Veteran Appreciation Thread

[Hay Dude]

I understand; I damaged my knees and back, I was just a diesel mechanic attached to an MP unit when I went to Afghanistan. Apparently my body didn't agree with the decisions I made. I can't walk or stand for extended periods, but at the end of the day it's depression that eats at me.

No good story, just a body and mind trying not to completely give up.

Aww man, I am so sorry to hear. Please keep trying to stay positive. I don’t know how you feel about religion, but once I rekindled my relationship with Jesus Christ, and stopped listening to negative people, my life improved.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Thank you gentlemen, I appreciate it, and I'm doing alright. I've been seeing a counselor for about 7 years now, as well as found a relatively reliable combination of medications. With regards to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I'm working on it; I've come a long way from where I'd used to be, but I'm still the biggest obstacle between me and God. Though, aren't we all? Anyhow, the Lord knows I'm trying and between that and my children I'm sure that's why I'm here.

 

[Muhammad]

Happy Veteran's Day (weekend) to all of the TBN Veteran's! Thank you for your service!

 

[Eagle1]

Thank you to you and the entire USA for allowing me to serve. In the long haul it has proven to be one of my better choices in life

Pretty low bar, I know

 

[QRTRHRS]

Especially this time of the year, I think about an uncle that I never really knew. He along with two others from his hometown Marine Reserve unit were killed around the Chosen Reservoir in early Nov 1950. Perhaps a dozen years ago, the group that works with remains contacted my aunt, his sister, for DNA. She did them one better, she had them contact my uncle's twin brother whom was still alive. Sadly, they have never contacted the family and no one whom knew or lived with my uncle are still around.

I hope to one day have the honor to see him home.

I also think about my friend's who served in Viet Nam and survived to come home only to commit suicide. Six in total!

One that haunts me in particular was a high school classmate. During induction, a marine walked through, stared at me, said you and you meaning the two men aside me, come with me.

Living up to it's name, my adopted town, Liberty honors it's military men and women. I look forward to our Veteran's Day ceremonies.

 

[sandman2234]

Thanks!
David from jax

 

[Wagtail]

Happy Veteran's Day (weekend) to all of the TBN Veteran's! Thank you for your service!

Thank you, Muhammad.

I hope that an old Royal Australian Navy veteran (46yrs) is included . 11 November is Remembrance Day here, New Zealand, Canada & the UK.

Lest we forget.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Thank you, Muhammad.

I hope that an old Royal Australian Navy veteran (46yrs) is included . 11 November is Remembrance Day here, New Zealand, Canada & the UK.

Lest we forget.

I had the privilege of attending a Remembrance Day ceremony on Kiwi Base in Afghanistan back in 2009, I am thankful to have been in attendance.

Thank you guys, and the Kiwi's, for hanging out with us in Afghanistan- no matter how it ended.

 

[tacticalturnip]

Thank you to you and the entire USA for allowing me to serve. In the long haul it has proven to be one of my better choices in life

Pretty low bar, I know

I'd like to second your sentiment.

 

[Torvy]

Thank you, Muhammad.

I hope that an old Royal Australian Navy veteran (46yrs) is included . 11 November is Remembrance Day here, New Zealand, Canada & the UK.

Lest we forget.

Aye. It was originally Armistice Day. The end of WWI on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.

In 1954, following WWII and Korea, the US wrapped it into a day to honor all Veterans. We celebrate those who have given all on May 30th. That goes back to 1868, just after our Civil War. It's now observed on the last Monday in May.