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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Does it bother me? Yes. Only because there are the others who made the ultimate sacrifice and deserve it more honestly.
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I find it often puts a lump in my throat, sometimes the tears come ... especially if it's young people ... and my standard response? "It was my honor & privilege, Thank you." ... And if it's a fellow veteran (or military still serving), I add 'and Thank you for your service!' ...
We were raised in a military family ... my brother, a civilian, is very patriotic, very supportive ... one of his favorite things to do, is go to Golden Corral every so often, & paying attention to things like hats, shirts, jackets ... and if he spots someone wearing some sort of military memorabilia, he makes a point of stopping by their table, mentioning he noticed the military reference, & asking if they or a family member served ... regardless of the response, he'll either thank them for their service, or thank them for sharing their pride & support in their service member ... & goes on to tell them he never served, but our dad, & his sister (me) served. Sometimes they'll shake his hand (he always asks if that's ok too)... This is the example my brother sets for my niece, nephew, & their friends ...
Photo of my supportive brother & I. Yea, he really dresses like that, you should see inside their home, more of the same, & a flag always flying outside (he also retires flags properly as needed!)
We were raised in a military family ... my brother, a civilian, is very patriotic, very supportive ... one of his favorite things to do, is go to Golden Corral every so often, & paying attention to things like hats, shirts, jackets ... and if he spots someone wearing some sort of military memorabilia, he makes a point of stopping by their table, mentioning he noticed the military reference, & asking if they or a family member served ... regardless of the response, he'll either thank them for their service, or thank them for sharing their pride & support in their service member ... & goes on to tell them he never served, but our dad, & his sister (me) served. Sometimes they'll shake his hand (he always asks if that's ok too)... This is the example my brother sets for my niece, nephew, & their friends ...
Photo of my supportive brother & I. Yea, he really dresses like that, you should see inside their home, more of the same, & a flag always flying outside (he also retires flags properly as needed!)
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I always pay my respect to a fellow Veteran or Service Member. It is important to myself, when I see a Veteran from any Branch of service, from all time frames. I want them to know that they are greatly appreciated for their dedication to their duties. We are able to enjoy our Freedoms because of their service. Thank you to all Veterans, and all future Veterans!!!
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Yes, sort of. It seems like it has become a variant of "Have a Nice Day". So I was in Korea and asked to transfer to RVN. I was never sent to the real combat areas there. I never felt I was worthy of any real thanks. The people saying it don't really know what they mean usually.
On the other hand I was in an airport in the 90's and was in the same place as a bunch of guys obviously returning from the middle east. I managed to talk to one and we spoke of experiences each had. The guy pulled out a button he took from an Iraqui officer and gave it to me. Somehow the link between two guys who had served separated by 35 years was very precious.
On the other hand I was in an airport in the 90's and was in the same place as a bunch of guys obviously returning from the middle east. I managed to talk to one and we spoke of experiences each had. The guy pulled out a button he took from an Iraqui officer and gave it to me. Somehow the link between two guys who had served separated by 35 years was very precious.
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SGT (Join to see)
How many times do I have to say "IT DOES NOT MATTER THAT YOU WERE NOT IN A COMBAT AREA." YOU SERVED, RIGHT? In fact, thank God you weren't in combat. It's no status symbol, believe me. It changes you, it haunts you, it makes you wish you had never seen the gore and any combat. BTW, THANK YOU !
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It doesn't bother me per say and I realize it's a 'Thank You'. I just feel like I haven't done anymore than anyone else who has served.
But what's killing me is that Soldiers beret.
But what's killing me is that Soldiers beret.
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SPC Larry Buck
Yeah not the first time a complaint was registered about that... What rank is that anyway!!!??? None on collar brass well actually looks silvery on the beret possible lower enlisted but the tearr drop for spec-4 is point down this looks pointy on top curvy on bottom oh he's army tooo... Damn another thing jarenys can joke about
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Although it may sound a little trite; but I still like to hear it. It a sign that most of the public loves our military regardless of their political viewpoints, just the opposite of the way our military and veterans were treated during the Vietnam era. Thankfully most people realize the mistake we made during that time and have tried to make it up to Vietnam and all veterans. Even in San Francisco, a city the many perceive to not be military-friendly, on at least half a dozen occasions where I have worn my uniform, people came up to me to thank me for my service! Not one negative encounter!
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Bugs me since it seems like the only ones saying it are the ones trying to sell you something. It was a great motto for our troops during the war, but how many really mean it.
With over 60k homeless veterans, and veterans going without promised medical care, which retirees are required to pay for now, it is just an empty statement. Sorry if it bugs people to hear a veteran respond this way but don't ask the question if you can't accept an answer.
With over 60k homeless veterans, and veterans going without promised medical care, which retirees are required to pay for now, it is just an empty statement. Sorry if it bugs people to hear a veteran respond this way but don't ask the question if you can't accept an answer.
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CPL James Zielinski
Right on brother! How many of those people who mean to look sincere when they say it have given one dollar to Wounded Warriors, or better yet voted in an election with Veteran's Services in mind.
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Receiving a thank you!
I have found that there are not many out their that say "Thank you" to affect me. I Love the fact that there are so many that recognize soldiers and their contributions. I do feel awkward when someone says thank you. I did not serve because I was looking for a thank you. I served because that is how we are raised. I was doing the job that I was hired to do. I think saying thank you to our spouses is more important.
I will accept the thank you, it took someone thinking about soldiers to walk up and say thank you. As an NCO I appreciate any recognition for the soldiers.
All my Army Brothers out there, Thank you
I have found that there are not many out their that say "Thank you" to affect me. I Love the fact that there are so many that recognize soldiers and their contributions. I do feel awkward when someone says thank you. I did not serve because I was looking for a thank you. I served because that is how we are raised. I was doing the job that I was hired to do. I think saying thank you to our spouses is more important.
I will accept the thank you, it took someone thinking about soldiers to walk up and say thank you. As an NCO I appreciate any recognition for the soldiers.
All my Army Brothers out there, Thank you
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SPC Ken Hall
Sgts (both of you) thank you, and SGT Hammons, I agree. I learned just how valuable having your spouse on board the year I served AGR. I make it a point that if I see military with their families to also thank the spouses and kids. In my case, it is not that hard to find military personnel, their families or Veterans and their families as I live in Columbia, SC and we have three military bases (Ft Jackson, Shaw AFB, and McIntire JNGB) as well as SC's AG office and the SC Regional Office and Dorn VAMC. I have been reminded so many times that we who wore the uniform took an oath that while we my no longer be in uniform, we have never been relieved of, and our families (especially the ones that have spouses/kids that were with us during our service, or that have been saint (usually) enough to stay with us after a debilitating injury/illness.) share by choice or necessity our oath.
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As a Viet Nam Era Vet. I welcome those words. Not what we receives in the 60s.
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SPC Johnny Velazquez, PhD
Thank you, CPL. You got that right. Thank you for your service. Blessings.
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