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JustNotRight CH.com Sponsor Offline CH version 15.0.8 member since 2005 aka GingerS224 Posts: 1300 Wilkes-Barre, Pa (USA) Gender:	Veterans Day Nov 11^th, 2010 at 6:31am Remember those who've fought, died and honored our country.
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Melissa CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline Don't give up! Posts: 7238 Central WI, USA Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #1 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 7:33am Thank you soldier! I and my family thank you for our freedom!!! God Bless!!! ~mel
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Chad CH.com Hall of Famer Offline Posts: 738 Emmaus, PA Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #2 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 8:15am Happy Veteran's Day to all! We can freely chat on this board due to the men and women that served this country. Too many take Freedom for granted. So, thank your friends, family or whoever that served this nation. Thank You!
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mikstudie CH.com Old Timer Offline Beastmaster Posts: 284 Westland Mi. Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #3 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 8:18am Thank you to all that have served. Thanks Dad.. I miss you!!
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Re: Veterans Day
Reply #4 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 8:30am

IT IS THE SOLDIER

It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.

It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the Soldier who salutes the flag,
Who serves beneath the flag,
And whose coffin is draped by the flag,
Who allows the protester to burn the flag.

by Charles M. Province

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DennisM1045 CH.com Alumnus Offline One wave at a time! Posts: 3437 Haverhill, Massachusetts, USA Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #5 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 12:13pm Anyone else read this Washington Post article? Powerful stuff. Multimedia File Viewing and Clickable Links are available for Registered Members only!! You need to or -Dennis-
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Re: Veterans Day
Reply #6 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 12:20pm

Excellent post Pat!

I live in gratitude for those in the past who fought to make this country possible, to make it free, to keep it free, and for those who defend its freedoms today. This generation has been spoiled in that there has not been a major challenge to freedom since the Second World War, and as that generation is dying off many have lost contact with the price that has been paid. We have had to fight smaller conflicts to keep that freedom going, but because of their size or popularity (or lack thereof) we as a nation have grown soft and have taken our freedom for granted. We feel we deserve it, and that it is a right that should accrue to us without price or cost. Freedom is not free. Don't let that phrase become trite and meaningless. "It can't always be somebody else's son."

One of the fewer, the prouder, a Marine Dad!

Jerry

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Grandma_Sweet_Boy CH.com Alumnus Offline What Goes Around Comes Around! Posts: 4496 Georgetown,Ontario Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #7 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 2:35pm I just read this in the local paper from my hometown - "They gave away their tomorrows for our today". How very true and what a huge debt we owe our service men and women.
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Racer1_NC CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline "Well, let's go see." Posts: 4417 Lewisville, NC Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #8 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 2:46pm A big THANK YOU to all that have served!
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Reply #9 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 7:32pm

THE FINAL INSPECTION

The soldier stood and faced God, Which must always come to pass. He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.

'Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ? Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?'

The soldier squared his shoulders and said, 'No, Lord, I guess I ain't. Because those of us who carry guns, Can't always be a saint.

I've had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough. And sometimes I've been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.

But, I never took a penny, That wasn't mine to keep... Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.

And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear. And sometimes, God, forgive me, I've wept unmanly tears.

I know I don't deserve a place, Among the people here. They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears.

If you've a place for me here, Lord, It needn't be so grand. I never expected or had too much, But if you don't, I'll understand.

There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod. As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.

'Step forward now, you soldier, You've borne your burdens well. Walk peacefully on Heaven's streets, You've done your time in Hell.'

Author Unknown~

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deltadarlin CH.com Alumnus Offline I love YaBB 1G - SP1! Posts: 3823 Downsville LA Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #10 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 8:19pm A big thanks to all who have served, those who are serving and all those who will serve. Carolyn
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his wife CH.com Old Timer Offline The sweetest sound is my children's laughter Posts: 271	Re: Veterans Day Reply #11 - Nov 11^th, 2010 at 8:44pm My sincere gratitude to all the men and women who've served. Thanks for posting the FINAL INSPECTION...truly, truly moving.
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Charlie CH.com Alumnus Offline Happy to be here Posts: 18971 Jamestown, NY Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #12 - Nov 12^th, 2010 at 1:16am A big thanks to them all and it was a beautiful day for it as well. Charlie
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Kevin_M CH.com Sponsor Offline withered branches grow green again. Posts: 8754 Michigan, USA Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #13 - Nov 12^th, 2010 at 7:48am To all who've faced the consequences of war, my best, thank you.
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Guiseppi CH.com Moderator CH.com Alumnus Offline San Diego to Florida 05-16-2011 Posts: 12063 SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA USA Gender:	Re: Veterans Day Reply #14 - Nov 12^th, 2010 at 9:03am My hats off to all who have and are currently serving my country!! Joe
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