This may be self-serving, but I would like to acknowledge those among us whom I have had the pleasure to know as fellow Appleseed Instructors who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States of America. This is not an all-inclusive list, but I want to know that those here listed are my friends and should be recognized as giving of themselves on behalf of their Nation.
Flathead - USA
Scout - USA
boltgun71 - USA
Heavy-Cav - USA
Hawkeye - USA
wildman - USA
oldgrunt - USA
alonso1 - USA
ashrn03 - USA
SGTCap - USA
Mogget - USA
Nickle - USANG
West - USANG
bulkhead - USN
VAshooter - USN
crashkid2k - USN
subnet - USN
SamD - USAF
rider1278 - USAF
Johnny - USAF
4merUSMC1803 - USMC
And, of course, Doug in Texas - USMC
I'm thinking of you all on this day, hoping you are all well and wishing you the blessings of Liberty that you have sacrificed to preserve. To any I have forgotten, my most profound apologies. To all others whom I have yet the privilege to meet, my prayers and best wishes. For those, I invite my fellow Appleseeders to include their names here.
Stimey - USCG
Stimey, my brother, we thank you as well.
Those of us who did not have the honor of military service can express our thanks to all of you who did on this fine day, and to all of those who did but, did not come home.
God Bless You All.
POP
You're very thoughtful, Stimey. Thanks.
And may I add some names from the Upper Midwest? vmt193 (USA); Dragonfly (USANG); Robbvious (USA and USAF)
Mogs
Thank you all for your service.
I would like to say "Thank You" to all my Brothers and Sisters in Arms, past and present.
Today is OUR day.
Lets enjoy it and take a moment out to remember those that gave ALL. (Not that we ever forget them).
We all know the saying.......Freedom is NOT free.
Thank you from here as well!
HH
And add the Hoosier vets that I know of(please forgive any omissions):
Mudcat - USA
DaveD - USAF
Yellowhousejake - USAF
Niecie - USAF
West - USANG
O0 :salute: A few I know from Southern NM
JustJeff, USAF
SamD, USAF
Duc-Dog, USAF
O.L. Adcock, USN
Jimi, USCG
From Minnesota...a couple more
Russellmn USA
Sven USA
Sparks1 USA
There are more I am sure...jump in with any info.
God Bless America. O0
Thanks to you all.
Another addition
Sgt. Mace USMC
I have nothing to add to that list. All I have to off is my deepest heartfelt 'Thank You' for all that you have done in the past, what are doing right now, and what you will continue to do in the future, for the next generation now, and for Posterity to come. Your service to this great Country in the Armed Forces is now being reflected in your service to this great Country in Project Appleseed.
'Thank You' just doesn't seem like enough to say, but it's all I have.
Stimey,
Thank you for starting this.
I too add my thanks, not only to all the vets but to their families as well. They have given the time away from the vet, and sometimes more when the loved one never returned, or did so wounded.
More for the list:
From CA:
LayloPro- USN
Johhny Appleseed- USMC
Hollywood Marine- ahhhh lemme guess....USMC
and I'm pretty sure Double D, my apologies for not knowing which branch.
From NM:
Sarduci-USN
Thanks also to my mother who spent '43-'45 in USN!
I will you all the peace you were there for.
CSHR-USMC
Appleseed is a place for us to serve again,,,
Always thinking of our people both near and far...
sgtrock
Thank you to all Veterans, Past and Present.
Especially a big thank you to those who have served before me, thank you for the example and inspiration you set for us all.
A few more for the list...
Mind Games- USA
U.S.Cavalryman- USA
Spartan- USA
Rattlehead- USA
beaver70- USA
Wildman- USA
gunslinger57l- USA
A very heart felt THANK YOU to all our Veteran's on this day of remembrance and
God Bless you all.
CG
From Capt. John Parker to the next groundpounder to ship out "downrange", and all who served in between. Thank you.
O0
And from IL, (that I know of :-[ )
Pappy
Reveille
D.O.M
Happy Veteran's to all of those who have served O0 :bow:
Thank you VERY much Veterans!
I'd also like to add, I am blunted by the numbers of former servicemen that have chosen to become the part of this Instructor circle that we all share as RWVA Instructors.
Percentage wise, in my mind, the best Instructors, are Veterans.
I wish the best for you and your families.
THANK YOU for your service in guarding our Republic and the principles for which it stands.
Brett out.
I'd like to add REDDOT (USA), and to thank you all for serving the great country.
Thank you all and God bless.
And from WA
Earl
Thank you all!
dart67eb USA
11/11 at 11am, 1918 notable day in Military History (WWI). Don't know it, google it. Why many had yesterday off.
Thanks to all service personnel.,
AND remember those in harms way every day.
First Sergeant Retired, United States Army / 24yrs 10mo 18days
Still Actively Serving / Life Member VFW and American Legion.
It's OK to get involved in these organizations in support.