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paintmered · 05-28-2007, 11:14 PM

Thank you.

TeamBoone · 05-28-2007, 11:16 PM

I second that. I also thank those who are serving now and who will serve in the future.

Gallen5862 · 05-28-2007, 11:17 PM

I give a Thank you to my fellow Vets. I also say you are welcome to the posters that sent their thanks.

RFS62 · 05-29-2007, 06:36 AM

Yes, thank you.

RANDY IN INDY · 05-29-2007, 06:53 AM

Absolutely! We never can forget.

RedsBaron · 05-29-2007, 07:03 AM

Amen.

nate · 05-29-2007, 08:07 AM

Agreed, thanks!

Yachtzee · 05-29-2007, 10:20 AM

I spent some time yesterday watching "Band of Brothers" on the History Channel and I couldn't help but think about my grandfather. He was in the 796th AAA, part of the 10th Armored Division and occassionaly fighting along side or attached to the 101st Airborne. So he saw fighting in Bastogne and some of the other places depicted in the film and was right there in Berchtesgaden at the end. I spent many evenings sitting with him at the kitchen table, talking about his experiences. He never once talked of heroism or bravery. He didn't know anyone who was over there to fight or bring home glory. It was all about duty and having a job that needed to be done. Talking to others in my family who served, they to speak not of glory or support for some geopolitical goal, but of duty and service to others. I have a lot of respect for that.

Gallen5862 · 05-29-2007, 12:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Yachtzee

I spent some time yesterday watching "Band of Brothers" on the History Channel and I couldn't help but think about my grandfather. He was in the 796th AAA, part of the 10th Armored Division and occassionaly fighting along side or attached to the 101st Airborne. So he saw fighting in Bastogne and some of the other places depicted in the film and was right there in Berchtesgaden at the end. I spent many evenings sitting with him at the kitchen table, talking about his experiences. He never once talked of heroism or bravery. He didn't know anyone who was over there to fight or bring home glory. It was all about duty and having a job that needed to be done. Talking to others in my family who served, they to speak not of glory or support for some geopolitical goal, but of duty and service to others. I have a lot of respect for that.

You are correct. In the Army we were taught Duty,Honor, Country. As a medic our motto was "To Conserve the Fighting Strength." I served from 1981-1987. The Army and all branches of the Military is still taught those principles.

durl · 05-29-2007, 12:24 PM

Yachtzee - your grandfather has our thanks.

As a history buff, I have always had a lot of respect for all veterans. But when I watched Band Of Brothers, the respect turned to awe. Those ordinary men did some extraordinary things and saw it as their duty.

NorrisHopper30 · 05-29-2007, 02:12 PM

I also give my thanks.

I could never do what you do, and I really respect you for it.

jimbo · 05-29-2007, 02:35 PM

I consider anyone who ever served this country a hero. We should always keep our soldiers who are in harms way in our thoughts and prayers and never forget those who served before them.

IowaRed · 05-29-2007, 03:39 PM

Isn't it sad, in a way, that a lot of us only recognize the contributions of these brave men and women 1 day a year. Kind of the like the recognition received by emergency personel after 9/11. While it was great that they were recognized, it certainly doesn't seem like enough. Ever since that date I vowed that my children would be raised to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of those people who often place themselves in harm's way for our safety and freedom

05-28-2007, 11:14 PM	#1
paintmered SERP Emeritus Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 7,007	To all those who served... Thank you. __________________ What if this wasn't a rhetorical question? All models are wrong. Some of them are useful.

05-28-2007, 11:16 PM	#2
TeamBoone "Let's Roll" Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Cincinnati Posts: 12,821	Re: To all those who served... I second that. I also thank those who are serving now and who will serve in the future. __________________ "Enjoy this Reds fans, you are watching a legend grow up before your very eyes" ... DoogMinAmo on Adam Dunn

05-28-2007, 11:17 PM	#3
Gallen5862 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Wilmington,NC Posts: 5,325	Re: To all those who served... I give a Thank you to my fellow Vets. I also say you are welcome to the posters that sent their thanks.

05-29-2007, 06:36 AM	#4
RFS62 Hey Cubs Fans Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: New York Posts: 16,567	Re: To all those who served... Yes, thank you. __________________ "Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn't do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover." ~ Mark Twain

05-29-2007, 06:53 AM	#5
RANDY IN INDY Matt's Dad Join Date: May 2000 Location: Brownsburg, Indiana Posts: 14,509	Re: To all those who served... Absolutely! We never can forget. __________________ Talent is God Given: be humble. Fame is man given: be thankful. Conceit is self given: be careful. John Wooden

05-29-2007, 07:03 AM	#6
RedsBaron Big Red Machine Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Out Wayne Posts: 22,383	Re: To all those who served... Amen. __________________ "Hey...Dad. Wanna Have A Catch?" Kevin Costner in "Field Of Dreams."

05-29-2007, 08:07 AM	#7
nate High five! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Anaheim, CA Posts: 6,776	Re: To all those who served... Agreed, thanks!

05-29-2007, 10:20 AM	#8
Yachtzee Hisssssssss Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Land of the Lost Posts: 6,987	Re: To all those who served... I spent some time yesterday watching "Band of Brothers" on the History Channel and I couldn't help but think about my grandfather. He was in the 796th AAA, part of the 10th Armored Division and occassionaly fighting along side or attached to the 101st Airborne. So he saw fighting in Bastogne and some of the other places depicted in the film and was right there in Berchtesgaden at the end. I spent many evenings sitting with him at the kitchen table, talking about his experiences. He never once talked of heroism or bravery. He didn't know anyone who was over there to fight or bring home glory. It was all about duty and having a job that needed to be done. Talking to others in my family who served, they to speak not of glory or support for some geopolitical goal, but of duty and service to others. I have a lot of respect for that. __________________ "I don't classify 'em, I just pacify 'em." - George Foster.

05-29-2007, 12:24 PM	#10
durl Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Nashvull Posts: 1,743	Re: To all those who served... Yachtzee - your grandfather has our thanks. As a history buff, I have always had a lot of respect for all veterans. But when I watched Band Of Brothers, the respect turned to awe. Those ordinary men did some extraordinary things and saw it as their duty.

05-29-2007, 02:12 PM	#11
NorrisHopper30 Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Milford, Clifton Posts: 1,585	Re: To all those who served... I also give my thanks. I could never do what you do, and I really respect you for it. __________________ Follow me on twitter @EricLilly7 Check out my Reds blog! Hit me up with any advice on it at anytime, it's always appreciated. http://redscheatsheet.blogspot.com/

05-29-2007, 02:35 PM	#12
jimbo Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Troy, OH Posts: 2,538	Re: To all those who served... I consider anyone who ever served this country a hero. We should always keep our soldiers who are in harms way in our thoughts and prayers and never forget those who served before them.

05-29-2007, 03:39 PM	#13
IowaRed I can do the Hully Gully Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Cedar Rapids, Iowa Posts: 1,088	Re: To all those who served... Isn't it sad, in a way, that a lot of us only recognize the contributions of these brave men and women 1 day a year. Kind of the like the recognition received by emergency personel after 9/11. While it was great that they were recognized, it certainly doesn't seem like enough. Ever since that date I vowed that my children would be raised to appreciate the bravery and sacrifice of those people who often place themselves in harm's way for our safety and freedom __________________ More often than not, when someone is telling me a story all I can think about is that I can't wait for them to finish so that I can tell my own story that's not only better, but also more directly involves me.

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