[GreenKeys] Veterans day is Friday

[Richard Knoppow]

    When I was in grammar school this was still known as Armistice Day 
and we made paper poppies. I don't think many of the kids knew what they 
meant. It has become just another holiday but should be IMO a day of 
sober remembrance of those who were killed and wounded in the many wars 
we have been in. It certainly should not be an occasion to glamorize war.
     Look up "In Flanders Fields".

On 11/11/2016 11:22 AM, Doug Alderdice wrote:
> On 11/11/2016 12:37 PM, Ed Sharpe Archivist for SMECC via GreenKeys wrote:
>> Happy day to all my fellow Veterans!
>> Ed Sharpe archivist  for SMECC USAF E4  30454 Ground Radio
>>
>
>
> I don't know that wishing a happy day is particularly appropriate for
> this holiday.  For those who served, and especially those who served in
> combat situations, wishing a happy day is, in my opinion, totally
> inappropriate.
>
> I just finished watching on TV the National Act of Remembrance from
> Ottawa, Canada's official Remembrance Day ceremony, and this American is
> emotionally spent ... and I was never in the service.  Canada's
> designation for this day is "Remembrance Day," and it is, I feel, a more
> fitting title to the day.  It is a time to remember the sacrifices made
> by everyone who served and especially those who made the ultimate
> sacrifice.  It is a time for difficult memories for both those who
> served and for those who waited at home.  On this day each year I am
> thankful to be within off-air TV range of Canada to be able to view
> their ceremony, because nothing like it exists on American television.
> Yes, I know ceremonies take place here, but almost none of them get any
> kind of publicity save for a but a few brief moments on the evening
> news, and maybe one photo from one ceremony in tomorrow's newspaper.
>
> Today is a day for reflecting and giving thanks to those who served, and
> appreciating the freedoms we enjoy now because of the sacrifices others
> have made.
>
> Thank you to all of the veterans reading this.  I know this day is
> difficult for some.
>
> 73,
>
> Doug, KA2WFT
>
>
>
>
>> In a message dated 11/10/2016 3:38:34 A.M. US Mountain Standard Time,
>> w7tty at centurylink.net writes:
>>
>>     GreenKeyers - - -
>>
>>     Friday is Veterans Day.
>>
>>     This is the last call this year (We've had a few extras) for getting
>>     your name on the GreenKeys Veterans Roll.
>>
>>     This list is open to all present and past members of any service
>> branch
>>     who have a interest in teletype equipment, either operators or
>>     maintenance. Merchant Marine personnel, U.S. Government
>>     communicators of
>>     any of the Alphabet Agencies dealing with communications are
>> eligible.
>>
>>     Please e-mail me with your Name, Branch of service, Rank or rating,
>>     Years of service, locations, activities, etc., and we'll get your
>> name
>>     on the list.
>>
>>     Take care and thank you for your service.
>>
>>     73,
>>
>>     George Hutchison, W7TTY
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