NoBowles Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 Thank you for all made the ultimate sacrifices for our great country!! As someone who came to this country from another, I assure you its the greatest country in the world, regardless of what the detractors say. And the great Veterans of this country are a huge reason for that, and I sincerely thank you!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Apache 51 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 36 minutes ago, NoBowles said: Thank you for all made the ultimate sacrifices for our great country!! As someone who came to this country from another, I assure you its the greatest country in the world, regardless of what the detractors say. And the great Veterans of this country are a huge reason for that, and I sincerely thank you!! Nice of you to start this thread!! fyi, the ultimate sacrifice is made when a service member dies in battle, not a cop, and not a fireman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 10 minutes ago, Apache 51 said: Nice of you to start this thread!! fyi, the ultimate sacrifice is made when a service member dies in battle, not a cop, and not a fireman. What an odd thing to say Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 3 minutes ago, dbatesman said: What an odd thing to say Just want him to get it right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 The ultimate sacrifice is laying down your life for another. I don't care if you're an airman, soldier, sailor, or marine. You can be a cop, a firefighter, a crossing guard, or just a good neighbor who sees a kid drowning. If you lost your life saving someone else, you sacrificed everything for them. You sacrificed, ultimately. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARodJetsFan Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 28 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Thank you. It was an honor to serve my country during Desert Storm (1991 - 1993 on the USS Simpson (FFG-56) in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf) In fact, I'm still serving now as a D.O.D. civilian, in the U.S. Merchant Marines here in the U.S. 7th fleet (the current hot zone) - just left Japan 3 days ago. My thanks go out to all the Veterans who served before me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 2 minutes ago, freestater said: The ultimate sacrifice is laying down your life for another. I don't care if you're an airman, soldier, sailor, or marine. You can be a cop, a firefighter, a crossing guard, or just a good neighbor who sees a kid drowning. If you lost your life saving someone else, you sacrificed everything for them. You sacrificed, ultimately. Then there would no need to call it ''The'', Your other examples are sacrifices, obviously, but they are not The Ultimate Sacfrice. Additionally, you can't thank deceased servicemen, that's why we have Memorial Day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 59 minutes ago, dbatesman said: What an odd thing to say Weird Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freestater Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 48 minutes ago, Apache 51 said: Then there would no need to call it ''The'', Your other examples are sacrifices, obviously, but they are not The Ultimate Sacfrice. Additionally, you can't thank deceased servicemen, that's why we have Memorial Day. I'll agree to disagree. Regardless, thank you to yourself and all other servicemen and servicewomen, from a fellow veteran. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 5 minutes ago, freestater said: I'll agree to disagree. Regardless, thank you to yourself and all other servicemen and servicewomen, from a fellow veteran. Same here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obrien2Toon Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 1 hour ago, ARodJetsFan said: Thank you. It was an honor to serve my country during Desert Storm (1991 - 1993 on the USS Simpson (FFG-56) in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf) In fact, I'm still serving now as a D.O.D. civilian, in the U.S. Merchant Marines here in the U.S. 7th fleet (the current hot zone) - just left Japan 3 days ago. My thanks go out to all the Veterans who served before me. Was that ship still out of Mayport back then? I was on the Gettysburg (cg-64) 96-00 Simpson was by us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARodJetsFan Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 16 hours ago, Obrien2Toon said: Was that ship still out of Mayport back then? I was on the Gettysburg (cg-64) 96-00 Simpson was by us No, we were home-ported out of Newport, R.I. during the time I was stationed there (1991-1993). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BurnleyJet Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 2 mins silence today in the UK at 11am. We called it Armistice Day. "They gave their today for our tomorrow". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointman Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 2 hours ago, Apache 51 said: Nice of you to start this thread!! fyi, the ultimate sacrifice is made when a service member dies in battle, not a cop, and not a fireman. lolwhat? And, are you OK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted November 11, 2017 Share Posted November 11, 2017 26 minutes ago, pointman said: lolwhat? And, are you OK? Sorry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoBowles Posted November 12, 2017 Author Share Posted November 12, 2017 5 hours ago, ARodJetsFan said: Thank you. It was an honor to serve my country during Desert Storm (1991 - 1993 on the USS Simpson (FFG-56) in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf) In fact, I'm still serving now as a D.O.D. civilian, in the U.S. Merchant Marines here in the U.S. 7th fleet (the current hot zone) - just left Japan 3 days ago. My thanks go out to all the Veterans who served before me. Sincer thank you sir!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
