I have a trip to the cemetery planned as well as lunch with some buddies I served with. Does anyone else have plans?
2007-11-10 18:47:17 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Military
To all the veterans out there...my heart is with you. Thank you.
Veteran USN
2007-11-10 18:48:21 · update #1
Veteran's Day is November 11. It's Sunday. Because it's Sunday, many people have the 12th off in honor of it.
2007-11-10 18:54:01 · update #2
* I, and some of my veteran colleagues, donned our old uniforms and visited two grade schools. We spoke to the kids about veterans, military life, and why it is important to remember our fallen soldiers and sailors.
On Sunday, at 11:11 AM we gather at the local vet memorial for a solemn ceremony, then march down the main drag to the local Navy Club.
In the afternoon we visit the nearby Veterans' Hospital to cheer up the patients there and remind them they are appreciated and not forgotten.
2007-11-10 18:54:49 · answer #1 · answered by Bacse 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
Put out the flag, take the time to reflect and think about my military experiences and buddies, pray for our troops safety that are in harms way.
Unfortunately, I have to go to work on Monday, because some schools don't honor Veterans on Veterans Day by having schools in session!
2007-11-10 18:54:39 · answer #2 · answered by john stud 3 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Working in Iraq with the troops. Having a big Veteran's Day meal at lunch to celebrate.
2007-11-10 18:56:09 · answer #3 · answered by iraq51 7 · 8⤊ 0⤋
my community has a program in town to honor the veterans. I attend and also try to send something to local families in need who's Dad is away protecting our rights. The rest of the day I am going to be at work.
2007-11-10 18:50:57 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
Well unfortunately I'll be in church just about half of the day (2 services) and then I'll probably go to my dad's house and spend some time with him..My day, my sister and my husband are all Veterans...Gotta love and respect them
2007-11-10 18:53:24 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
My deceased Dad's birthday is on Veterans Day. But his grave site is in Los Gatos Memorial Cemetery and I am 2,000 thousand miles away.
So I celebrate the day in his memory.
2007-11-10 18:50:50 · answer #6 · answered by Agent319.007 6 · 9⤊ 0⤋
Drinking a beer for all that have served and serving now.
Bottoms up!
US Army 15 years
OIF 2003
2007-11-11 04:18:46 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Actually, It's my only day off work this week.. I intend to start painting my one bedroom.. in the process.. while i'm in deep thought.. I will be remembering my mother who was in the Army.. and who passed away at age 69 in Sept. of 2000.. along with remembering my father, who was also in the Army.. was a tailgunner and in a prisoner of war camp for a long period of time.. who also passed away.. and died at the young age of 45.. "I" am also 45 years old.. now.. considered an "orphan". but with parents well worth remembering..
2007-11-10 18:53:48 · answer #8 · answered by oneevildreamer 2 · 6⤊ 0⤋
I've got nowhere to go and no one to see as I'm on the opposite coast of where all my family is. :( Hubby is on deployment... so me & the kiddo will just write him a letter I suppose, and I'm hoping there will be a parade we can attend. She's 4 years old & just loves to ask the Vets all kinds of innocent toddler questions that make me blush...
2007-11-10 20:43:41 · answer #9 · answered by Insomniac Butterfly 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Put flowers on my dad's grave and take care of my veteran hubby who has a bad cold.
2007-11-11 04:43:10 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