Veteran's Day

[Inland RV Center, In]

This November 11th, is a special day for all Americans.

We give many thanks to those that have or presently are in the military, serving our country, for the benefit of everyone.

A visit to the Arizona Memorial, in Hawaii, still brings tears to most visitors eye's, even today.

The remaining oil, on board the sunken hull, is still coming to the surface, faster and larger than it every has, sometimes enough to be able to smell it.

The Arizona parkland has been sinking, therefore there is construction underway, for a completely new parkland and visitors site.

The nice part of that, is that all the money needed for the construction, is already in hand. No borrowing is needed.

That money came from people from all walks of life, to keep the Arizona Memorial going, as a reminder to all of us, Lest we forget.

The battleship Missouri, is now in dry dock, for some needed hull repairs and is expected to be once again docked next to the Arizona Memorial, by the end of January 2010.

Let's please remember our vets and our Memorials always, but especially this Veteran's Day, November 11th.

Andy and Staff

[easyride]

I think too many people have forgotten or never new the meaning of Veterans Day,to some it just means time off work.
My prayers go out to our Vets,just listening to taps brings tears to my eyes.Dave

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by easyride

I think too many people have forgotten or never new the meaning of Veterans Day,to some it just means time off work.

I agree.

My prayers go out to our Vets,just listening to taps brings tears to my eyes.Dave

Me too, and everytime I visit the Arizona Memorial, first thing on a Sunday morning.

Andy

[StanandLynn]

Hear Hear. Here's to our vets. Long live the USA!

[daor79]

Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

This November 11th, is a special day for all Americans.

We give many thanks to those that have or presently are in the military, serving our country, for the benefit of everyone.

A visit to the Arizona Memorial, in Hawaii, still brings tears to most visitors eye's, even today.

The remaining oil, on board the sunken hull, is still coming to the surface, faster and larger than it every has, sometimes enough to be able to smell it.

The Arizona parkland has been sinking, therefore there is construction underway, for a completely new parkland and visitors site.

The nice part of that, is that all the money needed for the construction, is already in hand. No borrowing is needed.

That money came from people from all walks of life, to keep the Arizona Memorial going, as a reminder to all of us, Lest we forget.

The battleship Missouri, is now in dry dock, for some needed hull repairs and is expected to be once again docked next to the Arizona Memorial, by the end of January 2010.

Let's please remember our vets and our Memorials always, but especially this Veteran's Day, November 11th.

Andy and Staff

Attending the National Veterans Day Ceremony A patriotic ceremony honoring America’s military members and Veterans is scheduled for Wednesday, November 11, 2009, at 11:00 a.m. in Arlington National Cemetery. A wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Tomb of the Unknowns, followed by a ceremony in the Memorial Amphitheater, adjacent to the Tomb. The event will commence with a prelude concert by the United States Air Force Concert Band & Singing Sergeants at 10:30 a.m., inside the amphitheater.
Attendees are strongly encouraged to arrive early. Every effort is made to perform security screenings quickly and efficiently, but the lines to pass through the screening stations often become quite lengthy. Once capacity has been reached - which often happens by 10:30 or earlier - entrance to the Tomb and amphitheater area of the cemetery will be closed.
This year’s event will be hosted by Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric K. Shinseki; National President of the Paralyzed Veterans of America Gene A. Crayton, and Brig. Gen. Karl R. Horst, Commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and the Joint Force Headquarters–National Capital Region.
Both ceremonies are free and open to the public. For those interested in observing the wreath ceremony, space is limited to standing room only. Inside the amphitheater, seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. No tickets are needed to attend these events. The events conclude at noon.
At 8:00 a.m., the cemetery gates open and a free shuttle service will begin transporting guests from the Arlington National Cemetery visitor center to the Tomb/amphitheater. Parking in the cemetery’s visitor parking lot will be free until 1:00 p.m. The visitor center is approximately one-quarter mile from the Arlington National Cemetery Metro station on the Blue Line (between the Pentagon and Rosslyn stations).
Fort Myer will also operate a free shuttle for DoD Identification card holders from the Fort Myer Memorial Chapel parking lot. Walking into the cemetery is prohibited from Fort Myer.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Tomorrow is veterans day.

