In a message dated 11/11/00 12:46:22 PM Central Standard Time, JStan40@AOL.COM writes: << Today is 11/11. This day was originally designated as Armistice Day to > commemorate the end of WW I (i.e. the Great War, War to End all Wars), and > now known as Veterans' Day (US) and Remembrance Day (Can). I urge you all > to take some time to remember those people who fought and died so that we > all can have an open and heated debate on politics without the fear that we > will all be in jail tomorrow. > > Conrad Hoffsommer > US Navy 1967-1973 > Machinist's Mate (Nuclear) > Thank you, Conrad, for bringing up the subject. Amen! Stan Ryberg 5th USArmy Band Ft. Sheridan IL 1963-1966 (Yes, those of us who marched and played had a stake in it, too!) >> Amen Willem Blees 5th US Army Band Ft. Sheridan, Ill 1963-1965 (yes, Stan I played in the same band way back then) I also played in a band in Viet Nam. We played in liberated villages, and marched in a big parade in Saigon. I also saw a little action. (gun fire that is, but also the other kind :) )
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