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Sgt Mike · 11-09-2007, 07:59 AM

I visited here today and thought that you would enjoy it too! - check this out at:

VETERANS DAY ~Patriotic~ Wanda's Country Home

**Clint** · 11-09-2007, 08:06 AM

Good stuff, Mike. Thanks.

diamond_jim · 11-09-2007, 08:15 AM

Awesome. There was this guy, a patient, a few weeks ago that, on the surface, seemed like a total b**tard. Nothing was right and he was barking at everyone. At least that is what the nurses, who I must add are very good and so very rarely ever say anything like that, took their time to let me know as if to warn me before I saw the patient. I told them thanks for the warning but that I'd be alright. Fifteen minutes later I came out. I left he door open just so the nurses could see him smiling, laughing and saying an amicable goodbye to me. They looked stunned. The nurse that had "warned" me earlier asked what the hell I did. I told her that sometimes, when one vet is talking to another, it just works better. I gave her a wink and walked away. The look on her face was priceless.

Sgt Mike · 11-09-2007, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by diamond_jim

Awesome. There was this guy, a patient, a few weeks ago that, on the surface, seemed like a total b**tard. Nothing was right and he was barking at everyone. At least that is what the nurses, who I must add are very good and so very rarely ever say anything like that, took their time to let me know as if to warn me before I saw the patient. I told them thanks for the warning but that I'd be alright. Fifteen minutes later I came out. I left he door open just so the nurses could see him smiling, laughing and saying an amicable goodbye to me. They looked stunned. The nurse that had "warned" me earlier asked what the hell I did. I told her that sometimes, when one vet is talking to another, it just works better. I gave her a wink and walked away. The look on her face was priceless.

Sometimes it's hard for people to understand how a vet feels inside because the terror of combat can be devastating mentally. I don't know you personally but I do know that you're a good man Jim. Thanks for the story, you did great.

Everett Keith · 11-09-2007, 10:54 AM

He now knows there is someone around who understands him. Out F ing standing Jim

HAMMERPETE · 11-09-2007, 11:27 AM

I think this sums it up.

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"No one should pass an American in uniform without saying “Thank you, we are grateful.” Always mindful that they are prepared to risk all their dreams so that all of us can reach ours.”
- Secretary of Defense, William Cohen
at the Memorial Ceremony for the service members that died aboard the USS Cole.

U.S Navy 86-96 Gulf I Veteran

zamussi · 11-12-2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt Mike

Sometimes it's hard for people to understand how a vet feels inside because the terror of combat can be devastating mentally.

that statement cant be anymore true.

busa-boy33 · 11-13-2007, 07:18 AM

Hats off and a warm salute to our men and women in the armed forces both past, present, and future. Our country should do more for our military families.

Ya'll made us free and keep us that way.. God bless!!

themeatmanlandry · 11-13-2007, 08:41 AM

Well, I was in the Boy Scouts for almost 3 years. I saw things.

ORBrit · 11-13-2007, 11:30 AM

thank you for your service, landry...

The things you saw... not the kind of things we hear about on the news about Boy Scout leaders being arrested, right?

themeatmanlandry · 11-13-2007, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ORBrit

thank you for your service, landry...

The things you saw... not the kind of things we hear about on the news about Boy Scout leaders being arrested, right?

No, horrible things . . .

Monkey bridge accidents . . . improperly splinted fake injuries . . . hot chocolate poured into metal containers causing minor discomfort in the hands of the intended chocolate drinkers . . . it was bad. Real bad.

busa-boy33 · 11-13-2007, 01:55 PM

and here we have a picture of Landry's days as a young eager scout in Eagle Troop.. he was 12 yrs old here..lol

See how eager he is??? lol

old codger · 11-13-2007, 02:10 PM

I am glad to see the increased respect for the veterans. I was in in 1966 thru 1969, you didn't wear the uniform in the US when you did not have to, people called you names and showed much dis respect.
One of my most memorable times was in Germany when I and 3 or 4 buddies went into a restrurant with out door tables. There was a band with a singer, as we took a table in the side of the area the singer stopped and said "we will dedicate this song to the Americans" She then sang the popular song of the time "Downtown" by Petula Clark. I will never forget that moment.

Old Codger

Low&Slow · 11-13-2007, 06:47 PM

I got my Biennial flight review today. My CFI flew P-51s in WW2 he is 83 and holds a class 1 medical with a ATP rating, he's flown just about everything with wings. If he can keep his ticket for 2 more years he will have held his license for 70 years. He has some pretty good war stories and a whole bunch of good flying stories, I feel privileged to know this man.

