What I like best about veterans day is that the vast majority of us are silent about it. We dont need thanks for doing something we believe in.
Very true my friend.
As I was getting out of my car this morning heading into the gym, a lady in a car in front of me said "thank you."
Frankly, I had no idea what she was talking about until she pointed at my contractors cap with the flag, that I wear all the time. I thanked her for her thoughts and went on about my business. Never much occurred to me.
Went into the local nutrition shop after working out.
They apparently had some sort of discounts on supplements and gear for vets going on.
There were two former Marines, both combat vets, a former Army guy and myself standing there talking, when one of the customers, another vet, asked if anyone was going to Applebees for the freebies?
The one younger Marine made me very proud with his response:
"No thanks. That's not why I signed up."
That young man made my day, and I told him so.
I'm awed every time I'm thanked for my service to this great country....the best so far was a youngster who thanked me for my service and stuck out his small hand to shake mine.
MCPO USN Retired
Well said Master Chief.
The small kids are the best
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They're all heart.
Every year since my granddaughter has been in school, until this year, I've attended her schools Veteran's Day celebration at her request. Each year, they pick a different branch to represent, based upon their grade. Last year was the USMC, in which her biological father presently serves.
This year was the USCG (my service), and wouldn't you know it?
My daughter decides a week before (end of last semester) to start home schooling!
Needless to say, she missed the service (which is always moving)
And she was so proud that she knew our hymn from start to finish!
She was humming it around the house all day today. That makes me proud...of her
All that crap said, thanks to everyone for their service.
OD