Veterans Day. - Striper Talk Striped Bass Fishing, Surfcasting, Boating

chris L · 11-08-2005, 05:26 PM

thanks to all that gave their lives so me and my family could live like Americans should .
4th Bn 69th Armor (speed and power)

Raider Ronnie · 11-08-2005, 05:36 PM

Thanks guys!
I never served,
But have lots of relatives that have served going back as far as ww2,
a few uncles that even died in world war 2 and in vietnam
I have a nephew who is in the Marines and has been over in Iraq for close to 2 years!

Tburg · 11-08-2005, 05:41 PM

YES
Thank you to ALL the Vets...

riverrat2 · 11-08-2005, 05:41 PM

basswipe · 11-08-2005, 05:44 PM

Will your Nephew be coming home soon Ronnie?

2yrs as a Marine in a combat theatre is a long time.

basswipe · 11-08-2005, 05:48 PM

All this talk about if the fall run is over or not just seems so damn minor.I take
every Vets day off and fish.Why?.Because I can.I'd love to catch a cow Friday but if I don't...it doesn't matter,I spent my day doing something my FREEDOM allows me to do.

Nebe · 11-08-2005, 06:23 PM

my gramps was in Guadacanal, tarawa, and saipan.. Captian in the USMC. i thank him every time i see him

Squid kids Dad · 11-08-2005, 06:50 PM

Thanks to all the Vets...My sons best friend got back from Iraq a couple of months ago...Safely...Thank you

basswipe · 11-08-2005, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Squid kids Dad

My sons best friend got back from Iraq a couple of months ago...Safely...Thank you

Safely back is good.Obviously some haven't made it back.Take your son and his best friend fishing.

Raider Ronnie · 11-09-2005, 06:16 AM

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Originally Posted by basswipe

Will your Nephew be coming home soon Ronnie?

2yrs as a Marine in a combat theatre is a long time.

He was here for a short time in June, then sent to school,
now working in an embassy over there!

The Dad Fisherman · 11-09-2005, 08:36 AM

I have to share a proud moment...I'm always trying to remind my kids, especially these days, of what the Men and Women in uniform have done and are currently doing for us.

Well last summer my wife took my kids out to lunch at a local friendly's (I was at work, of course). A soldier comes in, wearing his uniform, to get some lunch. Without any prodding or reminders my son asks my wife if he can get up for a minute. She doesn't really know why, she just thinks he wants to hit the mens room. He gets up, walks right up to that Soldier and sticks his hand out to shake the soldier's hand and Says "Thank you for Serving our Country"

Turns out the kid just got back from Iraq and was on his way home. My wife said the soldier had the biggest smile on his face when my Son did that. Even the waitress at Friendly's was touched by it. I don't think I could have been more proud of him than when I heard that.

If you see a Soldier/Sailor don't forget to thank them.

USN 82-89

chris L · 11-09-2005, 09:02 AM

you should be proud ! I am ! thats a stand up little ( big heart ) guy you got there .

lurch · 11-10-2005, 02:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman

I have to share a proud moment...I'm always trying to remind my kids, especially these days, of what the Men and Women in uniform have done and are currently doing for us.

Well last summer my wife took my kids out to lunch at a local friendly's (I was at work, of course). A soldier comes in, wearing his uniform, to get some lunch. Without any prodding or reminders my son asks my wife if he can get up for a minute. She doesn't really know why, she just thinks he wants to hit the mens room. He gets up, walks right up to that Soldier and sticks his hand out to shake the soldier's hand and Says "Thank you for Serving our Country"

Turns out the kid just got back from Iraq and was on his way home. My wife said the soldier had the biggest smile on his face when my Son did that. Even the waitress at Friendly's was touched by it. I don't think I could have been more proud of him than when I heard that.

If you see a Soldier/Sailor don't forget to thank them.

USN 82-89

Great moment for you and your family you must have been VERY proud!

I am waiting for the moment where I can say thanks in person at a resturaunt or other venue.

I was watching one night on C-SPAN about some of the soldiers who were injured and were being interviewed at Walter Reid hospital. The interviews of kids who were 18-21 were AMAZING!! I never knew an 18-21 year old kid could be so determined. These soldiers lost limbs, eyes and other body parts and they were so strong willed and determined that they made it look like a loss of body functionality was just a bump in the road of life. It made me think that if 10% of the kids are like these kids we will have a VERY strong future as a country! I had to whipe the tears from my eyes I was so proud and impressed with these kids!!

I have not served but want to say thanks to all the Vets out there as I am ALWAYS thinking of all who have and are currently serving!

Navy Chief · 11-10-2005, 07:58 AM

Glad to see so many vets here. I always think about and try to honor those that have gone before me. I had an uncle that got killed on Omaha Beach.

USS Lasalle (AGF-3) 1983-1984
USS Meyerkord (FF-1058) 1985-1987
USS California (CGN-36) 1987-1989
NRD San Francisco 1989-1992
USS Mars (AFS-1) 1992-1993
USS Pyro (AE-24) 1993-1994
USS John A Moore (FFG-19) 1994-1996
Helantsubron Ten 1996-1999
USS Fitzgerald (DDG-62) 1999-2003
SWOS Newport 2003-Present

Next Halloween i get to retire after 24 years active duty.