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Honoring Veterans and Veterans of War and Our Troops

Give Honor To Whom Honor Is Due! - The Veterans and Veterans of War who have served or who are serving in the military or military war are honored here. We are honoring our War Dead and we are honoring all of our Troops of America. * Army * Navy * Air Force * Marines * Coast Guard * National Guard May God Bless America and "The Land that WE LOVE" (all across the world) !

 

Host: Susie Lehto a Giant Squid and Squid Angel

 

Updated: 11.08.09

Welcome to Veterans of War!

3 things you should know about Veterans. 

*Veterans believe in freedom.
*Veterans put their lives on the line for us.
*Veterans have often times not been honored properly.

The Red Poppy is a symbol of support for our Veterans and Veterans of War. We see them everywhere on Veteran's Day. The United States, Canada and Australia all celebrate Veteran's Day. For some reason most countries do not have a special day to honor troops and veterans, and I do not understand that.

Forgotten Airmen Joseph Gomer 

My sister Shelly knows Joe Gomer and his wife.

Thank you Joseph Gomer for serving your country! - You are a true hero!

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Tuskegee Airman Joseph Gomer of Duluth MN 

Very interesting material about Joe Gomer and History!

Duluth Tuskegee Airman survives segregation and three wars to see Black president inaugurated | Twin Cities Daily Planet | Minneapolis - St. Paul
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 Global/LocalWorld news
Honor Thy Father - Article by Joe's Daughter
A Tribute to my Father, Joseph Philip Gomer - This is a great article!
Joseph Gomer Biography
Sponsored by: The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation

Veteran's Cemetery in Kentucky after War 

A war veteran is a person who has or is working in the armed forces.

A person who has had long service or experience in an occupation or office in the military.

Many countries have traditions, ceremonies, or holidays to honor veterans.

Most countries do not have a national holiday such as Veterans Day to honor veterans and it's war dead.

It varies from country to country, and for some reason from war to war, how much veterans are honored or discriminated against.

After war!

Memorial Day is May 25th 

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Afghanistan Photo War 4 Part 2
Some of these pictures are horrifying when you think about what our troops are going through in war. There are several very good pictures to see here!

This is Lensmaster "sittonbull" - Thank You! 

He is holding his twin grandsons, Gus and Sam! - "What a smile!"

John is a Vietnam Veteran who I am honoring on Squidoo. John's first lens is "Learning to Squidoo". It is a fun lens that has brought a spark of joy to Squidoo and has won Second Place in the Fresh Squid Awards! He has been a member of Squidoo since Dec.11, 2008. His second lens is inspiring!

I created "Snuggie Humor" where I try to bring humor mixed with a much more serious topic than that. I support our Troops and Veterans. I started that lens in hopes of finding a member of Squidoo to support and promote on Squidoo. Well, John visited that lens one day and kindly let me know that he is a Veteran. This lens has been in my heart to do and John gave me a starting point.

* John shows us that life after war is its own reward!

Learning to Squidoo - Inspiration and Determination 

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*$#%Sh#*ucks-bleepity-bleep, Grrr :-(( Yeah... that's right...Does this not look like I am pulling my hair out??? An enthusiastic Squidoo start had ground to a tormenting, time consuming, frustrating halt! Wait a minute? Squid what? Squidoo???... It...

featured lens Gird your Mind with the Power to Overcome Challenges

Time and again, over your and my lifetime,... we must come "face to face" with a conscious decision about how we will react to "great challenges" in our lives! The fact... that these "challenges" will occur and disrupt o...

Veterans that have gone on before us are...honored. 

Our Troops, Our Vetrans, Our Veterans of War, Our War Dead

Ever been walking along and you seen someone in military wear, and wanted to say thank you but just didn't dare? - Just say thank you or give them a wave or gesture.- They'll know and they will appreciate it.

Do you know of someone that has served their country, that you would like to say thank you to but you just didn't know how? - Just say thank you in your own way.

Those things that come from the heart - reach the heart.

Soon to be a poppy by Axel Bührmann

Soon to be a poppy

The Poppy Conundrum by Axel Bührmann

The Poppy Conundrum

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The chances of anyth...

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The Poppy Conundrum

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yellow poppies

The Poppy Conundrum by Axel Bührmann

The Poppy Conundrum

But still they come by Axel Bührmann

But still they come

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Thiepval 1 by coffeefish94

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Poppies at Hotel Max by joaquinuy

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Pictured is Shannon Trembly - Veteran of the Gulf War -- Allen Myrich - John Paine 

" Thank You for Serving in the Armed Forces "

Aric likes to Squidoo and I enjoy the exchange of visiting his lenses. He left me a message that the band he is in is thinking about getting "False Hope" as their trademark - FH. He first visited my lensography Lensmaster Tipi is Susie Lehto.

Shannon Trembly is a member of the False Hope band and is a Veteran of the Gulf War. Allen Myrich and John Paine also served in the armed forces and are members of the band. Thanks to Aric for letting me know the facts about these men, so that I could give them honorable mention!

