Top Ten Things Not to Do on Veteran’s Day

The ten things not to do are the same. On Veteran’s Day, do not fail to remember those veterans who served so that we all continue to enjoy our freedoms.

If you know a veteran, tell them thanks for all of us.

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  1. Charles Yallowitz's avatar

    Got it. Happy Veterans Day.

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  2. Laura's avatar

    Very close to my heart 🙏 Happy Veteran’s Day to all the veterans, and know that just one day is not enough to honor the great sacrifice that many have made. 🇺🇸

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Well said, Laura. Thank you.

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  3. Liz Gauffreau's avatar

    I’ll pass along your thanks to my husband. He’s retired Navy.

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  4. Dan Antion's avatar

    Good message, John.

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  5. Cindy Georgakas's avatar

    A wonderful reminder, John. Thanks for sharing🌹

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Cindy.

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  6. Annette Rochelle Aben's avatar

    God Bless us, everyone!

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  7. roughwighting's avatar

    My dad was a paratrooper during WWII. As a child, I didn’t understand the nightmares he used to have. Even as an adult, he never talked to me about his experiences in the war until I took him to the Tom Hanks movie, Saving Private Ryan. He sobbed during most of the movie, and then shared with my brother and me just a few things. I don’t think I thanked him enough for his service – he signed up the day after he graduated from high school.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Those guys went through hell and then some. They were of the generation that just didn’t talk about what they endured. Thanks, Pamela.

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  8. noelleg44's avatar

    I will do so tonight at our community’s remembrance gathering.

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  9. lois's avatar

    Perfect, John.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Lois.

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  10. Gwen M. Plano's avatar
    Gwen M. Plano · ·

    Very grateful to all. My husband is participating in the Veterans’ parade today. Blessings to all.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Tell him thanks for his service. 😁

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  11. srbottch's avatar

    We put out extra flags today and I thanked our HVAC tech, a young man and Marine vet who served in Iraq.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Excellent, Steve. That does more than we know for those guys.

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  12. Esther Chilton's avatar

    So well put, John. It’s so important we remember.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I think so too. Thanks, Esther.

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  13. Michele Lee's avatar

    Succinctly and thoughtfully, expressed. 🙏🏻💝 Are you a veteran?

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I am not a veteran.

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      1. Michele Lee's avatar

        Thank you for sharing. Me either – though my brother’s Army recruiter sure gave it a go.

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        1. John W. Howell's avatar

          I had enlisted but was in an auto accident that rendered me unfit a week before reporting.

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        2. Michele Lee's avatar

          Oh wow, hope you were ok from that. Maybe a silver lining.

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        3. John W. Howell's avatar

          I was in the hospital for 70 days and the recruiter did a visit and said he would hold up the paperwork.until I was better. After my release I went for a pre-induction physical and got a big reject. Seems all the broken bones including vertebrae made the doc a little nervous. I thought I would try again later but finished college and the rest was history.

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        4. Michele Lee's avatar

          Seventy days is very serious! Thank goodness you recovered and were able to make your way down a different path. 😌👍🏻

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  14. Pit's avatar

    I’ll never forget to be grateful for those who gave their lives so that I could grow up in freedom.

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  15. Jennie's avatar

    Hear, Hear! 🇺🇸

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  16. Tails Around the Ranch's avatar

    We couldn’t agree more. ❤️ 🤍 💙

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  17. petespringer's avatar
    petespringerauthor · ·

    I’m glad that we have a special day to honor our Veterans. Hopefully, we do that 365 days a year.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Very true, Pete. Thanks.

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  18. D.L. Finn, Author's avatar
    D.L. Finn, Author · ·

    Perfect advice!

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Denise.

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  19. Rebecca Cuningham's avatar

    Excellent advice. Much gratitude to those who served.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      I agree, Rebecca. Thank you.

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  20. Sorryless's avatar

    Well done good sir.

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    1. John W. Howell's avatar

      Thank you, Marc.

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