Veteran's Day 2013

[Dave Smith]

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On behalf of all of the hard-working and patriotic employees of Factory Five, I would like to send a message of Thanks to all veterans of the US Armed Forces on this Veterans Day.

We keep a symbol of this in our showroom to remind us that we live in a great and free country by virtue of the sacrifices made by our military. Thanks, and to all Veterans, have a peaceful and safe Veterans Day.

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We’ve received flags from soldiers from all branches of the United States Military and proudly display them in the Factory Five showroom.

[bil1024]

Thanks Dave!

[first time builder]

Thanks Dave, as a Vietnam Vet, when ever I see a member of the armed forces I still go up to them and thank them for their service. If anything, we understand.

Kenny

[Garry Bopp]

Thanks, Dave.

My wife and I are both Air Force veterans and we appreciate the support that FFR gives for our military.

I enjoyed visiting with you at SEMA last week. Huge thanks to all the FFR crew for a great presence at the show.

Garry

[65 Cobra Dude]

Thank you to all Veteran's, past and present, for all you have done and are still doing for this Country. Many don't really understand the true meaning of Veteran's Day other than a Monday off from work. I assure you I understand the true meaning and appreciate the sacrifices made by many for keeping us safe. Special thanks to the families that sacrifice so much silently. A special shout out to those currently in the AOR - thank you.

Henry

[vnmsss]

Thanks so much for remembering our veterans, Dave. Nine years in the Air Force gave me a huge start on life, and my years serving overseas taught me to truly appreciate this great country. Thanks to all of our service members who are keeping us safe around the world, and to their families for their day-to-day sacrifice. While we may pray for peace every day, it's assuring to know we are kept safe through the active vigilance of our armed forces. May God bless you all! Karen

[68GT500MAN]

Thank you to all of the veterans and current personnel serving in the armed forces. It is because of you, and many more like you, that I can enjoy my hobby and the people associated with it. I can choose to do business with whomever I want, but it gives me a great feeling to support those business who honor our veterans.
Doug

[Vman7]

A big salute and gratitude goes out for those who are serving and have served, sacrificing so much in the name of freedom throughout the world.

May our thoughts and prayers be with all who are serving, have served and who have fallen.

God Bless our troops! :)

Thought I would add this. If you see a VET, take the time to thank them, shake their hand, hug them etc. For we are living in a time where our Greatist Generation is almost gone. This video always brings tears to my eyes, it helps me remember not to forget how many of the older veterans,as well as the younger ones maybe be alone and for those who have fallen.

Also below the video is a story of a British veteran who was all alone, who fought in WWII, and just died at the end of oct, and was buried Nov 11, 2013, and how some people on the internet came together to give him a great send off.


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tUMUx2Hgy4I&feature=share&list=FLbRVggnodIrHyrk3Q2vXdQg

The British WWII vet. Harold Jellicoe Percival article.
http://www.theblaze.com/stories/2013/11/11/this-wwii-veteran-died-alone-but-the-internet-wasnt-going-to-let-him-be-buried-that-way/

David
AT3 U.S. Navy, VAQ-138 Yellow Jackets, AIMD, '84-'88

[Dave Smith]

What an amazingly touching and beautiful video. Thanks to all who serve, peace and comfort to all our veterans who have given so much to our great nation AND TO THE WORLD. I'm here at work late, first day back from SEMA, alone in the building catching up on work, and getting ready to close up. I am so glad I checked the forum, so grateful to the men and women of our country's armed forces... Vman, thanks for posting this. Henry, THANK YOU for allowing us to build cars and go home in peace while a violent savage world rages in places you've personally served. Garry, Thanks also to you and your wife for your service. To my surf brothers in the Air Force, General Mike Kim and Rob Donoho, all veterans everywhere! I'm going to drive home tonight and think of how much I owe. When I get home I'll gather Denise and the kids and say a special prayer for all the families in this video.

[Kalstar]

Thanks Vman for posting that, really puts thing in perspective. Good bless those still with us and those that have departed. I am one proud American that will never forget those that give me the freedom we all enjoy. Freedom is far from free.

Edit: I just had my 9 year old son watch the video. I need him to know this is not only a day off from work or school but for some it is a celebration of life for a Mom or Dad that are no longer with us because they stood the line.

God speed.

[adubbelde]

Thanks Dave, as a Vietnam Vet, when ever I see a member of the armed forces I still go up to them and thank them for their service. If anything, we understand.


Kenny
I never served but I was a military brat. I also will go out of my way to thank a serviceman/woman.