[GreenKeys] Veterans day is Friday

Fri Nov 11 21:04:30 EST 2016

Hat off, hand on heart - thank you US Vets, one and all.

Without big people like you, little guys like me wouldn't have a pot to
p*ss in or a window to throw it out of. Without your efforts, we'd all be
loyal subjects (at best) and dog knows what else, at worst.

And now a moment's silence for great uncle Bud, Sgt. USAAF - a man I never
knew. The loss of his life over Austria in the spring of 1945 changed my
family in ways that I will never fully appreciate. Seventy years on, his
remains have yet to be located and repatriated.

Thanks for reading.

On Fri, Nov 11, 2016 at 7:37 PM, Ed Sharpe Archivist for SMECC via
GreenKeys <greenkeys at mailman.qth.net> wrote:

> 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/speceven/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 *ALL*those who served honorably in the military - in
> wartime or peacetime. In fact, Veterans Day is largely intended to thank
> *LIVING*veterans 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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