Eric Matthew Ramon:

11/15/2012 at 5:51 PM

We sometimes forget the very existence of this nation resulted from and depends upon the members of our military. I spent most of the past 20+ years working with military personnel and their dependents on GTMO; Norfolk, NB; Little Creek, NAB; Oceana, NAS; Ft. Eustice; Chesapeake, CGS; Langley, AFB, and at a host of other installations worldwide through the WEB. The dedication, compassion, and courage demonstrated by these people deserve our respect, and our sincere admiration.

Jean:

11/14/2012 at 8:28 PM

Thank you to all that have served, are currently serving, and those who will serve in the future!

Tim Edwards:

11/14/2012 at 8:50 AM

Semper Fi, From one Marine to all of you who bravely sacrifice to keep our great country free. Thank you.

Hoan Nguyen:

11/14/2012 at 1:54 AM

We appreciate your dedicated service to our nation,in order to safeguard us free from foreign enemy invasion, as well as terrorist attack onto our land.

Jon W McKeeby:

11/13/2012 at 10:34 PM

I wish to think all those that have served in our military. We greatly appreciate your service. A special thanks to my family members that have serverd including my father Thom Howard McKeeby, Marine; father-in-law Paul Joseph Milanowski, Marine; Uncle-in-Law David Lang, Marine; Uncle Doug Engelhart, Coast Guard; brother Dr. Jeffrey Leonard McKeeby, Navy; brother-in-law Darold Spillman, Retired Air Force.

Vicki Muzika:

11/13/2012 at 9:49 PM

Thank you Papa for your service in the Coast Guard. Thank you Dad for your courage and bravery, serving in the Pacific during WWII. Such honorable acts sit with deep respect and appreciation in my heart. Love, Vicki

Cynthia:

11/13/2012 at 4:48 PM

I have lived in the military world all of my life. Therefore, I know the sacrifices that they and their family members make. I would like to say "Thank you!" to my Dad, my Husband, countless other relatives, friends and soldiers in general, who have served and are serving in the military. Hoooah!

Jeffrey Simons:

11/13/2012 at 4:36 PM

To all the veterans and all those service men and women currently serving in the military: Thank you all so much for all that you do. You represent everything that is best about America.

Daphne Jones-Robinson:

11/13/2012 at 3:38 PM

Thank you to all of the brave women and men who have served and continue to serve America. Your sacrifice and selflessness goes beyond measure. You put your lives at risk, to serve your country so we can live safely. You and your family are truly our hero's and we thank you for eternity. As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them. -John Fitzgerald Kennedy

Divaker Pathak:

11/13/2012 at 2:16 PM

Thanks for fighting for us and promoting freedom in the world. I don't have any relative in my family who is/was in the US armed forces. But I had relatives who helped allies in the WII. Now I have some dear friends who went to Vietnam. I thank all those.

Kristen Maszarose:

11/13/2012 at 1:38 PM

Thank you to all past, present, and future veterans. Your bravery and self-sacrifice is appreciated!

Frank Klein (US Navy, retired):

11/13/2012 at 12:54 PM

To all my students who wear or have worn our nation's cloth, THANK YOU! Thanks for volunteering to serve in time of war. Our nation owes you an immense debt of gratitude. Because of your sacrifices, and those of your families and loved ones supporting you, we are FREE! May God Bless You all, now and always! Very respectfully, Frank Klein Instructor, MATH/STAT

Betty Easter:

11/13/2012 at 12:50 PM

Thank you for your brave heart, mind and souls of all those who have joined our Air Forces, Army or Navy. You will always stand tall in my heart. Thank you for risking your life to protect mine.

Jeff R:

11/13/2012 at 12:41 PM

Words are inadequate to acknowledge the courage and sacrifice you make each day to protect our country and our families. Thank you!

Sean Chung:

11/13/2012 at 12:01 PM

We will never forget what you sacrificed for your nation; we honor you now and always. Thank you for your service.

