Hey vyto, don't let the jerks of the past sour you on the good acts of the present. I'm glad they're trying- it's a good sign IMO.
How to properly thank a veteran...
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Hey vyto, don't let the jerks of the past sour you on the good acts of the present. I'm glad they're trying- it's a good sign IMO.
misswired
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Today I had the freedom of enjoying a few S&W Classics....A heartfelt thanks to all Veterans past and present.
A pic of Mom and her best friend, a Vietnam Veteran that came home but never left.....The earth is a lesser place without them.
A pic of Mom and her best friend, a Vietnam Veteran that came home but never left.....The earth is a lesser place without them.
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Similar for me, except I got out of the Army in '76.
I always feel a bit undeserving when people find out I'm a veteran and thank me for my service. Some vets did really dangerous, heroic stuff. Not me. I had an important, responsible job, but it wasn't that much different than the civilian equivalent. A cog in the wheel that made things run. The benefits I received after getting out (education, home loan) seem to me to exceed my effort while in.
Total appreciation for those guys here that are/were out on the tip of the spear.
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hoosierone
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Once I was walking in a parking lot with my Army cap on. A woman stopped her car, rolled down the window and said "thank you for your service".
misswired
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Awoke a free man today.....exercised my Freedom Rights to move about....at my leisure.....doing as I wish....Thanks to U.S. Veterans, I’ll also retire free tonight.....
How to properly thank a Veteran indeed?
How to properly thank a Veteran indeed?
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If I find myself in a room with an old guy wearing a military ball cap (I don't wear them myself and few people know I served as I don't advertise it)I will amble over and ask: "when's the last time you had SOS?"
The door then opens and they let me in. They generally aren't looking for back-slaps they just want to swap stories.
The door then opens and they let me in. They generally aren't looking for back-slaps they just want to swap stories.
carpriver
US Veteran
I did not enlist to be a hero, to get special discounts, I enlisted because it was what I felt I was supposed to do. At that time every American male was thought to have to spend 2 years of active service. I was doing my duty. It was my honor to serve this nation. I didn't get the respect I dissevered. that bothered me, still does. My service was to protect all people regardless of the views. I wear my service hat and if someone thanks me, I reply It was my honor to serve. I used my GI bill for education and buy our first home. No one owns me anything for my service, I did what I believed was right.
sigp220.45
US Veteran
I wish the whole “thank you for your service” thing would stop. I don’t wear the “please thank me” hat. I was well paid, I got experience that got me a great job after 8 years of active duty, I’ve used my VA benefits to buy two houses, and when I croak I’ll get buried in a beautiful cemetery that will be maintained as long as this country exists. I have the V on my DL because Cabelas gives a vet discount.
My son, nephews, brothers, and in-laws are veterans. None of them like the obligatory TYFYS.
I know my Vietnam war comrades got a raw deal. They are due all the thanks a grateful nation can dispense. But for me: give it a rest.
My son, nephews, brothers, and in-laws are veterans. None of them like the obligatory TYFYS.
I know my Vietnam war comrades got a raw deal. They are due all the thanks a grateful nation can dispense. But for me: give it a rest.
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misswired
Absent Comrade
Honor the Vets with a song in your heart!!!
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Badger Matt
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I commanded the 3 SFS at Elmendorf AFB from '02 to '04. Small world.
Don't sell what you did short. Every pilot in the air and every soldier at the front needs the support of those behind the front lines. There was a great line in the TV show "The Code" where a Marine was commended as the person who kept them in "beans, bullets and Band-Aids."
I'm in my later 50's but I still thank veterans for their service, particularly those of the Vietnam era. Too many of them didn't receive the thanks they deserved. Nothing I can do to change that, since I was only 10 when it ended, but I can still express my appreciation in the here and now.
I gotta remember that one.
jmr986
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I was watching a segment on veterans today on ABC by David Muir. There was a study that said 49% of vets feel uncomfortable or don’t like the “thank you for your service” phrase. I do have a friend in the army that doesn’t like it, so we steer clear of it. What they did recommend is tell a vet “we will not forget.” I think I’ll just say both phrases to make sure I covered all bases. My dad was a WWII vet, Battle of the Bulge. There is no doubt in my mind that those guys/gals were the greatest generation.
So thank you for your service, we will not forget!
So thank you for your service, we will not forget!
straightshooter1
US Veteran
I'm always uncomfortable with the "Thank you for your service!" statement, regardless of who the person is.
I'd rather just a "Hello, how are you today?" or something similar. You know, just a friendly greeting (but not a "Gosh, I'm surprised you're still alive! I thought you'd be dead by now."
Even a friendly smile would be okay with me.
But I realize the person greeting me with the Thank you for your service is trying to be kind, so I simply say, "You're welcome."
I guess if that's the only thing that bothers me about interacting with people these days, I've got it made. Unfortunately, it's not.
Bob
I'd rather just a "Hello, how are you today?" or something similar. You know, just a friendly greeting (but not a "Gosh, I'm surprised you're still alive! I thought you'd be dead by now."
Even a friendly smile would be okay with me.
But I realize the person greeting me with the Thank you for your service is trying to be kind, so I simply say, "You're welcome."
I guess if that's the only thing that bothers me about interacting with people these days, I've got it made. Unfortunately, it's not.
Bob
Don't set up your camp chairs, complete with giant sun umbrella, directly in front of him and his kid so that they have to stand to watch the Veterans Day parade just because you weren't smart enough to arrive early to find a good spot.
Yesterday I went to the range that I usually shoot at its a veteran owned range that is always immaculately kept and maintained. when I signed in the Guy that owns the place and recognized me (veterans Usually get 1/2 price) Informed me that the range was FREE to ALL Veterans Today. Instead he asked for a small donation to the Local VFW.
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Rob
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Rob
My response always is....the beer was cheap and local girls friendly. The back story in my smart *** comment is this is where I met my wife of the last 41 years so I have all the thanks I will ever need but I don’t tell them that. I like the weird looks.
USAF 77-81, Osan Airbase South Korea 78-81.
USAF 77-81, Osan Airbase South Korea 78-81.
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