First annual Veterans day celebration, NOV., 9, 2009
Just a start on some of the photo's above. More will be added when the SunCrest call is published.
Tom Ford
NO. 691
posted by Crestwood Independent at 17:17
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Just a start on some of the photo's above. More will be added when the SunCrest call is published.
Tom Ford
NO. 691
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5 Comments:
From a veteran to a veteran!
"When a Veteran leaves the 'job' and retires to a
better life, many are jealous, some are pleased, and others,
who may have already retired, wonder if he/she knows what he/she is
leaving behind, because we already know.
1. We know, for example, that after a lifetime of
camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing
for those past times.
2. We know in the Military life there is a fellowship which
lasts long after the uniforms are hung up in the back of the
closet.
3. We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him
with every step and breath that remains in his life. We also
know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was
and in his heart still is.
These are the burdens of the job. You will still look at
people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or
choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the
Military world with a respect for what they do; only grown
in a lifetime of knowing.
Never think for one moment you are escaping from that life.
You are only escaping the 'job' and merely being
allowed to leave 'active' duty.
So what I wish for you is that whenever you ease into
retirement, in your heart you never forget for one moment
that you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the
world has ever known.
NOW! Civilian Friends vs. Veteran Friends Comparisons
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Get upset if you're too busy to talk
to them for a week.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Are glad to see you after years, and will
happily carry on the same conversation you were having the
last time you met.
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have never seen you cry.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Have cried with you.
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Keep your stuff so long they forget
it's yours.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Borrow your stuff for a few days then give
it back.
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Know a few things about you.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Could write a book with direct quotes from
you.
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will leave you behind if that's what
the crowd is doing.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Will kick the crowd's tail that left
you behind!
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Are for a while.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Are for life.
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Have shared a few experiences...
VETERAN FRIENDS: Have shared a lifetime of experiences no
citizen could ever dream of...
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will take your drink away when they think
you've had enough.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Will look at you stumbling all over the
place and say, 'You better drink the rest of that before
you spill it!' Then carry you home safely and put you to
bed...
CIVILIAN FRIENDS: Will talk crap to the person who talks
crap about you.
VETERAN FRIENDS: Will knock the heck out OF THEM for
using your name in vain.
A veteran - whether active duty, retired or reserve - is
someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check
made payable to 'The Government of the United States of
America ' for an amount of 'up to and including my
life' . . and military wives are as much veterans as
their spouses.
From one Veteran to another, it's an honor to be in your company. Thank you. "
Tom Ford
Dear Brave Veterans;
We will always remember your outstanding Courage
and Commitment to Freedom.
We THANK All Veterans for their Service to this great
Country.
Today at Crestwood's Veterans Day Ceremony,
"It Made you Proud to be an American!"
We want to Thank everyone, that made it such a SPECIAL Day!
The Chasteen Family
Tom,
God's blessings to you and all of our veterans, today and everyday.
6:12 Pm Blogger: Thank you very much my friend! My wife (Linda) and I attended the program at Sappington School for my Grand Son (at his request) on Wednesday as well. After the main assembly I was invited by his teacher to speak to the class which I did.
I mention this for one reason, and that is during my Q and A session a young African American male said that he wished his Uncle could have been there too. I naturally asked where his Uncle was and he said he had been killed in the Army!
I did my best to assure him that his Uncle was the real hero, and those of us who came home and were wearing the medals and ribbons were but the caretakers of those awards, that men like his Uncle were the real owners, and we were to keep them for those like his Uncle who died in service to America.
I also told him that all were proud of his Uncle's service to America, and he must be also!
That small incident really brought home the REAL importance of Veterans Day, the Men and Women who have made the supreme sacrifice so that we ALL can be free!
I beg of all of you, please don't forget that "Freedom isn't Free!"
Tom Ford
Again Mr Ford you have impressed me thank you again for all your support. We veterans love Crestwood to Sorry I missed you Celebration. But I was at J.B. Just spending time with the older Vets you should try it some time. Not happy not sad just important. Again Sir Im citizen of crestwood but I do love the community.
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