Happy Veterans Day

[jpmck03]

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...

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.

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.

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To everybody else that I didn't mention:

Thank you.