Happy Veterans Day

[GLF]

Thanks to all of you who have taken time out of your life to make this world a better place, and to keep this country safe!

[Pitmaster]

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[Yooperdad]

That's an awesome video Pitmaster.

I sent this message to my "vet" friends this morning.

Mike

FROM A VETERAN TO A VETERAN

When a Veteran leaves the 'job' and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased, and others, who may have already retired, wonder if he knows what he is leaving behind, because we already know.

1. We know, for example, that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times.

2. We know in the Military life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the uniforms are hung up in the back of the closet.

3. We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and breath that remains in his life. We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and in his heart still is.

These are the burdens of the job. You will still look at people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the Military world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a lifetime of knowing.

Never think for one moment you are escaping from that life. You are only escaping the 'job' and merely being allowed to leave 'active' duty.

NOW! Civilian Friends vs. Veteran Friends Comparisons

CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Get upset if you're too busy to talk to them for a week.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Are glad to see you after years, and will happily carry on the same conversation you were having the last time you met.

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Have cried with you.

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget it's yours.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give it back.

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from you.

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that's what the crowd is doing.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Will kick the crowd's ass that left you behind.

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Are for a while.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Are for life.

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have shared a few experiences...

VETERAN FRIENDS: Have shared a lifetime of experiences no citizen could ever dream of...

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will take your drink away when they think you've had enough.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Will look at you stumbling all over the place and say, 'You better drink the rest of that before you spill it!' Then carry you home safely and put you to bed...

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CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will talk crap to the person who talks crap about you.

VETERAN FRIENDS: Will knock them the hell out OF THEM for using your name in vain.

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A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or reserve- is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The Government of the United States of America' for an amount of 'up to and including my life'. . . and military wives are as much veterans as their spouses.

From one Veteran to another, it's an honor to be in your company.

[Grant Sadler]

Yes, THANK YOU to all.

[Ashman]

Thanks to you all, I am forever indebted to you for your service.

[Just Hook'n]

Thanks to all Vets. I'm taking my Dad out fish'n tomorrow (he's a vet). I cherish every moment with him and thank goodness he was safe during his time in the military.

[A-Fishy-Anado]

No questions about it! We owe a ton of respect to all veterans. I hope we all realize that freedom is not free!!

[GLF]

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Great video Bruce!

[jimbobber]

Wow!! What a video! Thankyou to all the veterans out there!I appreciate your sacrafices that you made to keep our country free and safe! May God Bless each and every one of you!!!! Jimmy

[Priority1]

My hat is off to our brave men and women.

Freedom never was FREE.

[Nailer]

My biggest regret in life is not being a Veteran. Thank you to all that are.