helmet to wipe his brow.
You go out to lunch, and complain because the restaurant got your order wrong.
He doesn't get to eat today.
Your maid makes your bed and washes your clothes.
He wears the same things for weeks, but makes sure his weapons are clean.
You go to the mall and get your hair redone.
He doesn't have time to brush his teeth today.
You're angry because your class ran 5 minutes over.
He's told he will be held over an extra 2 months.
You call your girlfriend and set a date for tonight.
He waits for the mail to see if there is a letter from home.
You hug and kiss your girlfriend, like you do everyday.
He holds his letter close and smells his love's perfume.
You roll your eyes as a baby cries.
He gets a letter with pictures of his new child, and wonders if they'll ever meet.
You criticize your government, and say that war never solves anything.
He sees the innocent tortured and killed by their own people and remembers why he is fighting.
You hear the jokes about the war, and make fun of men like him.
He hears the gunfire, bombs and screams of the wounded.
You see only what the media wants you to see.
He sees the broken bodies lying around him.
You are asked to go to the store by your parents. You don't.
He does exactly what he is told even if it puts his life in danger.
You stay at home and watch TV.
He takes whatever time he is given to call, write home, sleep, and eat.
You crawl into your soft bed, with down pillows, and get comfortable.
He tries to sleep but gets woken by mortars and helicopters all night long.
REMEMBER our Troops, and do not forget them LATER
Lest we forget -
KEEP THE CHAIN GOING
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EPIC Thread...Let's make all of the cars shiny!Comment
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Shane
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL
If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron TippinComment
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Originally posted by Superior Shine View Post
Love it too! Thanks Joe. Hooah!
Michael
Talent hits a target no-one else can hit; genius hits targets no-one else can see. - SchopenhauerComment
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Epic thread indeed!
"Freedom has a flavor the protected will never know."
"Pray for peace, but prepare for war."
I'm a Marine brat, my old man caught the tail end of Vietnam and perticipated in the last conflict of the war. May 15th 1974, the liberation of the SS Mayaguez. 21 Marines, Sailors, and Airmen fell during the operation including 3 of my fathers best friends and one from my hometown and I was only seconds away from not being in existance! It's been called the "Blackhawk Down" of the Vietnam War.
This is an incredible tribute and fitting for all those who fell defending us from the evils in this world. For that I salute those who served in peacetime and in time of war!
For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
736th GunTrucks "Bakersfield to Bagdad"
Wife say's I'm "obsessed"!
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Shane
1995 Oldsmobile Cutlass Ciera SL
If you trim yourself to fit the world you'll whittle yourself away. - Aaron TippinComment
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