Happy Veteran's Day, myLot
By Jim Bauer
@porwest (90118)
United States
November 11, 2024 7:45am CST
According to the Department of Veteran's Affairs website, Veteran's Day is, "a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good," and I think that's a pretty good way to sum it up.
Many people get the days confused between Memorial Day and Veteran's Day. Memorial Day is to honor those who died in the service of their country, and Veteran's Day is to honor everyone who has served, alive or dead.
I like to say, "I am more honored to have served than to be honored for having served." But Veteran's Day is a day that if I am out in public, I always make it a point do don my ship's hat with my crow on it.
I served on the USS Enterprise (CVN-65) from 1992 to 1996. My dad was a 23-year navy veteran, retiring as a Chief Petty Officer. My sister served 10 years in the Air Force and got out as a staff seargeant. My grandfather on my mom's side served in the Army during WWII, and my uncle on my mom's side was a Marine. My dad's father was a Merchant Marine, which weren't part of the armed forces, but assisted the armed forces.
So, we have a long line of veterans in our family.
Incidentally, I tried on my old jumper top from when I was in the Navy, and amazingly I got it on. It wasn't easy, mind you. I'm not the skinny guy I was when I was in my 20s. Getting it off was another story, however.
Happy Veteran's Day, myLot to anyone here who served. My hat goes off to you.
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@2ndchances24 (8833)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
11 Nov
husband served in the Army for 4 yrs back in the day of w w 2 I think
thank you for your families service & you as well, have a great day.
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@porwest (90118)
• United States
19h
@2ndchances24 For his service. As for military spouses and families, they sacrifice as well.
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@2ndchances24 (8833)
• Cloverdale, Indiana
20h
@porwest (thank you as well).for what ?
About the only thing I did was marry him.
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
12 Nov
Happy Veteran’s Day! Hope it was a good one.
Would be nice if we stayed skinny all of our lives. Some are lucky in that department. I’m not one of them.
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@lovebuglena (44504)
• Staten Island, New York
14 Nov
@porwest maybe you’ll weigh less as you get older. Never know.
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@porwest (90118)
• United States
21h
@lovebuglena It has only gone up. Not down. I don't see that trend changing. lol
@FourWalls (67775)
• United States
11 Nov
Check out the places giving free meals to veterans today.
This YN2 salutes you, RS3! 
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@FourWalls (67775)
• United States
12 Nov
@porwest — you were full of SH??? 
I got my new refrigerator for about $15 more than the list price on the website because of the veterans discount. That means the discount paid the taxes and delivery charges!
I got my new refrigerator for about $15 more than the list price on the website because of the veterans discount. That means the discount paid the taxes and delivery charges!1 person likes this
@porwest (90118)
• United States
11 Nov
Hey, hey. I was an SH, but I see how you got there, yeoman. lol I never take advantage of veteran deals or discounts. I am weird like that. I mean, it doesn't mean I never partake. If they are offered I take the offer, but I never look for them or ask for them. EVEN being as cheap as I am, go figure. lol
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@porwest (90118)
• United States
13 Nov
@FourWalls Well, I was supposed to be a QM, but it's a story I can't share here since it is on another site and is monetized. lol. Great you were able to use a discount on a high ticket item.
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@everwonderwhy (7326)
•
15 Nov
Happy, Happy Veterans Day! May all your (all honourable Veterans) days be filled with long life, peace and prosperity!
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@RasmaSandra (79714)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
11 Nov
And don't you look spiffy, You must be proud of so many veterans, All our veterans must never be forgotten, Happy Veterans Day to you,
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@Marilynda1225 (82710)
• United States
11 Nov
Happy Veterans Day. Love the picture and thank you for your service.
My family was a few uncles who served in the army but most were navy.
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@LindaOHio (178117)
• United States
11 Nov
I'm glad you finally got out of your uniform. Thank you for your service and have a good week.
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@gnatsmom (2437)
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12 Nov
I discussed this with my students yesterday. I was very pleased that my 5th graders understood the difference in the two holidays. They understood before I explained, which means their parents are doing their jobs at home.
