I'm thanked for my service almost every time I mention I was in the Navy. I always say "You're welcome." Even though I'm a little embarrassed. See, I was in during the Cold War. We were fully prepared to blow each other to Kingdom come, but it never came to that. And for Shield and Storm, it was little more than practice, except people on the other end where getting killed.
Basically what I'm saying is that I get to say "You're welcome." Memorial Day is for those who can not.
So enjoy the long weekend, fry up some hotdogs and burgers, check out the parade, and shake the hands of Veterans young and old. Then, if you would, go by any grave yard and look at all the new Flags, look at your family, think of all the freedoms you have, all the things you can do and can't be done to you. Just take in the greatness of America. And you just might hear,
You're welcome.
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Thanks, btw, for being willing during a time when we weren't sure whether the world would go up in a nuclear blast or not to risk life and limb for all of us. Rated
I always give a little extra to combat Vets. I got to meet a Tuskegee Airman, I didn't so much as shake his hand and impact him and almost rip his arm out of socket. Thanks for your service.
Diva,
You're welcome.
It's impossible for those that didn't serve to understand what they are asking those that are.
Dianaani,
You're welcome.
I THANKED MY DAD FOR THIS IN MY POST TODAY. THANKS TO YOU ALL.
RATED.
Monte
Lezlie
I attended several Memorial Day ceremonies over the weekend, and after several of them people came up to tell me "Thank You." I shook my head and said "Today isn't my day. It's their day, those who gave us this chance to breathe air in a free country. Thank those who've gone before, I'll take that thank you on Veterans Day."
Excellent post, Thumbs.
-R-
You're welcome.