ChicsterMG · 11-13-2007, 07:18 PM

11-09-2007, 07:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sgt Mike Banned Joined: Feb 2006 Bike: 2006 Suzuki C50 Location: Hagerstown, Maryland Posts: 709	What is a veteran? I visited here today and thought that you would enjoy it too! - check this out at: VETERANS DAY ~Patriotic~ Wanda's Country Home

11-09-2007, 10:54 AM	#5 (permalink)
Everett Keith Wants Better Weather Joined: Jul 2005 Bike: M-50 Posts: 673	He now knows there is someone around who understands him. Out F ing standing Jim __________________

11-13-2007, 08:41 AM	#9 (permalink)
themeatmanlandry Happy-ass Lunatic Joined: Dec 2003 Bike: 2002 Bandit 600S (Black); 2006 GSXR750 (Black) Location: Memphis Posts: 11,418	Well, I was in the Boy Scouts for almost 3 years. I saw things. __________________ Click the image above to order that blue stuff you put combs in. You're quite welcome!

11-13-2007, 11:30 AM	#10 (permalink)
ORBrit U.B's LoveChild Joined: Oct 2006 Bike: 2007 Suzuki Boulevard S50 Location: Eugene, OR Posts: 1,072	thank you for your service, landry... The things you saw... not the kind of things we hear about on the news about Boy Scout leaders being arrested, right? __________________ Ranked best in the nation by NHTSA for Motorcycle Safety Course best practices.

11-13-2007, 07:18 PM	#15 (permalink)
ChicsterMG Refrigerator Magnet Test Engineer Joined: May 2005 Bike: Boulevard C50 Location: Afghanistan Posts: 3,475	__________________ Sometimes you need to ask yourself, "WWGD?"...Just be awesome, that's all! GUT-CUT 2007: 177 LBS. 160 LBS.

11-09-2007, 08:15 AM	#3 (permalink)
diamond_jim Throttle Jockey Joined: Oct 2007 Bike: M8 Hellcat Location: North Alabama Posts: 3,185	Awesome. There was this guy, a patient, a few weeks ago that, on the surface, seemed like a total b**tard. Nothing was right and he was barking at everyone. At least that is what the nurses, who I must add are very good and so very rarely ever say anything like that, took their time to let me know as if to warn me before I saw the patient. I told them thanks for the warning but that I'd be alright. Fifteen minutes later I came out. I left he door open just so the nurses could see him smiling, laughing and saying an amicable goodbye to me. They looked stunned. The nurse that had "warned" me earlier asked what the hell I did. I told her that sometimes, when one vet is talking to another, it just works better. I gave her a wink and walked away. The look on her face was priceless.

11-13-2007, 07:18 AM	#8 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	Hats off and a warm salute to our men and women in the armed forces both past, present, and future. Our country should do more for our military families. Ya'll made us free and keep us that way.. God bless!!

11-13-2007, 01:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
busa-boy33 M-J.Com Master Poster Joined: Jul 2007 Posts: 3,922	and here we have a picture of Landry's days as a young eager scout in Eagle Troop.. he was 12 yrs old here..lol See how eager he is??? lol

11-13-2007, 02:10 PM	#13 (permalink)
old codger In Training Joined: Nov 2006 Bike: 2006 S50 Location: Greenbrier Ar Posts: 140	I am glad to see the increased respect for the veterans. I was in in 1966 thru 1969, you didn't wear the uniform in the US when you did not have to, people called you names and showed much dis respect. One of my most memorable times was in Germany when I and 3 or 4 buddies went into a restrurant with out door tables. There was a band with a singer, as we took a table in the side of the area the singer stopped and said "we will dedicate this song to the Americans" She then sang the popular song of the time "Downtown" by Petula Clark. I will never forget that moment. Old Codger

11-13-2007, 06:47 PM	#14 (permalink)
Low&Slow Fifth gear streak Joined: Sep 2006 Bike: 07 Vulcan 1600 Classic Location: Bell City, Louisiana Posts: 1,341	I got my Biennial flight review today. My CFI flew P-51s in WW2 he is 83 and holds a class 1 medical with a ATP rating, he's flown just about everything with wings. If he can keep his ticket for 2 more years he will have held his license for 70 years. He has some pretty good war stories and a whole bunch of good flying stories, I feel privileged to know this man.

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