Veterans Day
Quote: waasnodayTo all who have served and all who are serving, I say Chi Miigwetch! (thank you in my native language).
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Quote: waasnodayTo all who have served and all who are serving, I say Chi Miigwetch! (thank you in my native language).
Whenever I see a man or woman in military garb; at an airport, mall, park, stadium,... I always go up to him or her and say "Thank you for your service".
I mean it.
Also Station's is giving away a buffet for military as well.
Any reason for the date? Is it just to juxtapose Marine's b-day, or is there a story to it?
Quote: djatcSports Cuts is giving out $1 haircuts for all military on Veteran's Day. More money to bet on slots!
Also Station's is giving away a buffet for military as well.
Free buffet at Boyd casinos as well for Veterans.
November 11, 1918 was Armistice Day, commemorating the end of what ended up being World War I. In 1919, the day was made a national holiday. In 1954, after WWII and Korea, the name was changed to Veteran's Day. Here's an article with more details.Quote: FaceNya:weh ja:goh. "Thank you, well done" in Native tongue.
Any reason for the date? Is it just to juxtapose Marine's b-day, or is there a story to it?
I am curious regarding thanking those who served. Do they feel appreciated, or is it weird and ingenuous that folks are saying thanks for something they know nothing about?
Whenever I encounter a serviceman or veteran, wearing something that identifies them as such, I try to make it a point to thank them for their service, if I can do so without intruding or interrupting them. Nearly everyday I do have that opportunity. It's been my experience that most seem to appreciate it.
One of my favorite things to do is when I am eating in a café or restaurant (not a buffet where you pay in advance), and I see a couple gentlemen (it's usually gentlemen) wearing something that identifies them as a veteran, I like to pay for their meal on my way out as a 'thank you'. It's not something I do often, maybe once a month, maybe not even that. When I am not so absorbed in my own life and think of it and have the opportunity.
Quote: AyecarumbaNovember 11, 1918 was Armistice Day, commemorating the end of what ended up being World War I. In 1919, the day was made a national holiday. In 1954, after WWII and Korea, the name was changed to Veteran's Day. Here's an article with more details.
I am curious regarding thanking those who served. Do they feel appreciated, or is it weird and ingenuous that folks are saying thanks for something they know nothing about?
Can't speak for all of course but the co-worker and another friend that I just called were both very pleased to be thanked. It may a bit different in other communities but my tribe opens every ceremony and most large staff meetings with an honor guard who carry our eagle staff and flags (US, Tribal, State, and POW). We appreciate and honor these men and women at pretty much the same level as our elders. Some do not speak of what they have endured and others do speak of their service in order to educate our young regarding the true costs of war as a balance to what the young (and adults too) see on TV and in video games.
Quote: waasnodayTo all who have served and all who are serving, I say Chi Miigwetch! (thank you in my native language).
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Aliante is also offering a free buffet on Veteran's Day to all veterans and active duty personnel.
Great Clips also has an offer on Veteran's Day to benefit veterans:
• On Nov. 11 only, customers who stop in for a service at any Great Clips salon in the United States can receive a free haircut card to give to a veteran
• The free haircut cards are redeemable by all current and past members of the military including active, inactive, retired, disabled and reserve members from any branch. The free haircut cards are redeemable until Dec. 31, 2015
• In addition, veterans can come into any U.S. Great Clips salon on Nov. 11 and receive a free haircut that day or receive a free haircut card to be used before the end of the year.
And for your service and sacrifice I am grateful. My freedom is not free, and I appreciate all who have served.Quote: mason2386When I am thanked, I am humbleled, reminded that I should feel proud of what I offered to my countrymen, rememder that I did it because I felt it was right and what I owed my country for the oppertunities it offered me, I become somewhat bashfull, and remember that many people that came before me to give me the oppertunity to give others the oppertunity to ensure this great country/experiment has a chance to continue to flourish. I feel that choosing to join a branch of our military is not a choice but a calling. We do it because we feel it is our calling and obligation. We do it because we love you.
