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Post by Fraggle on Nov 11, 2013 11:22:56 GMT -5
Calling All Hellfish Here in the United States, today is Veteran’s Day. We would like to take a moment to thank all the men and women who give their time, energy, and lives serving in the armed forces. Although today is Veteran’s Day in the US, we are an international community and would like to extend our thanks and thoughts to those who also observe Remembrance Day, Armistice Day, or any other national holiday organized around honoring those in uniform. We will be happy to add any other holidays to the OP if your country of origin uses another name. If you have served in a branch of the armed services somewhere in the world, we would like to present you with this Flying Hellfish badge to thank you for all that you do and have done. Feel free to share your stories with us if you would like. Feel free to revive this thread, our appreciation and respect extend far beyond one day of the year. Please do not ask for this badge if you have not served in the armed forces. We are working on the honor system here and simply want to thank those among us who put themselves in harm’s way. It would be disrespectful to claim service for the sake of collecting badges. A special thanks to LSLeong for planting the seed and starting the ball rolling on this one over the summer. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2013 11:34:13 GMT -5
I'm ok with not getting this badge!
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2013 11:34:50 GMT -5
My marriage came first!
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Post by Duff Dawg on Nov 11, 2013 11:36:51 GMT -5
Well guys I guess I'm off to join the Military, I'll be back in a few months to collect my badge
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Post by brettolmsted on Nov 11, 2013 11:39:13 GMT -5
Fraggle Great idea and great thread. We never do enough for our veterans. I just wanted to acknowledge my dad and maternal grandfather who were in the army. Here is their story. My dad was drafted during Vietnam (thankfully did not serve overseas) and served in Lawton, Oklahoma for two years. My grandfather (decreased) served during World War II and received received a Purple Heart with cluster for 2 wounds received (including a metal plate in his arm for the rest of his life). I am proud to be their descendant and wish to thank them for their service. Thank you to all veterans!
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Post by Duff Dawg on Nov 11, 2013 11:40:58 GMT -5
The only member I know off the tip of my head that was in the military was that @hulk guy not sure if he's still around
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Post by Fraggle on Nov 11, 2013 11:44:00 GMT -5
I know of a couple more. Hopefully we will have some folks share their stories. I'm going to leave this one stickied for the next week, but it will not go away. As members sign up, please encourage them to come here in the future if they served.
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Post by Spider Pig on Nov 11, 2013 12:04:24 GMT -5
Ah yes, I used to be in the army. We did a lot of err... army type stuff... with a lot of army type people...
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Post by Spider Pig on Nov 11, 2013 12:16:23 GMT -5
On a serious note though, I would like to thank the armed forces worldwide, for putting their lives on the line daily, for little pay, and often little recognition, all so we back home can sleep safely at night. And I would like to share the Remembrance Day poppy to show my support.  |
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Post by Andy on Nov 11, 2013 12:20:15 GMT -5
On a serious note though, I would like to thank the armed forces worldwide, for putting their lives on the line daily, for little pay, and often little recognition, all so we back home can sleep safely at night. And I would like to share the Remembrance Day poppy to show my support. Well said, Spider Pig. Despite my post above* I don't mean to make light of this and obviously have all the respect in the world for all of the armed forces out there. I don't know how they find the courage to do what they do. *removed my first post, I felt it was out of place. |
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Post by Mitzy on Nov 11, 2013 12:22:18 GMT -5
On the 11th of November at 11am the UK has a two minute silence in show of remembering. I love the idea of a badge for all those who have served across the globe. Respect to you all and my thoughts are with those who have lost love ones.  |
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Post by Chrisp530 on Nov 11, 2013 12:25:53 GMT -5
I've never served, but I won't forget, and have the utmost respect for the men who died for my and everyone else's freedom. So thank you to all who do get this badge and everyone else who has served.
And God damn it, it's Veterans Day, listen to some Lee Greenwood
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Post by joelmoly on Nov 11, 2013 12:30:23 GMT -5
Hell yes another badge for doing nothing. Err, nothing that isn't already my job. And I didn't even have to change my Facebook picture today because there are no photos of me out of uniform.
Appreciate the thoughts.
