Remembrance/Veterans Day

[SmEdD]

From Europe to North America to Asia, no matter where ever you live. Today is a very special and important day or remembrance of the end to the two greatest wars this planet has seen and the men that fought and fell serving their Countries. This day, one in which most of us will never know the true meaning too and some take for granted I have some media I have come across I would like to share.

This is a video that moved me while watching it; the video is called “A Pittance of Time”. It is a Canadian video however on this day Canadian, Asian, European, etc it should not matter on this day.

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And here is the song “Last Post” in honour of those who have fallen.

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[Kennie24]

I don't know why, but that video almost had me crying.. heh.. :-/

[ScOpE]

They went with songs to the battle, they were young.
Straight of limb, true of eyes, steady and aglow.
They were staunch to the end against odds uncounted,
They fell with their faces to the foe.

They shall not grow old, as we that are left grow old:
Age shall not weary them, nor the years contemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them.

[torment]

A tear rolled down my eye. All these years i taken this day for granted, that video tuched me thank you :cry: .

And thank you the men and women, what made me be able to sit in my room and type this as a free man.

[Sir. Swanston]

Arguably the most important years in history, specifically the events throughout the 1919 Paris Peace Conference (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paris_Peace_Conference,_1919).

http://img166.imageshack.us/img166/1980/popeytl4.png

[Tiny]

Yes it is important not to forget, though people tend to do that.

[RAVENMkXV]

very profound movie
they were truly the greatest generation to live, the sacrifice the men and women made is what has made the world what it is today
i thank those people with the greatest gratitidue
more movies need to be made like this because i find less and less people realizing the true meaning of veterans and memorial day...

[Cherni]

:salute:

[Bull3t]

:salute:

[Fresh_Pwnage]

The guy who sang this song visited my school a while back.

[xb385]

wow that vid is so moving
a salute to all who fight for our freedom

[Sasquatch]

:salute:

[Sir. Blackhawk 5]

In memory :salute:

Never Forget...

[cyclosarin]

Each has won a glorious grave - not that sepulchre of earth wherein they lie, but the living tomb of everlasting remembrance wherein their glory is enshrined. For the whole earth is the sepulchre of heroes. Monuments may rise and tablets be set up to them in their own land, but on far-off shores there is an abiding memorial that no pen or chisel has traced; it is graven not on stone or brass, but on the living hearts of humanity.

Take these men for your example. Like them, remember that prosperity can be only for the free, that freedom is the sure possession of those alone who have the courage to defend it.

-Pericles (495 - 429 BC)

[imported_=DNC=SySeX73]

Theres nothing I can say to show my real appreciation for our armed services.

My thoughts and thanks go out to all members of the military, for going through times that would break most people.

Happy Veterans Day.

[Dairuka]

:salute:

[troll_hammer2020]

dont like this mock Irish tune or the video.
but i do think its inportant to remember the ppl from all sides in WWI & WWII.
my gr8 grand dad and grand dad were in the 1st world war.
and when WWII broke out my grand dad and his 6 brothers were there right from the start.
but they didnt fight for some gr8 cause it was because the army was one of the only jobs going.
2 of the brothers were killed in the fighting in N,Africa .
and the rest went on right up untill the end of the war.
in short i dont need a soung or some day to remember what happened .
what they have done and the hardships of these wars .
it is always with me no matter where i am what im doing or what day it happens to be.

[oSK-Hitman]

:salute:

[Armourman*52]

Says it all.

Thanks to my departed Father who fought in the Asian theater and came home from WWII. Thanks to his brother, my departed Uncle who was captured at Omaha Beach and lived through the German POW camp. Thanks for the sacrifices.

[ConscriptVirus]

:salute:

[petemonster29]

Salute!

The men and women of the armed services are a very special breed.
There should be more people in the world like these individuals.
Alot of folks are so preoccupied with themselves ,that they will never understand the concept of how one person can put their life on the line for a total stranger somewhere far away.
It's born and bred into the people of freedom loving nations around the globe.

[|D|-Max]

:salute: :salute:

http://www.woodlands-junior.kent.sch.uk/customs/woody.jpg

[Gnomey]

Lest we Forget

:salute:

[*The*Hoos*]

we were shown this yesterday in our school remembrance day ceremony., good video, very touching

[Sir. SashDaMan]

:salute:

[big_bus159]

:salute:

[DeadCRAP_]

:salute:

[GeoffRowley]

My fathers uncle served in WWII. Died by being tortured in Singapore. That memory of a family member and the last post song really is something.

[imported_DesertFox]

Theres nothing I can say to show my real appreciation for our armed services.

