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Pride For Veteran's Day, Know the true meaning. Gender is not discussed. |
 Oct 31 2009, 10:49 PM
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Junior Member  Group: Members Posts: 28 Joined: 9-October 09 From: Central Florida Member No.: 7,002 Gender Selection: Crossdresser Country:  US State:   |
Note in the history that gender nor any identifier other than veteran is used. All of us need to step forth and be proud of our service. Be all you can be, Aim High, Semper Fidelis, Only easy day was yesterday! I'll start: PNC(SS/SW/DV), USN Ret. '77-'97
Here is a History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926. Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday. The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people. Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good |
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Oct 31 2009, 11:04 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 25-July 08 From: Twin cities Member No.: 2,548 Gender Selection: MTF Country: US State:  |
SSG Army 1970 -1978. Served in Africa, Turkey and the states, Reserves during the Gulf War
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Nov 1 2009, 03:44 PM
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Rhenium Member  Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 4,032 Joined: 20-June 08 From: Ohio, USA Member No.: 2,277 Gender Selection: MTF Country: US State:  My Gallery |
A1C Loadmaster USAF C-130...C-141
Vietnam 1969-70 24 countries....48 states.... Why is it that veterans never get off work for that day..... Isn't our service and sacrifice appreciated? Donna Jean |
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Nov 1 2009, 09:37 PM
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Titanium Member  Group: Members Posts: 416 Joined: 11-December 08 From: Ohio Member No.: 3,776 Gender Selection: Transsexual Country: US State: |
Army reserve '86-'88, Navy '88-'96, Army reserve '99-'05.
4 states in Navy along with sub service and 15 months in Kuwait/Iraq '03-'04. Denise |
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Nov 1 2009, 10:47 PM
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Beryllium Member  Group: Members Posts: 169 Joined: 11-September 08 From: US Member No.: 2,973 Gender Selection: Parent Country: |
Thank you for giving the rest of us this opportunity to honor all the veterans at Laura's. I hope by November 11 we'll have a long, proud list.
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 Nov 2 2009, 04:03 PM
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Titanium Member Group: Members Posts: 347 Joined: 1-August 07 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 163 Gender Selection: Transgender Country: US State:  |
QUOTE (Donna Jean @ Nov 1 2009, 04:44 PM)  A1C Loadmaster USAF C-130...C-141 Vietnam 1969-70 24 countries....48 states.... Why is it that veterans never get off work for that day..... Isn't our service and sacrifice appreciated? Donna Jean That's a good question, Donna Jean. Gennee (IMG:style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) |
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 Nov 2 2009, 04:08 PM
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Titanium Member Group: Members Posts: 347 Joined: 1-August 07 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 163 Gender Selection: Transgender Country: US State: |
Corporations like Merrill Lynch and finacial overseers like the Securities Exchange Commission were instrumental in the 3 day holidays that we have. Personally, I don't think many holiday have the meaning they once had.
I will be marching in the veteran day parade here in New YorkCity. Representation transgender people who served in the armed forces bring pride to my heart. Gennee (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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Nov 2 2009, 04:41 PM
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Rhenium Member Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 4,032 Joined: 20-June 08 From: Ohio, USA Member No.: 2,277 Gender Selection: MTF Country: US State: My Gallery |
Good for you, Gennee! I'm really proud of you! You really do stand up for us Trans vets! Thank you so very much... I'd like to give you a real hugg... But, this will have to do for now..... {{{{HUGGG}}}} Love... Donna Jean |
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Nov 2 2009, 05:18 PM
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Titanium Member Group: Members Posts: 296 Joined: 22-October 09 From: ireland Member No.: 7,137 Gender Selection: MTF Country:  |
QUOTE (nayomi2438 @ Oct 31 2009, 10:49 PM) Note in the history that gender nor any identifier other than veteran is used. All of us need to step forth and be proud of our service. Be all you can be, Aim High, Semper Fidelis, Only easy day was yesterday! I'll start: PNC(SS/SW/DV), USN Ret. '77-'97 Here is a History of Veterans Day World War I – known at the time as “The Great War” - officially ended when the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919, in the Palace of Versailles outside the town of Versailles, France. However, fighting ceased seven months earlier when an armistice, or temporary cessation of hostilities, between the Allied nations and Germany went into effect on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, November 11, 1918, is generally regarded as the end of “the war to end all wars.” In November 1919, President Wilson proclaimed November 11 as the first commemoration of Armistice Day. The United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I when it passed a concurrent resolution on June 4, 1926. Whereas the legislatures of twenty-seven of our States have already declared November 11 to be a legal holiday. The Uniform Holiday Bill (Public Law 90-363 (82 Stat. 250)) was signed on June 28, 1968, and was intended to ensure three-day weekends for Federal employees by celebrating four national holidays on Mondays: Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Columbus Day. It was thought that these extended weekends would encourage travel, recreational and cultural activities and stimulate greater industrial and commercial production. Many states did not agree with this decision and continued to celebrate the holidays on their original dates. The first Veterans Day under the new law was observed with much confusion on October 25, 1971. It was quite apparent that the commemoration of this day was a matter of historic and patriotic significance to a great number of our citizens, and so on September 20th, 1975, President Gerald R. Ford signed Public Law 94-97 (89 Stat. 479), which returned the annual observance of Veterans Day to its original date of November 11, beginning in 1978. This action supported the desires of the overwhelming majority of state legislatures, all major veterans service organizations and the American people. Veterans Day continues to be observed on November 11, regardless of what day of the week on which it falls. The restoration of the observance of Veterans Day to November 11 not only preserves the historical significance of the date, but helps focus attention on the important purpose of Veterans Day: A celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good Spilling your blood on foreign soil So the children don"t have to cry Spilling your blood on foreign soil You fall down and die Spilling the blood your parents made Handed the Flag Your put in your grave Spilling your blood on foreign soil Oh why Oh why Oh why. All good minded people will remember your Service Men and Service Women. Too many gave too much. Anon. |
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Nov 4 2009, 11:39 PM
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Junior Member Group: Members Posts: 26 Joined: 19-June 09 Member No.: 5,643 Gender Selection: Transgender Country: US State:  |
Me: US Navy AT1/AW ret. (1985-2005) Desert Shield/Desert Storm, Croatia, War on Terror.
