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  • November 11, 2008 7:15 pm at 7:15 pm #588596
    yoshi
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    Today as most of you may know, is Veteran’s Day. It may not be an official Jewish holiday, but many of us have family who served in the USA military.

    Just wanted to hear your thoughts, and any interesting details or stories you may have.

    November 11, 2008 10:48 pm at 10:48 pm #624440
    SJSinNYC
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    Pashuteh Yid, its not so simple. Would you exclude a handicapped person who cannot serve from running for president?

    That aside, I am very proud of my grandfather and step father for serving and of my civilian brother in law who works for the army. And thankful to all the other (Jewish and non-Jewish) veterans.

    November 12, 2008 5:00 am at 5:00 am #624441
    WolfishMusings
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    <i>Pashuteh Yid, its not so simple. Would you exclude a handicapped person who cannot serve from running for president?</i>

    I would be highly surprised to find that the military cannot make accomodations for people with handicaps. Certainly they may can’t fight on the front line, but there are plenty of other support roles that they *can* fulfill.

    That being said, I disagree with Pashuteh’s point. While I think that serving in the military is a plus when choosing a presidential candidate, I don’t think it should be a bona fide requirement.

    The Wolf

    November 12, 2008 4:11 pm at 4:11 pm #624442
    yoshi
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    I would like to personally thank my grandparents who fought in many wars, my father who recently retired from the military as a Colonel, my uncle who served in the military and is honored in the Veterans History Project, my sibling who recently served in Afghanistan, and to all the brave men and women in the military who had fought, and are currently fighting for the safety of the United States of America.

    Again, I Thank You.

    November 12, 2008 4:29 pm at 4:29 pm #624443
    Jewess
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    Thank you to all you veterans and to all the brave men and women who are serving our country today, too.

    Belated Happy Veteran’s Day…

    November 12, 2008 4:35 pm at 4:35 pm #624444
    jewishfeminist02
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    Once, I was on the same airplane as a young soldier returning home from several months of service. When we got off the plane, his wife and young son were waiting for him. The son was holding a poster that said You’re My Hero Daddy! When the soldier ran up to them and hugged the little boy, everyone started applauding.

    November 12, 2008 7:06 pm at 7:06 pm #624445
    havesomeseichel
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    I was once on a plane where an announcement was made: “Attention all passengers. Please remain in your seats when we have reached the gate. There is a soldier on board who is returning from Afganistan and is about to miss his plane home. Again, please stay in your seats to allow this soldier to catch his flight home.” Most of the plane remained sitting and started clapping for the brave soldier.

    Thank you to all brave men and women who have fought or are fighting for our safety in America. We salute you!

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