Sheldon Hecht:

11/13/2012 at 9:32 AM

Thank you for your service; past. present, and future. It is because of you that we have freedom.

chuks okonkwo:

11/13/2012 at 9:06 AM

Thank you all for protecting this beloved country that i am now a part of having lived here for 11 years now. I am what i am for the benefits of education and opportunity i have benefited from while in this beloved country and thanks these daring strong minded folks who choose to confront danger on a daily basis in unfamiliar terrains: sky, waters and land, we are safe to go about our business.. God bless you all, God keep you and your families Homeland!!!

Casandra Blassingame:

11/13/2012 at 6:41 AM

Thank you to all who have served, who currently serve, and those thinking of a career in the military. We are proud of you and thank you for your commitment to protect and serve.

Marybeth Kardatzke:

11/13/2012 at 4:34 AM

Thank you for the sacrifices you have made in the service of our country. They do not go unnoticed and are very much appreciated.

Roy E. Miller, US Army, RET.:

11/13/2012 at 4:08 AM

As a 23 year veteran, i would like to thank my brothers and sisters around the world for your service. I stood beside you as a Soldier and i continue to stand beside you as a retiree. God bless you and "welcome home".

Betty Johnson:

11/13/2012 at 3:46 AM

Thank you for serving!There is nothing peaceful knowing that someone brave is out there serving , sacrificing his/ her own sleep so I can have a goodnite sleep!!! God bless you always and keep up the good job. Betty, Umuc Rep.

Andy Midura:

11/13/2012 at 3:17 AM

I would like to thank both of my grandfathers for their service during WWII. One was on landing craft in the Pacific and witnessed most of his good friends fighting and dying on far away beaches. The other was a pilot in the Army Air Force over Europe. I also want to thank many of my old Army buddies that are still serving, SFC Chopcinski, SFC Raposo, SFC Drakakis, and SFC Laidley. Thanks for your continued service and all of the sacrifices you and your families have all made for us.

Frances Fister-Stoga:

11/13/2012 at 2:44 AM

I am grateful to all in the military who protect us. A special memorial thanks to my Ftaher, Joe Fister, who served 30 years in the US Army and Louis Young, my brother, who served in the US Navy.

Ruth:

11/13/2012 at 1:55 AM

Thank you for working to keep our country free. And a special thanks to my father who is 91 and a Pearl Harbor survivor, to my brother who is a Vietnam Vet. and to my son who is currently serving in the Army. I am proud of my family who has served, as I am proud of every service member that has served or is presently serving - Thank you again for your courage and sacrifice.

Tara Furman:

11/13/2012 at 12:45 AM

Thank you for serving our country. May God bless you and your families.

James Williams:

11/13/2012 at 12:40 AM

To all the veterans and their families you have made the ultimate sacrifice in so many ways, long separations, injuries, personal challenges endured, and much more. You are loved and greatly appreciated.

John Garot:

11/12/2012 at 10:47 PM

I'm honored and privileged to have served my country and now have an opportunity to instruct the honorable men and women in our armed forces today serving our great nation around the entire globe. . .You have my greatest respect and deep felt thanks for carrying the banner of freedom where I left off, some 45 years ago. Induamur arma lucis pro Eclesia et Patria -- Let us march forward, armed with truth, for God and Country!!! Thanks, John Garot Adjunct Instructor

Marc:

11/12/2012 at 10:18 PM

To all the men and women in the American Armed Services, past and present, thank you for your courage and dedication. Stay well and be safe.

James Wyatt:

11/12/2012 at 9:45 PM

Thanks for your sacrifices, hard work, and attention to duty. I've had the pleasure of working with you for twenty years now and treasure every day of it. God Bless and Keep you safe!

Dean:

11/12/2012 at 9:38 PM

Lifelong civilian I am, I am grateful for my father's service, those years taken from his life for such an important purpose. He had a role in defeating Hitler, doing sheet metal work on B-17 bombers on an English base — Hollywood made no movies about him, but when planes came in shot up, someone had to fix them.

