Thank a Vet

Snake18 · #1 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:09 AM

I feel the need to start a thread to thank the people that keep Americans free. I know we have members that are or have been active military. I sincerely thank you all from the bottom of my heart. You have the courage and patriotism that us (civilians) could only dream of. Thank you for your time, effort, and sacrifice. For the most part you have a thankless job. I want you to know that you all are in my families thoughts and we appreciate you.

HERPHAPPY · #2 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:33 AM

ROF-LMAO....I was thinking 'veterinarian' when I clicked on this thread!
(maybe I need sleep?)
Anyway...you're welcome!
And thanks from me too, to all the vets, esp. those serving (or who did serve) during wartime! (my service was during peaceful times...but you never know...things can change quickly)

Sakara · #3 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:35 AM

Thank you

From the hubby (currently deployed) and myself.

Snake18 · #4 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by HERPHAPPY

ROF-LMAO....I was thinking 'veterinarian' when I clicked on this thread!
(maybe I need sleep?)
Anyway...you're welcome!
And thanks from me too, to all the vets, esp. those serving (or who did serve) during wartime! (my service was during peaceful times...but you never know...things can change quickly)

That was my intentions. I figured more people would read it and think about how freedom really isnt free.

Byron · #5 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:38 AM

my pleasure.

Herphappy...."you're welcome"??? do we add that to the list of your accomplishments? lol

HERPHAPPY · #6 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Byron

my pleasure.
Herphappy...."you're welcome"??? do we add that to the list of your accomplishments? lol

What list?
And a BIG THANK YOU! You put way more time in than I did!

Rachel SS · #7 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:46 AM

Thanks to all the vets out there. My grandfather was in the Navy, stationed in Alaska and decoded stuff those silly commie Russians were babbling about

Your bravery keeps me safe in my bed at night. I appreciate it!

Coffee Succubus · #8 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 04:50 AM

I'll have my father read this thread!
He was in the Marines for 22 years, with tons of deployments and 5+ combat tours(infantry).

I'm sure this will mean a lot to him, thank you!

And thank you to all the other vets and active duity((And family members! You're their rocks to keep them strong and fighting for us!))

Snake18 · #9 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 05:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Coffee Succubus

I'll have my father read this thread!
He was in the Marines for 22 years, with tons of deployments and 5+ combat tours(infantry).

I'm sure this will mean a lot to him, thank you!

And thank you to all the other vets and active duity((And family members! You're their rocks to keep them strong and fighting for us!))

I have two retired Generals and colonel in my family. I got married early and had kids. Even married with kids I feel ashamed that I didnt do one tour. I feel like we will never be able to fully repay our millitary ?personel? I have to be careful because it is easy for me to point out wastd tax dollars that could go to the people that risk their lives and get underpaid. (Sorry for grammar. Please dont As hard as it may be please dont make any rants on this thread either.)

mpgt · #10 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 06:17 PM

Thanks!! Funny, almost everyone who said "thanks" in all my years in the military (retired now), were people in foreign countries. It's great to hear it.

I'd like to add my thanks to all currently serving. We certainly need you now.

TammyJamaica · #11 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 06:50 PM

My son in law is in the Navy. I am proud of him.

HERPHAPPY · #12 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by mpgt

Thanks!! Funny, almost everyone who said "thanks" in all my years in the military (retired now), were people in foreign countries. It's great to hear it.
.....

Maybe that's changing? (or just a local quirk?) I live in a fairly small town & at many local entertainment shows, the audience is asked about military service & thanked!?! First time I experienced it, I was stunned!

But if it's just a local thing, now the rest of you know what to do...?

Sliding Scales · #13 (**permalink**) 09-10-2010, 11:54 PM

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Originally Posted by HERPHAPPY

ROF-LMAO....I was thinking 'veterinarian' when I clicked on this thread!

