Free Patriotic Clip Art for Veterans Day
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I come from a family of veterans of foreign wars. My father served in World War II as an Army staff sergeant and my brother served in Viet Nam as an air Force technical sergeant. My grandfathers may have served as well, but I'm not sure because they're gone now, along with anyone who might know their military histories.
My brother was 10 years older than me, so I was just 10 or so when he went to Viet Nam. I remember being very quiet as we ate dinner that night before taking him to the airport to go overseas. I was pretty sure he was never coming back.Thankfully he did, but not before losing 40 percent of the hearing in one of his ears from working day after day on loud B52 bomber engines.
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The war also took quite an emotional toll on him, as it did for many others. My father and brother had matching reel-to-reel recorders, so we sent voice tapes back and forth from Los Angeles to Viet Nam. He told us when he got back that when mail call came and there wasn't a letter, card or recording from us, he would just stand there and cry. And as many soldiers did, he turned to alcohol to numb the terrible fear a 19-year-old -- or anyone -- would feel being so far from home in a place where bombs are falling all around you. It took him years to move on from using alcohol to blot out pain, but I'm happy to say he hasn't done that for a very long time.
My father also served overseas, but I have little memory of him talking about his experiences. Since he passed away when I was 14 (which was several eons ago), the few stories I've heard have been forgotten.
At any rate, I'm sure you're getting the picture that I have a soft spot for veterans. That's why I created this free patriotic clip art for Veterans Day. I hope you find it meaningful and useful. Remember, we might not agree with the reasons for war, but that doesn't mean we shouldn't honor those who fought.
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Veterans in the News
- In Central Jersey, old soldiers, younger veterans find common groundAsbury Park Press11 hours ago
EDISON — When Richard Gabienelli listened to war stories, they were stories from World War I veterans. Born in 1910, he had not yet reached his teen years when what was called The Great War ended.
- WWII Veteran Buried By Other VeteransKOAT Albuquerque16 hours ago
A World War II veteran whose body went unclaimed has been buried by fellow veterans in the National Cemetery in Santa Fe.
- Veterans are in focus in Mount ArlingtonRoxbury Register15 hours ago
MOUNT ARLINGTON – Veterans Day is about honoring military veterans.
- Westerville veterans, auxiliary send care packagesThis Week Sunbury14 hours ago
More than 40 members of Westerville's VFW Post 7883, American Legion Post 171, the American Legion Auxiliary and volunteers gathered the day after Veterans Day last week to pack more than 100 care packages to send to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan for the holidays.
- Veterans Day observed at VFWAlamogordo Daily News16 hours ago
A big crowd gathered at Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 7686 Nov. 11 to celebrate Veterans Day and honor those who served and are serving now. The celebration began at 11 a.m., commemorating 91 years since the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month when the Armistice ended World War I.
- IL aims to help military veterans find jobsKFVS 12 Cape Girardeau18 hours ago
Illinois is launching a new program meant to help military veterans find jobs when they return to civilian life.
- Madison, Chatham join to salute veteransChatham Courier16 hours ago
Harkening back to the day’s origins as Armistice Day, commemorating the cessation of hostilities in World War I at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, Madison and Chatham elected officials, veterans, residents, and police, fire and emergency personnel gathered at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, to observe Veterans Day.
- Veterans museum adds new display caseYourNabe.com16 hours ago
A museum that celebrates the contributions of veterans from the Bronx, currently located at John Dormi and Sons Funeral Home, has added. Now its curator is celebrating new donations and a new display case, thanks to Veterans and Friends, a Morris Park group..
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Hi, Michael. I'm so glad you found this hub meaningful. We all owe you a debt for your service.
I was able to transfer one of the logos to my site.
Thanks
Hey there other Mr. Mike. Welcome home my brother. Vietnam has done things to my life I will never comprehend, maybe it's not mine to understand, but after all these years I still don't think it was supposed to be this way, lonely as all hell. But, Mr. Mike, your right, these "outta-the-way" web sites are beautiful and I love that song. the whole thing is a bit moving. this site should be more mainstream! esp. since the last entry was 5 monts ago.
To both Mikes and all other veterans: You're not forgotten! Thanks again for all you did for us.
Thank You. I borrowed your "Remember Our Veteran's" Clip Art for my FB photo for the day, maybe the week.
As a Vet and Retiree, I appreciate the effort you've made in sharing your personal stories for all to see. It's easy to say you "Support the Troops". It's another matter entirely to put those words into actions.
I thank you and yours for the Sacrifices you've made. Both as Service members and Family members supporting them.
Thanks for stopping by, Kevin, and for your kind words.
I wish you the best on this special day. :-)
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mr.mike says:
13 months ago
This way "outta-the-way" web site is absolutely awesome! It is hard to believe anyone would visit this page and see a couple of these video's, especially a Veteran, and not have a comment. Whoever put this together I thank you very much. People like you all makes what Vietnam has done to my life just a degree better and "I" thank you.
Michael