Happy Veterans Day - Toyota Yaris Forums

jpmck03 · 11-11-2010, 01:41 PM

As I finish out the last day of my second full week over here in Afghanistan, I just wanted to say hello from the other side of the world.

I'd also like to take the time to wish any of our fellow YarisWorld members that are serving now or have served a happy and safe Veterans Day. If you are over here, I hope you get back home safely. And to all of those who've served before me, thanks.

JBougie · 11-11-2010, 02:13 PM

THANK YOU for doing what you do <3

Sending much love, happy vibes and well wishes for a safe return home your way :) ...and to the way of everyone else over there fighting for our daily comforts, of course!

fnkngrv · 11-11-2010, 05:53 PM

I spent Veteran's Day over there at FOB Sharana last year. Keep your head down, eyes up, and always remember...you will come back.

teeny · 11-11-2010, 07:11 PM

Sending my best wishes! Going up to lay a wreath for my boyfriends cousin on Rememberance Sunday.

Truly are heroes

*tomato* · 11-11-2010, 09:17 PM

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Originally Posted by JBougie

THANK YOU for doing what you do <3

Sending much love, happy vibes and well wishes for a safe return home your way :) ...and to the way of everyone else over there fighting for our daily comforts, of course!

+1

Take care, OP. Be safe and be back soon!

JumpmanYaris · 11-11-2010, 09:32 PM

I was lucky enough to not get deployed any where so i really don't consider my self a vet.

TLyttle · 11-11-2010, 10:02 PM

Hm. No such thing as a happy Vets Day; it is the saddest day of the year IMHO. I remember my Uncles and friends who were haunted by the memories until their death. Sad indeed.

This is a day to remember, not to shop, not to get things done on a day off, not to celebrate, but to remember.

I concur with everyone's wishes for your safety, and hope you return with few ill effects. Combat is never a pleasant experience...

severous01 · 11-11-2010, 10:33 PM

thanks man...for you and for what you said. i've been there and i hope you make it out unscathed like i did.

DevilGirl · 11-12-2010, 07:38 AM

I second all the thanks to our military members, past and present. But not just our military members, but also our civilians that are "serving" overseas right now, in support jobs to our military members, such as my fiance who is currently in Iraq.

jpmck03 · 11-12-2010, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by TLyttle

Hm. No such thing as a happy Vets Day; it is the saddest day of the year IMHO. I remember my Uncles and friends who were haunted by the memories until their death. Sad indeed.

This is a day to remember, not to shop, not to get things done on a day off, not to celebrate, but to remember.

I concur with everyone's wishes for your safety, and hope you return with few ill effects. Combat is never a pleasant experience...

I couldn't agree with you more, and I spent a long time trying to word my OP. It's really an odd thing that people say "Happy Veterans Day," when in reality it's nothing to get happy about. And it's definitely not a day for shopping and sales...

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Originally Posted by JumpmanYaris

I was lucky enough to not get deployed any where so i really don't consider my self a vet.

You might not be a combat vet, but you still are a veteran. Period.

Thanks for serving.

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Originally Posted by fnkngrv

I spent Veteran's Day over there at FOB Sharana last year. Keep your head down, eyes up, and always remember...you will come back.

I spent this one at BAF and spent one two years ago in Speicher in Iraq. Both suck, and I can't wait to get outta here. Hopefully your trip to Sharana is your last.

...

To everybody else that I didn't mention:

Thank you.

11-11-2010, 05:53 PM	#3
fnkngrv Mr. 155 and climbing View User's Garage Drives: Seriously Modded 07 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In The Hotbox Posts: 4,742	I spent Veteran's Day over there at FOB Sharana last year. Keep your head down, eyes up, and always remember...you will come back. __________________ Team Tiamat Racing on Facebook Youtube Channel: Team Tiamat Racing *Class record holder in Land Speed @ 154.5mph for 1.5 mile and 145.5mph in the mile in the F (2.016 to 3.014 L), G (1.524 to 2.015 L), and H (1.016 to 1.523 L) classes.*

11-12-2010, 07:38 AM	#9
DevilGirl Drives: 09 3dr LB MT Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 681	I second all the thanks to our military members, past and present. But not just our military members, but also our civilians that are "serving" overseas right now, in support jobs to our military members, such as my fiance who is currently in Iraq. __________________ 2009 3dr LB MT Meteorite Metalic. Car bought 8/7/09. Now over 89k miles of trouble free driving, other than user error!!

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JBougie Banned View User's Garage Drives: 2010 Yaris LB (Prev: 07 Sedan) Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Beech Bluff, TN Posts: 1,266	THANK YOU for doing what you do <3 Sending much love, happy vibes and well wishes for a safe return home your way :) ...and to the way of everyone else over there fighting for our daily comforts, of course!

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teeny Drives: Toyota Yaris T-Sport Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Kilmarnock, Scotland Posts: 17	Sending my best wishes! Going up to lay a wreath for my boyfriends cousin on Rememberance Sunday. Truly are heroes

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TLyttle Drives: 07 Yaris sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Keremeos BC Posts: 986	Hm. No such thing as a happy Vets Day; it is the saddest day of the year IMHO. I remember my Uncles and friends who were haunted by the memories until their death. Sad indeed. This is a day to remember, not to shop, not to get things done on a day off, not to celebrate, but to remember. I concur with everyone's wishes for your safety, and hope you return with few ill effects. Combat is never a pleasant experience...

11-11-2010, 10:33 PM	#8
severous01 Drives: 2008 yaris, stripped, red Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: SE Texas Posts: 977	thanks man...for you and for what you said. i've been there and i hope you make it out unscathed like i did.