Ha ha ha...so did I.. Now I don't feel so bad. Yeah...gotta love the people that keep us safe! My father fought in WWII, and lived most of his life working in the National Guard. So I give a special shout-out to the National Guard units all over the country, serving here or overseas. Ooh Rah!!!!

Jenny06 · #14 (**permalink**) 09-11-2010, 12:12 AM

thank you, my husband, uncle and dad(just retired) are/was in the army and appreciate your support.

SUAD · #15 (**permalink**) 09-12-2010, 05:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Snake18

That was my intentions. I figured more people would read it and think about how freedom isnt free.

"....IT COST FOLKS LIKE YUUUU AND ME!!!" "...freedom costs a buck 0 fiiiiivvveeee"

sorry, I love that movie and couldn't resist. I wouldn't say the military are in a thankless job - as a country we do a decent job of supporting our own troops, I think. Then again, I'm married to a vet and in a mostly military family, so there's no shortage of love for the military here.

The only problem is the people *directing* the military, unfortunately, and that's what gets our men and women criticized so much. But hey, when you sign up to let others make choices for you, that's what happens. Nevertheless, I also think the military gets too much criticism for things that aren't their fault for the same reasons mentioned.

My brother in law (sister's hubby) is out in Alabama right now training troops for specific missions, he's been in for 19 years, got retirement right around the corner. A trip each to Iraq and Afghanistan, received some damage in Iraq and got a purple heart. Man's got a ton of stories, both good and bad, I love talking to him about his career. My other brother in law (wife's brother) was in the Army and served in The Gulf War, my wife was in the Navy for 5 years, her father was in the Navy for a while, HIS father was in the Navy for some time as well. Two of my uncles were military - one Navy the other Army, both of them served in Vietnam.

Snake18 · #16 (**permalink**) 09-12-2010, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by SUAD

"....IT COST FOLKS LIKE YUUUU AND ME!!!" "...freedom costs a buck 0 fiiiiivvveeee"
sorry, I love that movie and couldn't resist. I wouldn't say the military are in a thankless job - as a country we do a decent job of supporting our own troops, I think. Then again, I'm married to a vet and in a mostly military family, so there's no shortage of love for the military here.
The only problem is the people *directing* the military, unfortunately, and that's what gets our men and women criticized so much. But hey, when you sign up to let others make choices for you, that's what happens. Nevertheless, I also think the military gets too much criticism for things that aren't their fault for the same reasons mentioned.
My brother in law is out in Alabama right now training troops for specific missions, he's been in for 19 years, got retirement right around the corner. A trip each to Iraq and Afghanistan, received some damage in Iraq and got a purple heart. Man's got a ton of stories, both good and bad, I love talking to him about his career.

hear you about the thankless part. I guess its who you are around the most. Part of family talks about their thankfullness and part doesen't. I am sending you a pm for the rest. (Not Negative)

SUAD · #17 (**permalink**) 09-12-2010, 05:48 AM

Right on, I await with baited breath.....

Byron · #18 (**permalink**) 09-12-2010, 03:47 PM

I'm lucky...4 deployments and no purple heart and very few war stories. I can honestly say tha I'm proud of that. I have seen many "kids" come through my class that want to go to war for whatever reason. I've seen a few later that have changed their mind and wish they never went.

I have 22 years and 5 days completed and 18 more days before retirement. Thank you to all that will be replacing me.

SUAD · #19 (**permalink**) 09-12-2010, 06:05 PM

Oh, I bet that feels AWESOM!!!! Congrats on the upcoming retirement!

Tom · #20 (**permalink**) 09-12-2010, 07:10 PM

Yes the Vets do have a thankless job and I am one civilian that is very proud of all are Vets dead and living. I for one will never forget what they have done and are doing for us. I have several relatives that where in the military. One of them was even at D-Day on Omaha Beach and even walked the whole way to Berlin and survived all the fighting. He even has a old black and white picture of a German buzz bomb just above a home in London before it hit.

Take care,
Tom

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