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
- L.A. project Strawberry Flag helps veterans through a rough patchUSA Today2 hours ago
Part therapy, part art installation and part fundraiser, veterans and artists at the Greater Los Angeles Veterans Administration Healthcare Center have created a raised strawberry field in the shape of an American flag.
- 1/3 of Homeless Today are VeteransABC News1 second ago
Lisa Chin reporting from Washington: The issue of homeless veterans has been with us a long time, and while the numbers seem to be getting better, the challenges that face them are not. Currently there are approximately 131,000 homeless veterans...
- Barriers to veterans' mental health helpUPI11 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Nov. 10 (UPI) -- A U.S. survey indicates veterans still face significant barriers to accessing mental health and substance use treatment.
- Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch on Hall veterans ballotESPN1 second ago
Billy Martin, Whitey Herzog, Gene Mauch and Danny Murtaugh are among the former managers who will be on the ballot when the Hall of Fame Veterans Committee votes next month.
- On Veterans Day, student vets deserve backupThe Christian Science Monitor3 hours ago
Hundreds of thousands of veterans are taking advantage of the new GI Bill. They need the support of the VA and educators.
- TV marks Veterans Day with many ways to remember those who serveNew York Daily News1 second ago
Perhaps because America currently finds itself at the crossroads of a war without much glamour or glory, this year's Veterans Day specials on television seem particularly somber.
- Eateries to offer free items to veteransDetroit Free Press1 second ago
A Veterans Day thank-you idea that started several years ago has ballooned this year into a wide array of complimentary food offers for veterans and, in some cases, active-duty personnel.
- Navajo Code Talkers to Walk in NYC Veterans Day ParadeFox News3 hours ago
On Wednesday, 13 of the Navajo Code Talkers who helped the U.S. prevail in World War II with their secret Navajo language-encrypted military terms, are coming to New York City to participate for the first time in the nation's largest Veterans Day parade.
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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.
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mr.mike says:
12 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