For Those Who Have Served

 In Flanders fields the poppies blow
      Between the crosses, row on row,
   That mark our place; and in the sky
   The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
   Loved and were loved, and now we lie
         In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
   The torch; be yours to hold it high.
   If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
         In Flanders fields.

To Those Who Have Served In War and Peace,

THANK YOU!

To All Who Have Served

From this veteran to my brothers and sisters in arms:

 Thank You For Your Service!

For All Those Who Have Served

During War or During Peace,

 In Combat or Safe at a Desk.

 

Combating Boredom, Crazy Orders and The Endless Mud.

We Never Really Thanked You.

Or Let You Finish The Job!

You Removed Many Evil Men

And Have Brought Civilization To Those Who Never Had It

Through Out The Years

1777

1812

This Nation Has Never Forgotten To Say:

THANK YOU!!

In Flander's Field

During the early days of the Second Battle of Ypres a young Canadian artillery officer, Lieutenant
Alexis Helmer, was killed on 2^nd May, 1915 in the gun positions near Ypres. An exploding German artillery shell landed near him. He was serving in the same Canadian artillery unit as a friendof his, the Canadian military doctor and artillery commander Major John McCrae.

As the brigade doctor, John McCrae was asked to conduct the burial service for Alexis because the chaplain had been called away somewhere else on duty that evening. It is believed that later that evening, after the burial, John began the draft for his now famous poem “In Flanders Fields”.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow
Between the crosses, row on row,
That mark our place; and in the sky
The larks, still bravely singing, fly
Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago
We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,
Loved and were loved, and now we lie
In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:
To you from failing hands we throw
The torch; be yours to hold it high.
If ye break faith with us who die
We shall not sleep, though poppies grow
In Flanders fields.

Are you wearing your poppy?

For All Those Who Have Served

During War or During Peace,

 In Combat or Safe at a Desk.

 

Combating Boredom, Crazy Orders and The Endless Mud.

We Never Really Thanked You.

Or Let You Finish The Job!

You Removed Many Evil Men

And Have Brought Civilization To Those Who Never Had It

Through Out The Years

1777

1812

This Nation Has Never Forgotten To Say:

THANK YOU!!

To Our Veterans

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AND YOUR SACRIFICE FOR THIS NATION!!

Remembering November 11th

Veterans Day is an annual American holiday honoring military veterans. Both a federal holiday and a state holiday in all states, it is usually observed on November 11. However, if it occurs on a Sunday then the following Monday is designated for holiday leave, and if it occurs Saturday then either Saturday or Friday may be so designated.

Today most people either forget the day, ignore it, or consider it just another day of shopping specials. But to many of us who serve or have served this nation, it is the one day that this nation should thank us for our service. That service whether it was in war or peace. On foreign soil or here in the states. Whether the enemy was our fellow man or just boredom. We served.

It is the Soldier
by Father Dennis Edward O'Brien

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

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

It is the Soldier,
not the campus organizer, who gives us freedom to demonstrate.

It is the Soldier
who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag,
who allows the protester to burn the flag.

It is the men and women who have and are proudly wearing the uniform of this nation who have guaranteed the freedoms we enjoy.

A Nation's Strength
by Walt Whitman

Not gold, but only man can make
A people great and strong;
Men who, for truth and honor's sake,
Stand fast and suffer long.

Brave men who work while others sleep,
Who dare while others fly --
They build a nation's pillars deep
And lift them to the sky.

Those who serve give their strength to keep this nation free. Many have given their lives, their health, and their wealth for this country.

This year, like last year, Applebee's Restaurants are giving to Veterans and Active Duty Military Personal a free meal. It is their way of thanking all who served.

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To all those who have served, and all those who are serving now:

Thank you!

In Honor of America's Veterans

On November 11, 1918 the guns fell silent over Europe and World War I was over. In 1919 President Woodrow Wilson declared that November 11 would become a national holiday known as Armistice Day. This was to honor the men that fought and died in the First World War, or the Great War as it was then known. Thus it stood until 1954 when Congress decided to change the name from Armistice Day to Veteran's Day. Thus honoring all those who have served this nation in uniform.

Most people don't take any notice of the day, wishing it was a holiday on a Monday so they can have a 3-day weekend. Or they only notice the sales that are being held in the stores. But onerestaurant chains is making a difference this year.

This Veterans Day in America, Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar restaurants will show their appreciation for all our veterans. Disputing the old adage "no such thing as a free lunch",Applebee's is inviting all veterans to lunch or dinner at the restaurant's expense.

Says Mike Archer, Applebee's President:

"It's an honor to host an event that helps the neighborhood come together and say thanks to our veterans and active servicemen and women. We are starting on a small scale to ensure we can best understand how to staff and service these important guests.

One hundred and sixty four Applebee's will be participating in this effort to express gratitude and respect for all active duty and veteran military members.

Proof of military service includes:

• U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card
• U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card
• DD214
• LES
• Citation or Commendation
• Photograph in uniform
• Veterans Organization Card

To find a location near you, go to Applebee's here: http://www.applebees.com/VeteransDay.html

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What a wonderful gesture to our men and women who have served.

Remember all who have served and are still serving.




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THANK YOU!