Georgia Berryhill:

11/12/2012 at 9:31 PM

As a professor at UMUC, I am proud to serve our military students and help them achieve their goals as they sacrificially work to serve and protect our country's freedoms so well. My prayers and heartfelt thanks.

Mo Bishop:

11/12/2012 at 8:47 PM

Words cannot express the gratitude I have for all the men and women servng our country and for all our veterans who have served in the past. God bless you and your loving families.

Deborah:

11/12/2012 at 7:48 PM

Thanks to my father, my brother, my aunt and uncles, and all who have served for all your sacrifices.

JOHN ROWLAND:

11/12/2012 at 7:42 PM

Thank you for your service. I can prould say also that I am also one of 7 generations of my family who were or are US Vets from US Civil War thru Afghanistan.

Beth:

11/12/2012 at 7:09 PM

We honor your service and appreciate your sacrifice.

Chuck Watkins:

11/12/2012 at 6:31 PM

I would like to extend my thanks to all may comrades and their familes who have served our nation. There are more than 22 million American veterans, which represents about seven percent of our nation's population.Winston Churchill said, "Never was so much owed by so many to so few". Thank you for your service.

Enrique Frio:

11/12/2012 at 5:26 PM

Thank you all for protecting us all and for serving unselfishly. It has been my pleasure to be your teacher (to some of you) in Human Biology, Biology, and Human Genetics. Keep up the good work! :) Enrique Frio UMUC Asia

Efrain Rivera:

11/12/2012 at 5:24 PM

I Have been honored to work for the military community for the last 15 years. I would like to give a sincere THANK YOU for your commitment to your mission and country.

Violet Glickstein:

11/12/2012 at 5:10 PM

My Dad was an immigrant from Hungary who became a citizen during WW II and fought at Normandy. He fought for the country that gave him and my Mom sanctuary from the Holocaust and I think of him and my Mom (who didn't see him for almost 3 yrs while he was in Europe fighting) and the sacrifice both my Mom and Dad made. I have great love and respect for my parents and all our soldiers and families past and present.

Noelle Nelson:

11/12/2012 at 4:55 PM

I am so grateful to my late grandfather (Army), my late father (Coast Guard / Public Health Service), and my father-in-law (Air Force) for their willingness to serve our precious country. Thanks to all of you who are currently serving or previously served to protect the freedoms Amercians share and treasure.

NaTavia Hunt :

11/12/2012 at 4:35 PM

Your service for our country does not go unnoticed. The bible declares in John 15:13 that: There is no greater love than the love of a man who lays his life down for his friends." As a result, you will forever be blessed for your culture of honor and for your commitment to serve our country. Happy Veterans Day!!

Cheryl Adams:

11/12/2012 at 4:24 PM

My sincere thanks to our servicemen whether we have already met in the classroom or will meet there in the future. And to those who I may never meet, I also send my gratitude for your sacrifices. Only good wishes to you and your families.

Shelley:

11/12/2012 at 4:12 PM

Thanks to everyone out there who is serving or who served in the military, and to their family members for making the sacrifices to allow their loved ones to serve! Happy Veteran's Day!

Professor Isaiah Ayafor:

11/12/2012 at 4:02 PM

People who deliberate run towards something I fear and run away from deserve my utmost respect and endearment. Thank you for defending this unique country in many ways, including sacrificing your lives. May your sacrifices never fade in our memories.

Sa:

11/12/2012 at 3:44 PM

Robert, Yan Zhang Cooksey, all veterans and families: Thank you for everything and the sacrifices you made for serving our country! We are so glad that Robert came back from Afghanistan safe and sound!

Marie Cini:

11/12/2012 at 3:40 PM

Many thanks to all the men and women who have protected us and served our country so that we could go about our lives in peace. Special thanks to our nephew, Paul Krah, a proud career marine who has been deployed several times to both Iraq and Afghanistan. Our hearts are always with you!