Vets, where are you?

Andy

[Zeppelinium]

Visited Arlington last Friday. It is worth the time to read many of the headstones.

One of the vet topics that always interests me are the lists of movie stars who served and those who didn't...perhaps a periodic review of our national-level politicians who served and didn't would be worthwhile--it's easy to be a hawk when you don't know crap, excuse me, don't have personal experience. I am in favor of a draft to ensure that a cross section of Americans face the consequences of our foreign policy decisions.

I have to hand it to today's servicemen and women. It is a life of continuous deployments, which is a grinding hardship.

Zep

F-100, A-37, T-39, T-33, F-4, A-7, variable stability B-26, KC-135, F-101, F-106, PREVOST, AM-333, DRAKEN, CAP-10, Blanik L23, T-38, King Air, F-117, F-16, F-15, Piper Arrow, Pipistrel Sinus...not done yet. Maybe it's time for a Van's RV-7.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Zeppelinium

Visited Arlington last Friday. It is worth the time to read many of the headstones.

One of the vet topics that always interests me are the lists of movie stars who served and those who didn't...perhaps a periodic review of our national-level politicians who served and didn't would be worthwhile--it's easy to be a hawk when you don't know crap, excuse me, don't have personal experience. I am in favor of a draft to ensure that a cross section of Americans face the consequences of our foreign policy decisions.

I have to hand it to today's servicemen and women. It is a life of continuous deployments, which is a grinding hardship.

Zep

F-100, A-37, T-39, T-33, F-4, A-7, variable stability B-26, KC-135, F-101, F-106, PREVOST, AM-333, DRAKEN, CAP-10, Blanik L23, T-38, King Air, F-117, F-16, F-15, Piper Arrow, Pipistrel Sinus...not done yet. Maybe it's time for a Van's RV-7.

Looks like you have a couple of hours or so, as a pilot.

But how did a Prevost get in there?

Andy

[doorgunner]

Originally Posted by Inland RV Center, In

Tomorrow is veterans day.

Vets, where are you?

Andy

I'm here-lucky to be alive a number of times.
Last week a soldier returned home in a casket.
The service was in Lodi and the procession went thru his home town of Lockeford.The streets were filled with folks paying their respect for this young man. As he passed I saluted with tears in my eyes.

[ROBERT CROSS]

God Bless America

Keep Ft. Hood in your prayers....

[Gypsy Jo]

Thanks Vets.We miss the ones no longer with us.

[easyride]

The 1100 hr has passed the ceremonies are winding down,but lets remember our Vets on thru the year,and not just on Veterans Day. Dave

[Minno]

Originally Posted by easyride

The 1100 hr has passed the ceremonies are winding down,but lets remember our Vets on thru the year,and not just on Veterans Day. Dave

Here, here. From one vet to all others and all active duty, a heart felt thank-you.

[Sixty3TW4US]

Today being Veterans Day, I called my dad to thank him for his 33yrs. of service, I did get choked up.
He was a Naval Aviator for many years, putting his live on the line for this country, just as thousands of breave men and women have done.

From the bottom of my heart, I say Thank You!!. Thank you seems so small for something so important and so large.

I will continue to pray and support all branches of the
Military of the United States of America

THANK YOU!!

[warbler5]

Thanks to all you Veterans and active service members!!! You are in my heart EVERY day....not just Veteran's Day.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Veteran's should be thanked everyday, not just once a year.

They put their lives on the line for all of us.

Attached is a photo of the oil, that's still being released by the battleship, ARIZONA.

This photo was taken October 25th, 2009.

