Veterans - Honoring `All
Veterans - Honoring `All
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[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Veterans Day, 2008
A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America [/align]
On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States.
From the fields and forests of war-torn Europe to the jungles of Southeast Asia, from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, brave patriots have protected our Nation's ideals, rescued millions from tyranny, and helped spread freedom around the globe. America's veterans answered the call when asked to protect our Nation from some of the most brutal and ruthless tyrants, terrorists, and militaries the world has ever known. They stood tall in the face of grave danger and enabled our Nation to become the greatest force for freedom in human history. Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard have answered a high calling to serve and have helped secure America at every turn.
Our country is forever indebted to our veterans for their quiet courage and exemplary service. We also remember and honor those who laid down their lives in freedom's defense. These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our benefit. On Veterans Day, we remember these heroes for their valor, their loyalty, and their dedication. Their selfless sacrifices continue to inspire us today as we work to advance peace and extend freedom around the world.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor America's veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2008, as Veterans Day and urge all Americans to observe November 9 through November 15, 2008, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I encourage all Americans to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to support and participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I invite civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, businesses, s, and the media to support this national observance with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.[align=center]GEORGE W. BUSH [/align][align=center][/align]
[/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center]Veterans Day, 2008 A Proclamation by the President of the United States of America [/align]
On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States.
From the fields and forests of war-torn Europe to the jungles of Southeast Asia, from the deserts of Iraq to the mountains of Afghanistan, brave patriots have protected our Nation's ideals, rescued millions from tyranny, and helped spread freedom around the globe. America's veterans answered the call when asked to protect our Nation from some of the most brutal and ruthless tyrants, terrorists, and militaries the world has ever known. They stood tall in the face of grave danger and enabled our Nation to become the greatest force for freedom in human history. Members of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and Coast Guard have answered a high calling to serve and have helped secure America at every turn.
Our country is forever indebted to our veterans for their quiet courage and exemplary service. We also remember and honor those who laid down their lives in freedom's defense. These brave men and women made the ultimate sacrifice for our benefit. On Veterans Day, we remember these heroes for their valor, their loyalty, and their dedication. Their selfless sacrifices continue to inspire us today as we work to advance peace and extend freedom around the world.
With respect for and in recognition of the contributions our service members have made to the cause of peace and freedom around the world, the Congress has provided (5 U.S.C. 6103(a)) that November 11 of each year shall be set aside as a legal public holiday to honor America's veterans.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, GEORGE W. BUSH, President of the United States of America, do hereby proclaim November 11, 2008, as Veterans Day and urge all Americans to observe November 9 through November 15, 2008, as National Veterans Awareness Week. I encourage all Americans to recognize the bravery and sacrifice of our veterans through ceremonies and prayers. I call upon Federal, State, and local officials to display the flag of the United States and to support and participate in patriotic activities in their communities. I invite civic and fraternal organizations, places of worship, schools, businesses, s, and the media to support this national observance with commemorative expressions and programs.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand this thirty-first day of October, in the year of our Lord two thousand eight, and of the Independence of the United States of America the two hundred and thirty-third.
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[align=center][/align][align=center][/align][align=center]The Veterans' Week 2008 poster captures and pays tribute to Canada's service men and women who have served this national from the First World War to current missions. The images seen in the foreground feature Canadian Forces members on a training exercise before leaving for the international mission in Afghanistan. The central image shows a soldier departing for the Second World War saying a poignant goodbye to his five-year-old son. The soldier featured in the background on the left of the poster is a First World War medic. November 11, 2008 marks the 90th anniversary of the end of the First World War. [/align][align=center]The Government of Canada is committed to honouring the sacrifices and achievements of all those who have served Canada. [/align][align=center]Canada's Veterans have a proud heritage, history and tradition. Our Veterans were ordinary men and women who did extraordinary things. They were there when we needed them most. Each year, Canada marks Veterans' Week from November 5 to 11. It is a time to honour and remember all those who served Canada in times of war, military conflict and peace.[/align][align=center]During Veterans' Week, events honouring our Veterans are held in communities across the country. These events are a time for Canadians to remember and reflect on those who served and died protecting Canadian values. We not only pay tribute to all Canadian Veterans, but we also honour those who continue to serve our country in Afghanistan and other areas of conflict.[/align][align=center]Taking part in remembrance events develops a deeper understanding of the sacrifices and achievements of those who have served and continue to serve our country. As Canadians, we have endless opportunities to become involved in remembrance. We can talk to a Veteran, visit a local cenotaph or monument, take an interest in Veterans' history or attend a Remembrance Day ceremony.[/align]
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[align=center]On Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the service and sacrifice of the men and women who in defense of our freedom have bravely worn the uniform of the United States, and Canada.[/align][align=center]
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I would like to say a sincere THANK YOU!
to all the men and women who are serving, and have served
their country. It is because of all of them I am able to speak my mind freely,
choose who I like as my leader, maybe even become the leader of the country myself.
So many men and women have given their lives so that we could live in freedom.
Let us also not forget the families of all the brave soldiers.
Those two photos are from the funeral of a soldier from my city.
Cpl. Andrew Grenon, 23, was killed in Afghanistan this past September.
These images have been repeated over the years too many times to keep track.
The faces change, the flag differs, but the sacrifice is always the same.
THANK YOU!
Monte Of The Month -- August 2007
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,231
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I THANK ALL of those on this forum that have served our countries, either in this war, or in others. Thank you Veterans and current service men and women!
This image reminds me of my Dad, God bless him, and the invasion of Europe in WWII. He entered France 2 weeks after the main invasion, like the picture above. On the day then war ended, he was there in the death camps helping to free the Jews. He SEEN the death and suffering.
Thank you and God bless our service men and women of the past and currentn times.
This image reminds me of my Dad, God bless him, and the invasion of Europe in WWII. He entered France 2 weeks after the main invasion, like the picture above. On the day then war ended, he was there in the death camps helping to free the Jews. He SEEN the death and suffering.
Thank you and God bless our service men and women of the past and currentn times.
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[align=center][sm=americanasmiley.gif][/align][align=center]I would like to thank the members that posted, and showed their appreciation/thanks to our veteran's.[/align][align=center][/align][align=center]I keep learning so much on the World Wide Web about[/align][align=center]people, and about our MCF Membership.[/align][align=center]Peace `Out[/align][align=center]`amen[/align][align=center]
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