Happy Vets Day!

[The Count Dante]

Just wanted to share a story about when "I support the troops" is more than some Hollywood celebrity's talking point.</p>


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http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/11/11/a-veterans-farm-andahalfwayhouse.html</p>


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[jakobeast]

Great article. And great people. I hope there is more healing on the way.</p>


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I also want to thank all those military types as well. You guys do a job I couldn't. Thank you for that.</p>

 

[The Count Dante]

Damn fine Opinion piece from CNN:</p>


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http://www.cnn.com/2013/11/11/opinion/kindall-veterans-day/index.html?hpt=us_mid</p>

 

[IceHogsFan]

^{I received this email from a company I do work with. Thought it was worth sharing.}</p>


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^{It’s easy to take for granted the privileges that come with living in a country dedicated to the freedoms we enjoy. This is due in no small part to the courage and sacrifices made by those who have served, or are currently serving in the military.}</p>


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^{I’m personally proud to be part of an organization that supports our military men and women in so many ways. Your many efforts to support our veterans have won ****** recognition that is gratifying.}</p>


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^{But it’s our veterans who deserve our greatest appreciation. Today, if you have veterans in your life, whether they’re relatives, neighbors or co-workers, take a moment to thank them for their service to our country.}</p>


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^{To all the veterans who are part of the ****** family, and the American family: Thank you.}</p>


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^{I hope you enjoy a peaceful Veterans Day.}</p>


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^Bruce</p>

 

[BiscuitintheBasket]

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Just wanted to share a story about when "I support the troops" is more than some Hollywood celebrity's talking point.</p>


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http://america.aljazeera.com/articles/2013/11/11/a-veterans-farm-andahalfwayhouse.html</p>
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This is awesome that there is an article about this work.   I got to work with some of the farms in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Illinois that did the same thing.   I was not actively on the farm, but I was a call me at anytime of the day to vent\talk.   Something I took up after my stepbrothers' PTSD related suicide.  </p>


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I give those guys that run those farms a mass load of credit.  They open their hearts to these vets, many highly disturbed, when they need it the most.  They also have the credibility to help many of these guys having dealt with similar situations.  Massive kudos.</p>


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On a side note, the Walmart part of the article is just sickening to me. </p>

 

[The Count Dante]

Our Heros...</p>


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http://america.aljazeera.com/watch/shows/america-tonight/america-tonight-blog/2013/11/11/exclusive-76-000soldierschapteredoutofmilitarybenefitssince06.html</p>


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76,000 soldiers 'chaptered out' of veterans' benefits since 2006

 

[Larmer83]

I apologize for being tardy.</p>


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Thank you to all that have served.</p>


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http://finance.yahoo.com/news/union-pacific-jumps-number-2-233300145.html</p>


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Happy to be a UNP shareholder.</p>