Veterans day

[DS]

On November 11th 1918,the great war finally ended.
That's why veterans/memorial day is important to remember.

 

[klein]

If you haven't noticed I'm already geared up with a poppy, even though my Ancestors are the ones that lost the war.

 

[Catatonic]

Is November 11th Veterans day up north of the border too?

 

[klein]

Yup, called Memorial Day, here.

 

[moreluck]

Yup, called Memorial Day, here.

I thought you called it Remembrance Day ?? Memorial Day is in May.

 

[klein]

oh dammit, I get those mixed up - you're right Moreluck ! Every month here is another holiday and long weekend.(except June)

 

[DS]

If you haven't noticed I'm already geared up with a poppy,Good man
even though my Ancestors are the ones that lost the war.

Thank God they did.

 

[klein]

Actually the first world war was more or less a joke and should have never taken place. I do recall that from history lessons.
Some princess got killed in Serbia or Hungary, maybe Austria... and since every European country had a war pact agreement, when 1 country went to war, the others had to follow.

Was nonsense !

 

[Catatonic]

Actually the first world war was more or less a joke ...

Yep, WWII was much better.

 

[over9five]

Yep, WWII was much better.

Yup, really looking forward to WWIII. Should be the best of all.

 

[rod]

I will be heading to Applebees for my free meal. Thank you Applebees

 

[menotyou]

Denny's, too. I think it's a free burger and fries. I wanna say 11-3.

 

[menotyou]

Happy Veteran's day to all the veteran's here.

 

[menotyou]

From USA Today:
Retailers offer Veterans Day freebies – USATODAY.com

 

[cachsux]

Actually the first world war was more or less a joke and should have never taken place. I do recall that from history lessons.
Some princess got killed in Serbia or Hungary, maybe Austria... and since every European country had a war pact agreement, when 1 country went to war, the others had to follow.

Was nonsense !

Nothing like attention to detail.

 

[moreluck]

Yep, WWII was much better.

Hollywood thought so!

 

[PT Stewie]

My Dad ( airborne) pacific WW II, Uncle (marines ) WWII pacific wounded, cousin army Vietnam wounded, and my daughter AirForce raven Afganistan are all vets .Thank God our country has people like them

 

[moreluck]

 

[old levi's]

I will be heading to Applebees for my free meal. Thank you Applebees

Just curious rod, Do they ask for proof of your service when you go?

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Just curious rod, Do they ask for proof of your service when you go?

Last year I tried to take advantage of this offer when I got off work. I had my DD 214 in hand just to be on the safe side. When I got there the line was out the door and I was told there was a 2-3 hour wait.

Golden Corral is offering their version on Monday and are not asking for proof--would not want to work at Golden Corral on Monday.