For our military folks, of which I am one.../salute... - Erollisi Marr

Felessan · 11-12-2002, 11:17 AM

Got this in email today...I thought it was powerful and wanted to share...

/salute

What Is A Vet???

He is the cop on the beat who spent six months in Saudi Arabia sweating two gallons a day making sure the armored personnel carriers didn’t run out of fuel.

He is the barroom loudmouth, dumber than five wooden planks, whose overgrown frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmic scales by four hours of exquisite bravery near the 38th parallel.

He is the POW who went away one person and came back another, or didn’t come back AT ALL.

He is the Parris Island drill instructor, who has never seen combat, but has saved countless lives by turning slouchy, no-account rednecks and gang members into Marines, and teaching them to watch each other’s backs.

He is the parade-riding Legionnaire who pins on his ribbons and medals with a prosthetic hand. He is the career quartermaster who watches the ribbons and medals pass him by.

He is the three anonymous heroes in The Tomb Of The Unknowns, whose presence at the Arlington National Cemetery must forever preserve the memory of all anonymous heroes whose valor dies unrecognized with them on the battlefield or in the ocean’s sunless deep.

He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket, palsied now and aggravatingly slow, who helped liberate a Nazi death camp, and who wishes all day long that his wife were still alive to hold him when the nightmares come.

He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinary human being, a person who offered some of his life’s most vital years in the service of his country, and who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs.

He is a soldier and a savior and a sword against the darkness, and he is nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the finest, greatest nation ever known.

So remember, each time you see someone who has served our country, just lean over and say Thank You. That’s all most people need, and in most cases it will mean more than any medals they could have been awarded or were awarded.

Two little words that mean a lot, “THANK YOU.”

It’s the soldier, not the reporter, who gave us our freedom of the press.

It’s the soldier, not the poet, who gave us our freedom of speech.

It’s the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gave us our freedom to demonstrate.

It’s the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves others with respect for the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag.

Proud to serve...

I am,

Théodwyn · 11-12-2002, 12:03 PM

Thank you.

Beautifully written. Thank you twice.

Theo

Ziktiny · 11-12-2002, 12:10 PM

From one veteran to another, thank you.

Zeewin · 11-12-2002, 01:33 PM

To all of you who held and still hold the walls ... /salute

Semper Fi,

Zee

Lanson & Binuru · 11-12-2002, 01:44 PM

From one serviceman to another... Thank you for that nice piece.

R. Moody
MT2(SS), USN
USS Maryland

Frekkels · 11-12-2002, 02:21 PM

Hail,

Thank you.

Frekkels,
Oracle of Clan Battle Axe
&
STS1(SS), USN
(in real life)

Aishen L`Fey · 11-12-2002, 03:34 PM

Lovely. It's truly deserved.

I must add a note in addition, though:

Thank you also to the family of active duty servicemen and servicewomen. Thank you especially to the spouses for not just marrying the individual, but marrying the military, as well, and providing constant moral support for our sailors and solidiers.

Giah Glittergem · 11-12-2002, 07:01 PM

Thank you for sharing that! It was truly well written! And yes, Aishen, I agree with you. The military family is something truly special.

So thank you to all who serve, who have given of your life, your time and yourself, and thank you to those as well who stand quietly behind them with love and understanding.

Giah Glittergems
Proud Officer of Clan Battleaxe
Proud Navy Spouse

Fyre/Eliri · 11-12-2002, 07:30 PM

A veteran is my father.

Who after a battle for 6 years finally got recognition from the Australian government that the Vietnam war actually ruined his body.

Thanks Dad for fighting for my country, and finally yourself. *hugs from so far away*

Evelle · 11-12-2002, 10:20 PM

My 5 year old came home from kindergarten yesterday and informed me that it was Veteran's day. The day we remember the people that are in the Army and Navy and Air Force. He told me. He had a little flag he had made with tiny stars he glued on and red contrustion paper stripes. So I told him about all the people in our family that had been in the armed forces (father, grandfather-korea, great grandmother and great grandfather-WW2, great great grandfather-WW1).

I was thankful that I had the chance to tell him what I knew about them.

I am thankful to all the people that watch over our country.

Krrak · 11-13-2002, 04:56 AM

Aye, thanks for the words Felessan. Sometimes it is hard for some of us to express thanks because we don't have the words - you have changed that for some of us now... and thanks for the collorary Aishen.

Never forget...

Maltzeform · 11-13-2002, 09:59 AM

Thanks it means a lot to see people still remember that their are humans just like us involved in the military. I liked it.

