Thanks by olivetreeann

Thanks

Just wanted to say thanks to all the Vets- here on 365 and all around the world who have kept freedom alive through their sacrifice and service.

Some gave their all
Some are still giving
Some gave and are still living
But they all gave and for that I am grateful.

Jeff and I took our sons to the ticker tape parade that was held in NYC after Desert Storm. One NY paper was giving out these posters with yellow ribbons- a symbol for returning soldiers, or the hope of their return. After the parade we ended up over by the Hudson River and we met some WWII vets and asked them to autograph our poster. They were very surprised that we called them heroes- a reaction we get from many WWII vets who say, "I was just serving my country". Although I was actually looking for a picture of my father when he was in the service, when I found this, I thought it would be just as powerful to post. I added the poppy for the Nominate 4 November word list. Thank you once again to all of our servicemen and women- past, present and future.
Great collage of memories. Love the story.
November 12th, 2013  
What a great item to have and such a fabulous moment for you and the Vets. Great shot for today
November 12th, 2013  
Wonderful image and story
November 12th, 2013  
Bev
oh wow.... what a great tribute, ann. i didn't do a damn thing except wear my poppy and say a thank you to the air. nice photo and nice write up.
November 12th, 2013  
Great tribute shot!
November 12th, 2013  
Great tribute.
November 12th, 2013  
It's the least we can do, let us remember the sacrifice they amde
November 12th, 2013  
Great tribute
November 12th, 2013  
Good job.
November 13th, 2013  
@homeschoolmom @bkbinthecity @mzzhope @prttblues @alia_801 @sangwann @digitalrn @kerristephens @dakotaburns


Thank you Lisa, Brian, Hope, Bev, Alia, Dione, Rick, Kerri and Donald!
November 13th, 2013  
thank you and cool shot
November 13th, 2013  
Thanks for sharing your story, a nice tribute.
November 13th, 2013  
@twr @bruni
Thank you Timothy- and you're welcome!
Thank you Bruni!
November 14th, 2013  
Great shot and tribute! Perfect to honor the day!
November 14th, 2013  
@pflaume Thank you Lisa!
November 14th, 2013  
A perfect tribute, Ann. Lovely image too.
November 14th, 2013  
Ann, you chose the perfect tribute. What a wonderful keepsake of your visit especially with the autographs. Lovely poem -- did you write it?
November 14th, 2013  
@taffy Thanks Taffy!
@cimes1 Thanks Carole! Yes, I did.
November 15th, 2013  
Very nice tribute.
November 24th, 2013  
@eudora Thank you Diane!
November 24th, 2013  
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