OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) ...AFL cannot thank the men and women vets here at TBD enough for your service to country as well as those in your respective families that served..........we cannot forget those nationwide that also served as well as those who sadly gave the ultimate sacrifice......crazy places like the TBD MB do NOT exist without your efforts to preserve our freedoms....Godspeed to all.................. Edited November 12, 2018 by OldTimeAFLGuy 19 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Amen. Whenever I see someone in uniform, I always thank them for their service. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Amen, indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thanks! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vorpma Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Always remember the World War Two veterans that created the AFL and the Buffalo Bills; truly the greatest generation! 11 minutes ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...AFL cannot thank the men and women vets here at TBD enough for your service to country as well as those in your respective families that served..........we cannot forget those nationwide that also served as well as those who sadly gave the ultimate sacrifice......crazy places like the TBD MB do NOT exist without your efforts to preserve our freedoms....Godspeed to all.................. As most of you know - OldTimeAFL guy is the heat; thanks brother! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I’ve been in the Atlanta airport when a group comes through in full garb and the place breaks into spontaneous applause. It’s touching beyond words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Same here in Tampa as Macdill is one of the most important bases in the country. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) There’s a pizza joint near an Air Force base near our home (Dobbins). I’ve been there when people in uniform go to pay the check and are told “someone already paid your bill”. That’s anonymous and oh so cool. I now look for the opportunity to do the same, but haven’t been lucky enough to time that out yet. . Edited November 11, 2018 by Augie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) ....we are not here enjoying (?) this posting freedom without them.....PM'ed Chandler81 to get this pinned so we can appropriately honor those due.... Edited November 11, 2018 by OldTimeAFLGuy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Indeed, thanks to all for your service! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: Amen. Whenever I see someone in uniform, I always thank them for their service. ...nicely done my friend..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan1959 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thank you and all my best to my fellow veterans! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 ...bumping this until pinned......too important a salute IMO............ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go-Bills Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thank You! it's nice to see all the effort for the vets! We really appreciate it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 I ate a ton to include my Free Blooming Onion. First Veterans Day I no longer have to worry about APFT, HT/WT and took full advantage Hung My Uniform and Boots up November 1st after 20 years 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearNorth Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thank You, I am an original Bills Fan [I was 11 when the current Bills were founded], and a veteran, really pleased to see this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Haslett_Stomp Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 MAJ and all Vets on this board - I cannot express the gratitude we feel for your service. THANK YOU! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herc11 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 12 minutes ago, MAJBobby said: I ate a ton to include my Free Blooming Onion. First Veterans Day I no longer have to worry about APFT, HT/WT and took full advantage Hung My Uniform and Boots up November 1st after 20 years Isn't that a wonderful feeling the day you get that DD214?? I still remember waking up after retiring and thinking, "hey, I don't have to shave today if I don't want to!" lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasternOHBillsFan Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Herc11 said: Isn't that a wonderful feeling the day you get that DD214?? I still remember waking up after retiring and thinking, "hey, I don't have to shave today if I don't want to!" lol I got my DD-214 the last day of this January after 20 years, and left San Diego for good, thank God! Finally back home east, enjoying some beautiful cold weather and snow and some REAL Italian pie!!! I woke up trying to tell myself no one will call you wondering where you are... then to hell with shaving every day... then a weekend realizing no duty... then finally peace. I think duty days killed me the most... standing watch for 4-5 hours on my feet in boots on a metal deck with my back hurting due to injury carrying and having a vest on, having to worry about it every 5th weekend... Edited November 11, 2018 by EasternOHBillsFan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry Jabber Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Thank you and thank you to all my fellow veterans as well! Edited November 11, 2018 by Jerry Jabber Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devldog131 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Had the chance to walk in my city's Veteran's Day parade with my 7 year old daughter this morning (her girl scout troop was a participant). She looked damn cute in daddy's camo cover from his Corps days. Then I got to come home and watch my Bills embarrass that team from New Jersey. All in all, a very good day. