I want to thank all of my fellow Veterans for their service. And to all of my fellow Vietnam Era Veterans- Welcome Home.
Dino
1LT USA
82d ABN DIV
"A veteran is someone, who at one point in their life, wrote a blank check payable to the United States of America for any amount up to, and including, their life. That is beyond honor, and there are too many people in this country who no longer remember that fact."
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Veterans Day
Started by Lift Dinosaur, Nov 10 2010 06:42 PM
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Posted 11 November 2010 - 06:00 AM
A warm welcome home to you too - and to all others who have "written the check". To those currently serving: we're waiting to welcome you as well.
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There are three roads to ruin; women, gambling and technicians. The most pleasant is with women, the quickest is with gambling, but the surest is with technicians. Georges Pompidou
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Posted 11 November 2010 - 08:58 AM
Here are a few of the more pleasant moments from not such a good time. 1969-1971 Saigon area.
There are three roads to ruin; women, gambling and technicians. The most pleasant is with women, the quickest is with gambling, but the surest is with technicians. Georges Pompidou
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Posted 11 November 2010 - 03:22 PM
Thank you to all of those who have served and are serving in the American and Canadian forces on this Veterans and Remembrance Day. Lest we forget...
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-Matt
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Posted 11 November 2010 - 03:30 PM
I hope everyone took a minute or two today to remember all who have served, and those that serve today. The price of freedom is high.
In Canada we call it Remembrance Day, and wear a poppy to remind us:
[indent]In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
- John McCrae
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In Canada we call it Remembrance Day, and wear a poppy to remind us:
[indent]In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
- John McCrae
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...Mike
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Posted 12 November 2010 - 11:11 AM
Thank you to all veterans, your willingness to put it all on the line for your country is something that we can never repay you for. Thank you so much, and here's hoping that all those currently serving come home safely.
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Posted 13 November 2010 - 08:46 AM
I forgot to include photos of our pet project at the SATCOM site: we customized a U.S. Army 4 x 4 truck.
Needless to say, army discipline at our installation was pretty lax.
Needless to say, army discipline at our installation was pretty lax.
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There are three roads to ruin; women, gambling and technicians. The most pleasant is with women, the quickest is with gambling, but the surest is with technicians. Georges Pompidou
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Posted 11 November 2011 - 05:31 AM
Lest We Forget.
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
- John McCrae
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
- John McCrae
...Mike
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Posted 11 November 2011 - 05:50 AM
I recall a brief love affair with Travis - the Air Force base - specifically its tarmac. I kissed it, being so grateful to be back home and whole.
I will never take for granted the efforts of those who were not able to do the same.
I will never take for granted the efforts of those who were not able to do the same.
There are three roads to ruin; women, gambling and technicians. The most pleasant is with women, the quickest is with gambling, but the surest is with technicians. Georges Pompidou
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Posted 11 November 2011 - 06:50 PM
To all of you that have served, and all of you that have enjoyed the service of others, have a great Saturday!
Dino
1LT 82D ABN DIV
Dino
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"Things turn out best for the people that make the best of the way things turn out." A.L.
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Posted 10 November 2012 - 08:20 PM
I hope everyone takes a minute or two tomorrow to remember all who have served, and those that serve today. The price of freedom is high.
In Canada we call it Remembrance Day, and wear a poppy to remind us:
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
- John McCrae
In Canada we call it Remembrance Day, and wear a poppy to remind us:
In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved, and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders Fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders Fields.
- John McCrae
...Mike
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Posted 11 November 2012 - 06:19 AM
One more time around. Welcome home guys.
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This post has been edited by Emax: 11 November 2012 - 06:51 AM
There are three roads to ruin; women, gambling and technicians. The most pleasant is with women, the quickest is with gambling, but the surest is with technicians. Georges Pompidou
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Posted 11 November 2012 - 02:49 PM
To all of you that have served, and all of you that have enjoyed the service of others, have a great Sunday!
To my fellow vets....Welcome Home!
Dino
1LT 82D ABN DIV
To my fellow vets....Welcome Home!
Dino
1LT 82D ABN DIV
"Things turn out best for the people that make the best of the way things turn out." A.L.
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Posted 10 November 2013 - 08:02 PM
Time again to remember those that have and still allow Us to live free.
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.
Lest We Forget
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Posted 11 November 2013 - 05:31 AM
There are three roads to ruin; women, gambling and technicians. The most pleasant is with women, the quickest is with gambling, but the surest is with technicians. Georges Pompidou
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