Rob:

11/12/2012 at 3:37 PM

Thanks to all the brave men and women and their families who have made such selfless sacrifices to preserve our freedom.

Maria Clark:

11/12/2012 at 3:20 PM

THANK YOU for protecting America. BLESS YOU for honoring your country in such a courageous way.

Co-Lette Phoenix:

11/12/2012 at 3:20 PM

Thanks to all the men and women who are serving or have served! We appreciate and honor your committment and sacrafices to keep us safe!

Erlinda:

11/12/2012 at 3:13 PM

Thank you to all the great men and women who served this great country!You have made so many sacrifices just to let us enjoy the freedom we currently have! A special thank you to my son, Allan for his dedication and service!

Adjunct Professor Larry Gillis:

11/12/2012 at 3:13 PM

Thank you for your sacrifices on behalf of the rest of us. It says a lot about you, so wear the uniform with pride. (I did, and one of my real pleasures now -- in my old age -- is to look back on those three years: a lot of good people doing a lot of good things)

Kristen:

11/12/2012 at 3:05 PM

Thinking of many family members and students - thank you for your service.

Dan McCollum:

11/12/2012 at 3:05 PM

My grandfather, my students, without their brave service, I wouldn't be here.

Pat Spencer:

11/12/2012 at 3:01 PM

Dear Geoff, Thank you for your four years of service to our country. I'm one thankful mom that you were fortunate to serve when our country was not at war. I love you. Mom

Pat Spencer:

11/12/2012 at 2:59 PM

Thank you, Greg, for your time in both the UAE and Afghanistan. All of us are grateful that each time you returned to us. Love, Mom-in-law

Pat Spencer:

11/12/2012 at 2:57 PM

First, thank you, Paul, for all of your years of service to the AF and our country--sometimes accomplished by leaving family to manage. We did and are grateful that you were with us for the many years after your retirement. Your classmates, squadron mates, and family miss you and wish you were still with us. With our love always

Paul:

11/12/2012 at 2:51 PM

Thank you for your service and sacrifice. You are in our thoughts daily.

Dr. James J. Stewart:

11/12/2012 at 2:49 PM

I am very pleased to have been able to spent 34 years in military uniform. I wish that it could have been longer. During that time I earned two degrees, one of which is my doctorate, through the GI Bill. They qualified me to become a professor at UMUC.

Linda:

11/12/2012 at 2:48 PM

Thanks to ALL our veterans-- most especially Sgt. Major Bernie Di Desidero, World War II vet and my dad.

Shawna:

11/12/2012 at 2:43 PM

God bless all of you who have served and continue to serve our country.

Ye:

11/12/2012 at 2:38 PM

Thank you all for your great services to our country!

Veronica:

11/12/2012 at 2:35 PM

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served and is currently serving. Thanks for your service.

Jane BH:

11/12/2012 at 2:33 PM

Remembering, and honoring, veterans and those who served.

Dave McCormick:

11/12/2012 at 2:33 PM

Thank you Dad for your contribution in the Pacific theater during WWII. I have deep respect for your commitment to the cause and for your endurance with disabilities after that many never knew about. Your dedication showed in your family life. I am a much better person from the opportunity to know you as an adult.

Goose:

11/12/2012 at 2:32 PM

Thanks for serving dad. Granddad would be proud

Cynthia:

11/12/2012 at 2:29 PM

Thank you for your service.

Laura:

11/12/2012 at 2:24 PM

Thank you for your sacrifice. Words fail to express how much we owe you for what you have done. Thank you.

Lauren:

11/12/2012 at 2:22 PM

Thank you for your service.

Theresa:

11/12/2012 at 2:18 PM

Thank you for your service and thanks to those who made the ultimate sacrifice for protecting our nation.

Sharon:

11/12/2012 at 2:16 PM

On this day, we honor those who serve our country, both past and present. It is difficult to squeeze all of the thanks and gratitude that is felt for the commitment of our service members into just one day....you are greatly appreciated every day of the year.