Ritt

Lanson & Binuru · 11-13-2002, 10:24 AM

I'd like to post here a remembrance for Nizzimon, Level 36 Erudite Wizard Solusek Ro, who gave his life in service to his country. As a member of our guild, the Knights of the Holy Storm, it hit us pretty hard, and did what we could do in recognition.

Nizzimon's Award Page

Rest in Peace, brother. You are not forgotten.

Sayre L`Fey · 11-26-2002, 02:06 AM

Sorry to bump such an old thread but I've been away awhile and just wanted to share my thanks as well for posting this.

A. White
EM2(SS)/USN
USS Kentucky

Lionk · 11-26-2002, 09:55 AM

That is Great.

Black Knights - Scouts Out

Lionk Honorguard
57th Warrior
Honor, Loyalty, Courage

Former US Cavalry Scout 19D30

Camien Ta`Mire · 11-26-2002, 10:59 AM

Thanks, first time I caught this

Senior Airman (E-4)
Peterson AFB, CO
21 SCS/SCBBC

Egat · 11-26-2002, 11:00 AM

Glad to see you back Sayre, send me a tell IG sometime.

Too many Navy people here...

SSgt, USAF Intel

Sayre L`Fey · 11-26-2002, 04:48 PM

hehe would do Eg but cancelled my accounts awhile back, done with all this eq stuff. I'm on AIM though as DaSayfoo if you want to drop a line there.

Rathma · 11-26-2002, 08:39 PM

Thank you for the bump Sayre.

I like the post and have posted it in my work section so that others may read it.

Rathma Darkcaster
61 Wizard
Cpl/USMC

silea · 11-27-2002, 04:20 AM

Semper Fi

Sergeant Williams
aka Silea

Moonblader · 11-27-2002, 05:19 PM

A big hearty thank you from the depths of my wretched soul. And I thank you on my dad's behalf who fought and was wounded in Korea. God Bless 'em all.

EM2 S.K. McNeil
USS Nimitz CVN-68
Khaddafi never got us
ex-USN as of June 1986

kegulik · 11-30-2002, 11:50 PM

<poem>
Teaching, Coaching and Guiding,
Making a difference in the world.

Inspiring, driving and wise,
caring for 'their' kids more than we can see.

Molding, Shaping, and Guiding,
Their lessons are never forgotten.

Preserving, Saving, and Caring,
They are the destiny of the world.

Respected, Treasured, and Honored,
They shall never be forgotten.
</poem>

Sorry if this seems kind of rough, it was improptu over two minutes. Poetry is infinitely more concise than my rambling. Just thinking of a couple of people I appreciate, respect, and emulate for inspiration of this.

Teyana · 12-01-2002, 11:44 PM

Being from a long line of service members on both sides of the family, and a prior member myself, I thank you for these inspirational words. They touched more than you could know.

Avivi Doriya
50th Wizard of Tunare
AT2 (USN)

Felessan · 12-02-2002, 12:54 PM

Thanks all for your replies...I am glad to see so many pro-service folks on the board here...I too, am a proud memmber of the armed forces, and I salute you all...

USAF 4 yrs PJ/7 yrs Security Forces, and counting...

I am,

Ozzin T'Arc · 12-03-2002, 02:07 PM

Rathma

Hey bro, how are you doing... havent seen you for a long time

Shin

11-12-2002, 11:17 AM	#1
Felessan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,005	For our military folks, of which I am one.../salute... Got this in email today...I thought it was powerful and wanted to share... /salute What Is A Vet??? He is the cop on the beat who spent six months in Saudi Arabia sweating two gallons a day making sure the armored personnel carriers didn’t run out of fuel. He is the barroom loudmouth, dumber than five wooden planks, whose overgrown frat-boy behavior is outweighed a hundred times in the cosmic scales by four hours of exquisite bravery near the 38th parallel. He is the POW who went away one person and came back another, or didn’t come back AT ALL. He is the Parris Island drill instructor, who has never seen combat, but has saved countless lives by turning slouchy, no-account rednecks and gang members into Marines, and teaching them to watch each other’s backs. He is the parade-riding Legionnaire who pins on his ribbons and medals with a prosthetic hand. He is the career quartermaster who watches the ribbons and medals pass him by. He is the three anonymous heroes in The Tomb Of The Unknowns, whose presence at the Arlington National Cemetery must forever preserve the memory of all anonymous heroes whose valor dies unrecognized with them on the battlefield or in the ocean’s sunless deep. He is the old guy bagging groceries at the supermarket, palsied now and aggravatingly slow, who helped liberate a Nazi death camp, and who wishes all day long that his wife were still alive to hold him when the nightmares come. He is an ordinary and yet an extraordinary human being, a person who offered some of his life’s most vital years in the service of his country, and who sacrificed his ambitions so others would not have to sacrifice theirs. He is a soldier and a savior and a sword against the darkness, and he is nothing more than the finest, greatest testimony on behalf of the finest, greatest nation ever known. So remember, each time you see someone who has served our country, just lean over and say Thank You. That’s all most people need, and in most cases it will mean more than any medals they could have been awarded or were awarded. Two little words that mean a lot, “THANK YOU.” It’s the soldier, not the reporter, who gave us our freedom of the press. It’s the soldier, not the poet, who gave us our freedom of speech. It’s the soldier, not the campus organizer, who gave us our freedom to demonstrate. It’s the soldier, who salutes the flag, who serves others with respect for the flag, and whose coffin is draped by the flag, who allows the protester to burn the flag. Proud to serve... I am, __________________ Felessan Oakhallow Ginsu Stalker of Anlah 'Shok Retired "The things we do in life, echo in eternity!"

