with veterans day coming up do you think people have forgotton about our world war 2 and other veterans?
828081
Some people have forgotten. (Well that is just my opinion) But from my expereince people just wait for the Veterans Day holiday to come for the huge sales in all the big department stores. That is not what the holiday is about. The hoilday is about remembering those who have lost their lives in World War II and other veterens. You are also supposed to remember those who are still in war and are fighting for our freedom and our country. I can not speak for others but it looks like most people have forgotten about the veterans and Veterans Day. But I know that I have not.
1158416
Good point! As a Vietnam vet decorated 26 times, however, I will assume the right to comment on any American war, and you guys are doing a great job and should only be commended. People forget that good soldiers do their duty, wherever it is. If they didn't, they wouldn't be very good soldiers, would they? God bless you all and hope you do get home soon and safely. Liberals, especially those who have avoided service, should SHUT UP!
708777
I heard a woman say something nice about Viet Nam veterans. At least she did not say we were all child killers.\nGod bless you too,vato.
665200
Too often we forget,but today is to remember that we should remember everyday the sacrifices of men and women to keep us free. It looks like they're getting so little gratitude from those they're helping, help them to realize the gratitude that should be in all of our hearts for their incredible job well done. To all the military personnel at home and abroad, thank you!
625968
Are you sure you don't mean memorial day that's coming up soon. I thought labor day was just a day off for laborers (people who work) while memorial day is a day to remember those we have lost.
25928
Your question is one that is a little close to home for me, I am currently sitting in Iraq and I have lost one of my Marines over here.  That feeling of lost is as bad as losing a family member.  \n\nThat being said lets take a look at the people that make up the population of the U.S. a good portion has been in the military or at least has a friend or family member that is or has served.  The brave Men and Women that were sent to Vietnam are now the Parents or in some cases Grandparents of the Men and Women here with me today.  The connection is made between the one that are safe and the one that walk the wall.  No one can look the other way when it hits that close to home.\n\nThe people that greave for the loss of life I say Thank you for your concern.  The one that use the loss of life as a way to advance their political agenda I say F*** Off.  \n\nThe Men and Women that died over here died defending freedom, we all gave some, but some gave all.
875575
6 years and counting SSG <--for almost 2 weeks. Hanging out in lovely Afghanistan with the rest of the guys and girls of OEF-7. Won't be home for Christmas... send Girl Scout Cookies...or the Dallas Cowboy Cheerleaders?? Hey it's my fantasy leave me alone. HAHA\n\nI know we have all lost loved ones but there is a quote by Gen Patton that I like. If you don't like it please take no offense.\n\n"It is foolish and wrong to mourn the men who died. Rather we should thank God that such men lived."\n- General George S. Patton, Jr \n\nIf he were alive today I'm sure I would have said men and women.
906418
The date of the 1st Veterans Day was November 11,1918,The day WWII(World War 2)ended.I believe that this year is the 88th Veterans Day
1176448
Probably not...especially since the present administration encourages the outsourcing of American jobs overseas. \n\nI just saw "Golddiggers of 1933," a rather fun romp of a musical set during the depression. And, I was stunned because the very last song was "Forgotten Men"...a song about all the soldiers who had done their patriotic duty during World War I, only to come home and find that the country had no jobs for them...and now that they had paid with eyes and limbs and what not for their country, their country didn't really care to remember them. It is a powerful anti-war statement and a powerful statement to remember the vets. If you can't make it through the whole movie, then at least try to see the final section featuring "Forgotten Men". \n\nNo veteran should ever be left homeless or hopeless.
1129004
Yes, I feel that only people that served in the Military should get the day off. It was passed as appreciation of veterans anyway.
917296
There would not be a MLK day without Veterans. Veterans day and memorial day are taking for granted!!!
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.
820038
I work at a smaller retail store, Yankee Candle, and we do not have Veteran's Day off.  The store is open, and we are actually having a sale this weekend.  BUT, we are getting time and a half.  I don't think most people mind working on Vet's day, but that time and a half incentive really makes it worthwhile...\n\nSo, if you were to give your employees some kind of bonus for working, they would probably want to.  Everyone in my store actually WANTED to work! :)\n\n(And yes, the holiday is this Saturday...as in 2 days)
738646
NOPE WITH ALL THE HOOPLA BEING SAID IM EX MILITARY AND I CAN TELL YOU THAT ANY MISSION NEEDS TO BE COMPLETED ONCE YOUVE STARTED IT. THERE IS A JOB TO DO WHETHER PEOPLE BELIEVE IN IT OR NOT. WHERE WOULD OUR COUNTRY BE TODAY IF NOONE HAD HELPED US OUT OVER 200 YRS AGO. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS THEY NEED OUR SUPPORT!!!
109154
yes i do.cos it helps us to forget our day today problem for some time n unites ppl of diff origins under the falg of one country or state.
986145
I'm not a WWII veteran, but I do have an opinion on it!  They fought and died for our freedom, and although we should be forever grateful to them for this, we do now have the freedom to choose whether we wear a poppy or not.\nThey'd be happy for us.\nPS, I DO wear a poppy with pride.
1114015
I thank all veterans I meet, & also look for them (bumber stickers, shirts, etc.) to thank them. With all the liberals out there always bitching about the war it takes away from what they do & what they have already did. American soldiers are risking their lives all over the globe defending America's interests and defending the freedoms that many people take for granted, the only right thing to do is thank them & pray for them & their families. God bless the USA & all its patrons!