For me, it's my Dad - veteran from Vietnam...
He's had a rough year with employment but doing much better now - our family really appreciates all his efforts and selflessness.
2007-11-12 05:16:54 · 19 answers · asked by rabble rouser 6 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Uncle Joe ( Mexican-American )
2007-11-12 05:22:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 1⤋
I would like to say "thanks" to my Dad, who was a World War Two veteran, and the youngest person ever to enter the Army Air Corps. He was 16, but wanted to serve his country so badly, he changed his age to 17, so he could go to Germany as a pilot. His photos of the Concentration Camp in Dachau are haunting, and he often told us stories of the camp, and the horrors that occurred there. He was such a proud veteran, and loved his county so much. He came back to the US and on the G I bill, went to college and eventually became a surgeon. He passed away almost six years ago, and I miss him everyday. But, he instilled in his children the love of country and the importance of service. When I look at him standing next to his plane with his Army buddies, I am so proud to have had him as a father. I want to say thanks to all the veterans who have sacrificed so such to keep us free. Happy Veteran's Day to all of them, and most of all to my Dad.
Dava Guerin
2007-11-12 06:39:59 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my Father (passed on in 1982) world war 2 prisoner of war in Japanese prison camp, 23 yrs. in Army/Air-force.
My brother Vietnam war veteran.
My Nephews are somewhere in Iraq and Afghanistan.
My Father-in-law Korean& Vietnam war veteran.21yrs.Army.
And Thank God for all of the rest of my fellow American's
who have fought for this Blessed country, and my birth
country of Holland.
GOD Bless You All & May God Bless America.
2007-11-12 05:35:16 · answer #3 · answered by Brilliant 1forHIM 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
My husband Stephen who is serving in Iraq with 1rst Battalion 7th Marines. My daughter and I love him and miss him very much, and we couldn't be more proud of him. A big thank you to all the veterans past and present that have sacrificed there families and securities to fight and honor our country. Freedom is not free. I also want to honor the fallen Veterans of all the wars past and present, may they rest in peace.
2007-11-12 05:53:48 · answer #4 · answered by Sarah H 2 · 5⤊ 0⤋
To my late mother, the nurse, Commander - U.S. Navy. I love you and thank you for everything, especially life. If one day I am graced with a daughter she will bear your name because there is no greater honor than that. May you rest in peace.
To my father, the pilot, Colonel - U.S. Air Force. There is only so much a mother can teach her son. I will value everything you have taught me until the day I rest. I love you and thank you. If one day I am blessed with a son, I pray that I can be as great a father as you have been to me.
To all veteran's, there is no greater honor than serving your country. I thank you all for your service and for making this land so great.
2007-11-12 10:39:39 · answer #5 · answered by Veritas et Aequitas () 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
My sister and brother in laws. I need to call them. My Uncle was in Vietnam but he took his life 4 years ago, my other Uncle was in the Lorean War and he died in 1990.
Thank you to all of you that f ought and served and are currently serving this Country. YOu are ptayed for and appreciated.
You are loved.
2007-11-12 06:27:08 · answer #6 · answered by beanhead1972((14HIM)) 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes 2 of them .. One for my uncle who i never knew who died in WW2 and the other for a guy that gave his life in Vietnam. He was prob..3 years older than me. I had the chance to see the wall in Washington and made sure that I got a pic of his name. I went to school with him and wish he could of lived. A really nice person who was loved by all of us.
2007-11-12 10:02:20 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
My brother in law, Chris - Operation Iraqi Freedom.
My grandfather, William - WWII USS Picuda Pacific. Passed away in 2000.
2007-11-12 05:32:14 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
tell him 'thank you' and 'welcome home' from spike-that goes for all veterans...my list would be too long to put here, so i'll just highlight-brother(gulf war), dad (ww2, korea, vietnam) 8 uncles (ww2) father in law (ww2), cousins (vietnam), nephew (operation iraqi freedom), grandfathers (ww1), and ancestors back to the revolutionary war...a special 'thanks' to those who served beside me during the 'cold war', without any notice or fanfare, doing what needed to be done, whose stories will never be told, but whose cameraderie kept me sane and whose professionalism, valor, and devotion to duty was a constant reminder of 'what it takes'
2007-11-12 12:02:52 · answer #9 · answered by spike missing debra m 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes. My dad's best friend Daryl. Daryl was sent to Vietnam at age 18 and HONORABLY discharged at age 21. He is emotionally damaged and he has faced many hardships in his life due to the war. Thanks Daryl for fighting, sorry the government let you down.
2007-11-12 05:23:54 · answer #10 · answered by Liberal City 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
my grandfather, who fought in WWII.
But for any veterans who are visiting this question... I would like to thank you, as well, for your selflessness and service for our country.
2007-11-12 05:26:55 · answer #11 · answered by Lily Iris 7 · 7⤊ 0⤋