Thanks to those who serve(d)

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Thanks to those who serve(d)

Post by owlice » Thu Nov 11, 2010 6:30 am

Those of you who are vets, thank you for your service!
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Post by orin stepanek » Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:29 pm

owlice wrote:Those of you who are vets, thank you for your service!
Yes! Thanks!
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Post by neufer » Thu Nov 11, 2010 1:49 pm

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2010/11/10/AR2010111007306.html wrote:
Washington Post Staff Writer Robert McCartney
Wednesday, November 10, 2010; 9:05 PM

Here's a Veterans Day tip. If you meet a service member who's just returned from Afghanistan or Iraq, don't ask, "Did you kill anybody?"

They hate that, and veterans say it happens surprisingly often.

Instead, try asking: "Did you save anybody?" It's much more welcome.
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Post by emc » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:15 pm

Yes - This is a day to reflect on those who fight enemies for us, many gave their lives so that we can be grateful for this day in freedom. Indeed, it is us that are saved.
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Post by bystander » Thu Nov 11, 2010 2:20 pm

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It's Veteran's Day! Thanks to those who serve(d)! Freedom isn't free!

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