1. Thanks Eric (Oct 68 -thru- Oct 71), U.S. Army, 4/12 Air Cav.
I had the pleasure of attending a school program the other night put on my my grandson's class and I was totally taken back by the musical tribute they did and their apparent keen awareness of Veteran's Day. It was like stepping back in time and into pure Americana...gymnasium was packed and they honored all vets in attendance. It was a true delight. :)

Posted by: Duffman on November 11, 2008 01:02 PM

2. Ditto from me too!

Posted by: diamondshards on November 11, 2008 01:31 PM

3. Thanks Eric.

I took care of many wounded on both sides. Met many good friends who I still stay in contact today.

Thanks to our service members, we have a free country.

Posted by: Army Medic/Vet on November 11, 2008 01:47 PM

4. And from me Eric, thanks.
As I tell people, it was my honor to serve.
US Army June 1975- June 1995

Posted by: Diogenes on November 11, 2008 01:48 PM

5. Thanks Eric.

Posted by: pbj on November 11, 2008 01:58 PM

6. Thanks Eric, I seldom post, but enjoy following the Blog. And this old Army grunt thanks all who continue to serve this Great Country! God Bless and keep our veterans in His care.

US Army, Nam 68/69

Posted by: Orzel on November 11, 2008 02:31 PM

7. There are no adequate words to express the pride and gratitude I feel towards all who have and are now serving.

Posted by: katomar on November 11, 2008 03:40 PM

8. A hearty thanks to those that have served and those that are currently serving. This country is better as a result of your sacrifice.

Semper Fidelis

Posted by: Rick D. on November 11, 2008 03:51 PM

9. Thank You Veterans from a grateful Family of Veterans...

and from we who have enjoyed many freedoms & opportunities...

because of your & your Families' sacrifices...

YOU are the heroes to us--always--all year, not just today...

Posted by: jimmie-howya-doin on November 11, 2008 04:44 PM

10. A special tribute to our newest veterans who are in harms way. They are enhancing a 233 year tradition of excellence and selfless service, enabling even the most misdirected and uninformed to sleep comfortably in safely, arise in the morning and criticize all that is good with impunity.

U.S. Navy 1975-1981

Posted by: Traknut on November 11, 2008 04:48 PM

11. This spring we attended a graduation at Washington State University. When they introduced about 25 ROTC students to pledge their military oath and accept their officer's commission, they received a 5 minute standing ovation. I was never a Coug before that, but I am now. Certainly far different than recruiters or veterans are treated at the U-dub. Go WSU!

Posted by: Walters on November 11, 2008 06:09 PM

12. Thank you for your comments as a vetern. I was able to do the same at the USO at SeaTac to current service personell and retired veterans this weekend as many passed through coming and going to many varied locations around this troubled world. DJ

Posted by: don on November 11, 2008 07:00 PM

13. Thanks Eric!

I visited my mom's 2nd husbands grave today at Tahoma National Cemetery. Let us also celebrate all living Veterans who put themselves in harms way to ensure our freedoms.

Andy
US Army 81-84 C Co. 3rd platoon 11th MP BN Operation Urgent Fury

Posted by: MSRedneck on November 11, 2008 07:15 PM

14. Our best to all veterans. We couldn't be great without you.

PS--OT, but don't know where else to put this: Hope David Horsey has been watching Greta Van Sustern's show today and yesterday. Because Sarah Palin's house is certainly nice; big, luxury kitchen. Huge great room w/ all those huge windows showcasing their amazing lake view. Horsey could likely only wish for something that nice for himself.

Posted by: Michele on November 11, 2008 07:15 PM

15. Certainly far different than recruiters or veterans are treated at the U-dub. Go WSU

As a Dawg and Vet, I don't just take offense to the above statement, I take you as a symbol of all that is wrong in America.

Patriotism is not confined to Red/Blue, Rural/Urban, but in fact can express itself from all parts of our fair Nation. Including from this Dawg who grew up in the Seattle suburbs and served from 94-01.

Posted by: bedir on November 11, 2008 07:49 PM

16. Certainly far different than recruiters or veterans are treated at the U-dub. Go WSU

As a Dawg and Vet, I don't just take offense to the above statement, I take you as a symbol of all that is wrong in America.

Patriotism is not confined to Red/Blue, Rural/Urban, but in fact can express itself from all parts of our fair Nation. Including from this Dawg who grew up in the Seattle suburbs and served from 94-01.

Posted by: bedir on November 11, 2008 07:50 PM

17. Certainly far different than recruiters or veterans are treated at the U-dub. Go WSU

As a Dawg and Vet, I don't just take offense to the above statement, I take you as a symbol of all that is wrong in America.

