I would like to thank all of the Vets in all wars.

[Stubob]

We have had many families affected by war and the protection of our country.

World War II 1941 -1945
Deaths in Theater 405,000
Soldiers Unaccounted 78,000


Korean War 1950- 1953
Deaths in Theater 37,000
Soldiers Unaccounted 8,192

Vietnam War 1964-1975
Deaths in Theater 58,000
Soldiers Unaccounted 2,646

Cold War 1946 - 1991
Deaths in Theater 28
Soldiers Unaccounted 138

Gulf War 1990-1991
Deaths in Theater 382
Soldiers Unaccounted 1

Iraq War 2003 -Present
Deaths in Theater 3,931
Soldiers Unaccounted 4

I posted this just as a reminder that our freedom comes at a very high price. Some people do not understand the price that has been paid.

[Sandhiller]

Indeed, Stubob. It's something we should never forget. They gave us gifts we can never repay.

[VegasGeorge]

If only those of us at home would fight half as hard to protect our freedom as our brave soldiers in lands far away.

We need a revitalization of patriotism in this country.

If we don't do something about it right now, there won't be a United States of America in the 22nd Century.

100 years goes by fast. I remember the 1960s like it was yesterday. Time is slipping through our hands.

[Outlaw]

Geez Guys, I was in the Nam conflict and the 60's seem like a freakin thousand years ago. Guess I'm losing it finally.... :roll:

[ccadmin]

Thanks for your service Outlaw.

[PresentArms]

If only those of us at home would fight half as hard to protect our freedom as our brave soldiers in lands far away.

We need a revitalization of patriotism in this country.

If we don't do something about it right now, there won't be a United States of America in the 22nd Century.

100 years goes by fast. I remember the 1960s like it was yesterday. Time is slipping through our hands.

It's sad to see what it's come to. Our youth is heading in the wrong direction. We must never forget and we must remind those who have forgotten. Its not to late Is It?

[pioneer461]

Don't forget the living vets, with special honor to those who sacraficed their arms, legs and minds.

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[bat47]

To all Vets, past and present, thanks for your service.

H HC 2/33 3AD 1966-'69

[Jay]

I am a Nam Vet. I also work in a VA Hospital. You folks would never believe how much it means to some of these guys to have someone just come to the hospital and visit with the guys for an hour or so. It doesn't have to be an all day visit, and you don't have to have an appointment, or know the Vet. For what we on this forum spend on ammo for a few hours at the range, you can make a Vet's month, with very little effort.

Semper Fi.

[Swift locksmith]

It's sad to see what it's come to. Our youth is heading in the wrong direction. We must never forget and we must remind those who have forgotten. Its not to late Is It?

We're not all stupid, just that stupid is louder than smart. The youth of this country are not so different now than then, but mass media makes the stupid louder now than then. Some of can't remember, but we know and we won't forget that.

[BiblicalFirst]

I also want to express my gratitude to you, for your service to our country. Yes, and also for your service to me and my family.

Thank You!

[mp3mogul]

The statistics are a bit flawed, but yes, my hats off to all (including myself) who have served!

Cold War:

Marine Barracks Bombing 1983, Beruit (I was there)

In the attack on the American barracks, the death toll was 241 American servicemen: 220 Marines, 18 Navy personnel and 3 Army soldiers. Sixty Americans were injured