With Americans celebrating Veteran's Day this week, do you have any particular veterans you would like to thank?

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Dexter Daily Statesman

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My late wife's brother now deceased himself. He was a WW2 vet, never talked about his experiences in the forests in France and Germany, but was headed to Japan after the fall of Germany and the H-Bomb saved him from making the trip RIP dear friend.

-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Wed, Nov 11, 2009, at 3:56 PM

Well, this doesn't bode well for our patriotism, does it? I guess most people are like me -- no one veteran pops to mind. There are still some WWII veterans out there, but all of our veterans are remarkable examples of courage and self-sacrifice. It takes SO MUCH to serve in the military. I'm especially amazed by the ones who've gone back over three and four times!

-- Posted by goat lady on Wed, Nov 18, 2009, at 7:30 AM

goat lady, they're too busy supporting Miz Palin with the pretty legs and no substance.

-- Posted by Dexterite1 on Sun, Nov 22, 2009, at 3:51 PM

I don't personally know any active duty military folks right now, but there are a couple of Marines (actually 3), that warrant a big ol' hug: Terry Dyer, Steve Lind, and Robert Winter..all good men and thank you just doesn't come close to covering it.

-- Posted by BarbaraNTexas on Tue, Nov 24, 2009, at 9:07 AM

I missed this on the 11th.

The special ones in my life are my husband who was in Korea in '50/'51....Our son who served in the AF for 27 1/2 years, retired as a Chief Master Sgt.....Our grandson you is a Naval Intel Officer with the Joint Chiefs of Staff in Germany but will be deployed February 15th...can't tell us where!!! Please keep him in your prayers along with all the other men and women who are serving our country.

-- Posted by genbug on Tue, Nov 24, 2009, at 11:48 PM