Posted on Jan 21, 2015
Does it bother you to hear "Thank you for your service!"?
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All active duty stand down(but don't walk away, this will effect you later) Veterans does it ever bother you to hear that? "Thank you for your service" I apologize but it mmmm...bugs me something awful, telling me " your done go sit down and grow feeble " needs changed to something that endures like we do something like "YO JOE!" or another saying meaning get outta my way theres work to do and I ain't done yet! Forgive if I wasted your time, just wondering.
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Posted 11 y ago
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Yeah, canned phrase. I think they mean it but really I try to tell other veterans and current members something a little more personal.
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This is something I would tell my dad, Master Chief Patrick W. Brown, every Veterans Day, and he would respond in kind. I consider any acknowledgement an honor when sincerely given.
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No, it doesn't bother me one bit. I always return by saying "Thank you for your support and if you're a vet, thank you for YOUR service."
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It does not bother me, but it sometimes embarrasses me if it is in a very public setting. While I appreciate the statement, I was only doing my duty during a difficult period in our nation's history. I did nothing millions of others have done throughout history. Still, I appreciate someone taking the time to thank me.
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I always tell people Don't thank me, instead love your country enough to stop the government from taking it away from you. If they succeed, there isn't going to be many of us patriots left to go fight for you again.
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It doesn't bother me that someone appreciates what we have done. However, what I really wish people were doing was giving more gratitude to the families of the men and women who gave their lives in service.
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When people find out I am a veteran and say something, I usually just smile and humbly nod. I don't advertise the fact that I am a Veteran; I'm not ashamed of it, just not who I am. The comment don't really bother me but I'm not looking for it and I don't expect it.
My Dad proudly wore his Korea Veteran cap everyday, and would shake anybody's hand that mentioned it.
My Dad proudly wore his Korea Veteran cap everyday, and would shake anybody's hand that mentioned it.
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I don't mind at all. When someone says to you "Thank you for your service" I think it's like when someone says "Merry Christmas" around the holidays. They are just being kind. I do not celebrate Christmas, but when someone say's "Merry Christmas" I say "Thanks" just like when someone says "Thank you for your service".
Bill Adams 18ZW9
Bill Adams 18ZW9
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I think it's a kind gesture and I don't feel bad at all because I always respond with "And thank you for your tax dollars". I feel it's appropriate and makes us equal.
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I'm glad that people are thankful for what we have done. I thank those who have served before me and continue to thank those who have served and are still serving.
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