False Hope Band - FH by sirkeystone 

Aric has been a member of Squidoo since June 29th, 2008.

I appreciate Aric's input and craftsmanship of his lenses. He speaks with authority!
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Forged in Arkansas by a collaboration of three veterans (one of which was from Desert Storm) and two brothers from the deserts of Arizona. You would have thought we would have used a desert theme in our name. Well, I guess you could use the tired ana...

Veterans Betty Belekis - Chris Belekis "Thank-You" 

Squidoo Lensmaster Elizabeth Jean Allen - member since March 16, 2008

Lizzy and her husband Chris Belekis are Veterans. Lizzy has created many lenses about birds and various topics. She's a delight to everyone that knows her. Her brothers are Veterans who say action.

Say Something Nice by ElizabethJeanAllen 

Lizzy is a real nice lady and always has something nice to say in guest books. She is a wonderful support to members of Squidoo.

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Compliments. It is a simple word and a simple concept, but one that many people have trouble with. They find it difficult to give a compliment and even harder to accept one. Compliments are powerful relationship building tools and that in of itself i...

The Battle Hymn of the Republic - For Our Veterans 

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U.S. Army Combat Veteran Howie Romans III Thank You Howie! 

Lensmaster x3xsolxdierx3x --- Afghanistan Vet '02-'03

Howie has been a member of Squidoo since February 23, 2008. He has created several very good military shopping lenses and some other very fine lenses. I am pleased to introduce you to this Veteran of War.

Military Clothing & Equipment by Howie 

Great lens for military things you're looking for...and Captain Richard Phillips

"With so many products at your disposal, along with a massive variance in pricing and sales, I will do my very best to make this Squidoo lens a great resource for YOU. You deserve nothing less!"
featured lens Military Clothing & Equipment

Courtesy of your hardcore military training, it may have been years since you bore the same marvelous physique as the gentleman in the picture (to the Left). Let's face it though....no matter how refined your body and mind have become, we, military,...

featured lens Captain Richard Phillips

The recent unraveling of the saga at sea has inspired this Squidoo Lens. While the world eagerly anticipates a positive outcome, there is no denying the tremendous amount of media attention that the story of Captain Richard Phillips has received. In...

Bobcat - William "Bill" Sylvester DeBoer 

Thank you Billy for fighting in the War in Vietnam.

1LT - O2 - Army - Reserve
21 year old Single, Caucasian, Male
Born on Jan 06, 1947
From RAY, MINNESOTA
Length of service 2 years.
His tour of duty began on Apr 18, 1968
Casualty was on Dec 29, 1968
in GIA DINH, SOUTH VIETNAM
HOSTILE, GROUND CASUALTY
OTHER EXPLOSIVE DEVICE
Body was recovered
Religion - BAPTIST
Panel 35W - - Line 7

On December 29, 1968, at 0900 hours, a member of the Recon Platoon was wounded by a booby trapped hand grenade. Company B was operating 2 kilometers northwest of Trung Lap. At 1014 hours, at XT 571233, a booby trapped 155mm artillery round was detonated by an APC. Five Bobcats from Company B were killed and eleven wounded by the explosion, which also destroyed the APC.
At 1050 hours, an APC from Company C detonated a booby trap injuring three Bobcats.

Bobcats - Vietnam War - Veterans of War 

A History of War with the Bobcats

1/5th Vietnam History 1968
 BOBCATS
1968 THE FIRST BATTALION (MECHANIZED) FIFTH INFANTRY
TWENTY-FIFTH INFANTRY DIVISION IN THE VIET NAM WAR 1966 - 1971
 Compiled by: 1st Bn(M) 5th Infantry Society of Vietnam Combat Veterans,Inc.
 On Janua

Anton Ovesen -- Bob Cook -- Bill Deboer - Randy Lehto - Veterans of War 

Here is a link to Anton's Blog.

Anton is a Vietnam Veteran of War. He grew up at Lake Kabetogama where I grew up.

Bob Cook is a local who went to Vietnam and is a long time friend of Anton's. Their friend Bill Deboer also a local, did not return from the Vietnam War alive. - My brother Randy Lehto is a Vietnam War Veteran also and is a couple years younger than these other local men. Also, my dad Tauno "Tony" Lehto was a Veteran of WW2, US Navy. - Thank You!

***** A Funny Thing Happened On The Way To Dying | International Falls Daily Journal
A funny thing happened on the way to dying. At first, I thought life was going to be simple and easy. Then I thought, life was just different for me then for you.