My thoughts and thanks go out to all members of the military, for going through times that would break most people.

Happy Veterans Day.

:salute:

[Kelzatron]

Thanks to all that served in past and present wars for peace and freedom. To the people who served in WWI ending on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 to current wars for peace and freedom. Freedom is not free.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Veterans_Day

MSgt Boyett, USAF, Retired

[hemimotorz]

:salute:

[bladecx321]

The first video made me think about what today really is. I also found this one which also touched me: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8818724795216392652&q=veterans+day

Here is another great video. This one made me really think about how proud I am to be an american and that I have brave men and women keeping me free. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8658331502246342301&q=veterans+day

[Radar-C}{G-]

I would like to officially tip my hat all who have served or are serving in our military. Being a veteran myself I know the sacrifice you have and/or are making for our country and I thank you for that.

Here are some pictures from out Veteran's day parade... touted as one of the largest in the nation. We only have two parades a year, once for the 4th of July and once on Veteran's day. This particular Veteran's Day was a raining and dreary day, with one little sun break before the down pour nailed our little town, yet thousands lines the streets of our little town and the parade lasted for over an hour and a half. The majority state of Oregon may vote Democrat , but rest assured we value our troops here in my little town.

What is missing in much of these picture is the cheering and applause as our troups marched, or, for our older WWII vets, driven by. I apologize for the quality of pictures. The light wasn't the best and these were taken with my old clunky cell phone.

Enjoy,

Nice....
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image011.jpg

This much more intimidating standing just feet away than it is in this pic
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image012.jpg

Sweet Old Car carrying a retired WWII Captian
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image014.jpg

Medic Truck
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image015.jpg

Mobile Artillary
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image016.jpg

The Army's Cush Hummer
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image017.jpg

WWI Soldier
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image018.jpg

Cub Scouts - Pony pulling a cannon
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image019.jpg

Horse for my Daughter
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image020.jpg

Civil War Troops
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image021.jpg

Civial War Troops with Band
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image022.jpg

Civil War Calvery
http://www.chicagoshardcoregamers.com/radar/vet/Image023.jpg

Thanks again to all of our Vets and active duty service men and women.

[Nefarious]

dont like this mock Irish tune or the video.

Its not mock Irish, its actually a very distinctive Newfoundland type song.

[Acer5]

If You're A Vet Post Under Me With Your Branch And Years


Me

USMC

1999-???

[imported_Sknight]

To All The Members of My Unit That Are On Tour
Lest We Forget
God Bless and Come Home Safe

[Radar-C}{G-]

Usn 87 - 91

[AJED (G.Drew)]

:salute:
on the 11th hour,
of the 11th day,
of the 11th month...
...at last the guns fell silent

[RedDot]

Tho loss of lifes will always be remebered...

:salute:

The first video made me think about what today really is. I also found this one which also touched me: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8818724795216392652&q=veterans+day

Here is another great video. This one made me really think about how proud I am to be an american and that I have brave men and women keeping me free. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8658331502246342301&q=veterans+day

In Belgium there is also one... he's very 'famous' here. Every year the king, queen almost the hole Royal House visits the grave of him :salute:

[ivan150]

In Russia we have 2 special veterans dates :
22 of June when the 2 world war began for my country
and the 9th of May – the Victory day.
All this days are commemorated to the honor of the soldiers who died for their country and the peace in Europe.


Happy Veterans Day.

[HkSniper]

http://img462.imageshack.us/img462/7309/dodflash0006gk7.jpg

I know this is German based, but it's something I made a while back and thought it'd be appropriate here.

The picture was made in the modification "Garry's Mod" for Half-Life 2. Using Day of Defeat models. The picture represents a German squad mourning the loss of three of their comrades. The ghosts of their comrades, as a final good bye, sing them Ich Hatt' Einen Kameraden. You can listen to it here.

http://radioblogclub.com/open/112129/ich_hatt_einen_kameraden/LEGION%20ETRANGERE%20-%20Ich%20Hatt%27%20Einen%20Kameraden

The reason I posted this was not only because it is something I made involving warfare, but while we salute our soldiers both alive and those who have passed here in the US, take a moment to think of the families of other militaries that have fought in the past. German, Japanese, English, Canadian, Russian...it does not matter who. Each soldier in every conflict had a family, and each soldier who died on any 'side' of a conflict in our history had a family who mourned the loss of them.

To the soldiers who are currently in service. Thank you for standing up and defending our country. For the soldiers who are veterans or have served in the past. Thank you for your service. For the soldiers who have passed or died in war, thank you for your service. I salute all of you.

[Rothy123]

:salute:, yes a very touching movie indeed, people need to become more aware of how important this day really is.