"That government is best which governs the least, because its people discipline themselves."

-- Thomas Jefferson

"History does not long entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid."

-- Dwight D Eisenhower

“There are two ways to conquer and enslave a nation. One is by the sword. The other is by debt.”
-- John Adams

Wednesday, November 11, 2009

Veterans Day: Thank You


Veterans Day 2009


We celebrate our veterans, both living and dead who have dedicated themselves to keeping our nation free and great.  Some have made the ultimate sacrifice, while others have suffered injuries that affect them, or affected them for the rest of their lives. Those of us that never served will never know of the sacrifices they have made, some in body and some in mind, but on Veterans Day we stop and take the time to thank them all.


Let's take the time all of the other days of the year as well.


Thank you!





America's Wars Total   
U.S. Military Service During War................43,185,893
Battle Deaths................................................653,708
Other Deaths (In Theater).................................14,560
Other Deaths in Service (Non-Theater).............525,930
Non-mortal Woundings................................1,447,281
Living War Veterans..................................17,835,000
Living Veterans (War & Peacetime)............23,698,000

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