WOW! A non political post. Thank your people for serving for all of we Americans!
I served for some 9 years in the California National Guard myself, but I must admit to not having a truly military mind, but I did enjoy the technology of such military equipment as armor (tanks).
Please continue such relatively non political posts. Heck, you might even attempt to move more towards the center of the political spectrum as it is the most reasoned area of politics, and we as Americans need far more moderately thinking people!
My compliments to your family Ima. I also want to give thanks to Howgozit and dltroutma as well as dltroutma’s son. My eldest daughter is a major in the army and may deploy to Afghanistan next year.We owe an unpayable debt to the people who served and the families who waited at home for them to return, sometimes in vain.I hope we can one day restore a government to one more worthy of the sacrifices these young men and women make for us, and for those who held the lines for us in WW2, Korea, Vietnam, etc.God bless you all.Respectfully,C.
“The Wall” is the “Viet Nam Veterans Memorial” (I’m “sensitive” about being accurate on the name.), I note the gentleman walking in front of the memorial, yes HE is the focus on this one, as WE do remember our friends, our own.
C Downs, thanks, appreciate the thought, and for all those who serve our nation, either in combat arms, or in pursuit of Peace!
For my older brother Pat, who served in the Korean “conflict”,for my dad and mom who worked in defense plants inWWII, my uncles Harold and Loren (Pacific Theater and France, respectively ) and for my dad’s older brother Clyde,who i’m told tried valiantly to suirvive Bataan, but did not.
For my uncle John ( WWII , Pacific),And for all those who are re-adjusting from their timein Afghanistan and Iraq
Oh come on , Ima made a relatively non partisan post, please do not encourage the kind of rancor that we sometimes see on these message boards.
By the very nature of true liberalism, liberals should generally avoid being contentious. Besides which, I do not remember any attack on President Obama as the Commander in Chief of our military forces. Even from Ima.
By the way, is Ima a man or a woman? Or is Ima some kind of an initial mnemonic?It may seem silly, but I am curious.
Stevens knew exactly what he was getting into, even his sister knew, and held not only no rancor, but saw NO need for Republicans to turn this into a political circus. Ima is not just a troll, but a very sick puppy.
BUT, back to the meaning of tomorrow. This is a day to celebrate and honor the “survivors”. Knowing all too many who have suffered for life as a result of SURVIVING their experience, so to speak, my fury at those who dishonor ALL who serve, and risk all, well, I can’t find sufficient contempt.
dfowensby over 11 years ago
wow. it’s been So long ago, but thingslike this still hit me hard sometimes.
frodo1008 over 11 years ago
WOW! A non political post. Thank your people for serving for all of we Americans!
I served for some 9 years in the California National Guard myself, but I must admit to not having a truly military mind, but I did enjoy the technology of such military equipment as armor (tanks).
Please continue such relatively non political posts. Heck, you might even attempt to move more towards the center of the political spectrum as it is the most reasoned area of politics, and we as Americans need far more moderately thinking people!
And, Have A Truly Great Memorial Day!!
chazandru over 11 years ago
My compliments to your family Ima. I also want to give thanks to Howgozit and dltroutma as well as dltroutma’s son. My eldest daughter is a major in the army and may deploy to Afghanistan next year.We owe an unpayable debt to the people who served and the families who waited at home for them to return, sometimes in vain.I hope we can one day restore a government to one more worthy of the sacrifices these young men and women make for us, and for those who held the lines for us in WW2, Korea, Vietnam, etc.God bless you all.Respectfully,C.
woodwork over 11 years ago
did 3 SEAL tours in ’Nam…still have nightmares
Dtroutma over 11 years ago
“The Wall” is the “Viet Nam Veterans Memorial” (I’m “sensitive” about being accurate on the name.), I note the gentleman walking in front of the memorial, yes HE is the focus on this one, as WE do remember our friends, our own.
C Downs, thanks, appreciate the thought, and for all those who serve our nation, either in combat arms, or in pursuit of Peace!
bueller over 11 years ago
Thanks for the very moving comments, everyone.
For my older brother Pat, who served in the Korean “conflict”,for my dad and mom who worked in defense plants inWWII, my uncles Harold and Loren (Pacific Theater and France, respectively ) and for my dad’s older brother Clyde,who i’m told tried valiantly to suirvive Bataan, but did not.
For my uncle John ( WWII , Pacific),And for all those who are re-adjusting from their timein Afghanistan and Iraq
Happy Veterans Day
frodo1008 over 11 years ago
Oh come on , Ima made a relatively non partisan post, please do not encourage the kind of rancor that we sometimes see on these message boards.
By the very nature of true liberalism, liberals should generally avoid being contentious. Besides which, I do not remember any attack on President Obama as the Commander in Chief of our military forces. Even from Ima.
By the way, is Ima a man or a woman? Or is Ima some kind of an initial mnemonic?It may seem silly, but I am curious.
Dtroutma over 11 years ago
Stevens knew exactly what he was getting into, even his sister knew, and held not only no rancor, but saw NO need for Republicans to turn this into a political circus. Ima is not just a troll, but a very sick puppy.
BUT, back to the meaning of tomorrow. This is a day to celebrate and honor the “survivors”. Knowing all too many who have suffered for life as a result of SURVIVING their experience, so to speak, my fury at those who dishonor ALL who serve, and risk all, well, I can’t find sufficient contempt.
DavidGBA over 11 years ago
Veterans on disability and pension, a somewhat undervalued and overlooked if not abused part of the 47%.
echoraven over 11 years ago
Beautiful art.
Grandfather served in Korea, myself in peacetime, thank you to all others who’ve served.
a thank you to those that have kept politics out of these posts…