Happy Veteran's Day

[Max Rockatansky]

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[Max Rockatansky]

20 quotes for or about veterans.

http://www.latintimes.com/veterans-day-messages-20-sayings-greetings-thank-vet-274015
1. "The battle, sir, is not to the strong alone; it is to the vigilant, the active, the brave..." — Patrick Henry

2. "You have made us so proud. The whole nation is in awe of your. The entire country salutes you. I am very fortunate to know a person like you. Happy Veteran’s Day (http://www.wishafriend.com/veteransday/veteransday-messages.php)."

3. "The brave souls are gone, but they can never be forgotten. On Veteran’s Day, lets remember and salute their courage."

4. "A young man who does not have what it takes to perform military service is not likely to have what it takes to make a living." — John F. Kennedy

5. "While rejoicing and basking in the glory of your country, don’t forget to say a silence thank you to all those brave warriors who made it possible. Have a great Veteran’s Day."

6. "Valor is a gift. Those having it never know for sure whether they have it till the test comes. And those having it in one test never know for sure if they will have it when the next test comes." — Napoleon Bonaparte

7. "But fame is theirs - and future days On pillar'd brass shall tell their praise; Shall tell - when cold neglect is dead – "These for their country fought and bled."" — Philip Freneau

8. "Soldiers are men... most apt for all manner of services and best able to support and endure the infinite toils and continual hazards of war." — Henry Knyvett

9. "They fought fearlessly for the national pride. They served till the last breath. We salute and respect the spirit, that binds our nation together."

10. "Courage is almost a contradiction in terms. It means a strong desire to live taking the form of readiness to die." — G. K. Chesterton

11. The Things That Make a Soldier Great: Endanger but that humble street whereon his children run, You make a soldier of the man who never bore a gun. What is it through the battle smoke the valiant soldier sees? — Edgar Guest

12. "The willingness with which our young people are likely to serve in any war, no matter how justified, shall be directly proportional to how they perceive veterans of early wars were treated and appreciated by our nation." — George Washington

13. "Today is the day to salute all those who have given up their lives for the sake of the country. Let us, in unison, promise to be responsible citizens for the betterment of our country. Have a Happy Veteran’s Day."

14. "People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf." — George Orwell

15. "That’s what it takes to be a hero, a little gem of innocence inside you that makes you want to believe that there still exists a right and wrong, that decency will somehow triumph in the end." — Lise Hand

16. "My heroes are those who risk their lives every day to protect our world and make it a better place--police, firefighters, and members of our armed forces." — Sydney Sheldon

17. "They cared, not for themselves, but for the nation. Let’s salute them, on Veteran’s Day."

18. "On this Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free." — Dan Lipinski

19. "Are they dead that yet speak louder than we can speak, and a more universal language? Are they dead that yet act? Are they dead that yet move upon society and inspire the people with nobler motives and more heroic patriotism?" — Henry Ward Beecher

20. "Everybody celebrates when a war is won, but hardly anybody remembers the soldiers who sacrificed their lives and their families so that the country could be safe. Nothing ever will be sufficient enough to thank them for all they have done. Happy Veteran’s Day."

[Max Rockatansky]

Woot! Freebies!

http://www.usatoday.com/story/money/business/2014/11/09/veterans-day-freebies-marketing-casual-dining-fast-food/18671047/
• Get a free haircut. Veterans who visit Great Clips shops on Nov. 11, can either receive a free haircut — or a card for a free haircut to redeem by Dec. 31.
• Eat a free meal. At Hooters, the freebie meal on Veterans Day can be worth up to $10.99, with any drink purchase. Applebee's, Chili's and California Pizza Kitchen all offer free meals from a special menu to vets and active military.
• Eat a free buffet. Golden Corral is serving free dinner buffets (with beverages) from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 17, at all restaurants, to anyone who is serving or who has served in the military. That same date, Bonanza Steakhouses also will offer free buffets for vets and active military.
• Down a free burger. Shoney's offers its signature All-American Burger, free, to vets or active duty military all day on Veterans Day. Or, you can head to Red Robin and get a Red's Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries, on the house. Max & Erma's offers a free cheeseburger combo and dessert to vets and active military.
• Drink a free coffee. Starbucks is offering a free, tall brewed coffee on Tuesday to all U.S. military veterans and active duty servicemembers — and their spouses.
• Scarf down free pancakes. IHOP offers vets and active military free Red, White and Blue pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Bob Evans also has all-you-can-eat hotcakes on Veterans Day for veterans and active military.
• Lick a free cone. Handel's Homemade Ice Cream and Yogurt shops are giving away free single-scoop ice cream cones to all veterans and military personnel on Tuesday.
Work-out for free. 24-Hour Fitness offers free use of the health club to vets and active military through Tuesday.
• Enjoy a free appetizer. Red Lobster, through Thursday, is offering free appetizers to veterans and active duty military.
• Sip a free beer. Restaurants owned by CraftWorks Restaurants & Breweries (including Gordon Biersch Brewery, Rock Bottom, Old Chicago Pizza and ChopHouse & Brewery) offer a free craft beer to active and retired military Tuesday.
• Down a free doughnut — and coffee. Krispy Kreme will give a free doughnut and small coffee to anyone who identifies themselves as a veteran or active duty military on Veterans Day.
• Get free game tokens. Chuck E. Cheese will give 20 free tokens to U.S. military vets and active-duty military through Saturday.
• Get your junk hauled, free. For disabled veterans, JDog Junk Removal & Hauling locations, will offer free junk removal to disabled vets who book on Veterans Day.

[Ethereal]

Meh.

[Common Sense]

Happy Veterans day and happy Remembrance day here in Canada.

[sachem]

Thank you to all our vets.

[Dark Mistress]

Happy Veterans Day to all the Vets on this forum. If I tried to list them I am sure I would leave someone out, but thank you all for your service.