Thank You Veterans!

by CapitolLions on Nov 11, 2009 9:39 AM EST

(Note from Sean: Couldn't have said it better myself. I know there are quite a few military members on here, so to all of them and everybody in the military, stay safe and come home soon!)

It is you who make is possible for me to decide to come into work today because I don't want to use my leave.

It is you who give us the fredom of speech to repsectfully disagree with CFL's take on picking up Larry Johnson.

It is you who goes to work everyday knowing that you my have to go into harms way to defend your countryman

It is you who does so without another thought

It is you who sleeps in the desert or on board a ship at sea and sometimes can't get on POD to check out your Lions....but we know you still love them.

Today we remember the fallen and honor the living. Thank you Veterans for everything you have done and continue to do.

Very Respectfully,

Mark

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Well said Capitol

My father, an Air Force veteran, still thinks this country doesn’t do nearly enough for its Military and veterans. I tend to agree but I think it’s changing for the better. I for one will do my part today and hope others do as well.

Now……………..GO LIONS!!!!!!!!!!

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me and the great Herman Moore

by NYCLionsfan on Nov 11, 2009 9:43 AM EST reply actions

+9999999999999999999999999999999999999999

Just Remember matt... what would Daunte do??

by det32 on Nov 11, 2009 9:56 AM EST reply actions

Right on, CL

by DrewsLions on Nov 11, 2009 10:04 AM EST reply actions

I am a veteran

And even I am humbled by the guys still doing it! Everyday I think about going back in. I miss it a lot. If it wasn’t for me getting burned out by deployments (3 in 5 years) I would have stayed.

Oh, and the Navy is the best service…sorry felllas!

http://cmufootball.blogspot.com/

by CapitolLions on Nov 11, 2009 10:17 AM EST reply actions

Thank you

I am currently serving in the beloved Marine Corps and it an amazing thing when some one acknowledges the military for what they do. We dont hear it often but when we do hear it we really appreciate it. I have served in Iraq twice and dont know if i am going back but i am sure i will. I know what the men and women think when they hear people protesting what we do. So to hear some one say Thank you and respect what we do is an absolute honor.

Capitol Lion sorry man but you and everyone knows the MARINE CORPS IS THE BEST!!

by JKamm48180 on Nov 11, 2009 10:23 AM EST reply actions

Thanks to all!

I shudder to think what America would be without our Veterans! Keep up the good work Ladies and Gents!

by DSamwich on Nov 11, 2009 10:31 AM EST reply actions

Well said CL, and thank you veterans.

Totally respect and honor what you do every day for your country. It is truely a selfless and honarable act that you perform everyday. Thank you!

by Lead Hunter on Nov 11, 2009 10:57 AM EST reply actions

Vetrans Day

To all vets, Thank you for your service.

To all Active Duty, thank you, and stay safe.

To my fellow Marines, Happy Birthday (belated)

Semper Fi.
Michigan Grunt, Lions Fan

by MGLion on Nov 11, 2009 11:04 AM EST reply actions

HAPPY BITHDAY TO YOU TOO!!!

SEMPER FIDELIS

by JKamm48180 on Nov 11, 2009 11:23 AM EST up reply actions

Ninety-one Years ago

On the eleventh month on the eleventh day, of the eleventh hour, we saw the end of the great war, and it is on this day we honor our veterans.

by IAmGross on Nov 11, 2009 11:29 AM EST reply actions

WWI

It was the “war to end all wars” but human nature being what it is, we will never see the end of wars, until the king of kings returns.

by MGLion on Nov 11, 2009 4:45 PM EST up reply actions

Jordan- king of egos
Favre- king of eggos?

by JazzyBBP on Nov 12, 2009 5:11 PM EST up reply actions

Good Post +1

by CLF on Nov 11, 2009 11:46 AM EST reply actions

my thanks

all my respect to our vets… thanks for your sacrafice and more

GO LIONS 2009! the transformation begins.

by DINORDO on Nov 11, 2009 11:59 AM EST reply actions

Thank you to all who have served, are currently serving, and who plan on serving.
Looking back, I wish I did enlist out of high school
Thank you again, be safe, and come home soon
Jeff

by JazzyBBP on Nov 11, 2009 12:13 PM EST reply actions

Side Note!!!!!!!!!!!!

Central Michigan is on ESPN2 tonight…..8pm nationally

http://cmufootball.blogspot.com/

by CapitolLions on Nov 11, 2009 1:09 PM EST reply actions

Go Toledo!!

by toled0lions on Nov 11, 2009 3:37 PM EST up reply actions

Owned...

No Offense lol

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by CapitolLions on Nov 15, 2009 8:54 AM EST up reply actions

I know our D really sucks.

I’m actually an Iowa fan but I was born and raised in Toledo and I go to school here so I like to see them win.

Eric Page is the best freshman athlete in the country though I love watching him play.

by toled0lions on Nov 15, 2009 9:00 PM EST up reply actions

I'll watch Capitol

Hope Dan LeFevour gets some Heisman hype as well (you should get that going)

I spray paint my dog Honolulu Blue and Silver

Pic - me and the great Herman Moore

by NYCLionsfan on Nov 11, 2009 4:48 PM EST up reply actions

Thank you!

Thanks for keeping us safe and free. I respect you all and very much appreciate what you do for all of us. Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

What? He can’t block a dead gopher? Humph, details.

by GRLion on Nov 11, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions

Thank you to every veteran who has served, is serving, and will serve.

You are much braver and much more of a man than I or anyone who hasn’t served could ever be. From the bottom of my heart and everybody else’s THANK YOU for everything you do and for protecting our asses and freedoms everyday. You are the ones that truly deserve the millions of dollars that the athletes make. If it were up to me you would get that kind of money.

by toled0lions on Nov 11, 2009 3:41 PM EST reply actions

Thank you to all of the men and women of our armed forces.....

Thank you to those of you who protect our freedoms today, and to those of you who did the same in the past. I won’t forget the men and women who died to protect our freedoms, and I will always honor those of you who choose to serve in the military. Stay safe and come home soon!

GOD BLESS THE USA!

by KDawg on Nov 11, 2009 4:48 PM EST reply actions

“They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them.”

For the fallen ANZACS….

2009 = The start of the Lions Golden Age (We hope).
Zack Follett: he will hurt your mind.

by Hyperion Ecta on Nov 11, 2009 6:48 PM EST reply actions

Thank you POD!

I am in the US Army and serving in Japan and The Philippines.
Its your site and all of its fans that make being deployed and without live football (even though you guys dont get to see many live games either due to blackouts), that much more bearable.

Thank you everyone!

AIRBORNE!!!

by ABN_MI_fan on Nov 11, 2009 11:19 PM EST reply actions