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  1. 11-12-2007, 10:13 #1
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    Just a note of recognition and thanks to all those, past and present, who have served or who have familiy members currently serving ...

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    That was yesterday L. Wolf started a thread on it.
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    Quote Originally Posted by EWS View Post
    That was yesterday L. Wolf started a thread on it.
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    Missed that. My bad. Admins can collapse this thread into that one. Just knew it was being celebrated today.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Footslogger View Post
    Just a note of recognition and thanks to all those, past and present, who have served or who have familiy members currently serving ...

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    Lone Wolf already started a thread for Veterans Day, my fellow veteran.

    But there's an excellent article HERE about another veteran, that one of my fellow Patriot Guard Riders forwarded to me...about one of our fellow Patriot Guard Riders.
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    Quote Originally Posted by camojack View Post

    But there's an excellent article HERE about another veteran, that one of my fellow Patriot Guard Riders forwarded to me...about one of our fellow Patriot Guard Riders.
    Are those the guys who started the anti-funeral protest?

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    Quote Originally Posted by EWS View Post
    Are those the guys who started the anti-funeral protest?
    No, this group shields families from having to see the despicable people who protest at military funerals - and from what I've heard gives some pretty convincing encouragement to such protesters to leave the area.

    I join others in thanking all the veterans - living and dead - for their service and sacrifices --- and all the families of veterans and those currently serving for their support and sacrifices.

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    Quote Originally Posted by EWS View Post
    Are those the guys who started the anti-funeral protest?

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    Your question is worded a bit vaguely, but to clarify...the Patriot Guard Riders were originally formed to interpose themselves between grieving families and the scumbags from the Westboro Baptist "church" who had been protesting at the funerals of deceased military folks. I cannot think of words bad enough to convey my feelings toward said "church" members...
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    A day late..So what..Thanks for thinking of us.
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    Happy late veterans day everyone.

    I am proud to live in a state that has restrictions on protesting funerals, especially those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Grampie View Post
    A day late..So what..Thanks for thinking of us.
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    I knew that ...but today is the day it is being recognized as a holiday in the US.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Footslogger View Post
    Just a note of recognition and thanks to all those, past and present, who have served or who have familiy members currently serving ...

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    ...and thank you too.
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    Just to let all know I heard that that %$#@!& group of protestors just lost a multi Million dollar law suit brough by one of the families of a deceased vet. I hope they lose everything.

    GOD Bless the Vet and the families of them!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Painted Turtle View Post
    Just to let all know I heard that that %$#@!& group of protestors just lost a multi Million dollar law suit brough by one of the families of a deceased vet. I hope they lose everything.

    GOD Bless the Vet and the families of them!

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    So do I, but I have a feeling that it will be in the appeals courts for a long time, and that it might end up in the United States Supreme Court, as a 1st Amendment question. I personally do not think the freedom of speech extends that far, and neither did the jury in this case.

    (by the way, I have yet to hear anyone call this lawsuit "frivolous" other than the defendants).
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    I hope everyone is having a great Holiday today, and that all of you veterans are taking it easy and being good to yourself. I just returned from the Veteran's Day parade here in Bangor, and I have to say it was very emotional. Anyway, thanks to all of you!

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    Driving through the city of Dahlonega, Ga., on the way to Neels Gap, I saw the roads fully lined with named wooden posts with American Flags. It was a wake up that I wouldn't be able to enjoy the freedom of a hike if it weren't for the proud men and women of our Armed Forces.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Footslogger View Post
    Just a note of recognition and thanks to all those, past and present, who have served or who have familiy members currently serving ...

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    Thanks 'Slogger, to you and all the rest too.

    Quote Originally Posted by camojack View Post
    Lone Wolf already started a thread for Veterans Day, my fellow veteran.
    I can't access this thread, was it just not about hiking?, just curious

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    it's in the GENERAL NON-AT forum
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    Veterans day also happens to be my birthday..


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    Quote Originally Posted by L. Wolf View Post
    it's in the GENERAL NON-AT forum
    Oh, wasn't subscribed to that one, thanks for the directions.
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    Thanks to all the VETS who fought and those who died to give us this free country. You are not forgotten!

    Survivor Dave, well put.
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