How to properly thank a veteran...

[Rastoff]

I didn't join the USAF to get discounts or be lauded by people. I joined to serve and thought it'd make a good career for me. I was right and have worked for the USAF for 35 years now; 5 years active duty, 30 as a civilian.

I have asked for a discount now and then because it made a significant difference on the price of a couple of large ticket items. Otherwise, I don't go looking for discounts.

Today I saw this picture and it meets my feelings exactly:

Every day I pray; "God please help me live a life worthy of the price our fallen heroes have paid." I don't always succeed, but I'm trying to be better. There's a reason my avatar and tag line never change.

 

[kmyers]

That is an excellent thought and sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

 

[TheOldPro]

I gave the Navy and USA 10 years of my life because I love them. I don't need thanks, just respect. Your welcome, it was my pleasure!

 

[Golddollar]

Back when I was doing collection work I was interviewing a gentleman I figured was a Vietnam veteran because of the hat he was wearing and his age. It turned out he was. I told him I was a member of the Sons of the American Legion and thanked him for his service. He said I was the first person after 40 years to thank him. That really floored me.

 

[Sistema1927]

I won't be lining up for a free meal tomorrow. I don't figure that I need to be rewarded for doing my duty.

 

[vonn]

Best Veterans Day I ever had was my daughter being born on that day. I celebrate it as her birthday ��.

 

[TheOldPro]

To all of my fellow vets. God bless you. I love you guys.

 

[Rustyt1953]

When I got out in '75, the American people thanked me by paying for my college education and giving me home and business loans.

I couldn't ask for nor do I need more than that.

 

[bearman49709]

I won't be lining up for a free meal tomorrow. I don't figure that I need to be rewarded for doing my duty.

I feel the same as you do.
However this year my 16 year old granddaughter asked me to have lunch with her and her 6 year old sister at their school so I'll go for them.

 

[vigil617]

It occurs to me that the kind of Americans worth fighting for include those who offer a sincere and well-intentioned "thank you" to those of us who served, and I never begrudge them that. No, we didn't serve expecting to be thanked, but it's nice that on days like today, we receive acknowledgement for it.

Happy Veterans Day, everyone! And thank you for your service. Hand salute!

 

[Imissedagain]

With the title to a new Corvette!!!

 

[old bear]

I don't accept any veteran discount. I ended up in the USAF Res. as that was the best option I had to serve my country.

So to all of you who Really served, THANK YOU!!

 

[crazyphil]

USAF 1952-1956 + inactive reserves 1956-1960. G.I. Bill got me through
college, VA home loan, excellent care at VA Medical Center for the past
twenty years. Is this a great country or what? Happy Veterans Day to
all of you.

 

[Murphy's Law]

I find it interesting, that some folks have said "thanks for your service" to me. I remember back in the 60's after coming back from deployments (Navy - Tokin Gulf - three 9 month deployments) where some had signs saying "dog and sailors keep off the grass" that actually hung off the Golden Gate bridge. How times have changed and it's good to see the American people have changed their views or woke up and smelled the coffee.

 

[crazyphil]

I find it interesting, that some folks have said "thanks for your service" to me. I remember back in the 60's after coming back from deployments (Navy - Tokin Gulf - three 9 month deployments) where some had signs saying "dog and sailors keep off the grass" that actually hung off the Golden Gate bridge. How times have changed and it's good to see the American people have changed their views or woke up and smelled the coffee.

Maybe 9-11 was the wake up call that brought them to their
senses?

 

[STCM(SW)]

I figure I get thanks the first of every month with the deposit in my checking account.........

 

[Rastoff]

So to all of you who Really served, THANK YOU!!

Don't sell yourself short. You served. Just like everyone else who signed up, you wrote a blank check up to and including your life for your country. Just because you weren't called to actually give your life, doesn't make you less of a veteran.

 

[vytoland]

USAFSS.....6950th security group.....1963 - 1968 RAF Chicksands, England

Today, i DO NOT want to hear "thank you for your service"....that's just another nervous tick like "no problem" & "have a nice day"

i would have wanted to hear that back then when i returned home.....but i didnt.....

 

[MaricopaKid]

USAFSS.....6950th security group.....1963 - 1968 RAF Chicksands, England

Today, i DO NOT want to hear "thank you for your service"....that's just another nervous tick like "no problem" & "have a nice day"

i would have wanted to hear that back then when i returned home.....but i didnt.....

I think some of us find patriotism at a younger age...welcome home!

 

[crazyphil]

I think some of us find patriotism at a younger age...welcome home!

I was USAFSS 3rd RSM Elmendorf AFB 1953-1955 and
Arlington Hall (NSA) 1955-1956.