Patriotism is not confined to Red/Blue, Rural/Urban, but in fact can express itself from all parts of our fair Nation. Including from this Dawg who grew up in the Seattle suburbs and served from 94-01.

Posted by: bedir on November 11, 2008 07:50 PM

18. On the one year anniversary of my firing from KVI, I thought it a fitting time to say Happy Veterans Day from sunny Los Angeles. For al of you who listen online to Kennedy and Suits (7p-10p) or my sunday foreign affairs show "Bryan's Dark Secret Place," thanks for your continued support.

Bryan Suits

Posted by: KFIBryan on November 11, 2008 09:19 PM

19. I offered 100 per cent during Viet Nam in the Navy. To this day I do not talk about my very super secret duty.

Thanks to all who offer compliments to us old Vets, it was not easy or fun, but thanks to God we survived, many did not, and we served with honor to duty, family and country.

AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL FROM SEA TO SHINING SEA

Posted by: Rudy on November 11, 2008 10:08 PM

20. This day has always been a hard day for me. I lost my Grandfather quiet a few years back, he served on board the USS Colorado BB-45 during WWII. He never talked about the war, until the last time I talked to him on the phone before he died [I had joined the Navy so he opened up to me about what he went through]. And a few years ago, I lost a highschool friend when his helo crashed when trying to rescue fellow service members that were pinned down.

http://www.militarytimes.com/valor/1768403.html

Posted by: Christopher on November 11, 2008 10:44 PM

21. After almost 50 years, Today I recieved a 35 page document about my uncle Ray, who did not make it through WWII. It was a long insightful tribute to his service, from the few still remaining and the few Germans who responded.

I had known of him my whole life, and he was always with me.

Now I know the whole story and he is even more in me.

We will very very soon be challenged to take this country back, I do not feel it will in an election, it will most likely be in a surge of so called change that we can no longer accept.

I hope not, but I stand prepared.

Posted by: GS on November 11, 2008 10:45 PM

22. HAVING SERVED 32 YEARS IN THIS NATIONS DEFENCE.I SAY TO ALL OUR SERVICE MEMBERS WHO SERVER TO KEEP US FREE GOD BLESS AND BE SAFE WHERE EVER YOU ARE.
AN OLD WARRANT OFFICER
FLY NAVY

Posted by: ME on November 11, 2008 10:48 PM

23. @19 - The Viet Nam War has been over for one hellluva long time. There shouldn't be anything "super secret" about it. Let's get it all out in the open and learn from history.

As far as the Iraq and Afganistan messes are going, why get involved in a "shooting match" if you're not going to do what it takes to win? We should have put a tactical nuke about where Osama was back in 2001: it would have saved a lot of effort, limbs, and lives!

Let's just declare victory in Iraq and Afganistan and let those people get on with their civil wars and religious conflicts. I'm not worried about Iran: Israel will take care of them if the Iranians get out of hand. Remember: the Israelis have nukes and the platforms to deliver them to Iran, if need be.

Posted by: Politically Incorrect on November 12, 2008 11:36 AM

24. Thanks, Eric. After spending several years in Vietnam (1966-1969) and returning to Seattle, the newspaper headlines were "Bees Loosed at UW". Anti war demonstrators had a beehive kicked off a truck into their midst. Wow, bees stings are really important when we're averaging 35 KIAs a day! Seattle seemed like Alice in Wonderland. I guess it still is. Nice to see vets getting some recognition in recent years. When I get out of the house, sometimes I even wear my "Vietnam Veteran" ball cap. Best regards.

Posted by: Hunter on November 13, 2008 12:02 PM

25. Thanks, Eric. After spending several years in Vietnam (1966-1969) and returning to Seattle, the newspaper headlines were "Bees Loosed at UW". Anti war demonstrators had a beehive kicked off a truck into their midst. Wow, bees stings are really important when we're averaging 35 KIAs a day! Seattle seemed like Alice in Wonderland. I guess it still is. Nice to see vets getting some recognition in recent years. When I get out of the house, sometimes I even wear my "Vietnam Veteran" ball cap. Best regards.

Posted by: Hunter on November 13, 2008 12:02 PM

26. Thanks for the Veteran's Day greetings and the fine information on political goings-on in the Evergreen State.

I can report that while it may not seem like things over here are going well, I do think we are helping the Afghan people and making progress against the Taliban.

My eternal gratitude to my fellow veterans past, present and future for keeping Our Republic safe and strong.

Illegitimati Non Carborundum

Molon Labe

Go Dawgs!

LTC Phil Osterli

Posted by: Phil Osterli on November 15, 2008 10:22 AM

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