Thanks to Vets for This

Yesterday my son and I took the morning and started up the collection and gave them some air. It was a beautiful morning and we had a great time. Its the freedom to do these kinds of things on our own land, be it large or small collections or plots, that we need to thank our veterans for. We have these freedoms because our vets won our battles for us in the past and because our present service men and women keep our borders safe now.
Thank a vet when see them for all the freedoms you enjoy.
This country may have its issues but its still the BEST place to live on this earth.

Tom, no! Thank you, your son and people like you who made it worth serving! A country is made up of people. If the people, who are the country are not worth serving we wouldn't be/have been there!



Rick

Oldtanker,well said.The older I get.I don't need or want any recognition.Thoes who lost there lives,and there family's need our support.My service time was the best years of my life.If I was president I would bring the draft back tomorrow

jimmy

Thank you. I'm a Navy vet but in peace time. Those who served during war time are the real heroes.

Tell us about the green tractor. I don't know what it is.

If they brought the draft back you would see a stampede for the canadian border. JMO.-
Bill

Hi,
oldtanker, JamesWilliams, you said it best.
When folks thank me, I thank them for giving
me the opportunity to have served for them.
That's what it's about,
our country, our way of life, and the folks back home.

But, those that gave all, their families seem to be forgotten,
at times.
Picture Veterans Day, you get a free cup of coffee if you're a vet, but the young widow and single parent who lost her husband in Afghanistan doesn't qualify for a cup of coffee.
Totally defeats the purpose of what Vets are about.
I understand their good intentions, but I wish these corporations would help those families.
Maybe we need another day established for recognition of families who lost all when the soldier gave all.
Just an imaginary example, but trying to make my point.
Maybe I have too much time sitting, but those brothers in arms families need the country's recognition and maybe help.
I will quit rambling, just thoughts.
Thanks, Danny

(quoted from post at 12:16:48 11/12/15) Hi,
oldtanker, JamesWilliams, you said it best.
When folks thank me, I thank them for giving
me the opportunity to have served for them.
That's what it's about,
our country, our way of life, and the folks back home.

But, those that gave all, their families seem to be forgotten,
at times.
Picture Veterans Day, you get a free cup of coffee if you're a vet, but the young widow and single parent who lost her husband in Afghanistan doesn't qualify for a cup of coffee.
Totally defeats the purpose of what Vets are about.
I understand their good intentions, but I wish these corporations would help those families.
Maybe we need another day established for recognition of families who lost all when the soldier gave all.
Just an imaginary example, but trying to make my point.
Maybe I have too much time sitting, but those brothers in arms families need the country's recognition and maybe help.
I will quit rambling, just thoughts.
Thanks, Danny

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Danny,

Memorial Day: Celebrated the last Monday in May, Memorial Day is the holiday set aside to pay tribute to those who died serving in the military.

Veterans Day: This federal holiday falls on November 11 and is designated as a day to honor all who have served in the military.

Unfortunately Memorial day has become a holiday that marks the beginning of the summer season. No one seems to care about those who died serving this nation.

Rick

This is a Shaw model R8. Built in 1950 or 51. They had no serial numbers so you have to go by the engine S/N and guess the build year from there. No manuals were supplied either.
These were made in Galesburg, Kansas in the 30s thru 50s. Many parts were overstock from other manufacturers like Ford. This particular model is powered by a 8 HP Briggs model 23 FBC followed by a Borg Warner transmission, the same one that Studebakers used. It came with middle and rear cultivator or plow rigs. Its a well built, fun little tractor to drive and play with. The draw bar shown in this pic is my concoction so I can pull the grand kids around in a wagon.
The Shaw Comp started out making motorized bicycles, then went into two wheel walk behind tractors, and then into full four wheel models.
The company was eventually sold to Bush Hog in the late 50s or early 60s.

And BTW I also thank all those families who lost loved ones in the service. Didn't mean to slight them in any way!

I'm a vet but just a peace timer. Learned a trade repairing army trucks. Always tore into them as far as they would allow and farther some times. I thought all wars were over when I enlisted. Well, I was 18. Problem I have is things like this. My son, a teacher doing his last year before hanging it up, has a part time job at a bait and tackle shop where they build fishing rods. Really nice ones and make most for other outfits. He likes doing that kind of work very much. One of the brother owners is a Afghanistan vet and lately has been having severe problems. He went to the VA again but apparently didn't get much satisfaction. My son said he was going over to visit him last night to see how he is doing. This kind of stuff is what is wrong. The guy needs serious help but doesn't know where to turn. He is looking for help, not in denial.

(quoted from post at 18:04:05 11/12/15) I'm a vet but just a peace timer. Learned a trade repairing army trucks. Always tore into them as far as they would allow and farther some times. I thought all wars were over when I enlisted. Well, I was 18. Problem I have is things like this. My son, a teacher doing his last year before hanging it up, has a part time job at a bait and tackle shop where they build fishing rods. Really nice ones and make most for other outfits. He likes doing that kind of work very much. One of the brother owners is a Afghanistan vet and lately has been having severe problems. He went to the VA again but apparently didn't get much satisfaction. My son said he was going over to visit him last night to see how he is doing. This kind of stuff is what is wrong. The guy needs serious help but doesn't know where to turn. He is looking for help, not in denial.

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Hi, I may have miscued a bit on the thread earlier, but to go on a tangent again:
Any Vet can call, 24-7/365 to the crisis line, and they may be able to help out.
!!!Important!!! First thing to say:
"I'm not suicidal or homicidal, I just need to talk to someone"
(Unless, you are.) They may be able to help, where the local VA has failed.
Please have him at least try calling, I have, and not ashamed to admit it, and have received assistance.
The number:
1-800-273-8255 Press '1' for veterans.
Please urge my brother in arms to call,
it doesn't have to be a psyche issue, either.
Also maybe contact your local VFW and/or American Legion, and a VSO if there's one in the area.
He's not alone. Reply back if need be, I will post my email for him to contact me, but I'm just a vet, not a certified counselor or anything like that. If the system ain't working for him, maybe I can come up with some ideas, etc.
We lose one vet to suicide every 65 minutes.
I'm damn near there some days.
There's other ways.

(quoted from post at 18:04:05 11/12/15) I'm a vet but just a peace timer. Learned a trade repairing army trucks. Always tore into them as far as they would allow and farther some times. I thought all wars were over when I enlisted. Well, I was 18. Problem I have is things like this. My son, a teacher doing his last year before hanging it up, has a part time job at a bait and tackle shop where they build fishing rods. Really nice ones and make most for other outfits. He likes doing that kind of work very much. One of the brother owners is a Afghanistan vet and lately has been having severe problems. He went to the VA again but apparently didn't get much satisfaction. My son said he was going over to visit him last night to see how he is doing. This kind of stuff is what is wrong. The guy needs serious help but doesn't know where to turn. He is looking for help, not in denial.

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I'll add in that he may need to try another VA facility. They are not all the same.

Also if you can talk him into it have him go in, get started by getting signed up and have him do it through the closest DAV office making them his representatives. It's free although they will try to get him to join. I believe in the help that the VFW, American Legion and DAV can provide in getting stuff going with the VA. I am a member of all 3. DAV is best IMO as a patient advocate although the others can and will help too.

Rick