A l t e r E g o 9 Posted November 11, 2003 From an E-mail: It is the VETERAN, not the preacher, who has given us freedom of religion. It is the VETERAN, not the reporter, who has given us freedom of the press. It is the VETERAN, not the poet, who has given us freedom of speech. It is the VETERAN, not the campus organizer, who has given us freedom to assemble. It is the VETERAN, not the lawyer, who has given us the right to a fair trial. It is the VETERAN, not the politician, Who has given us the right to vote. It is the VETERAN, who salutes the Flag, who serves under the Flag, ETERNAL REST GRANT THEM O LORD, AND LET PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trekzone 0 Posted November 11, 2003 amen... nice one alter! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted November 11, 2003 Amy emailed me a funny email earlier this year and it had this "poem" at the end, it had a slightly different ending though and I think it kind of makes the point even stronger. > It is the Soldier Who salutes the flag, Who serves beneath the flag, and> Whose coffin is draped by the flag, Who allows the protester to burn the > flag." Here's a link to the email that Amy sent me: http://www.startrekfans.net/index.php?showtopic=750 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klingonmike 0 Posted November 11, 2003 I want to wish all my fellow veterans well. And for those who have not served please shake the hand of a veteran you know and say "Thanks". Klingonmike: formaly Spec 4 Michael W. Campbell, United States Army 8th Infatry Division, 12th Engineer Battalion, Company "C" (The River Rats) Driver and crewman of C.E.V. (Combat Engineer Vehicle) M-60-A1 tank, 1975-77 :tank: And this is the only time you'll see my full name! :huh: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
VaBeachGuy 12 Posted November 11, 2003 Spec 4 here also, I was in a couple of units but the last unit I was in was HHC 57th Signal Battalion, 3rd Signal Brigade at Fort Hood, Texas. Our Motto was "Vincimus Spatium - We Conquer Space" because we controlled the airwaves (communications) both with conventional communications and satellite communications. 57th Sig Bn 3rd Sig Bde Without the Signal Corps the Army doesn't talk. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Klingonmike 0 Posted November 11, 2003 Our motto was "Pathfinders" we were the guys that cleared the way so equipment could move thru. We busted traps and made the bridges and cleared the roads. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
