Happy verterns day

[gogodawgs]

They get a cookie also, many veterans over the years were illiterate but still signed on to fight for their country with their life if required, they deserve a cookie also.

Correct, even my ancestor William Storrs, who was not illiterate but underage yet still signed up to fight after lying about his age and changing his name.

 

[Citizen]

Correct, even my ancestor William Storrs, who was not illiterate but underage yet still signed up to fight after lying about his age and changing his name.

I wonder if other governments were as unconcerned about perjury when it gives them cannon-fodder?

Did your ancestor have any trouble collecting benefits with the false name?

 

[gogodawgs]

I wonder if other governments were as unconcerned about perjury when it gives them cannon-fodder?

Did your ancestor have any trouble collecting benefits with the false name?

It was the civil war, so I don't really know in his case.

 

[Citizen]

It was the civil war, so I don't really know in his case.

OK. Thanks for the reply. I should have realized it was a long way back by your use of the word ancestor.

 

[amlevin]

Smedley was a two time winner of the medal of honor as a Marine.

Just a small point but nobody "Wins" a Medal of Honor.

 

[amlevin]

Thank you Orphan. You have heard this before, but I must say it again.
Veterans, when they raise their hand, "I (state your name) do solemnly swear........" , sign that blank check that offers up everything to include ones life. The situation can collect on that check at any time whether it is in kandahar, saigon or downtown bellingham. You never know when the bill will come due. A Veteran, no matter how long they serve, or where they serve, says "Sure, fair trade, my life for the Freedom of the Republic." That is what today is about. Honoring those who stand at Freedoms Gate and say" No, you must go through me first."

And to add, all those who took the Oath at the end of their service never "untook" it. As one who raised his hand, I still feel the meaning of the first words "I, _____, do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;".

It's sad that today the Constitution has more than it's share of "domestic enemies".