Lynn:

11/12/2012 at 2:14 PM

To my husband and all the men and women who have served our country-thank you for your service and sacrifice.

Clare:

11/12/2012 at 2:14 PM

Thank you, veterans, for your courage, service, and sacrifice. You make us proud.

Earl H. Foote:

11/12/2012 at 2:14 PM

My father served in the Army in World War II. I am proud of all the veterans who have fought for our freedom throughout our history. If you disagree with your government, thank a veteran for the freedom to do so. I honor and salute all members, present and past, of the armed forces.

Rhonda:

11/12/2012 at 2:12 PM

To my husband Willie as well as all of those who have and are currently serving our country...Thank you and may GOD bless and keep you always!! Your sacrifice has not gone unnoticed!

Lindsey:

11/12/2012 at 2:12 PM

Thanks so much to all veterans, you are appreciated more than you know!

Debi Joyce:

11/12/2012 at 2:12 PM

I cannot express my gratitude for all who have served my adopted country including my sister Carolyn (US Army), my cousins Frederica (USMC) and Boyd (US Army)my nephew Charles (US Army) and son Carl (US Army)who both served in Iraq, my father-in-law Bob who served in Vietnam...Thank you

Robert Mueck:

11/12/2012 at 2:11 PM

To my fellow Veterans and military family members - God bless you all! Whether active duty, reserve, or national guard, you stand ready to protect and defend. It is through your dedication and service that we retain the freedoms this country stands for.

Lori:

11/12/2012 at 2:11 PM

Happy Veterans Day. You are in my thoughts EVERY day. Thank you to all for your sacrifice and strength. You are what make this country the very best it can be - Land of the Free, and Home of the Brave...

Joe:

11/12/2012 at 2:11 PM

Thank you for reminding us of what Honor and Loyalty is truly about!

Alexa Kim:

11/12/2012 at 2:10 PM

Thank you to all of our current and past service members and their families. Your service and sacrifice are immensely appreciated. Thank you.

Jackielyn Dixon-Guyah:

11/12/2012 at 2:09 PM

Thank you Brave men and women of the military who fight for our freedom. I celebrate you not only because I am a military spouse but becasue you make a huge sacrifice everyday. Happy Veterans Day!

Reina :

11/12/2012 at 2:09 PM

Thank you to all who have served this country.

Alan Francis:

11/12/2012 at 2:06 PM

Thank you for your service to our country, and for all the sacrifices you and your loved ones have made.

Tim:

11/12/2012 at 10:28 AM

On the 11th day, of the 11th hour, of the 11th month! Thank you to all veteran's, to all the active-duty servicemen and women. Thank's Dad and to the rest of my family and relatives who have fought and served for this country in the past. You are more than appreciated. You're all in my heart. Thank you, Happy Veteran's Day.

Michelle Sac:

11/12/2012 at 9:53 AM

Thank you dad for your sacrifice for our country in Desert Storm despite being 100% disabled you have taught me to not let anything stop you from your dreams. Thanks to you I am able to pursue college a first time in our family. Keep riding your motorcycle and scuba diving. You are an inspiration. I love you. Thanks you to all those who served and are serving. I appreciate what you can do that I have not. You all have great strengh and courage to protect our great nation.

Dianne:

11/12/2012 at 9:46 AM

Our thanks to you and your families for your sacrifice and service.

David:

11/12/2012 at 8:49 AM

Thank you to ALL Veterans. May God Bless you and yours and this great country.

Aniekan Nkanga:

11/12/2012 at 8:20 AM

Thanks very much for everything you are doing out there. Will always keep you all in my prayers. This is from one airman to you all. I am also actively serving.

WDay:

11/12/2012 at 7:44 AM

Thanks to all who have served and to their families. You who have sacrificed your lives to allow our country the right to choose. We honor you!

Donna:

11/11/2012 at 9:18 PM

It's been 44 years and I miss you still. We had one year and 29 days of marriage but I hold you in my heart. Thankyou to all who have served. You are never forgotten.