68JET11 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 To anyone who served... My deepest thanks and ultimate respect goes out to you all... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Apache 51 said: Nice of you to start this thread!! fyi, the ultimate sacrifice is made when a service member dies in battle, not a cop, and not a fireman. You're right, but it doesn't mean we have to honor living service members at the end of every quarter of every game at MetLife Stadium. "Please welcome Captain Joe Blow who just completed his third tour of duty in Afghanistan". I don't want to hear it anymore. I don't want to be guilted into standing and applauding for a guy's career choice. SAR I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joewilly12 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 4 minutes ago, SAR I said: You're right, but it doesn't mean we have to honor living service members at the end of every quarter of every game at MetLife Stadium. "Please welcome Captain Joe Blow who just completed his third tour of duty in Afghanistan". I don't want to hear it anymore. I don't want to be guilted into standing and applauding for a guy's career choice. SAR I Would yo rather they play ear piercing loud 80"s rock music or honor some pee-wee football team who has a connection to the Jets front office or watch grown men who never played football make fools themselves catching footballs or trying to throw them in garbage cans.... COME ON MAN pick and choose your battles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAR I Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 59 minutes ago, joewilly12 said: Would yo rather they play ear piercing loud 80"s rock music or honor some pee-wee football team who has a connection to the Jets front office or watch grown men who never played football make fools themselves catching footballs or trying to throw them in garbage cans.... COME ON MAN pick and choose your battles. I pay big money to watch games on my terms. I ignore the garbage can toss. I disregard the pee week football scrimmage. But I can't ignore these soldiers begging for attention like a seal at feeding time. Others stand up and look at me funny when I don't. I don't need the Jets PA ordering me to stand up and clap 4x a game. Especially since we know it's all an advertisement for the military. The Air Force, Army, Navy, and Marines pay for these boo-hoo moments, it's designed to get young kids to think it's a great career choice. SAR I Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apache 51 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 1 hour ago, SAR I said: You're right, but it doesn't mean we have to honor living service members at the end of every quarter of every game at MetLife Stadium. "Please welcome Captain Joe Blow who just completed his third tour of duty in Afghanistan". I don't want to hear it anymore. I don't want to be guilted into standing and applauding for a guy's career choice. SAR I Although I don't agree with your statement entirely I understand and respect it, I don't have to tell you, you are an educated man, you shouldn't feel guilted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greenwave81 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 21 hours ago, Obrien2Toon said: Was that ship still out of Mayport back then? I was on the Gettysburg (cg-64) 96-00 Simpson was by us I think you're referring to the USS Samson, a DDG like the one I was on (USS C.F. Adams DDG-2) in Mayport in the early 80's. Samson was home-ported at Mayport back in the day...;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet_Engine1 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 On 11/11/2017 at 2:06 PM, ARodJetsFan said: Thank you. It was an honor to serve my country during Desert Storm (1991 - 1993 on the USS Simpson (FFG-56) in the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf) In fact, I'm still serving now as a D.O.D. civilian, in the U.S. Merchant Marines here in the U.S. 7th fleet (the current hot zone) - just left Japan 3 days ago. My thanks go out to all the Veterans who served before me. Good to see you out there Arod! Happy veterans day! I'm the guy with the K-Pot on.....lol. A long time ago, in a field excercise far, far away.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARodJetsFan Posted November 14, 2017 Share Posted November 14, 2017 On 11/13/2017 at 3:49 AM, Jet_Engine1 said: Good to see you out there Arod! Happy veterans day! I'm the guy with the K-Pot on.....lol. A long time ago, in a field excercise far, far away.... Happy Veterans day back to you JE1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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