Just wondering, I'm a Veteran myself OIF2 04&05. Been asked to be in some parades, but that's not really my bag, I'd rather just serve in without recognition.
2007-11-08 13:25:19 · 14 answers · asked by voelker_n 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
first of all thanks for your service. i am not a vet, but my father is. A few years ago i had his name added to a Wall of honor in my hometown. So on vets day i wake up early to pick him up. we got to the wall to look at names and he tells me some stories about his time in Vietnam. than we go for breakfast. I always have a gift for him, which i give him after we eat. than we go to a movie and than hang out for the rest of the day! oh and we go to my grandpas grave (he served in WW2 with the Army Air Corps) and place a wreath and a flag.
2007-11-08 15:34:06 · answer #1 · answered by carriec 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm attending the parade here in Las Vegas. After the parade I'll walk up to the local VFW post and scarf down some free lunch.
I've been asked to be in the parade in the past. The chief reason might be that I can still fit into my uniform after all these years on the retired list. LOL!
BTW, it will take the history books to really lay out what a fine job you guys did down-range in Iraq. I salute every one of you!
2007-11-08 14:17:04 · answer #2 · answered by desertviking_00 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Some of us get asked to be in local parades/ceremonies, (National Guard, OIF 3, '04-05) most just go to the hardware store and fix the house with sell prices.
2007-11-08 13:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by John S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
some from fellow Vets as i substitute into strolling around in my previous unit shirt and boonie conceal. i hit upon it disgusting that each and all of the classified ads interior the paper for Veterans day sales yet they aint for Veterans the sales are for each individual. So I tned to not flow out in the present day reason its cr@p.I did flow out formerly however I overheard on the army/military surplus keep one worker telling the different to ask the human beings in the event that they are Vets then provide them a coupon. He even pronounced the guy with the boonie sounds like one(me) So i substitute into finding around and the guy substitute into like am i able to help u i informed him what im finding for they didnt have it then i found something i substitute into going to purchase. the guy didnt ask something approximately me being a Vet so whilst it got here time to pay i substitute into like oh i forgot my funds and left. once I have been given domicile i observed as and informed the govt approximately what i heard him say and the worker didnt inquire from me so as that they lost my enterprise.thank you on your thank you. Semper Fi
2016-09-28 21:05:46 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Going to the parade on Sunday.
2007-11-08 14:03:16 · answer #5 · answered by Big Red 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'll be conducting a mounted combat patrol. But I'll think of all you other veterans, past and present, and silently thank you for your service.
And maybe the DFAC will be serving shrimp cocktail. ; )
2007-11-08 13:48:26 · answer #6 · answered by Smoker06 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Good question, kinda in the same boat. I think I'll just observe it on my own.
2007-11-08 13:32:38 · answer #7 · answered by slice_n_hook@yahoo.com 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do the same thing I do every other Monday.
Get up, do the usual daily stuff, then go to bed.
2007-11-08 13:35:01 · answer #8 · answered by Bubba 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I have to work, my unit just came back from Iraq..... so re integration..... but no big deal.... thats how it goes..... I was in Bosnia then OIF 1..... you know how it goes..... take the days off as they come.... enjoy yours! ;)
2007-11-08 14:17:10 · answer #9 · answered by Stampy Skunk 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I cry for my brothers I left behind
2007-11-09 19:23:27 · answer #10 · answered by zobjeck 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