Quote: DocI have no idea how today’s troops feel about it. I know that as servicemen returned home from fighting in Viet Nam, many were treated with extreme disrespect by people who had done nothing for their country but try to tear it down by protesting against its government. Many of those servicemen had great difficulty dealing with both their experiences overseas and the harsh reception at home – far different from the reception of returning servicemen after the previous two major wars. I think some of them never recovered, and a few words of belated thanks, even from those who know nothing about the experiences, couldn’t do much harm. Same, I expect, for saying thanks to those serving these forty-five years or so later.
Thank you for this post, Doc. You sum it up quite well.
Those of us who served "in country" came home quietly and got on with our lives. Most don't talk about it. My family has a long tradition of military service and I was proud to carry that on. By the way, my draft number was very high and there was zero chance that I would be called.
I can assure you that there were no cameras waiting for the Viet Nam vet's "surprise" homecoming. No vets showing up at the kids' school, no running onto the sports field at halftime and no thank you for your service.
Being spat upon sometimes gets mentioned. I have never witnessed that nor do I personally know anyone that had that misfortune and I traveled in uniform.
Everyone please take a moment to remember our POW/MIAs. Thanks.
-Mike (E-5 USAF 9 Years and counting)
And thx!
My family does not have that long tradition. I don't think any of my ancestors served in the military since the Civil War. My older brother enlisted in the Navy in 1964. His assignments after basic training were at Philadelphia, Key West, and Charleston. The farthest he ever got from home was one sailing to Guantanamo.Quote: 1BBThose of us who served "in country" came home quietly and got on with our lives. Most don't talk about it. My family has a long tradition of military service and I was proud to carry that on. By the way, my draft number was very high and there was zero chance that I would be called.
I was drafted before they started that lottery thing, so my only "draft" number was the registration number at my local board. I was on active duty from 2/25/69 through 2/24/71 -- very hot times for many servicemen, but I was never sent outside the U.S. of A. I downplay the existence of my military time because it does not compare in any way to that of those who served in combat.
I spent those two years doing work very similar to what I did both before and after that as a civilian. My early civilian career was in developing rocket motors for Army weapon systems. I spent my active duty time at White Sands Missile Range, NM testing the missiles. Similar job, just much lower pay. The change of employer and job title was just a nuisance, not a life/sanity-threatening experience. I thank those who did the tough jobs.
I knew there would be a long line with senior day coinciding with Veteran's day and the Veteran's free buffet promotion and BOY WAS THERE. I waited in line for an hour while the other two in my party waited on a nearby bench. But it did give me chance to chat and make friends with two gentlemen who served our country, that were in front of me in line. A most enjoyable conversation made the time go by much quicker and of course I had the chance to express my gratitude for their service.
I am really glad that many of the casinos offer such a promotion on Veterans Day. For any of you veterans that may not know, Club Fortune in Henderson has a Veteran's appreciation day each month (usually first or second Monday) where Veterans eat lunch for free and get a spin of the wheel for some free play.
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I can assure you that there were no cameras waiting for the Viet Nam vet's "surprise" homecoming. No vets showing up at the kids' school, no running onto the sports field at halftime and no thank you for your service.
I was an infantryman with the 1st Air Cav. I made over 25 helicopter assaults, been in fire fights and been ambushed a few times. What upsets me when I see these homecomings is that many of those service men never even carried a weapon. They worked in finance or maintenance or etc.
Quote:Being spat upon sometimes gets mentioned. I have never witnessed that nor do I personally know anyone that had that misfortune and I traveled in uniform.
I am very active with Vietnam veterans and none of them were ever spat on.
Quote: FatGeezusI was an infantryman with the 1st Air Cav. I made over 25 helicopter assaults, been in fire fights and been ambushed a few times. What upsets me when I see these homecomings is that many of those service men never even carried a weapon. They worked in finance or maintenance or etc.
I am very active with Vietnam veterans and none of them were ever spat on.
I feel you, FatGeezus. I hope your Veteran's Day went well.
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