Paula:

11/11/2012 at 9:04 PM

Thank you to all who have served our country. You have put our needs above yours. Thank You!!!

Cherie K:

11/11/2012 at 7:15 PM

Thanking all those who served for your many sacrifices. To those i served alongside, thank you for doing what we do best!

Mary Ann:

11/11/2012 at 2:45 PM

You are brave, dedicated, selfless, honorable....too many words to describe how wonderful you are. Our love and thanks go to each and every one of you!

Mariana:

11/11/2012 at 1:47 PM

Thanks for your service to our country. You all will always have a special place in the eyes and hearts of all Americans.

Michael:

11/11/2012 at 12:14 PM

With deep appreciation to all our veterans, especially to my brother Gary, for serving the cause of freedom.

SFC Williams:

11/11/2012 at 8:27 AM

Thanking those for thier continuous support and for all of those who served under my tenture, yesterday, today and tomorrow, your service and dedication is always greatly appreciated.

Shannon:

11/11/2012 at 3:57 AM

Thank you all very much. From one Veteran to another!

Steve:

11/10/2012 at 9:28 PM

Thank you very, very much to the veterans, the active-duty servicemen and women, and their families who sacrifice so much to keep me and my family safe from harm.

Peanut:

11/10/2012 at 6:52 PM

Happy Veterans Day My love and Happy (Marine Corps.)Birthday!! We love you!! Love,P,R,& S

Linda L:

11/10/2012 at 4:26 PM

To my son thank you for your fellow solders for keep us all safe! And to all the men and women who have sacrificed their lives to us safe.

Dyna:

11/10/2012 at 12:25 PM

Happy Veteran's day to all the men and women who have made the greatest sacrifice yesterday and today for our freedom that we live each day! Thank you...

Shonda:

11/09/2012 at 3:16 PM

"Thank you" to all of you for giving me the opportnity to now serve you!

tzvi frohlinger:

11/09/2012 at 1:18 PM

thanks you so much for your dedication and for keeping us safe.

Heidi Weisz:

11/09/2012 at 1:03 AM

Thank you to all the brave men and women who are serving now or who have served for all you have sacrificed for our freedom and our country. I want to give a special Thanks to my amazing Husband! He has been a Marine for 13 years and I am so proud and honored to call him my husband! Thank you babe for everything you do for our country and our family! Semper Fi

Alberta:

11/09/2012 at 12:45 AM

To my father, to my dear mother (who has passed) and all of the men and women who have served and are serving ... THANK YOU!!!!

Dawn:

11/08/2012 at 2:37 PM

To all our men and women who show great courage in the military, we salute you on this Veterans Day and always.

Ashley:

11/08/2012 at 1:08 PM

Thank you to all branches of military personnel, both past and present, for your service to our country (including my cousin Bill and my dad). You guys/gals do everything to protect our country, and it is greatly appreciated. Proud of you guys!

Elaine:

11/07/2012 at 3:38 PM

Happy veterans day to all our vets.

Donna:

11/07/2012 at 3:38 PM

Thank you to my dad and all of our nation's veterans. I appreciate your courage and sacrifice to keep our country safe.

John:

11/07/2012 at 3:36 PM

Thank you for your service and sacrifice.

John:

11/07/2012 at 2:39 PM

Your service, courage, and sacrifice are an example to us all. Thank you today… and every other day.

David:

11/07/2012 at 2:28 PM

My thanks goes out to all members of all branches of the military. Your service is greatly appreciated.

Rebecca:

11/07/2012 at 2:02 PM

Thanks to all of our military. We appreciate all that you have done and continue to do to protect our country. You are our hero's!

Ann L:

11/07/2012 at 12:29 PM

Thanks for your service! Your sacrifice makes our country strong and it's citizens proud.

Eric:

11/07/2012 at 11:43 AM

I'd like to express my heartfelt thanks to our veterans for their sacrifice and their service.