(my family) Father: US Navy AOAN (1952-1956) *Paternal Grandfather*: US Army PFC (1916-1919) WW I/ US Navy PO1 <Diver> (1919-1945) WW II <Pearl Harbor> *Maternal Grandfather*: US Navy Master Chief (1896-1935) Spanish American War, Philippine Rebellion, Great White Fleet, WW I, Support of Russian White Army. Maternal Uncle: US Navy (1950-1956) Korea *Maternal Great Uncles* (my Maternal Grandfathers brothers): 6 US Navy 1930’s-1945. WW II Pacific campaigns. Gunners Mates on Cruisers and Battle Ships. ***1 US Army PFC*** 1944-1945 He was in the Army for only 6 months. Blown up at the Battle of the Bulge. Survived and had a normal life. Died at 84. Maternal Cousins: US Army, US Air Force, US Navy… too many to count. |
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Nov 5 2009, 12:18 AM
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Beryllium Member Group: Members Posts: 154 Joined: 29-April 08 From: Ohio Member No.: 1,822 Gender Selection: Intersexed Country: US State: |
WE are Army, We are Navy, We are Airforce,We are Marines.
We have proudly served from the American Revolution up through Iraq and Afghanistan. We have been wounded and some have died others have passed away in their 80&90s. We have felt the fire of battle, the horror of the concentration camps,malaria in the jungle and if the world keeps on spinning, a new generation will continue to serve. Mike US Army ASA |
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Nov 5 2009, 07:55 PM
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New Member  Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 7-August 09 From: Denver, Colorado Member No.: 6,267 Gender Selection: FTM Country: US State:  |
SPC. Military Police. Stationed at Fort Hood. Deployed to Iraq 2006-2008.
God Bless our military. |
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Nov 11 2009, 11:44 AM
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Us Army PFC, Deployed to Kirkuk and Mosul, Iraq 08-09.
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Nov 11 2009, 12:06 PM
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Osmium Member Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 7,757 Joined: 15-August 08 From: Texas Member No.: 2,725 Gender Selection: Female Country: US State:  My Gallery |
I am not a veteran, I was never called but I know that if I had been I would have gone to Viet-Nam and done my duty so I have the greatest respect for all of you who did serve.
Be proud of what you have done and be proud of who you are, you are the best that we have ever had to offer and a mere thank you and a one day holiday hardly seem adequate for all of the sacrifices. Although I was never in the military and a number of you were not officers I will salute you all for you have earned my respect and undying gratitude. Thank you all. Love ya, Sally |
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Nov 11 2009, 01:16 PM
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proud to be in the company of other vets,thank you all for your service.
RVN 65-67 navy |
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Nov 11 2009, 01:22 PM
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Ruthenium Member Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 2,103 Joined: 30-May 09 From: Socorro, NM USA Member No.: 5,390 Gender Selection: MTF Country: US State:  My Gallery |
From a former Canadian Forces Member (1C Sigs) I can but thank you and leave these poor words as token of my gratitude
On this Armistice Day, Rememberance Day, Memorial day or how ever you call it where you live please remember Time After Time Time after time The call it's come Callng the young Far From Home From hearth and home To fields far flung To fight, to die To defend those at home Over the years The call's been heard Many have answered Some not returned Some dead they returned to ceremony and honor Some laid to rest on far flung shores Remember the vets those living or dead those here at home those left behind the heros are those those who gave all gave all their tomorrows for your today Thank you for your service I salute each and every one of you |
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Nov 11 2009, 09:57 PM
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Titanium Member Group: Members Posts: 347 Joined: 1-August 07 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 163 Gender Selection: Transgender Country: US State: |
QUOTE (Donna Jean @ Nov 2 2009, 05:41 PM) Good for you, Gennee! I'm really proud of you! You really do stand up for us Trans vets! Thank you so very much... I'd like to give you a real hugg... But, this will have to do for now..... {{{{HUGGG}}}} Love... Donna Jean I marched in the vets day parade. The spectators clapped, cheered, and said 'thank you'. My group was the only GLBT group in the parade. People looked at us for our service, not about who we were. That really made us feel proud. Gennee (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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Nov 11 2009, 10:05 PM
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Rhenium Member Group: Forum Moderators Posts: 4,032 Joined: 20-June 08 From: Ohio, USA Member No.: 2,277 Gender Selection: MTF Country: US State: My Gallery |
You did us Trans Vets proud, Girlfriend! Thank you for representing us! And thank you for your service! HUGGGS! and LOVE to you! Donna Jean |
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Nov 12 2009, 03:43 PM
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Titanium Member Group: Members Posts: 347 Joined: 1-August 07 From: Brooklyn, NY Member No.: 163 Gender Selection: Transgender Country: US State: |
Yesterday, I marched in the vets day parade. I was dressed in my long denim skirt, sneakers, and red sweater. The spectators cheered, waved, clapped and thanked us for our service. It didn't matter who we were. Their support was greatly appreciated.
Gennee (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) |
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