<VV> Just a moment to say thanks....

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I think we have the oldest living here in WV. His name is Frank Buckles.

--
Rick Norris
#36 Sunoco Corvair
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---- Western Canada CORSA <westerncanadacorsa at shaw.ca> wrote: 
> The Armistice to end the "war to end all wars" was signed at the 11th Hour
> of the 11th Day of the 11th Month.  It is at that time the Commonwealth
> countries take two minutes to pay their respects.
> 
> Here's a link to a moving song that sums up the importance of remembering
> these courageous men and women.
> 
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kX_3y3u5Uo
> 
> Also of interest.  There are only 10 survivors of the First World War still
> alive, the youngest is 107.
> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surviving_veterans_of_World_War_I
> 
> My thanks to all that have served their countries.
> 
> Regards,
> Joel
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org
> [mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org] On Behalf Of LonzoVair at aol.com
> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2008 9:36 PM
> To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
> Subject: <VV> Just a moment to say thanks....
> 
> 
> Hey guys and gals,
> I want to take a moment to say THANKS to everyone who ever served in  the 
> armed services of their country... it was 90 years ago today that the Treaty
> of 
> Versailles was officially signed putting an end to the "War to End All  
> Wars"... 'tis a shame it didn't....
> Armistice Day was later called Veteran's Day, to honor all who served, in  
> war and peace, whether they came back or not. 
> I know there are many men and women on this list who have served, and  
> continue to serve, our great nation. There are also those whom have served
> their  
> country and are our allies, such as our cousins in the Great White  North as
> 
> well as those across the pond into Europe... Some may not  have considered
> it a 
> great sacrifice, but I, for one, am very grateful for your  honor and
> courage. So if you, or your loved one, are in the service, thank you and may
> God  
> bless you. If you or your loved one is deployed overseas, my prayers  are
> for a 
> safe return home...
> I'll be driving my 64 sedan around tomorrow, since I have my "POW/MIA"  
> sticker on it, as well as my veteran plate... doing my part to say thanks.
> If I can shake this nasty sinus infection/bronchitis/yucky crap I  have, I 
> might even make it to the Louisville Corvair club meeting this  evening...
> Thanks again! Lonzo .... US Army 1985-88
>  
>  
>  
> Lon  Anderson
> White Mills, KY
> CORSA, Derby City Corvair
> 1961  Greenbrier 110/pg
> 1963 Greenbrier 95/4spd
> 1964 700  95/pg
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