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hammerdrill376:
I am writing this as a guy who never served in the military. A few days ago I had the honor of doing some service work for one of the few surviving veterans of WW2. As I was about to leave I took a second to thank this elderly man for his service to our country and told him I recognized that without him doing his part we would have one less chance of enjoying the freedoms we have today. I was not prepared for the response. That old retired Marine welled up with tears and he told me no one ever said that anymore and he thought no one even cared. His response really gave me something to think about.

So as we approach the 4th I just wanted to say thank you to you to all of you active or veterans for what you are doing for the rest of us out here. One of my biggest regrests in life was that I did not serve. You men (and women too) are heroes and I just want you to know on behalf of me and my family we appreciate what you are doing.  God bless each and everyone of you.

TheTrucker:
I know how he felt. These days many people take our service people for granted or even distain. As a vet myself I appreciate the occasional recognition.

PBurke:
as someone who never had the chance to serve. (born with spina-bifida) i understand how you feel hammer.  i rarely pass up the opportunity to thank a solder/veteran. very patriotic civilian here. teach my kids to do the same. it makes me proud to see my sons walk up to a soldier and shake his hand to say thanks. means alot to the men and women that serve/served this country. thanks again.

buuckkweet:

--- Quote from: hammerdrill376 on June 29, 2008, 06:51:17 AM ---So as we approach the 4th I just wanted to say thank you to you to all of you active or veterans for what you are doing for the rest of us out here. One of my biggest regrests in life was that I did not serve. You men (and women too) are heroes and I just want you to know on behalf of me and my family we appreciate what you are doing.  God bless each and everyone of you.

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My friend, THANK YOU for recognizing us! O0
--- Quote from: TheTrucker on June 29, 2008, 07:42:49 AM ---I know how he felt. These days many people take our service people for granted or even distain. As a vet myself I appreciate the occasional recognition.

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Very well said Trucker!!  I'm a 12 year man myself.  80-92.  I wanted to do 20, but family back home took priority.  No regrets.   O0
--- Quote from: PBurke on June 29, 2008, 07:59:45 AM ---as someone who never had the chance to serve. (born with spina-bifida) i understand how you feel hammer.  i rarely pass up the opportunity to thank a solder/veteran. very patriotic civilian here. teach my kids to do the same. it makes me proud to see my sons walk up to a soldier and shake his hand to say thanks. means alot to the men and women that serve/served this country. thanks again.

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PBurke, Bless you for teaching your children respect and honor.   O0

FR8TRAIN:

--- Quote from: hammerdrill376 on June 29, 2008, 06:51:17 AM ---So as we approach the 4th I just wanted to say thank you to you to all of you active or veterans for what you are doing for the rest of us out here. One of my biggest regrests in life was that I did not serve. You men (and women too) are heroes and I just want you to know on behalf of me and my family we appreciate what you are doing.  God bless each and everyone of you.

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Thanks Hammer! You are very kind to recognize the efforts of all of our military members. I did 10 years with 2 different branchs (Air Force, Army) and sincerely appreciate it when someone, like yourself acknowledges what this country enjoys because of the work and sacrifices of those who serve/served proudly. O0

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