Post Your 'Vets' (and I don't mean animal Dr's!) HERE:

[Auggietina]

My dh just retired after 24 years in the Army National Guards. This was taken in 2004

 

[LAWalz23]

Great thread! I would like to add my dad who served in Korea and became a US citizen afterwards. He had come to the US as a 16 year old war orphan from Poland after WWII and joined the US Army 4 years later.

 

[MinnieM3]

I'd like to honor

My dad: US Army, WWII and lifelong reserves
My Father in law: US Navy WWII
My Brother in law: Vietnam Vet

Thank you all!

 

[Webbie]

Thank you for starting this thread.

I would like to honor my daughter, one of the wild bunch, Luvfigment. I am very proud of her. She is a nurse in the Air Force.

 

[HeatherinNC]

I would like to honor my dad, retired Coast Guard and National Guard.

And Lance Corporal Daniel Swaim, USMC. He was one of DH's best friends. He was killed Nov 10, 2005 in Iraq.

 

[kimmar067]

I'd like to acknowledge my nephew, John Kelsey, who just finished basic training in S.C. and my F-i-L, who fought in the Navy in WWII ......

 

[kimmar067]

Thank you for starting this thread.

I would like to honor my daughter, one of the wild bunch, Luvfigment. I am very proud of her. She is a nurse in the Air Force.

...Oh my ! You learn something every day...

 

[MICKEY'S DREAMERS]

I just found this thread thanks to kimmar067 !!!

I'm Italian and want to thank from the very deep of my heart ALL OF YOUR DADS, HUSBANDS,BROTHERS AND SONS who came here in Italy in WWII !!!
They gave us HOPE and FREEDOM !!!!

My Dad was one of the "partisans" who is still alive thanks to US ARMY !!

THANK YOU !!!!

God bless those who served and are serving and their families !!

Laura

 

[kimmar067]

Ciao, bella Laura!

 

[transparant]

My father at his Master Sergeant ceremony.

My Uncle in Vietnam

A friend of mine that was injured in Iraq at the Tomb of The Unknown Soldier - he recieved THe Navy Cross - second highest award in the military -its second to the congressional medal of honor. He is the Naval Officer on the far left.

Another friend - a Sgt.Maj. in the Marines

Sgt. Brian Currier. He was injured in Iraq a year ago in March. He's another dear friend.

 

[Jpgirl]

No pics, but very proud of
My Dad WWII US Army (tail gunner before the Air Force was separated from Army
My dh Vietnam era US Army (served tail end as MP in Germany)
My nephew peace time US Navy Saying many prayers for all who are serving and thanks for making the sacrifice

 

[DISUNC]

Great Thread! I dont have any pics scanned...but here is my list...Also many other friends & relatives.

(Grandfather) US Army WWI Purple Heart RIP
(Father) US Navy WWII & Korean War
(Uncle) US Marines Korean War
(Cousin) US Army Medic Vietnam RIP
(Cousin) Us Army Vietnam Purple Heart RIP
(Nephew) US Coast Guard Iraq War

 

[kimmar067]

In support of our troops overseas:

Let's keep this thread going....

 

[TEENEE]

My dad SP 4 James Johnson Jr KIA 2-6-68 Can Tho, Vietnam.


http://www.virtualwall.org/dj/JohnsonJx01d.jpg

 

[Nancyg56]

I just saw this thread. I have no pictures, but I would like to remember some WW11 veterans:

My Dad: Joseph served on an aircraft carrier in the south Pacifac
My FIL: Charles served on a PT boat in the south Pacifac

Neither man spoke about their experiences

My good friend Bill served as a Marine. He is now speaking in high shcools in our area about his experiences as a Marine before the service was integrated. I never see him out without his retired Marine cap.

My neighbor, Stanley, who is so active as an historian in the local VFW. He is trying to capture stories from the brave men and women who served before us in order that we learn from them.

May I also honor my nephew Chris who is serving in Iraq? His rank of Sergeant is official tomorrow.

Thank you to all who serve our country, and to those families who sacrifice so much when their loved ones are standing watch around the world. May God bless you all, and keep our troops safe.

 

[transparant]

In support of our troops overseas:

Let's keep this thread going....

I'm with you on this one! Lets keep in going!

 

[kimmar067]

I LO-O-O-O-OVE this pic....simply PRECIOUS!

 

[liamandcaili]

I don't have any pics either.

DH, Gregory, is in Iraq now. The children and I miss him every day.

My cousin in-law, Shane, is on his second Iraq tour. He has barely seen his second child, now three.

My grandfather, Kurt, served in WWII. What was especially interesting about him was that he was born in Germany, but he came to the US as a child and fought for us. Many of his relatives were unfortunately on the other side.

 

[kimmar067]

I don't have any pics either.

DH, Gregory, is in Iraq now. The children and I miss him every day.

My cousin in-law, Shane, is on his second Iraq tour. He has barely seen his second child, now three.

My grandfather, Kurt, served in WWII. What was especially interesting about him was that he was born in Germany, but he came to the US as a child and fought for us. Many of his relatives were unfortunately on the other side.

..I'll pray for your DH and C-in-L's safe and SPEEDY return.........BTW, YOU are very brave, too, raising your children and sacrificing your DH for all of US......

 

[transparant]

I LO-O-O-O-OVE this pic....simply PRECIOUS!

Thanks! That's Luke...my future Marine That's ALL he ever talks about.

Here's another one of my favorite pics -