What does Veteran mean to you ?

av8tor152d · 11-11-2008, 07:53 AM

In honors of Veterans Day I am just curious to some of peoples thoughts. Tell us what a veteran is to you or even who a veteran is to you.

To me a "Veteran"--whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve-- is someone who at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The Country they fought for, for an amount of "up to and including his/her life."

macms · 11-11-2008, 07:59 AM

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Originally Posted by av8tor152d

To me a "Veteran"--whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve-- is someone who at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The Country they fought for, for an amount of "up to and including his/her life."

Well said. Thank you veterans for your service. We must never forget.

ucla695 · 11-11-2008, 08:02 AM

Well said. The first words that come to my mind are selflessness, dedication and sacrifice.

11-11-2008, 08:02 AM

Thanks to all who have served!!!!!

11-11-2008, 08:20 AM

If it was not for the Veterans, we would not be doing this now, Thanks for all you do.

Rockestone · 11-11-2008, 08:25 AM

Veterans are one of the corner stones of this great nation. An all volunteer force who sacrifice their civilian lives, no matter how long their enlistment, to help protect the freedoms that we enjoy every day. God Bless America and God Bless all of those who currently serve, who have served and who will serve in the future.

kgoings · 11-11-2008, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by av8tor152d

In honors of Veterans Day I am just curious to some of peoples thoughts. Tell us what a veteran is to you or even who a veteran is to you.

To me a "Veteran"--whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve-- is someone who at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The Country they fought for, for an amount of "up to and including his/her life."

Well said!

macpappy · 11-11-2008, 10:40 AM

That sums it up very well.

taltos · 11-11-2008, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by av8tor152d

In honors of Veterans Day I am just curious to some of peoples thoughts. Tell us what a veteran is to you or even who a veteran is to you.

To me a "Veteran"--whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve-- is someone who at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The Country they fought for, for an amount of "up to and including his/her life."

I would agree with this definition. Well stated.

11-11-2008, 10:56 AM

I would only change one thing. I would change the word "fought" to "served".

Cigargal · 11-11-2008, 11:11 AM

I think Veteran's day is one of our most important days of the year. We should never forget the sacrifice, dedication, and courage of those who have preserved our freedom for over 200 years. My father and brother did just that and I could not be prouder.

G G · 11-11-2008, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by macpappy

That sums it up very well.

Gargoyle · 11-11-2008, 11:22 AM

Well said! It would be wonderful of Veteran's day would get more resepct than some of the pseudo-holidays that are out there. While Memorial Day remembers those that made the ultimate sacrifice, we need to also honor everyone that volunteered to go into harms way to preserve our freedom.

11-11-2008, 11:43 AM

Protectors of Personal Freedom.

Thank you, each of you, for that.

Mr.Maduro · 11-11-2008, 11:47 AM

I always think of My Four Fathers.

My Grandfather Arthur - Navy - WWII
My Godfather Walter - Air Force - Korea
My Father Kevin - Marines - Vietnam
My Father-in-law John - Army - Vietnam

Thanks to them and all the Veterans for our freedom!!

11-11-2008, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by av8tor152d

To me a "Veteran"--whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve-- is someone who at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The Country they fought for, for an amount of "up to and including his/her life."

Well said, Chief. I could not have said it better myself.

11-11-2008, 12:17 PM

I've always been really thankful having friends and family who served.

I made a bit of a joke to Darrell about how unpleasant putting the sign up at the store front thanking the vets. It really hit me more so, that's the worst part of my day? A touch of wind?

I don't have to worry about being drug away, bombings, government labor camps or any of the things a very large part of the world deals with.

Our troops did and do a great job! Thanks so much to anyone who's served

hotreds · 11-11-2008, 12:33 PM

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhP_q...eature=related

rrplasencia · 11-11-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by av8tor152d

To me a "Veteran"--whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve-- is someone who at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The Country they fought for, for an amount of "up to and including his/her life."

can't really add much to that.

someone is out there right now doing a job that allows me to sit here on my day off and play with my kids. everything i have and everything that i am allowed to say freely is because someone who came before me decided to serve their country. God bless those of you who have served and continue to do so.

