Happy Vets Day!!!!
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Canada's Remembrance Day
Canada's Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day November 11/2009
Before World War I, few scarlet poppies grew in Flanders. Rubble from destroyed buildings made the chalky soil rich in lime, promoting the growth of poppies. After war, the lime and the poppies, disappeared.
Sacks of provender, which the French had abandoned, were split open and
their contents wasted in the mire while the inhabitants went hungry.
The lower floors of the houses were bedded in straw where the soldiers
had slept, and the straw was thickly covered with dried mud and already
gave off a sour-sickish odour. Over everything was the lime dust from
the powdered walls and plastering.
Today I'm as proud of a Canadian as one can get, our soldiers have fought admirably over the years & my Thanks goes out to every one of them. We here @ sirgrassalot's will not forget you & your sacrifices.
Canada's Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day November 11/2009
Before World War I, few scarlet poppies grew in Flanders. Rubble from destroyed buildings made the chalky soil rich in lime, promoting the growth of poppies. After war, the lime and the poppies, disappeared.
Sacks of provender, which the French had abandoned, were split open and
their contents wasted in the mire while the inhabitants went hungry.
The lower floors of the houses were bedded in straw where the soldiers
had slept, and the straw was thickly covered with dried mud and already
gave off a sour-sickish odour. Over everything was the lime dust from
the powdered walls and plastering.
Today I'm as proud of a Canadian as one can get, our soldiers have fought admirably over the years & my Thanks goes out to every one of them. We here @ sirgrassalot's will not forget you & your sacrifices.
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Charles M. Province, a veteran of the US Army, is the sole and single Founder and President of The George S. Patton, Jr. Historical Society. He is the author of “The Unknown Patton”, “Patton’s Third Army”, and “Patton’s One-Minute Messages”
IT IS THE SOLDIER
It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
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 SOLDIER
It is the Soldier, not the minister
Who has given us freedom of religion.
It is the Soldier, not the reporter
Who has given us freedom of the press.
It is the Soldier, not the poet
Who has given us freedom of speech.
It is the Soldier, not the campus organizer
Who has given us freedom to protest.
It is the Soldier, not the lawyer
Who has given us the right to a fair trial.
It is the Soldier, not the politician
Who has given us the right to vote.
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.
Veteran here, thank you 
my greatest respect and thanks to all the Vets
sincerely
V.
sincerely
V.
smokesalot420
Member
As a veteran myself I would like to thank you to all who have fought for and continue to fight for the people! I think about those who sacrifice everyday, not only veterans day.
and so well said:
K
Kola Radical
I was in the Navy during the VietNam... conflict. The closest I came to being in the shit was when I cleaned toilets for the officers. I did score some incredible blonde Lebanese hash and discovered Owsley Orange Sunshine while in the service.
Semper Fuck It.
Of course I support all fellow vets... the poor sons o' bitches.
Semper Fuck It.
Of course I support all fellow vets... the poor sons o' bitches.
LMAO! Good one, Hank. I can relate to that. Peace to all you other vets out there.
BonsaiBud
Member
I didn't do shit today. I've got a high-school buddy who is in Boulder right now getting put back together with titanium bits and pieces. All I did was watch gold go to post-1979 highs. If I had a piece: I'd give the lump of yellow stuff to one of my buddies in the forces.
I'm listening to some Ratdog and I just remembered I have a copy of the book: "Sandbox".
I'm listening to some Ratdog and I just remembered I have a copy of the book: "Sandbox".