As time goes on, the oil coming to the surface, many years ago, was a drop here and a drop there.

Today, the oil comes up faster and in greater amounts than ever. Somedays, enough where the odor from it, is very obvious.

There doesn't seem to be any estimates, when the oil will be gone. As of now, it's been almost 68 years.

There is a new parkland being built that should be completed early next year. The funds needed for the new park, is all on hand, and came from donations from people, and companies. New donations, will help the upkeep.

Andy

[Ahzmyrah]

It's a funny thing about Veterans Day even though I am a veteran I don't feel a need to be recognized. It used to be called "Armistice day" celebrating the end of World War I. I think it should become "Hope for Peace Day" where we recognize the service of all and the reason for that service. As a two tour Vietnam Veteran that is all that I hoped for was peace, then, and peace when I got home. All vets of all of our wars alive, KIA, dead or disabled all wanted and worked for the same thing... Peace.

[Chief]

....to Andy for starting this thread, and to all my brothers-in-arms.....wherever you might be!

My 30 yrs. of service covered a period that included a very unpopular war.....one that most in uniform did not "choose" to fight. Thankfully, we all "did" learn something from that conflict......and, now the sons and daughters of the Vietnam veterans (who have not forgotten) are receiving much better recognition for their service. I really think it is wonderful to see the "welcome home" ceremonies at airports, the gestures of appreciation from complete strangers, and the perks that businesses provide to vets. Nothing can replace the sacrifices that military members make, but the mere thought that they are appreciated goes a long way towards making it seem worthwhile.

We live in a predominantly military area.....largest Air Force Base in the world with nine airfields, and a large retired population. Displays of patriotism are a common occurence. However, there was one that will be with me forever:

During our Harley riding days, I rode with a group called the "Patriot Riders" (initially formed to block out the idiot preacher from Kansas that conducted demonstrations at military funerals). The organization grew to a point that we (if the family desired) would escort any deceased military person.....active duty, retired, or vet.....no difference. There was a young female Airman, from this area, that was killed in a military accident.....we received the emails that the family would like an escort from the local funeral home to Barrancas National Cemetery in Pensacola, FL (40 miles away). Over 100 riders assembled at the funeral home, and quietly waited outside as services were conducted. The first thing that struck me, was that the Mother (who had two other kids in the military) walked around the group and personally thanked each rider for being there. We pulled out of the funeral home, two abreast, American flags flying from the bikes, with the hearse following in the rear. Local deputies, through three separate counties, blocked off each intersection as we passed (at about 20-25 mph). But, one of the most amazing things that occurred was people along the route, even those who were stopping their cars in the oncoming lane and getting out, standing at attention and snapping a salute as the procession passed. As we approached the bridge into Pensacola, another large group of Patriot Riders joined our initial group, and a Escambia County Police Motorcyle escort of nine lead the way to the cemetery....with a police helicopter overhead. We parked our bikes on each side of the cemetery drive, stood at attention, and saluted as the hearse passed by. We kept our distance while the family members held their graveside service, but were invited by the family to pay our respects if we chose to do so. Now, this young Airman was not a celebrity, not the daughter of a dignitary......simply a military member that had died in the line of duty. Her final honors were worthy of any head-of-state......something I was proud to be a part of......something I will never forget......and, something that I wish every Vet could receive.

Chief

[Melody Ranch]

YouTube - Melissa Venema bij Andre Rieu op het Vrijthof in Maastricht

TAPS that will make you cry.


Years ago my father took me to visit three separate US Cemeteries in Normandy. I was told never to forget what I saw there. I have not.

Take your kids to Arlington at least once.

[Inland RV Center, In]

Originally Posted by Melody Ranch

Years ago my father took me to visit three separate US Cemeteries in Normandy. I was told never to forget what I saw there. I have not.

Take your kids to Arlington at least once.

Thank you, thank you, for your post.

This should be played in every classroom, from about the 2nd grade thru college.

Andy