For My Brother And Sister Vets
Nov 12, 2023 13:23:07 #
Double B wrote:
It's not just you, it felt pretty weird for me as well. If your frame it in the context that we made it back, it kind of takes the edge off. But I think people struggle for something else to say. It is kind of like the thorn in my side of someone saying thank you for your service, it sure wasn't that way when I got back. I just kind of roll with it because most will never understand...
When someone says " Thank you for your service " the first thing I would really like to say is Fk U it's to late but I don't. I can count all the people who have said it on one hand and the first one was 40 plus years to late. Don't mean Sht. US Naval station Brooklyn, USS Sperry AS12, USS IWO JIMA LPH2 , 67-71
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Nov 12, 2023 13:36:11 #
One Rude Dawg wrote:
When someone says " Thank you for your service " the first thing I would really like to say is Fk U it's to late but I don't. I can count all the people who have said it on one hand and the first one was 40 plus years to late. Don't mean Sht.
I cringe inside when someone says “Thank you for your service” or “Welcome home” especially if they are so young their parents weren’t even born yet when I got back. I know they mean well, but the time that should have come was a long time ago.
Nov 12, 2023 13:45:11 #
PSims46
Loc: Maryland
Thanks so much. It’s nice to be recognized for our service. Back when I was serving it was advised not to wear our uniforms in public because of the hostility toward the military. I’m glad America citizens now recognize our sacrifices. US Air Force 1966-1970.
Nov 12, 2023 14:17:40 #
Mac wrote:
I cringe inside when someone says “Thank you for your service” or “Welcome home” especially if they are so young their parents weren’t even born yet when I got back. I know they mean well, but the time that should have come was a long time ago.
...yeah, the "TYFYS" gets to me, too, but "Welcome Home" from a VN vet is extra special and always engenders a handshake and chuckle (one of those "whew" things)...
US Army Aviation '69-'71
Nov 12, 2023 15:26:48 #
Nov 12, 2023 16:37:05 #
Mac wrote:
ThanksHappy Veterans Day
Peace and Love
Mac
US Navy 1966 - 1969
USS Forrestal (CVA-59) 1967 - 1969
Vietnam 1967
Peace and Love
Mac
US Navy 1966 - 1969
USS Forrestal (CVA-59) 1967 - 1969
Vietnam 1967
Bud US Army Medical Service Corps 1953- 1955
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Nov 12, 2023 19:23:46 #
Daryls
Loc: Waco, TX
KillroyII wrote:
Thanks
US Air Force 64 - 84
Electronic Warfare & Electronic Intelligence
9 years, of 20, overseas
Vietnam 65 - 66
US Air Force 64 - 84
Electronic Warfare & Electronic Intelligence
9 years, of 20, overseas
Vietnam 65 - 66
Air Force Security Service KillroyII? I served in the Army Security Agency doing SIGINT and ELINT. 1973 at Shemya AFB. 6 of 21 overseas; 1971-1992.
Daryl
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Nov 12, 2023 20:54:30 #
Mac wrote: Good story, thanks for sharing.
Good story, thanks for sharing.I'm glad you enjoyed reading the post! As it is; I still stay in touch with LCDR Foot Dragger.
Nov 12, 2023 20:59:19 #
One Rude Dawg wrote:
When someone says " Thank you for your service " the first thing I would really like to say is Fk U it's to late but I don't. I can count all the people who have said it on one hand and the first one was 40 plus years to late. Don't mean Sht. US Naval station Brooklyn, USS Sperry AS12, USS IWO JIMA LPH2 , 67-71
I use my veteran's discounts at least every week or two, the salespeople always say that. At first I had no idea what to say. Now, i simply say, you are welcome.
Nov 12, 2023 21:04:26 #
Daryls
Loc: Waco, TX
toxdoc42 wrote:
I use my veteran's discounts at least every week or two, the salespeople always say that. At first I had no idea what to say. Now, i simply say, you are welcome.
I often say, "Thank you. It was an honor and privilege to serve."
Daryl
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