So many to thank, so little time left
What an honor it is to serve in the military today. Not only do we have the privilege of defending the freedoms that so many before us have fought to defend, but we live in a time where we can thank a great many of them in person.
Unfortunately, the day is rapidly approaching when we can no longer sit and talk to members of the Greatest Generation, hear their stories first-hand and see in their faces the struggles they went through. It won’t be long before those who fought in the Forgotten War are seen only in pictures in the history books, and the jungles of Vietnam replace the beaches of Normandy in the stories heard at veteran’s homes across the nation.
My point is this: Today, and any day after, if you happen to have the good fortune to share the company of an old veteran, take the opportunity to take his (or her) hand, look them in the eyes and thank them for what they did for us. Of course, that goes for any vet, young or old, but we have an obligation to let those who served before us know that their sacrifice and legacy will live on long after they do.
To all the veterans reading this, thank you.
-Farva
November 11th, 2008 at 12:16 am
Their spirit continues to fight for us and our freedom. Not a day goes by that I do not think of those before me. God Bless America and God Bless those dedicate their lives for ours.
November 11th, 2008 at 12:25 am
Indeed, a Thanks to those Veterans who have served, those who still serve, and will serve in the future.
November 11th, 2008 at 2:47 am
Great comic today Farva…infact I’ve posted links to it on the various forums that have post for veteran’s day.
Also using it as my desktop, this one has to be one of my all time favorites
November 11th, 2008 at 5:13 am
Well done again………………Pa
November 11th, 2008 at 5:57 am
I feel fortunate to have been able to talk to so many WWII vets. There is one common thing in all their stories though. They all feel that the ones that didn’t make it home were better men than themselves and the real heroes of the war.
November 11th, 2008 at 6:11 am
Happy Veterans Day to everyone who is a vet, in any service, or seriously contemplating joining any service. Whether you deploy to Iraq for 15 months, or “The Deid” for 4 months, nothing we do is easy. We all leave home knowing that we might not come back. And knowing that what we knew at home, might not be the same when we return. I have worked with many people during my career. Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airman and even a few Coasties, and I am proud of every person I have met.
Thank you all for your service, and let us all remember those who have made the greatest sacrifice for our freedoms.
November 11th, 2008 at 6:32 am
Indeed all veterens and all people who have served are a breed of there own. I for one am glad to uphold the family tradition of serving in the Military. Air Force of course. Great comic Farva.
November 11th, 2008 at 9:32 am
Thank YOU, Farva. This is a great reminder that I need to get back on our oral history project at work. Their stories are the base for ours today.
November 11th, 2008 at 10:26 am
All I can say is Wow.
Today’s comic really hits home. You see, I just retired and for a long time was pretty down because in all of my career I was never sent down range. That all changed after spending 14 months in Honduras.
That assignment taught me that we don’t have to fight all the time to make a difference. Sometimes the biggest difference can be made just by helping those who need it the most but ask for it the least.
Thanks Farva for an outstanding comic with a special Star Wars twist.
November 11th, 2008 at 10:52 am
I liked the way you phrased that, “Thank someone great”
I believe that’s what I did on my website.
(for those that don’t want to click, or fear this is spam or worse, it says, in part, “Thanks, Dad.”)
November 11th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
As a young ER tech I was honored to care for one of our Greatest as he left this world. He came to us knowing the end was near and wanted to be with his military family when it came. He had no living family other than us and we were all honored to have him. ER crews tend to be very jaded but when he passed not one of us had a dry eye. It’s been 10 years and just writing this is bringing tears to my eyes.
Cpl E… you were, are now and always will be one of my heroes. Rest in well earned peace.
November 11th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
Sadly, my granfather was the WWII vet I knew best and he is gone. We later found out he served in worse conditions than he ever told us. Most of the vets I know are from the Korean War or later.
Also remember Frank Buckles, the last US WWI vet, as Veterans Day is on the anniversiary of the WWI armistice.
A car wash near my work offered free washed for vets. God bless them all, from the oldest to the vets who serve or served with honor in our wars today.
November 11th, 2008 at 7:46 pm
I for one wnet over to the local “National Cementary” and said my prayers to the gods asking for their entrance into Valhalla. I also thanked my dad, he being a Veteran of Vietnam. By the way the Star Wars theme this week, bravo Farva!
November 11th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
A tribute to Vets
The Defense Authorization Act 2009, signed in October, included new language to honor Vets.
Now, Active Duty/Guard/Reserve in Civvies, or any Vet, may render honors to the National Anthem with the hand salute! I hope they get the word out, and I have to retrain myself.
November 11th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
I went to A Colorado Eagles Hockey Game tonight to help sell pucks with our cadet squadron, and we got to go out on the Ice and honor 3 veterans who just got back from over seas, they were being recognized for their injuries in battle, and hearing the cheers form the crowd screaming at them, made me shiver, I am so proud of all who have served and are serving, god bless you and happy veterans day!