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« on: November 11, 2011, 06:29:24 AM » |
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Seems that a apartment complex in Springfield Or. did not want a 70 year old Navy Veteran to display his U S Flag in the common area.  They have since relented.  My question is why was it an issue in the first place?? The Flag was the one the U S Army sent him after his fathers death. His dad is/was a War II vet. I do not know how to post a link but i know there be board members that do.  My thanks to that 70 year old Navy vet and his father. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
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« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2011, 06:32:23 AM » |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away...  IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2011, 07:15:17 AM » |
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Thanks Serk. You helped a brother out and i appreciate it a lot.  Figured this needed to be told today of all days. RIDE SAFE. |
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Today is the tommorow you worried about yesterday. If at first you don't succeed screw it-save it for nite check. 1964 1968 U S Navy. Two cruises off Nam.
VRCCDS0240 2012 GL1800 Gold Wing Motor Trike conversion
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Serk
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« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2011, 07:22:27 AM » |
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Thanks Serk. You helped a brother out and i appreciate it a lot. Figured this needed to be told today of all days. RIDE SAFE. My pleasure... What's really a sad commentary on society these days is that, while stories like this still get me mad, they don't surprise me anymore... at all...  |
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Never ask a geek 'Why?',just nod your head and slowly back away... IBA# 22107 VRCC# 7976 VRCCDS# 226 1998 Valkyrie Standard 2008 Gold Wing Taxation is theft. μολὼν λαβέ |
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czuch
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« Reply #4 on: November 11, 2011, 07:39:43 AM » |
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Thanks guys and gals.
The folks who need it explained have no concept of the depth and breadth of what it means. Probably incapable of it anyway. Appreciation isnt in their makeup.
Everyone else, on the other hand, youre welcome.
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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solo1
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« Reply #5 on: November 11, 2011, 08:46:58 AM » |
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Today on Veteran Day I'm trying an experiment. I'm wearing my KWVA garrison cap with the KWVA , unit badge, and the US Army insignia. It is NOT the baseball cap.
I've been to my credit union and the eye glasses store so far, nary a word of any kind.
Going to the Eye Doc office next. I'm not doing this to get a free lunch, just trying to get people to know this day.
Thanks to all that served!
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czuch
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« Reply #6 on: November 11, 2011, 10:50:27 AM » |
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SOLO, Nobody reads hats or shirts. I thank you Sir.
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Aot of guys with burn marks,gnarly scars and funny twitches ask why I spend so much on safety gear
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biguglyman
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"AN ARMED SOCIETY IS A POLITE SOCIETY"
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« Reply #7 on: November 11, 2011, 11:43:18 AM » |
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"A veteran is someone who, at one point in his/her life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America," for an amount of "up to and including my life." That is Honor, and there are way too many people in this country who no longer understand it." - unknown
One of my favorite quotes.
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solo1
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« Reply #8 on: November 11, 2011, 12:10:05 PM » |
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WoW` I posted earlier on this thread telling about the lack of response to Veterans Day. I then went to the eye clinic for post cataract surgery exam. There were four other vets in the waiting room. I know because they asked. We all got a tote bag with a windbreaker jacket, a coffee mug, a real yellow rose, and our picture taken and given to us, along with a "Thank you for your Service'. I then went to the hearing aid clinic for batteries (get the pattern here?  ) where they also thanked me for my service. All is not lost! |
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The Anvil
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« Reply #9 on: November 11, 2011, 12:45:11 PM » |
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The important part is that good sense prevailed and he was allowed to display it. You will find idiots everywhere you go. That should surprise no one. If it does you need to get out of the house more often.
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Boxer rebellion, the Holy Child. They all pay their rent.
But none together can testify to the rhythm of a road well bent.
Saddles and zip codes, passports and gates, the Jones' keep.
In August the water is trickling, in April it's furious deep.
1997 Valk Standard, Red and White.
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