[GreenKeys] Veterans day is Friday

Fri Nov 11 20:37:24 EST 2016

ok so the poppys are memorial day 
and  the VA  says  Veteran's  Day can be happy and  thankful

and I return to my   position of Happy  (and Thankful)  Veterans  day.
 Ed#

from the  VA

Q. What is the difference  between Veterans Day and Memorial Day? 
A.  Many people confuse _Memorial Day_ (http://www1.va.gov/opa/spe
ceven/memday/)  and Veterans Day. Memorial Day is a day  for remembering and honoring 
military personnel who died in the service of their  country, particularly 
those who died in battle or as a result of wounds  sustained in battle. 
While those who died are also remembered, _Veterans Day_ 
(http://www1.va.gov/opa/vetsday/vetdayhistory.asp)  is the day set aside to thank and  honor 
ALLthose who served  honorably in the military - in wartime or peacetime. In fact, 
Veterans Day is  largely intended to thank LIVINGveterans for  their 
service, to acknowledge that their contributions to our national security  are 
appreciated, and to underscore the fact that all those who served - not only  
those who died - have sacrificed and done their duty.

In a message dated 11/11/2016 1:11:14 P.M. US Mountain Standard Time,  
1oldlens1 at ix.netcom.com writes:

When I was in grammar school this was still known as Armistice Day  
and we made paper poppies. I don't think many of the kids knew what they  
meant. It has become just another holiday but should be IMO a day of  
sober remembrance of those who were killed and wounded in the many wars  
we have been in. It certainly should not be an occasion to glamorize  war.
Look up "In Flanders Fields".

On 11/11/2016  11:22 AM, Doug Alderdice wrote:
> On 11/11/2016 12:37 PM, Ed Sharpe  Archivist for SMECC via GreenKeys 
wrote:
>> Happy day to all my  fellow Veterans!
>> Ed Sharpe archivist  for SMECC USAF E4   30454 Ground Radio
>>
>
>
> I don't know that  wishing a happy day is particularly appropriate for
> this  holiday.  For those who served, and especially those who served  in
> combat situations, wishing a happy day is, in my opinion,  totally
> inappropriate.
>
> I just finished watching on TV  the National Act of Remembrance from
> Ottawa, Canada's official  Remembrance Day ceremony, and this American is
> emotionally spent ...  and I was never in the service.  Canada's
> designation for this  day is "Remembrance Day," and it is, I feel, a more
> fitting title to  the day.  It is a time to remember the sacrifices made
> by  everyone who served and especially those who made the ultimate
>  sacrifice.  It is a time for difficult memories for both those  who
> served and for those who waited at home.  On this day each  year I am
> thankful to be within off-air TV range of Canada to be able  to view
> their ceremony, because nothing like it exists on American  television.
> Yes, I know ceremonies take place here, but almost none of  them get any
> kind of publicity save for a but a few brief moments on  the evening
> news, and maybe one photo from one ceremony in tomorrow's  newspaper.
>
> Today is a day for reflecting and giving thanks to  those who served, and
> appreciating the freedoms we enjoy now because  of the sacrifices others
> have made.
>
> Thank you to all  of the veterans reading this.  I know this day is
> difficult for  some.
>
> 73,
>
> Doug,  KA2WFT
>
>
>
>
>> In a message dated  11/10/2016 3:38:34 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
>>  w7tty at centurylink.net writes:
>>
>>      GreenKeyers - - -
>>
>>     Friday is  Veterans Day.
>>
>>     This is the last call  this year (We've had a few extras) for getting
>>      your name on the GreenKeys Veterans Roll.
>>
>>   This list is open to all present and past members of any  service
>> branch
>>     who have a interest  in teletype equipment, either operators or
>>      maintenance. Merchant Marine personnel, U.S. Government
>>   communicators of
>>     any of the  Alphabet Agencies dealing with communications are
>>  eligible.
>>
>>     Please e-mail me with  your Name, Branch of service, Rank or rating,
>>      Years of service, locations, activities, etc., and we'll get your
>>  name
>>     on the list.
>>
>>   Take care and thank you for your  service.
>>
>>      73,
>>
>>     George Hutchison, W7TTY
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