in what other ways can we remember and honor war veterans?
460585
We can't, people use up the military and toss it.\nI know for a fact that America don't deserve it's military AT ALL.\n\nAsk a Vet how long it took to get into the VA, or ask me.\n\nI love my Country but it craps on it's military when not needed.\n\nIf Ihad it my way you had to choose \n\n1. Tec school out of HS\n\n2. Military out of HS\n\nYou need to earn to be an American, no batter way then putting ones life down for ones country!!\n\nLong Live The Fighters!\n\nI hate people who think they know more then the Goverment knows, the war would have happened anyhow, they had allready shot at our aircraft before the war!!\nDo you think that they would have just sat by and did nothing, don't you think if the french sent arms in that they would have funded anything that would hurt us.\n\nget a clue, the world is a lifeboat and people want to see us off it!\n\nI'm sure most of you would never go back too a VA if been in one, it's smells like pee in the morning and people are left too rot in long lines for simple meds.\n\nThe staff comes from other places to train and test skills on you before they goto a place that they can be sued.\n\nVets can't sue doctors at the VA, if they mess up on you it's just what happens.\n\nThe first line of defense is the Military, in the past the military has done nothing less then save the world, and they are treated at or below fee clinic.\n\nThank a vet, buy a book and take it too a VA.\n\nSend a card.\n\nIf you see a Soldier , thank them.\n\nMost soldiers make less then 50. and hour, they don't do it for the money, they do it for our country.
684119
I have to say other than pay my taxes I have done NOTHING to support the current war effort in Iraq, but have supported it in Afghanistan.  I have friends serving in both locations and I remind them as often as we can email that regardless of how people feel about the wars I will NOT let them return to the "welcome" our vietnam veterans got.  I also discuss (that's right discuss) my views with others who share them and don't share them. I have learned a lot and they have too.\n\n(Remember, supporting our troops who are doing their job is NOT the same as supporting the wars.)
826752
Let us give them a taste of American/British citizenship.  Let's invite them to join the army or marines and go to Iraq and fight for the country they wish to live in.  If they live, we'll give them citizenship.  If they die, then we will give them a hero's burial.
567592
Celebrate!\n\nI love your answer to my Memorial Day question!\n\nSo far you're my favorite for best answer.\n\nI think what I think you are alluding to is a great way for you and your husband to celebrate his safe homecoming and remember our fallen heroes.\n\nThat is what they died for after all.  \n\nOur rights to life liberty and the pursuit of happiness.\n\nBRAVO!
647037
no all veterans should be honored. those men have rised their lives for us and given us the freedoms we enjoy everyday.  that is a very unpatriotic thing to say.  should we quit celebrating your bday?
1063365
Start with the site listed below.  If he did earn the Congressional Medal of Honor, he will be listed here.  If he did earn it and your family does not have it, your Senator or Representative can help your family replace it.  Also your Senator or Representative can help you locate his record of service.  Good luck!
845839
One point would be that all veterans put their lives on the line when they signed on the line, not just those that were sent to war. I feel that Veterans' Day has turned into War Veterans' day and, while I am very thankful for the sacrifice the war veterans have made, let's not forget that all the veterans were subject to the same possibility of being sent to war. Let's honor them all.
1039928
Yeh its not exactly ideal but historians are naturally curious. Those soliders who fell might never have got the honour they deserved for being in that battle. If historians find there bodies they maybe able to be laid to rest properly and help us to appreciate that there help made the world today!
929624
The VFW would know where to get such things as they are the ones that places them on the graves on veterans day. The American Legion is another organization as well as the Veterans Administration.
714521
No you don't have to be a veteran yourself.  I think it's a very noble gesture on your part and have high respect for your attitude.
526746
HELL YEAH!  ATTA BOY AND ATTA GIRL!  Give him a great big hug and tell him "Thanks!"  My enthusiasm is tempered somewhat by a heavy heart as I remember all those who have sacrificed life, limb, innocence, and peace of mind to fight for our country, right or wrong.  Without their answering the call to duty, you and I would not enjoy the freedom to mess around on this site.\nSHALL THEY NEVER BE FORGOTTEN AND ALWAYS FONDLY REMEMBERED!!!
1087536
Best thing to do for a Veteran is to say Thank You and shake their hand for their service.  I am a Prior Service Female Marine and very proud of that fact, tear still comes to my eyes when someone thanks me.  Also, I am an active member of my local American Legion, which we do services for our past and present Veterans, so, look up in your area what kind things happen in your community and say thank you to others.
881553
I call your question almost entirely unintelligible.\n\nBut if you mean what do we call our equivalent of your Veterans Day then the answer is Remembrance Day.\n\nAnd it's not just in England. England is one country within the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. It also includes Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.\n\nsee my recent answer on Remembrance Day at>>>\nhttp://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;_ylt=AhpXG7t1YHCYq_h.g_dW5rTsy6IX?qid=20061112121321AALUS8V
979111
Call your local VFW hall.  Nothing but veterans in that group and I am sure they would love to help.\n\nCoach
887440
Yes I had already. Active duty and veterans are very important to me year round.  \nThank you for asking the question.  If one person is reminded to do this and thank a veteran, then you have done a great service today.
950825
I searched for records for my grandfather's WW2 records because he had earned several medals but wanted to get home so bad when he was done - he didn't wait for them and then never followed up. BUT, during the Vietnam war protests there were several protests and one in particular that many of the records were destroyed by fire.  If you have even one piece of paper that has any of his info, that is the starting point. There are certian medals that he would have gotten just for being enlisted. Then there are other medals that he would have gotten based on his job and length of service. THEN there are speciality medals for conduct, promotion, ect. I found that the old guys that work behind the counters at the army surplus stores are a GREAT reference and since most of them have been thru a war or two know who to call where. Good luck. These medals definately become a family heirloom. It took me three years to get all of my grandfathers. And I did it thru surplus stores.
608477
You cannot do anything that would mean more to a soldier than THANK him or her. That includes ALL VETERANS. Just walk up and say Thank You because if there were no veterans there may not be a you as you know it. As for the disenchanted soldiers... don't just count what this administration has done. There were many, many vets before you.