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DOUGLAS THOMAS MANKA - Thank You 

Doug lived at Lake Kabetogama, MN (He was a grade school classmate of mine)

Date of Birth: March 14, 1953
Hometown: RAY, MN
Rank: FA
Branch: Navy
War: Viet Nam
Date of Death: November 14, 1972
Location of Death: S.VIETNAM

Navy Nukes and the Navy Nuclear Program 

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featured lens Navy Nukes and the Navy Nuclear Program

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Veterans of Foreign Wars - VFW.org 

Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW)
Veterans of Foreign Wars of the US, VFW nonprofit service org, USA military veterans benefits, VFW programs, community service, patriotic and world events, American flag sales, clubs posts service to USA military veterans and communities, youth programs vod, come visit join today.
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The War Comes Home: Washington's Battle against America's Veterans 

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The War Comes Home: Washington's Battle against America's Veterans

The War Comes Home: Washington's Battle against America's Veterans

by: Aaron Glantz

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Support Our Troops by Tipi 

Its not just a soldiers war they are fighting.

featured lens Support Our Troops

I support our troops who are serving their country in the armed forces. "Give honor to whom honor is due." I can't think of anyone more deserving of our honor than our Troops who are serving our country of the United States, or our Vete...

America's Bald Eagles 

featured lens Bald Eagles in Voyageurs National Park-Pictures

The Bald Eagle population at Voyageurs National Park (VNP), in northern Minnesota is increasing from year to year. People can observe the Bald Eagles in their natural habitat at Kabetogama Lake, Namakan Lake, Sandy Point and Rainy Lake, which are the...

Dennis "Bert" Henderson - Veteran of War 

Bert served in the USMC and was assigned to guard nuclear bombs on the USS Enterprise. Thank you Bert for serving our country in the armed forces.

Ideas of Realities by BertBert 

Bert Henderson

This is a very interesting lens about Crop Circles and their makers. Bert is a new member on Squidoo and I just happen to know him personally and we are friends. He also has "Bringers of the Dawn" which is a Book Review!
featured lens Bringers Of The Dawn

There are a lot of people feeling something going on but can't put their finger on it. This book explains it well. There is a new consciousness growing on this planet that is making current realities and paradigms obsolete as more people realize that...

featured lens Ideas of Realities

Pink Floyd said it best for me; "Can't keep my eyes from the circling sky, Tongue tied and twisted, Just an earth bound misfit, I" - Pink Floyd - Learning To Fly I'm Bert a friend of lensmaster Tipi. Looks like there are some open minds on this plan...

Faith, Hope and Love

The greatest of these is love.

Your turn to have your say! 

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Thanks for stopping to visit.

Lensmaster

Tipi wrote...

in reply to Swededesigns Thank you so much for the nice compliment and for a blessing! You are very sweet and I hope to get to know you better on Squidoo. ~ My best wishes to you...and God bless you!

ReplyPosted October 20, 2009

Lensmaster

Swededesigns wrote...

This is an incredibly awesome lens. Our troops and Veterans will always have a special place in my heart. God Bless :)

ReplyPosted October 20, 2009

Lensmaster

Tipi wrote...

in reply to Shelly I would be an honor to meet Bob. I'm looking forward to see Aton and the family. Wondering if Randy and Karen plan to be there then. Could you give them a call and ask?
Been busy sprucing up and updating some lenses now that I have some time. Will need to get to this one soon I hope. Later!

ReplyPosted August 13, 2009

Lensmaster

Shelly wrote

I wonder if Bob Cook will be able to get to Kabetogama in October for Laverne's celibration of life service--it would be great if you could meet him there. Just re-read Bet's Men of Blue--I actually visited his Bringers of the Dawn lens today. I like how you support the veterans.[in reply to Tipi]

Reply Posted August 12, 2009

Lensmaster

Tipi wrote...

in reply to Shelly Thanks Shelly, its good to know that the videos are working still, they can and do stop working some times. ~ Hey, I heard from Bob Cook on the Kabetogama lens the other day, was nice to see him there again. ~ Well, I'm off to get some work done this a.m. Loves ~

ReplyPosted August 08, 2009

Lensmaster

Shelly wrote

Stopped by to watch Joe Gomer's video--and listened to Andy Williams as well--so both videos are working just fine here and both are inspiring!

Reply Posted August 07, 2009

Lensmaster

BertBert wrote...

Thank you Susie, you are a kind soul.
bert

ReplyPosted July 16, 2009

Lensmaster

Tipi wrote...

in reply to Sojourn Sojourn, I believe you will!!! Thanks for stopping by, I'm glad you think the lens is necessary ... we sometimes need to be reminded of our heros. I'll be over to visit you when I need some HTML codes to dress up my lenses. --- Thank you!

ReplyPosted July 15, 2009

Lensmaster

Sojourn wrote...

Such a great idea for a lens and so very necessary. You're right, I always want to say something when I see someone in uniform - often it's a very, young man in an airport on a long trek to somewhere. Next time, I'm going to say thank you. Very well done.

ReplyPosted July 12, 2009

Lensmaster

Sojourn wrote...

in reply to BertBert That is absolutely beautiful. Very touching and well written, Bert.

ReplyPosted July 12, 2009

Lensmaster

Tipi wrote...

Bert, thank you for writing your Men of Blue out here. I love that poem and I really think you should put it on your Ideas of Realities lens, it belongs there. - I am reminded that you are a veteran of war, served in the Marines and were assigned to guard nuclear bombs on the USS Enterprise. - I'm going to get you featured on here. Thank you for serving in the armed forces. Thank you again for the poem. Bless your heart!

God bless us all!

ReplyPosted July 12, 2009

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