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Post by BatusiMan on Nov 11, 2013 12:36:17 GMT -5
On the 11th of November at 11am the UK has a two minute silence in show of remembering. I love the idea of a badge for all those who have served across the globe. Respect to you all and my thoughts are with those who have lost love ones. We do the same here in Canada  |
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Post by Fraggle on Nov 11, 2013 12:50:33 GMT -5
Hell yes another badge for doing nothing. Err, nothing that isn't already my job. And I didn't even have to change my Facebook picture today because there are no photos of me out of uniform. Appreciate the thoughts. See, based on your avatar I always imagine you kind of look like a stern Homer. I have to admit that would kind of scare the crap out of me in a nervous laughter kind of way if I ever walked into a classroom and saw you standing at the head of the class. joelmoly I know you have mentioned being in the military before and I know you teach now. Are you still active or were you doing GI Bill or something? Both my parents were in the military and it's how they were able to earn their advanced degrees. |
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Post by raventappedout on Nov 11, 2013 12:57:29 GMT -5
i got one cool story! . here in the Netherlands we call this day bevreidings dag = freedom day so we celebrate our freedom at leat every ones in the 5 years we get free . its a new rule past years i got every time free from school . but now im going with this forum army! . : raven puts helmet on with hellfish logo :  and says im now with the hellfish army force! |
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Post by joelmoly on Nov 11, 2013 13:10:30 GMT -5
See, based on your avatar I always imagine you kind of look like a stern Homer. I have to admit that would kind of scare the crap out of me in a nervous laughter kind of way if I ever walked into a classroom and saw you standing at the head of the class. joelmoly I know you have mentioned being in the military before and I know you teach now. Are you still active or were you doing GI Bill or something? Both my parents were in the military and it's how they were able to earn their advanced degrees. Stern Homer...slimmer and I have all my hair. I'm pretty sure we drink about the same amount, though. I am told I look perpetually pissed off, which served me well as a Drill Sergeant. I've been active 21 years. My teaching (Army stuff) gig ended and I'm still pending reassignment. I'm probably retiring next year and now I have to figure out what I want to be when I grow up. I'm still doubting my ability to function outside the system. |
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2013 13:23:42 GMT -5
Does riding Transformers The Ride count?  Kidding, I doubt it does. My grandpa did serve years ago, salutes to him. |
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Post by Granny on Nov 11, 2013 13:24:19 GMT -5
 My baby girl is still serving. Thank you to all who have served or are still serving. |
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Post by ASoldiersEyes on Nov 11, 2013 13:32:03 GMT -5
SGT. MOONZ, Reporting for duty.
Branch: U.S. Army
Time in service: 7 yrs 1 mnth 9 days
Deployments:
(13 months) Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad, Iraq. - Convoy Lead Gunner
(12 months) Operation Enduring freedom in Baghdad, Iraq. - JSS B.A.M. Coms Team Leader
::Flying Hellfish::
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Post by G0THAMGIRL on Nov 11, 2013 13:35:09 GMT -5
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Post by Duff Dawg on Nov 11, 2013 13:38:14 GMT -5
Can I put the logo in my sig for support of troops? They get it as an actual badge right
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Post by raventappedout on Nov 11, 2013 13:59:22 GMT -5
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Post by lyonsek on Nov 11, 2013 14:06:29 GMT -5
I have never served in the military, and want to offer my deepest gratitude for those that have sacrificed in order to uphold human rights around the world. The occasion of Remembrance Day causes me to not only pause and remember those sacrifices, but also reminds me of the cost of war and conflict. When political decisions are made that place our sons and daughters into harm's way, these sacrfices are not merely counted in a ledger or in a news report. They are counted in shattered and lost lives. Let us not forget that everytime a politician beats the drum for military intervention, it is not about puffing our chest and flexing our might, it is about asking our citizens to risk life and limb. While there are times when such risks are warranted and even needed, it should be a somber decision indeed and never one that is cheered by pundits on cable news.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2013 14:08:10 GMT -5
I have never served in the military, and want to offer my deepest gratitude for those that have sacrificed in order to uphold human rights around the world. The occasion of Remembrance Day causes me to not only pause and remember those sacrifices, but also reminds me of the cost of war and conflict. When political decisions are made that place our sons and daughters into harm's way, these sacrfices are not merely counted in a ledger or in a news report. They are counted in shattered and lost lives. Let us not forget that everytime a politician beats the drum for military intervention, it is not about puffing our chest and flexing our might, it is about asking our citizens to risk life and limb. While there are times when such risks are warranted and even needed, it should be a somber decision indeed and never one that is cheered by pundits on cable news.  |
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