Valor vs longevity...
Sep 10, 2019 13:26:41 #
Rongnongno wrote:
Funny that you folks are not reading the title then the content....
VALOR vs LONGEVITY.
As typed, I know many great veterans of all ages. I also know some folks who are veterans but complete assholes (to be polite). They get 'recognition because they are old, not because of their valor.
THAT is what I question. Longevity IS NOT a show of valor yet this how you all react, bowing to the generic meaningless 'Thank you for your services'.
VALOR vs LONGEVITY.
As typed, I know many great veterans of all ages. I also know some folks who are veterans but complete assholes (to be polite). They get 'recognition because they are old, not because of their valor.
THAT is what I question. Longevity IS NOT a show of valor yet this how you all react, bowing to the generic meaningless 'Thank you for your services'.
We get the point you mistakenly think you are making.
Still petty whining by a whiner...no matter how you want to spin it.
Sep 10, 2019 13:30:49 #
Sep 10, 2019 13:31:32 #
Some vets were awarded medals for brave and heroic acts that saved lives. Some were not but volunteered to serve not knowing if they were going to be sent into combat never making it back home again. Some were drafted and went to Canada to avoid serving.
Some went into the service because their country called.
It is my opinion that all who went into the service were brave and deserve to be called a hero. If one was stationed in the United States or Germany but never knew when or if they they would get orders to a combat zone their lives were on edge. Many lived the rest of their lives in that combat zone. Many still carry the scars of combat and when alone still cry for the ones who didn’t come home alive.
The spouses and families of combat veterans must have lived a living hell while the vet was gone. Most got goose bumps when the door bell rang and if they opened the door and saw two people in uniform, they probably broke down.
In my mind, all veterans and their families are hero’s. If I had a son who was about to go into combat, I would much rather go myself than to send him.
Imagine how God must have felt when he sent his only son knowing that he would have been tortured and hung on a cross until he died.
I salute all vets and their families.
Some went into the service because their country called.
It is my opinion that all who went into the service were brave and deserve to be called a hero. If one was stationed in the United States or Germany but never knew when or if they they would get orders to a combat zone their lives were on edge. Many lived the rest of their lives in that combat zone. Many still carry the scars of combat and when alone still cry for the ones who didn’t come home alive.
The spouses and families of combat veterans must have lived a living hell while the vet was gone. Most got goose bumps when the door bell rang and if they opened the door and saw two people in uniform, they probably broke down.
In my mind, all veterans and their families are hero’s. If I had a son who was about to go into combat, I would much rather go myself than to send him.
Imagine how God must have felt when he sent his only son knowing that he would have been tortured and hung on a cross until he died.
I salute all vets and their families.
Sep 10, 2019 14:58:20 #
Wrangler wrote:
Some vets were awarded medals for brave and heroic... (show quote)
Trying real hard to imagine how God feels. That a tough one for me.
Sep 10, 2019 15:28:59 #
Sep 10, 2019 16:39:49 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I just read an article about the death of a 96 yea... (show quote)
1. He made a very dangerous jump in WWII.
2. He fought for his country.
4. He repeated his jump at age 96.
5. My parents taught me to respect my elders.
Sep 10, 2019 16:52:04 #
Kmgw9v wrote:
Trying real hard to imagine how God feels. That a tough one for me.
I can’t tell you how God feels. I can only imagine. If you are honestly trying to imagine how God feels why don’t you ask him straight out.
That is what I usually do. I try very hard to be patient, and that is tough for me, but he always lets me know.
Sep 10, 2019 16:53:23 #
Elaine2025 wrote:
I think your thought process needs some help. I know many veterans, and I can't think of one that is a jerk. So, the question becomes, who are you hanging out with.
A show of VALOR is going into the service and serving. PERIOD.
A show of VALOR is going into the service and serving. PERIOD.
I have to say that I know a vet that's a first class grade A jerk. But I also have to say he was a jerk in grade school and a jerk in high school.
Sep 10, 2019 16:56:00 #
Elaine2025
Loc: Seattle, Wa
skylane5sp wrote:
I have to say that I know a vet that's a first class grade A jerk. But I also have to say he was a jerk in grade school and a jerk in high school.
I know they are there, I just don't happen to know any:)
Sep 10, 2019 17:37:01 #
Elaine2025 wrote:
Thanks for the common sense post. On Friday I will be married 50 years to my veteran.
Congrats
Sep 10, 2019 17:41:44 #
We should respect those that have gone before us and protect the children coming after us.
I may not always agree with military action; but I respect those who have served, especially
those that have seen combat. As they have had the courage to do something that if I were
put in a similar situation I don't know what I would have done.
Also they would put it on the line to protect our country if the need arose.
I may not always agree with military action; but I respect those who have served, especially
those that have seen combat. As they have had the courage to do something that if I were
put in a similar situation I don't know what I would have done.
Also they would put it on the line to protect our country if the need arose.
Sep 10, 2019 17:43:01 #
Sep 10, 2019 17:57:18 #
Rongnongno wrote:
I just read an article about the death of a 96 yea... (show quote)
Remember, recognize, honor, thank. Keep doing so until they're dead. Seems the least one can do.
Sep 10, 2019 23:56:02 #
Wrangler wrote:
I can’t tell you how God feels. I can only imagine. If you are honestly trying to imagine how God feels why don’t you ask him straight out.
That is what I usually do. I try very hard to be patient, and that is tough for me, but he always lets me know.
That is what I usually do. I try very hard to be patient, and that is tough for me, but he always lets me know.
Sep 11, 2019 03:20:02 #
Harry0
Loc: Gardena, Cal
Rose42 wrote:
Amen to that. Those who've never done anything have no idea what these men have gone through
Like my old buddy.
Went thru basic.
Went to the coral island, and was very soon returned.
Spent two tours driving the honey truck for a stateside air base.
Qualifies as a Viet Vet.
The only action he ever saw was in the showers.
Drives a Toyota PU with a "POW/MIA flag on it. Well, until the Clippers win a game..
Has that "rough men" quote in his sig line.
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