Received this from my brother. He was a helicopter pilot in RVN. Recipient of Distinguish Flying Cross.
To Honor You On Veterans Day
WELCOME HOME?
We share something very special, you and I, a certain bond forged through our mutual experiences in the military and possibly time in Vietnam.
On Veterans Day we remember the many blessings that we enjoy today were secured for us at a great price.
Freedom isn?t free!
Our freedom, peace and prosperity were preserved by you and other veterans who proudly wore the uniform of our nation?s military. You were willing to risk everything for America. We live in the freest and greatest nation on earth, thanks to you and our other brave veterans. May you enjoy all the blessings of liberty which you preserved for us, and so richly deserve.
Remember Only two defining forces have ever offered to die for you, Jesus Christ and the American G. I. - One died for your soul, the other for your freedom.
For those who fought for it, freedom has a flavor the protected will never know.
May God bless each of you.
Myself:
United States Navy
U.S.S. Enterprise CVA(N) 65 ? 1962 to 1963 ? Norfolk, Virginia Photo Lab/Flight deck
U.S.S. Observation Island EAG154 ? 1963 to 1965 ? Cape Canaveral, Florida Photo Lab
Naval Weapons Evaluation Facility ? 1965 to 1969 ? Albuquerque, New Mexico Photo Lab
Kenitra Naval Air Station ? 1969 ? Ville De Kenitra, Kenitra, Morocco Photo Lab
United States Air Force
Beale Air Force Base ? 1972 to 1976 ? Marysville, California 456th Avionics Maintenance Squadron Radio shop KC135Q/B52
Beale Air Force Base ? 1976 to 1977 ? Marysville, California 9th Avionics Maintenance Squadron Radio shop SR71
Eielson Air Force Base ? 1977 to 1980 ? Fairbanks, Alaska 5010th CAMS Radio shop
Wright Patterson Air Force Base ? 1980 to 1983 ? Dayton, Ohio 4950 Test Wing ARIA Aircrew
Here is a video that has been around awhile but I enjoy it every time I watch it.
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2487638612433437293&q=Vetera
Thank you all for your service and God Bless those that gave their all.