Remembrance/Veteran's Day

[TheMelodyMaker]

Hi, all. ^_^ I figured I'd start this thread in honor of those who served to protect our countries so long ago so we could be free to openly worship the Lord.

Does/did anyone else here have/had a relative who served? My grandfather didn't actually fight in World War II, but he was an airplane pilot instructor in the RCAF at the time.

[Yojimbo]

I'm in the 76th Infantry Brigade of the Indiana National Guard.

My grandpa (mom's) was a radio operator in Alaska in the Navy during WWII.
My grandpa (dad's) was an Airforce crew chief on Okinawa and Pusan during Korea.
My uncle (mom's) was in Intelligence officer in the Army in the late 70's, early 80's in Germany.
My uncle (mom's) was a Marine Infantry officer during Panama.
My uncle (mom's) and his wife were in the Army he was a Signal Operator and I can't recall what she was.
My cousin (mom's) is a Chaplain's Assistant in the Navy on Okinawa right now.

Show a veteran you care guys they really appreciate it.

[revolution]

My father was in the Army and served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars. And yes I agree with Yojimbo, definitely show a veteran that you care.

[Technomancer]

Two of my great-uncles served in the first world war, and my grandfather and one of my other great uncle Chuck served in the second war. One of Chuck's cousins also served in that war, somewhere in Burma. I had another great uncle who besides fighting in WWI, also served in the British Indian army on the Khyber pass near the Afghan border. My two grandmothers were also spotters for the Canadian civil defence forces during the war.

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.

Lt. John McCrae
1st Canadian Field Artillery
near Ypres, Belgium 1915.

[mitsuki lover]

I have a brother-in-law who was in the Air Force,a cousin-in-law in the navy,
two cousins who were in the Air Force and now in the Coast Guard(at least one of them is)a second cousin in the Marines,my father was in the Army during WWII as
were two of his brothers(their oldest brother was too old and married),my maternal grandfather served in France during WWI,my paternal grandfather's
father-in-law,two oldest uncles and various other male relatives served in the
Confederate Army during the Civil War,my paternal grandmother had relatives who served on the Union side during the Civil War,my maternal grandfather's
maternal great grandfather is said to have been among the German Troops at
Waterloo and who were among those that were in the infamous Russian Campaign of Napoleon,my paternal great great great grandfather was a Captain in the
Virignian Militia during the War of 1812,and I can quite frankly say that I have had relatives who served in some sort of military capacity in the United States since
COlonial days.Going back to COlonel John Flood of Surry co.,Virginia.

[Radical Dreamer]

Both of my granddad's were/are veterans. My dad's dad died last year, but they gave him a military funeral, which was pretty cool. We got to watch them fold the flag and do the 21 gun salute and all of that, so it was pretty neat.

My mom's dad was a CB in WWII, and he also hid out in a foxhole for about 10 days (I forget exactly when). But yeah, we should definitely let veterans know how they're appreciated.

[Shao Feng-Li]

My dad loaded bombs on an aircraft carrier in the Navy (yeah he was a squid) before the wars in the 90s. No war stories but some funny ones XD.

[Evangeline-San]

My Grandpa (dad's side) Served in the army for World War 2.
My Grandpa (mom's side) Serverd in the Navy for the Korean War.
And now I'm serving... technically I'm not... but as a Fifer, re-enacting Revolutionary and Civil War music I remember, every day and every time I perform, the people that died and are still dying. To make us free.

It really is incredible. When you think about it we're not really fighting a war in Irac we're just trying to keep everything under control but we've losted already waay to many men. I pray that all of them are Christian. We can only hope and pray for that.
Ok done ranting. lol God bless everyone. ^_^

[Photosoph]

My granddad served; my nanny (his wife) was a nurse during the war. My grandfather was posted in NZ to guard against any Japanese invasion.
I have other relatives who served; I don't think any of them are still living, though. And i didn't get to know a lot of them. I'd have loved to have gotten to know them better; I just wish I wasn't so young back at the time that they were around.

I've watched the history channel quite a lot, and every time it comes to WWII (which, not surprisingly, is practically every third documentary), it reminds me of the loss of life. How on both sides of the conflict, people died and gave their lives. There are some amazing stories... and my Dad once commented what an amazing time to be alive it would've been. I agree... but amazing doesn't mean great. So much tragedy went on, and whenever I see a story on the people fighting in the war, I can really feel my heart go out to them. It's so hard to now that so many went to war and didn't come back. And if anyone out there besides us NZers and Aussies knows about ANZAC day... well, man there were so many tragedies.

I really appreciate how so many people gave their lives, and hope that we'll never forget what they did for us.

[soul alive]

My grandfathers were both in the Navy in WWII.
my maternal grandfather was mostly stationed in the Pacific, and sent frequent letters home to his mother, which my mom has now inherited. They're very interesting to read, some are funny, others make you cry.
my paternal grandfather was stationed in both the Pacific and Atlantic, and remembered crossing the Panama canal multiple times. The ship he was on was hit by a torpedo, but the 'pedo passed through the ship before exploding, he always said God had an eye out for him to keep him safe.

One of my paternal great-grandfathers was in WWI for three days. My family jokes that the enemy heard he was coming and ended the war. XD

I have a very large extended family, and many of them have served in various branches in various wars. A great aunt of mine was actually very instrumental in the movement for the creation of the Korean War memorial, since her husband was KIA.

Currently, my aunt (mom's sister) and her husband are both officers in the Navy.


I used to volunteer at a nursing home and had a chance to talk with a man who had participated in the Invasion of Normandy.

What these people did and do is incredible, and I'm so thankful for them. May God bless and protect them.

[Tenshi no Ai]

Not sure about my great grandparents, but my only relative who faught in anywar was my grandpa. Although, he was a member of the Alpinis (armed forces of the alps) before he emmigrated over here to Canada. Read a bit of stuff up on it, but war stuff confuses me so I don't know "what side" he was on. Pretty sure this was in WWII. *shrugs* That's all I really know.

[Yahshua]

Yes remember what they did for us good for them.

[termyt]

My great uncle (MHRIP) server in the Army Air Corps as a tail gunner in a B-17 over Europe in WWII.

I would like to thank all those who have served their countries. I am reminded of the great sacrifices that have been made in my place and can offer nothing but gratitude for those who have died so that I may be free.

[Andy Reddson]

My brother is in the Air Force, my old man was a HM¹ (FMF) in Viet Nam. My cousin was in Dessert Storm, an uncle on each side in the militry… In fact, up to my generation, I had only one male not in the militry, plus both my Grandmothers in women’s auxiliaries in WWII.

[Tenshi no Ai]

You know what's really sad? So, in Canada with Rememberance Day, the vetrans always come around and stick little donation boxes around at stores, and with a donation you get a poppy pin to wear (the symbol of the holiday, and Technomancer has the poem on the other page of what it's based on). Well anyways, in our town a few days ago (pre-flood, coincidently enough... just sounds weird when I say that with the whole alluding thing, but yeah) some theives broke into several stores, JUST to steal the donation bins >_< I mean, that's pretty sad... Reminds me at work we sell a merchandise line where some of the funds go to support breast cancer research, and someone stole one of the items. It like, totally defeats the whole purpose!

*cough* I'm done my rant here :/

[SP1]

My father was in the Navy pre-Vietnam war, and then there's me:

Commander SP1, United States Naval Reserve (retired).

Thank you.

[HitomiYuriko]

My father served in Vietnam in the Marine Corp and retired as a Staff Sargent. He worked the transportation.