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imanamerican63

(13,806 posts) Sun Nov 11, 2012, 10:19 AM Nov 2012

From one Vet to so many other before and after me! Thank you!

Many have fought and sacrificed their lives for our freedom. Take minute today, say thanks to a veteran, say a prayer for those who are still in harms way! America is a great place! God bless them all!

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From one Vet to so many other before and after me! Thank you! (Original Post) imanamerican63 Nov 2012 OP

and unfortunately, many soldiers were often sent to fight not to quinnox Nov 2012 #1

They still fought in harms way! imanamerican63 Nov 2012 #2

Thank you, too! :) LiberalLoner Nov 2012 #3

quinnox

(20,600 posts)

1. and unfortunately, many soldiers were often sent to fight not to

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 10:29 AM

Nov 2012

Protect our freedom, but for other interests, which are not so noble. Iraq, and Vietnam are two that come to mind. This day makes me think of the evil and unscrupulous leaders who use force for wrong reasons.

imanamerican63

(13,806 posts)

2. They still fought in harms way!

Reply to quinnox (Reply #1)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 10:45 AM

Nov 2012

I agree, but they still need to be recognized for what did and will for our country!

LiberalLoner

(9,762 posts)

3. Thank you, too! :)

Reply to imanamerican63 (Original post)

Sun Nov 11, 2012, 12:30 PM

Nov 2012

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