11-12-2002, 12:03 PM	#2
Théodwyn Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Norrath Posts: 653	Thank you. Beautifully written. Thank you twice. Theo __________________ http://eq2players.station.sony.com/s.../258562205.png Théodwyn Riddermark Master of Quellious Guild Leader, Vivix Protectorate Proud Ally to Vakhar en'Meisa Proud Ally to United Partisans Service

11-12-2002, 12:10 PM	#3
Ziktiny Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Arizona Posts: 188	From one veteran to another, thank you. __________________ Ziktiny Vaeelaria Finally retired

11-12-2002, 01:33 PM	#4
Zeewin Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Northern VA USA Posts: 5	Present arms To all of you who held and still hold the walls ... /salute Semper Fi, Zee __________________ Zeewin Nightsbane 58th Green-Bean Preserver Raised and Cared for by Pendragons Zee's Junk

11-12-2002, 01:44 PM	#5
Lanson & Binuru Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Posts: 219	From one serviceman to another... Thank you for that nice piece. R. Moody MT2(SS), USN USS Maryland __________________ Sir Binuru Soie'Couteau - Lord Protector of Erollisi Marr - Retired Baron Lanson - High Priest of Rodcet Nife - Retired

11-12-2002, 02:21 PM	#6
Frekkels Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 1,242	BZ Hail, Thank you. Frekkels, Oracle of Clan Battle Axe & STS1(SS), USN (in real life)

11-12-2002, 03:34 PM	#7
Aishen L`Fey Princess Kooky Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USA Posts: 336	Lovely. It's truly deserved. I must add a note in addition, though: Thank you also to the family of active duty servicemen and servicewomen. Thank you especially to the spouses for not just marrying the individual, but marrying the military, as well, and providing constant moral support for our sailors and solidiers.

11-12-2002, 07:01 PM	#8
Giah Glittergem Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 6	Thank you for sharing that! It was truly well written! And yes, Aishen, I agree with you. The military family is something truly special. So thank you to all who serve, who have given of your life, your time and yourself, and thank you to those as well who stand quietly behind them with love and understanding. Giah Glittergems Proud Officer of Clan Battleaxe Proud Navy Spouse

11-12-2002, 07:30 PM	#9
Fyre/Eliri Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Land Down Under. Posts: 166	YAY A veteran is my father. Who after a battle for 6 years finally got recognition from the Australian government that the Vietnam war actually ruined his body. Thanks Dad for fighting for my country, and finally yourself. hugs from so far away

11-12-2002, 10:20 PM	#10
Evelle Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Midwest USA Posts: 234	My 5 year old came home from kindergarten yesterday and informed me that it was Veteran's day. The day we remember the people that are in the Army and Navy and Air Force. He told me. He had a little flag he had made with tiny stars he glued on and red contrustion paper stripes. So I told him about all the people in our family that had been in the armed forces (father, grandfather-korea, great grandmother and great grandfather-WW2, great great grandfather-WW1). I was thankful that I had the chance to tell him what I knew about them. I am thankful to all the people that watch over our country.

11-13-2002, 04:56 AM	#11
Krrak Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 427	Aye, thanks for the words Felessan. Sometimes it is hard for some of us to express thanks because we don't have the words - you have changed that for some of us now... and thanks for the collorary Aishen. Never forget... __________________ Master Artisan Krrak (Kiillz) D'Bonz Monk Officer Destiny Of Marr

11-13-2002, 09:59 AM	#12
Maltzeform Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 18	Thanks Thanks it means a lot to see people still remember that their are humans just like us involved in the military. I liked it. Ritt

