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GlenEllynite
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No matter what your thoughts are on the wars...
No matter what your political addenda is...
Christian, Muslim, Jewish, Agnostic...

Veterans Day is a day to pay tribute to those who served, are still serving AND those who never came home. Take a minute to say thanks to a Veteran tomorrow.

A Tribute

About Those Still Serving
Tomorrow when you wake up in your warm bed, a
Soldier will be waking up on the cold hard ground.

While you're having breakfast in your kitchen, an Airman will be eating MRE'S.

While you're at the gym, Marine will be running for cover.

While you're hoping to avoid a traffic jam, a convoy will be hoping to avoid an IED.

While you're reading your mail, someone in Afghanistan will just be hoping for a letter.

While you're picking up medicine at drug store a Coast Guardsman will be hoping they don't get shot keeping drugs out of the US.

Thank You to those who have served are serving and the families of those who didn't come home. Your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed!




 
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GlenEllynite
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If you are looking for a Christmas gift for a veteran, active duty member or even yourself. Bands For Arms donates a large portion of their proceeds to the USO.

All the bands/bracelets are made from actual uniforms.

If you have a WWII - Vietnam era vet in your family today they have some limited edition bands going on sale today made from "vintage" uniforms.




 
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GlenEllynite
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That's really great, Perplexed! Thanks for posting....

and thank you to ALL of our veterans! May God bless you!


Should I give up, or should I just keep chasing pavements....even if it leads nowhere - Adele
 
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