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Old 14-11-2009, 02:13 AM posted to rec.gardens.edible
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Default A moment for Veterans Day

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Semper Fi

Our citizens who rally to the defense of our country deserve
special praise, but what do they get, beside a few glib remarks?

Political BS snipped..........

Support our troops. Bring them home.


More Political BS snipped..........

Well good for you and charlie, now quit ****ing on their parade.

Either of you had the privilege to serve?



I was proud to serve in the R.E.M.E for 12 years 1979-1991 (should have
done my 22 but ....)

I think today that only the WW1 and WW2 age group plus servicemen/women and
their families since then really grasp the fragility of liberty and the
brave people we owe ours to.

my tuppence worth
Part_No


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