11-13-2002, 10:24 AM	#13
Lanson & Binuru Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cape Canaveral, FL Posts: 219	Special Recognition I'd like to post here a remembrance for Nizzimon, Level 36 Erudite Wizard Solusek Ro, who gave his life in service to his country. As a member of our guild, the Knights of the Holy Storm, it hit us pretty hard, and did what we could do in recognition. Nizzimon's Award Page Rest in Peace, brother. You are not forgotten. __________________ Sir Binuru Soie'Couteau - Lord Protector of Erollisi Marr - Retired Baron Lanson - High Priest of Rodcet Nife - Retired

11-26-2002, 02:06 AM	#14
Sayre L`Fey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: in aishen's panties Posts: 22	Sorry to bump such an old thread but I've been away awhile and just wanted to share my thanks as well for posting this. A. White EM2(SS)/USN USS Kentucky

11-26-2002, 09:55 AM	#15
Lionk Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Planes of Power Posts: 38	Present Arms That is Great. Black Knights - Scouts Out Lionk Honorguard 57th Warrior Honor, Loyalty, Courage Former US Cavalry Scout 19D30

11-26-2002, 10:59 AM	#16
Camien Ta`Mire Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Reidsville, GA Posts: 879	Thanks, first time I caught this Senior Airman (E-4) Peterson AFB, CO 21 SCS/SCBBC __________________ High Priest Camien Ta`Mire Nightblade Mukal Ta`Mire Grand Occultist Dekayd Ta`Mire Valiant Milander Truewield Ne Cede Malice Previously: GreyLords, Knights of Virtue, Radiant Eclipse/Caelestis Ignis (Insert witty saying here.)

11-26-2002, 11:00 AM	#17
Egat Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Ginowan-Isa, Okinawa, Japan Posts: 161	Glad to see you back Sayre, send me a tell IG sometime. Too many Navy people here... SSgt, USAF Intel __________________ Egat the Dedicated Artisan Imperator of Phoenix Ascending The Orc Pawn - My EverQuest Blog

11-26-2002, 04:48 PM	#18
Sayre L`Fey Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: in aishen's panties Posts: 22	hehe would do Eg but cancelled my accounts awhile back, done with all this eq stuff. I'm on AIM though as DaSayfoo if you want to drop a line there.

11-26-2002, 08:39 PM	#19
Rathma Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Virginia Posts: 9	Thank you for the bump Sayre. I like the post and have posted it in my work section so that others may read it. Rathma Darkcaster 61 Wizard Cpl/USMC __________________ Magelo : Soruman - 75 Wizard

11-27-2002, 04:20 AM	#20
silea Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: GR Mich Posts: 66	Well done Semper Fi Sergeant Williams aka Silea

11-27-2002, 05:19 PM	#21
Moonblader Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: In a house Posts: 42	A big hearty thank you from the depths of my wretched soul. And I thank you on my dad's behalf who fought and was wounded in Korea. God Bless 'em all. EM2 S.K. McNeil USS Nimitz CVN-68 Khaddafi never got us ex-USN as of June 1986 __________________ Moonblader Treeborn Hunter of 64 Leaves EQ/AM3 Certified Caelestis Ignis

11-30-2002, 11:50 PM	#22
kegulik Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 49	Our veterans <poem> Teaching, Coaching and Guiding, Making a difference in the world. Inspiring, driving and wise, caring for 'their' kids more than we can see. Molding, Shaping, and Guiding, Their lessons are never forgotten. Preserving, Saving, and Caring, They are the destiny of the world. Respected, Treasured, and Honored, They shall never be forgotten. </poem> Sorry if this seems kind of rough, it was improptu over two minutes. Poetry is infinitely more concise than my rambling. Just thinking of a couple of people I appreciate, respect, and emulate for inspiration of this. __________________ Kegulik http://www.magelo.com/eq_view_profile.html?num=243422 <Sunrunners>

12-01-2002, 11:44 PM	#23
Teyana Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: I'm lost as usual Posts: 22	Being from a long line of service members on both sides of the family, and a prior member myself, I thank you for these inspirational words. They touched more than you could know. Avivi Doriya 50th Wizard of Tunare AT2 (USN)

12-02-2002, 12:54 PM	#24
Felessan Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,005	/salute Thanks all for your replies...I am glad to see so many pro-service folks on the board here...I too, am a proud memmber of the armed forces, and I salute you all... USAF 4 yrs PJ/7 yrs Security Forces, and counting... I am, __________________ Felessan Oakhallow Ginsu Stalker of Anlah 'Shok Retired "The things we do in life, echo in eternity!"

12-03-2002, 02:07 PM	#25
Ozzin T'Arc Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Amsterdam (Also called Pot-city) Posts: 75	Rathma Hey bro, how are you doing... havent seen you for a long time Shin __________________ ~~Ozzin T'Arc~~ A Proud (Erudite) Necro "Too many of us are spending money we haven't earned, to buy things we don't need to impress people we don't like"

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