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Veterans Day My cousin Paul and I are the first men on both sides of my family that haven't been members of the Armed Forces. My father had to serve as he was drafted in his early twenties. His parents (Margaret and Joseph Raible) were career officers and served in WWII. My mother's father (Oliver Hill) was in the Amphibious Corps, which predated the Navy Seals. I thank all these men in my family and all other veterans for giving me the freedom I have. Thanks for making this country safe for my family and for my children. Posted in General at Nov 11 2002, 02:17:31 PM MST 1 Comment

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My uncle served in Greece during Vietnam. So far as I know, he's the only member of my family-tree to serve since the Civil War. Somehow this makes me all the more in debt, as my family hasn't made that sacrifice in nearly 140 years (and may it be at least another 140 - for everyone).

Posted by Lance on November 11, 2002 at 04:44 PM MST #

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