Anacybele Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 We all know how much respect and all veterans deserve, right? They risked their lives fighting for and serving this country. They fought for things like our rights and freedom and we should always be thankful. I think they deserve free/affordable health care and service from us before anyone else, save maybe certain children, because of their deeds. A reason I became a Trump supporter is that he seems to hold the same respect for veterans and wanted to help them more. I hear too many stories about vets having to wait months for appointments or prescriptions, and that's just terrible. Some are homeless and jobless and that's not how we should be repaying them at all. And today's Veteran's Day, so I'm making this thread. I have a lot of respect for vets because of their stories and there are vets in my own family. My stepfather and one uncle are Desert Storm/Desert Shield vets. My uncle actually fought and fired a gun too! My stepdad was in supply, though he was still in combat zones. He was also deployed to Iraq, so he's probably a vet for that too. He's also one of many vets that had to wait forever to get his meds... Anyone else have vets in their family? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex95 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I have a few vets in my family, including my dad. Thank you for all you've done, everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rezzy Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Salutes to everyone who's served, today. I've had several relatives serve, in World War Two, Korea, Vietnam, and the Gulf War. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moblin Major General Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 One great uncle, both grandfathers, and one great-grandfather. My great uncle and maternal grandfather are Vietnam vets, my paternal grandfather served on the German front in the Cold War, and his father served in the Pacific Theatre. My maternal grandfather received 2 purple hearts, a bronze star, and silver star. He also told me he almost bought it from a sniper, but was saved because of his height (the shot flung his helmet off his head.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marz Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I've had my Grandpa fight in 3 wars, thank you to all of the Veterans and people who sacrificed their life for our freedom. Lest we forget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeaceRibbon Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I believe my grandfather went to Philippines, so yeah, a big salute to him and the rest of the veterans! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Raven Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 I have a few cousins in the Pakistani military and a cousin in the US Marines, and I do support our troops and the sacrifices they've made. Happy Veteran's Day! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nym Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hey, we also celebrate the same thing here in Canada ^^. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jedi Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Happy Veterans day to my Dad, Uncle and Great Grandfather (Rest in Peace you amazing man). And all the brave soldiers of our military! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anacybele Posted November 11, 2016 Author Share Posted November 11, 2016 Hey, we also celebrate the same thing here in Canada ^^. Oh, you do? My bad then, this includes Canadian vets too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augestein Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Pretty much every male has been in the military in some form provided there is only 1 son-- this is from my father's side of the family. I don't think that's ever stopped. So yeah, I have quite a few vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nym Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Oh, you do? My bad then, this includes Canadian vets too! The ''hey'' was meant to say ''Hey, we also celebrate that too!'' not ''Hey! You forgot about us :('' you know xD (but i can't really blameyou, I didn't know you were celebrating this either). I don't know if you guys also have the option to attach a red flower on your chest for celebrating this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsonfire Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Salute to all veterans, and thank you for making this thread! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UNLEASH IT Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) I don't think I could go through the experiences that these people faced and still remain sane after. They are much stronger men, and women, than I. Edited November 13, 2016 by UNLEASH IT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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