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[TomVTX]

It seems as if we all get really busy during certain times of the year, but we can never be too busy to think what our freedom really means.  Find time this week to say thanks to a Veteran.  If you are a Veteran or if you are currently serving, I give you my thanks here for the freedoms we all enjoy and the title to be an AMERICAN.

I received this below and it had pictures with it, but the message itself is loud and clear.

Thanks for reading this.

Subject: Veterans Day - November 11, 2006
 
It is the VETERAN , not the preacher,
who has given us freedom of religion.

It is the VETERAN , not the reporter,
who has given us freedom of the press.

It is the VETERAN , not the poet,
who has given us freedom of speech.

It is the VETERAN , not the campus organizer,
who has given us freedom to assemble.

It is the VETERAN , not the lawyer,
who has given us the right to a fair trial.

It is the VETERAN , not the politician,
Who has given us the right to vote.

It is the VETERAN ,
who salutes the Flag,

It is the veteran,
who serves under the Flag, !

ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM.

VETERANS KNOW THAT THE OATH OF ALLEGIANCE HAS NO EXPIRATION DATE.

I don't usually suggest that many emails be forwarded, but I'd be EXTREMELY proud if this one reached as many as possible. We can be very proud of our young men and women in the service no matter where they serve.

God Bless them all!!!

[Maw Maw]

Amen to that.
Pat

[Dusty]

Good Post Tom!

Thanks for sharing. 

[THOR]

While we are on the subject, let's not forget to say HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!! 

A MESSAGE FROM THE COMMANDANT OF THE MARINE CORPS

 

     On November 10th, 1775, our Corps was born as the Continental Congress raised the "first and second battalions of American Marines." Each Year as we celebrate our birthday, we pause to reflect on the Marines of yesteryear who fought in our touchstone battles and forged the modern Marine Corps with their courage, integrity, and undying commitment to their fellow Marines. Each of our storied battles is a link in the long chain that binds all Marines together- from the Continental Marines at Bunker Hill to the Teufelhunden crossing the wheat fields of Belleau Wood. This chain binds us to the Marines on the crest of Mount Suribachi; it passes through the ice and snow of Chosin Reservoir and the steaming jungles of Vietnam, and it anchors firmly today in the sands of Iraq.

     This year's celebration again finds many from our ranks, serving with distinction in harm's way. As we have for the past 231 years, our Corps is answering the Nation's call. I can report first hand that our Marines fighting on the front lines of the Long War on Terror are performing brilliantly, acquitting themselves with honor, dedication, and dignity in difficult and dangerous environments.

     All Marine are making a difference. Regardless of where you are serving, you are adding new chapters to the legacy that was earned with sweat and blood on old battlefiellds. Just as previous generations of Marines shaped today's Marine Corps, your deeds are molding the Corps of tomorrow. Our Corps has never been stronger, and all Americans are extremely proud of your magnificent performance and unwavering commitment to server our Corps and country. With high caliber Marines like you, our future has never been brighter.

      Another irreplaceable element of our success as Marines is the terrific support we receive from our families. Through the long hours, the exercises, and the combat deployments, their support is unconditional and firm. They give us love and devotion, providing us with the strength to drive on when duty calls. Today we should all acknowledge our loved ones for their patient, steadfast service.

     To all who have earned the title Marine, to the superb Sailors who serve with us in every clime and place, and to our precious families-- I wish each one of you a heartfelt Happy 231st Birthday.

Semper Fidelis and Keep Attacking!

M. W. Hagee
General, U.S. Marine Corps

[Snake Doc]

Tom, thank you for your post.  Well said.  All of us should strive to say "Thank you for your service to our country" to anyone we meet in uniform.  If it's a deputy, policeman or fire fighter we can say, "Thank you for your service to our community."  Say that to a cop sometime and watch the expression on his face.

[BIG A]

tom i know you have been really busy, and we have not heard from ya in a while, but when you did it was a good one, thanks for a great post

[Crewsn]

very well said Tom!
BTW, for anyone who may be interested. the PGR has been invited to ride in the veterans day parade in austin this saturday am. anyone can participate, so if you can make it come on down.
here's the thread i started http://www.texasxriders.com/index.php?topic=2449.0

[sherri]

Good post, will definately forward.

 

Sherri

[txgaboy]

  12 year veteran, your welcome, I will feel it in the social security program that I might be able to collect!  I just wish the vietnam era had as much support. We only fought communism, this will last longer, an unholy barbaric (sp) religion to destroy our way of life....this is a wake up call! It will last longer now that the bleeding hearts are in control.
Rebel with a new cause!! Soon we will be printing everything in English, Mexicun, then Islamic. whatever!!