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Veterans Day 2023

Discussion in 'Too Hot for Swamp Gas' started by rivergator, Nov 11, 2023.

  1. rivergator

    rivergator Too Hot Mod Moderator VIP Member

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    A salute to our veterans on this day, Nov. 11, 2023. But especially those who saw the horrors of war that the rest of us cannot imagine. Or even gave their lives.[​IMG]
     
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  2. citygator

    citygator VIP Member

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    Without googling.. Anyone know why it is November 11? I did not - must have been absent that day in school. I had to look it up.
     
  3. duggers_dad

    duggers_dad GC Hall of Fame

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    Armistice in WWI was called for November 11 at 11:00 am. 11-11-11
     
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  4. rivergator

    rivergator Too Hot Mod Moderator VIP Member

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    BTW, if you did serve, please post your branch and duty station ... if you'd like:)
     
  5. citygator

    citygator VIP Member

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    Yea. I just didn’t know that.
     
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  6. GatorJMDZ

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    WWI ended on the 11th hour of November 11, 1918*. The day was originally referred to as Armistice Day. The name was changed after the second war to end all wars.

    Heartfelt thanks to all veterans for your service.

    *(WWi was fought from July 28, 1914 to November 11, 1918.)
     
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  7. mrhansduck

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    Sincere thank you to all who served!
     
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  8. Gatorhead

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    Trump to veterans:

    Loser's- Reference John Kelly interview, Trumps Chief of staff, regarding his (I dont want to visit) American WW1 Veterans cemetery in Europe when President.

    Think about it, I ain't saying it, John Kelly confirmed those comments in a CNN interview.
     
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  9. Gatorhead

    Gatorhead GC Hall of Fame

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    Come on man all you want 92, this is the guy conservatives are nominating for president. Oh do I need to remind you about his comments related to John McCain?

    How any veteran would consider voting for this Putin, Rocket Man loving, 4 time arrested traitor is beyond me.
     
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  10. duggers_dad

    duggers_dad GC Hall of Fame

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    Veteran Day thread marred by shots at president who wasn’t presiding over multiple wars and seemingly spoiling for more.
     
  11. ridgetop

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    To all that served.. thank you
    To all who lost friends and family in the service
    Thank you
    To all who support those that service and protect
    Thank you.
     
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