I grew up on Army posts, and when I was about 8 years old, my Master Sergeant dad got me a fiberglass longbow, pulling about 20 pounds at my draw. Lots of lizards and birds caught hell on the desert of Ft. Bliss, and I occasionally scared a west Texas jackrabbit with it. This was my start in 'traditional' bowhunting, which was just bowhunting back then.
I had a 4 year hiatus in the 'Green Machine', but right after getting out of the Army I got a Bear Grizzly, which was the demise of some rabbits, an armadillo or two, and no deer.
What does this traditional bowhunting thread have to do with Veterans Day? My dad, a career soldier and combat vet of WW2, got me started with traditional archery.
To all our veterans and particularly those on this forum, have a great Veterans Day, and thank you for your service to this great country.
I 2nd that emotion to all Vets thank You for your service It's because of you that I get to do what ever I want!
To all of you that have served a very big heart felt thank you... please enjoy the day!!!
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To ALL of you who have served and wherever you have served, it has been to keep us safe and secure to enjoy this site and all of the freedom we enjoy, over any other nation on earth. Its because of all you service men and women we have this and this house will never forget what you have done and currently do and do so selfless.
Thank you and forever greatful!
Navy brat here... :D
My father served in the Tonkin Gulf, my grandfather in Italy in the First WW. I may not know the full story of the sacrifices and hardships endured in the theaters, but know what the families go through as they wait. God bless our service men and women, and bless their families, and give them strength as they serve too.
We owe all of what we have in our lives to our veterans, and I send my heartfelt thanks.
Killdeer
Thanks served 1989 to 1996 air force B52 bomber flight line mec.
Air Force brat here...
THANK YOU to all our veterans and current servicemen and women.
I learned to shoot with a recurve bought in a PX on an Air Force base in Missouri.
I am proud to have served. To everyone who has served and to everyone who sacrificed when a family member served - Thank you.
The 4th verse of the National Anthem is the one that has always meant the most to me:
Oh! thus be it ever, when freemen shall stand
Between their loved home and the war's Desolation!
Blest with victory and peace, may the heav'n rescued land
Praise the Power that hath made and preserved us a nation.
Then conquer we must, when our cause it is just,
And this be our motto:
"In God is our trust."
And the star-spangled banner in triumph shall wave
O'er the land of the free and the home of the brave.
I'm a proud Veteran of the "unpopular" War in Viet Nam; 1970/71. Glad I served my Country and my American Family. My late Dad served with the 3rd Armored Division throughout Europe during WWII. With the stories he told it was a miracle he survived at all. May God allow him rest and peace throughout eternity.
"Thank You" to all who have served and sacrificed so much for this great country. I pray for our troops and their families and ask God to bless, protect and keep them from harms way. May they be allowed to return home soon and in perfect health. God Bless you all.
Most of you know, or are aware, of this ol' Retired Marine's feeling's about our military servicemen and their families in all branchs and capacity/status. For those that do not know, I not only bless them all (continually) but also bless the hearts of those who offer their thanks to them/us in threads like this. You can only imagine how very, very much these sentiments mean to so very many of our brave countrymen and women.
Bless you all,. bless us all.
From a Ex-Army personal to all Military Personal... Thank You so Very Much
Sp4 Patti D.E.T. 1- 6Th/112Th 49Th Long Star
Thanks to all who have served...
My family and I would like to thank all of you veterans out there.
Air Force 1976-1982, three years stateside and three in Asia/Pacific region. Special Prayers out to my brothers and sisters who have served, are serving, and will serve in the future. Extra Special Prayers to their families. God Bless you!
Thank you vets from a first-generation immigrant of the Vietnam war. This country is great because of men/women who have not only protected this country but gone abroad to protect the world. I have been blessed by your service. May our Lord God protect and provide for you abundantly as you have done for me and my family.
For those of you who are currently serving, be safe.
Quinn
Thank You all for your Support and Service. Best 30 years of my life.....
Semper Fi to all Veterans.
Jon Stewart
I just received a thank you in return from a vet and felt the need to add that we should thank a vet every chance we get. I personally have a connection and very aware of the sacrifice of our veterans and their value to the world. If you see them wearing their hat or a jacket say hi and thank-you when you're in the store/restaurant or at a garage sale as they are reaching for the same bow your eyeing. BTW, if you're ever rolling down the road (w/vet/military sticker on your vehicle) and see an asian giving you a thumbs-up, it's just me thanking you!
Quinn
To all my fellow Warriors.....THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!!
USMC 1978 - 1984 Semper Fi!!!!!
U.S. Army, 4th Infantry Division. Spent a little over a year in Iraq as a ground pounder.
I would also like to thank all Vets prior and present.
And to thank there familys who had to wait for their loved ones to return home....
May God bless all of them....
US Army 71-73
USMC 0351 75-78
Thank you and thanks to my brother and sister vets and all military personel.Rich Potter,USN,EM2-1969-1975.
Thanks and prayers to all of our vets. And a special prayer for those who left this life early while serving our nation.
Joe
Thanks for the thanks...and thank you to all my brother and sister vets.
US Army Security Agency
1966-1970
Hard to put into words the thoughts and wishes I would like to pass along to all veterans and to their families. I have know many who have given their all and still know others willing to put it "on the line". I take my hat off to all the families of all service men & women - their sacrifices are althought unseen by most are truely great. God Bless..
Air Force EOD - 1982 thru 2002
God Bless all former, current, and future vets.
David Sies U.S.A.F 1980-89. :campfire:
Hey I was stationed at Ft. Bliss too! Anyhow this is the day to remember and honor those which have allowed us the things we enjoy today. Thank you to all the folks out there doin it for us right now and all that came before.
Todd
U.S. Army
3rd ACR 93-97
God Bless America and all those in military service! Life is beautiful in this country because of you. THANK YOU!
... mike ...
I am humbled just to be able to thank all those that have served and sacrificed for our country. You ARE the source of GREATNESS that will endure through all the hard times. ND Chickenman
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My Grandfather served in the Army in the 50's. Thank you to all of those in uniform.
Many thanks to all who have served and a heartfelt "You're Welcome" to those who have said Thanks.
Rick, US Army Rotorhead 71-74
Thank you all for your support and service.
Rick Wakeman
USN 1968-1972
A heartfelt thanks to all vets and your thank yous are appreciated from myself.
As I sit in the quiet of "The Bunker" reflecting on my past. Brothers and Sisters who I am Honored to share today with. To those of us who have WILLINGLY and Unquestioningly given a part of lives. To those that I now only have memories and can give NO MORE.
I Toast to you
"THANK YOU"
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Gulf of Tonkin Yacht Club 68/69...Cauviet RVN
U.S. Army 1987-1993, Did the first Gulf War with the 24th Inf Div Mech. Thanks to all of the other veterans and to everyone who appreciates us! Joseph
Yep, I am thankful to your country's veterens, too. My Opa was in Holland, and he couldn't have eventually gone on to meet my Oma, in the Dutch East Indies, were it not for the efforts and sacrifices of your lads (and ours, and the Canadians and British) at places like Normandy (and in the air - Opa really enjoyed the food drops from your Flying Fortresses, as they were pretty-much starving). And I'm equally thankful for what your guys, and ours, did in the Pacific theatre.
Whenever I see pictures of those rows of crosses and stars, particularly those in France, I know that I am here today because of the efforts of those men and those that survived - other folks may well exist and live today whether or not people fought the good fight back then; but not me.
So, thank you.