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonbus23 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thank you! When the s*** hit the fan in Grenada, I saw it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJBobby Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 1 hour ago, Herc11 said: Isn't that a wonderful feeling the day you get that DD214?? I still remember waking up after retiring and thinking, "hey, I don't have to shave today if I don't want to!" lol Yes it is. So my beard is going good and hair is getting nice and longer 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RevWarRifleman Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 2 hours ago, OldTimeAFLGuy said: ...AFL cannot thank the men and women vets here at TBD enough for your service to country as well as those in your respective families that served..........we cannot forget those nationwide that also served as well as those who sadly gave the ultimate sacrifice......crazy places like the TBD MB do NOT exist without your efforts to preserve our freedoms....Godspeed to all.................. Thanks OTAG. As a veteran myself ( AF for 4 years after high school), veterans from all across the USA have been on my mind today. I appreciate you and all others who make the effort to take time and bring things like this post to our attention. I salute you, and our Bills today. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dollars 2 donuts Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Peace and thank you to you all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 ....hoping to get this stickied..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyanC883 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thank you to all the Veterans and their family for their service and sacrifices to keep this Country safe and free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billsfan_34 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks AFL- and Happy Veterans day to all my fellow brothers and sisters out there! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloSol Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 11 hours ago, MAJBobby said: I ate a ton to include my Free Blooming Onion. First Veterans Day I no longer have to worry about APFT, HT/WT and took full advantage Hung My Uniform and Boots up November 1st after 20 years Be careful that WT sneaks up on ya quick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanfan Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thanks and much respect to all the vets out there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fr. Jerk Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Longest three years of my life but I don't regret it one bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thank you thank you thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmishRifle Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Happy Veteran’s Day fellow warriors! I hung my boots up after 21 years last year. I can tell you that through all the deployments I couldn’t wait to find the internet somewhere in some God foresaken place to email my wife and kids and then get to twobillsdrive to catch up on the Bills. Thanks for what you do here friends. It makes a difference and means a lot to many different people for different reasons. And AFLguy-thanks for doing this! You’re a class act! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plenzmd1 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 respect, and never forget. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigBuff423 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Great idea by the OP: a tremendous and profound debt of gratitude for all those and their families who have lived the life of service through our Armed Forces. Every sacrifice made, from moving to saying goodbye to loved ones to the tragic force of injuries sustained - every ounce of suffering by you and those who love and know you, have made the honor of the Constitution of these United States gleam with pride and power across the globe. Thank you, eternally in debt - thank you for all you've done. I hope every Vet gets the support and recognition they are justly due. I hope not a single Vet, no matter how young or old, ever feels left behind, because the battlefield of life is longer and equally treacherous as the one they served on and can be just as harsh. Take care and God Bless America and her soldiers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldTimeAFLGuy Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 ...reading stuff like this nauseates the hell out of me....especially on this Day of Honor.....SMH.............. Computer glitches leave veterans waiting months for GI Bill benefits November 12, 2018 07:55 AM There is a major problem believed to be affecting hundreds of thousands of veterans. Some of them are even on the verge of becoming homeless. Those veterans are missing out on a lot of money they are promised to get when they return home. GI Bill benefit payments covering education and housing have been delayed or in some cases never delivered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhoTom Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gugny Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 As a Navy veteran (1989 - 1993) during the Gulf War, I can honestly say that I was never really put in harm's way; I was in more danger during counter-narcotics operations that we did with the Coast Guard. Still nothing compared to the boots on the ground. Combat Veterans, in my opinion, deserve the most gratitude and praise. They are on another level, if you ask me. They are the ones who need our support the most. About 12% of the nation's homeless adults are Veterans (over 20 million) .... many of those combat vets. PTSD is real. Many are also dealing with substance abuse issues. Many lose their families and their homes. Many of your towns and/or counties have local NFP organizations who help vets in your area. I urge you to consider donating food, money and/or time to these organizations. Many of the nationally run organizations use your money to pay executives six-figure salaries. Please go local, if you can. God Bless our combat vets. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cripple Creek Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Thank you all for letting us be US. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gigs Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Former Army Medic here. No problem brosephs. I wish WNY, and America as a whole, honored my fellow brothers and sisters with more than just kind words and thank yous. Its appreciated but mental health care, a warm bed and a full stomach with a good job would be better than a thank you. Hire veterans and inspire them, in the midst of society firing them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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