Friday, November 11, 2011:  This is Veterans Day.  A time to honor and remember those who served in our military.  Many died in the quest to preserve the freedom that we enjoy today.

There was the story about a parade where the American Flag was going by in front of some spectators who did not honor it by standing, taking off their hats, and putting hands over their hearts.  A man who did show his respect was a veteran who managed to rise with great difficulty from his wheelchair to salute the flag.

Thank a veteran today. 

That day, Mark was joined for lunch by Lyle Amundson KØLFV at Applebee's Restaurant in Baxter, Minnesota.  Since it was Veterans Day, their meal was provided free of charge.  A wonderful way to reward veterans for their service to our country.  Thanks Applebee's for a great lunch!  Free car washes were available to veterans at the Pine Square and College Square convenience stores in Brainerd.  Perkins Restaurant was offering a free meal to vets and Famous Dave's was giving 20% off.  Thanks to them as well.

Mark and Lyle were in the Signal Corps of the U. S. Army...many years ago.  Mark repaired aircraft radios in Vietnam 1968-1969.  Lyle spent his time in Italy at a NATO communications facility in the early 1960's.    

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