Thank You Vets !

[Baseballcrazy62]

Lost my Dad on November 13 of last year. He was a proud WWll vet and never took that ball cap that said “WWll Vet” on it. Probably a bit of a homer here but his military funeral was one of the most intense I have ever attended. The flag folding ceremony done by active Navy personnel was something to see. I was privileged to deliver his eulogy. My brother also served in Vietnam as well. Thank you to all the vets for the sacrifices you made for all of us.

[whitehse]

Originally Posted by Baseballcrazy62

Lost my Dad on November 13 of last year. He was a proud WWll vet and never took that ball cap that said “WWll Vet” on it. Probably a bit of a homer here but his military funeral was one of the most intense I have ever attended. The flag folding ceremony done by active Navy personnel was something to see. I was privileged to deliver his eulogy. My brother also served in Vietnam as well. Thank you to all the vets for the sacrifices you made for all of us.

"On behalf of the President of the United States, the United States Navy and a grateful nation, please accept this flag as a symbol of our appreciation for your loved one's honorable and faithful service."

My dad was a Navy veteran and the only thing he ever asked for was a military funeral with the gun salute and the flag draped coffin. When I heard the above statement spoken to my mom upon the presentation of the flag I lost it. A grown 6'4, 400 pound guy crying like a baby because my dad was no longer here but more importantly, I could not be prouder of the man who he was and the fact that he served his country with such pride and honor.

My thanks to all who served.

[jbsports33]

Thank you for your service!

Jimmy

[CobbSpikedMe]

As has been expressed by several previously, Thank You to all who have served this country.

My grandfathers and father served and I am immensely proud of them for that. My father never speaks of his time in the service, my grandfathers would occasionally talk about their time. I have one of the shell casings from my grandfather's 21 gun salute at his funeral. My mother, his oldest daughter, received the flag at his funeral.

Thank you.

[bobfreedman]

My father and younger brother both served 20 years in the Navy, I only served 10 but that was more than enough for me.

I am touched by everyone’s attitude these days, it wasn’t “cool” to like veterans in the 80’s and 90’s. I did not tell many people that I served back then but feel honored to a grateful country now.

This year has been the hardest in my life by far. I lost my 31 year old son in February and my 28 year old three weeks later in two separate unrelated occurrences. I have told a couple people here and they have been very supportive. In writing this, I still sob uncontrollably. This board and collecting in general, for the most part is a haven away from what has happened to my wife and I. I am blessed to have two boys that I now don’t want to let them out of my sight. I appreciate all those that have helped and supported me. Thank you

[Leon]

A belated salute to all of our veterans. A lot of my family has served. Thanks to all who have!! America is a great place to be and a lot of it has to do with our veterans.
Bob F- once again, so sorry for your losses. And glad you are still on our forum too.

[buymycards]

Bob, I read your post this morning and I have been sad all day. I'm glad you are still on the board and that it gives you a little solace.

Rick