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Title: This November 11, 2014 Veterans Day
Post by: rick91351 on November 11, 2014, 08:02:39 AM
This November 11, 2014 Veterans Day sitting here thinking about all that served in times of conflict and yes even in times of peace.   Thank you! 
Title: Re: This November 11, 2014 Veterans Day
Post by: UK4X4 on November 11, 2014, 08:22:01 AM
A graphical display in the UK you may not have seen

Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red

a poppie for every UK soldier lost during WW1

http://poppies.hrp.org.uk/about-the-installation (http://poppies.hrp.org.uk/about-the-installation)
Title: Re: This November 11, 2014 Veterans Day
Post by: MountainDon on November 11, 2014, 09:43:04 AM
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Title: Re: This November 11, 2014 Veterans Day
Post by: rick91351 on November 11, 2014, 11:18:47 AM
UK I did see that and was stunned. 
Title: Re: This November 11, 2014 Veterans Day
Post by: Redoverfarm on November 11, 2014, 02:37:56 PM
Greatful to our veterans that have managed to keep us safe and free.  But did you ever reflect upon the thousands and thousands that are no longer here because they paid the ultimate sacrifice so that we could live as we are. Makes you feel sort of humble. 
Title: Re: This November 11, 2014 Veterans Day
Post by: MushCreek on November 11, 2014, 06:34:28 PM
I play in a vintage style community band, and we played at a great Veteran's Day ceremony today. Truly heartfelt thanks to all of our veterans that have served so that we can all be free.