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On this Veterans day simply wanted to take a moment to thank all those that have served or are currently serving in the military. Thank you all for your sacrifice. | ||
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Salute. We can sleep better because there are some seriously hard men out there who protect us and our families. ROYAL KAFUE LTD Email - kafueroyal@gmail.com Tel/Whatsapp (00260) 975315144 Instagram - kafueroyal | |||
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Thanks to all vetrans everywhere. | |||
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Our family buried my dear Mother this past weekend. She had served in the Army during WWII.  Two fine young men folded and presented us with the American flag. I have never heard a more beautiful playing of Taps, nor shall I ever be able to hear it again without tear. I am honored, and immensely proud of my Mother, and of my Country. Thank you all who have, are, or will be serving. God bless. | |||
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Us too Bill. Us too. Thanks to all our Servicemen and Women! . | |||
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Sorry for your loss Bill. +1000 on the thanks. | |||
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Thank you for recognizing us veterans with your appreciation. One thing I would like to pass on to all veterans. Several years ago a law was changed, but the change was not publicized and is unknown by most. It has to do with Saluting the flag. ALL former military, and current active duty may salute the flag during ceremonies. (Does not require being a retiree). You often hear announcers say please rise and remove your hat. You can leave your hat on and render the salute. | |||
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Last year I finally retrieved all of my Uncle James memorabilia from my aunts. He was killed December 2, 1944 at the battle of Metz. His hometown friend served with him and we received all of his affects including his burial flag as he was buried in Metz. It came to me unfolded and I wanted it to be displayed properly. My wife purchased a glass triangular display case. I put it in my truck that day intending to take it to recruiter's office in hopes he would help me fold it. A friend called and wanted me to have lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings that day which did not really appeal to me but I am close to him so I met him there. As we finished eating I observed about 10 Navy, Marine and Air Force pilots from the local Guard and Boeing test facilities take a seat next to us. I told my friend about my Uncle and of my plan to ask some of these gentlemen to assist me if they would. After they finished eating I approached them and told them that I wanted to tell them a story about my Uncle. As I explained about his service and death I asked if any of them could help me fold it properly. A Major and Capt. stood up and told me that they would be proud to assist. They accompanied me to my truck and took the flag and snapped to attention and folded it properly. They then saluted the flag and thanked my Uncle for his sacrifice. I was very moved and extremely grateful. The flag now resides, along with James letters' and memorabilia, on my credenza at work. Always a reminder of sacrifice. Sorry for the long post but I always wanted to share the story and thank those two again for their service as well. Dutch | |||
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You should be proud of your uncle James! | |||
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i believe a warm thank you is in order. i know from my self and others both here and gone share the feeling that the portion of our lives spent in saving the freedom of our families and others around the world ,like ours were not in vain but rather in hopes of giving not only them but others better lives in the future. Yes we all miss those fallen and still here, we perhaps try to much to block those memories,but the heartfelt thanks from those generations far from our actions is more deeply felt than most can imagine. | |||
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The tears in my eyes while I'm writing this are still flowing. as a son of a veteran as a veteran and a father of one serving now that story touched me. a salute to your uncle and the fine young me that helped you out. When there's lead in the air, there's hope!!!! | |||
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A Salute to all veterans.  "The right to bear arms" insures your right to freedom, free speech, religion, your choice of doctors, etc. ....etc. ....etc.... -----------------------------------one trillion seconds = 31,709 years------------------- | |||
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Saeed and BBruce there is so much to the story and it is in the letters he sent home. An honor student and OCS candidate when they needed more men for the front and he was pulled. Funny how food (pleading for my Aunts cooking)was such a request of all of the men on the front. He was a gifted violinist and wrote home for strings for his instrument as he entertained the soldiers and officers. A subsequent letter sadly informed my Grandmother that the violin had been destroyed in a bombing raid. The day I took the flag to be folded I awoke very early and, without explanation, I pulled his box out of the closet and just sat on the floor looking and handling those items that were on his body when he was machine gunned. I think of him often. I'll see him one day and it will be a wonderful time together. Dutch | |||
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The pride the Americans have in their flag and in their veterans brings a tear to my eye. As a South African I salute you for bravery and service to your country and fellow mankind. May I use this forum to salute the veterans of RSA and Rhodesie before 1994 because there will never be a day of remembrance for those brave boys!" Ons sal lewe ons sal sterwe, ons vir jou Suid Afrika! | |||
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I did 20, best 20 of my life. Anton, I became a recent fan of Steve Hofmeyr and Bok Van Blerk's music. I do what I an to educate people on what's going on down there. I hope there is always an Afrikans South Africa. You guys need more than a colony in Adelaide or Perth. | |||
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ALL GAVE SOME, SOME GAVE ALL. I salute and thank you Vote Trump- Putin’s best friend… To quote a former AND CURRENT Trumpiteer - DUMP TRUMP | |||
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One of my all time favorite things to do is to approach someone in uniform & thank them for their service to our country. They sure do make me proud. I just stopped tying this to send a text to my oldest son to thank him, he was a sonar tech in the navy on a submarine. I also want to thank the families of those who have served & are serving, they sacrifice as well. I think one of the things our country should do is take much better care of our veterans. LORD, let my bullets go where my crosshairs show. Not all who wander are lost. NEVER TRUST A FART!!! Cecil Leonard | |||
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Today the Texas Roadhouse, like many other restaurants here in SW Idaho, and across the country; honored those past and present veterans with a free meal. I went over about noon, and had one of the best 45 minutes of the year standing line and talking about our service with other veterans. There were two WWII Army vets just in front of me in wheelchairs. Some of their stories... It was a bit surprising, most, like myself, did not have their wives along. Mine just told me, "this day is for your and your fellow servicemen and women. Enjoy their company..." I was proud to be in such distinguished company, especially so many of the young people who told of three and four tours of Sandbox I and II in six years with a guard/reserve unit. We were honored to serve our Country, then, and now... Rich one time Ranger Sgt Sua Sponte RVN August 3rd, 1969 thru September 13th, 1971 | |||
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My departed granddad served in the defence of Norway when we got occupied in 1940 WWII. He later started a local resitance group where he was from. He got caught and spent almost 4 years in german concentration camps. Sauchsenhausen and Natzweiler. He wighed 85 kg when he left, 49 kgs when he cem back. Always proud of him for that  | |||
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Thanks Big W W. It is good knowing that there are some people in this wide world that understand. Like minded people even if we are divided by the Atlantic. You and your fighting forces, keep up the good work. | |||
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regardless from where you are from including if your my enemy if you take up the call of arms for your country you are my brother. I may not agree with your cause but I understand your resolve. We all wrote a blank check for a while. When there's lead in the air, there's hope!!!! | |||
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Thanks Anton, my family has been in the thick of it right from the 1820s. First one at the Rufane River, then another somewhere outside of King Williams Town. Grandfather with Transvaal Scottish in both WW1 and WW2. Father in the Western Desert, both made it except that Grandfather's war ended when a US bomber dropped a load on their battery in Italy. Then it was my turn. | |||
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I may feel differently in 20 years, but as of right now I can tell you where my enemy lives. He is not my brother. | |||
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Tim and everyone, I appreciate the thoughts listed on this thread! One thing I would like to say is that I'm humbled by the level of commitment young service people and veterans have given. When I was a young soldier, it was rare for a person to have served three tours or more in Vietnam. Now, there are many people that have served 3,4, 5 or more deployments. It's troubling to me that fewer and fewer citizens have done time in one branch of service or another. | |||
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