11-11-2008, 09:21 PM

I think of my Hubby and all his co-workers.

11-11-2008, 07:53 AM	#1
av8tor152d Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Huntsville AL Posts: 1,152 Trading: (21)	What does Veteran mean to you ? In honors of Veterans Day I am just curious to some of peoples thoughts. Tell us what a veteran is to you or even who a veteran is to you. To me a "Veteran"--whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve-- is someone who at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The Country they fought for, for an amount of "up to and including his/her life." __________________ W.O.L.F. pack member since 2002

11-11-2008, 08:02 AM	#3
ucla695 Neither here, nor there Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Pool Posts: 3,696 Trading: (5)	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? Well said. The first words that come to my mind are selflessness, dedication and sacrifice.

11-11-2008, 08:02 AM	#4
Tombstone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? Thanks to all who have served!!!!!

11-11-2008, 08:20 AM	#5
piperman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? If it was not for the Veterans, we would not be doing this now, Thanks for all you do.

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Rockestone Anythings Possible Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 793 Trading: (5)	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? Veterans are one of the corner stones of this great nation. An all volunteer force who sacrifice their civilian lives, no matter how long their enlistment, to help protect the freedoms that we enjoy every day. God Bless America and God Bless all of those who currently serve, who have served and who will serve in the future. __________________

11-11-2008, 10:40 AM	#8
macpappy Rider on the storm. Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Slidell, LA Posts: 851 Trading: (0)	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? That sums it up very well. __________________ WARNING: I am a Southern White Male. I have a brain and I know how to use it.

11-11-2008, 10:56 AM	#10
nozero Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? I would only change one thing. I would change the word "fought" to "served".

11-11-2008, 11:11 AM	#11
Cigargal Waiting for SoCal XI Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Northern California Posts: 1,472 Trading: (25)	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? I think Veteran's day is one of our most important days of the year. We should never forget the sacrifice, dedication, and courage of those who have preserved our freedom for over 200 years. My father and brother did just that and I could not be prouder.

11-11-2008, 11:22 AM	#13
Gargoyle Got Coffee? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: Central MA Posts: 389 Trading: (7)	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? Well said! It would be wonderful of Veteran's day would get more resepct than some of the pseudo-holidays that are out there. While Memorial Day remembers those that made the ultimate sacrifice, we need to also honor everyone that volunteered to go into harms way to preserve our freedom.

11-11-2008, 11:43 AM	#14
ahc4353 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? Protectors of Personal Freedom. Thank you, each of you, for that.

11-11-2008, 11:47 AM	#15
Mr.Maduro In Domino Confido Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Patrick Location: La Casa del Blueface Posts: 2,905 Trading: (83)	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? I always think of My Four Fathers. My Grandfather Arthur - Navy - WWII My Godfather Walter - Air Force - Korea My Father Kevin - Marines - Vietnam My Father-in-law John - Army - Vietnam Thanks to them and all the Veterans for our freedom!! __________________ "Patrick...You low-rent f#@k!!!" - MACMS (Shack V)

11-11-2008, 12:17 PM	#17
Ace$nyper Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? I've always been really thankful having friends and family who served. I made a bit of a joke to Darrell about how unpleasant putting the sign up at the store front thanking the vets. It really hit me more so, that's the worst part of my day? A touch of wind? I don't have to worry about being drug away, bombings, government labor camps or any of the things a very large part of the world deals with. Our troops did and do a great job! Thanks so much to anyone who's served

11-11-2008, 12:33 PM	#18
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,665 Trading: (63)	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NhP_q...eature=related __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

11-11-2008, 09:21 PM	#20
Chiefs~Wifey Guest Posts: n/a	Re: What does Veteran mean to you ? I think of my Hubby and all his co-workers.