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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Yes it does... I don't know why but my heart wrenches a little every time I hear those words. It's probably because all of the friends, neighbors, and relative that have been maimed or have died in combat. What the hell have I done that deserve thanks?
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SPC Larry Buck
You survived to tell the story so that they'll live on in hopes, dreams and aspirations of generations to come.
God Bless You, Soldier
C.O.M.
God Bless You, Soldier
C.O.M.
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As a soon to retire service member I thank Veterans and current service members to include police and firefighters for there service. I do not think thanking some one for there service means that you think they're done. If I an thanked I always thank them for there support. Without support what are we doing. I also say to those that do not agree with policy that they should support the people even if they do not agree with the Leadership. Also your service is not done at the end of your service you still have work to do, in you community and with your new career choice. Be an example to those around you actions speek louder than words.
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I am 63 and served in 70-71. No one said thank you for 25 years and I still remember who said it, when and where. I don't consider myself retired and put out to pasture in the least. If needed I would pick up a weapon and back the current generation. During the first Gulf War my PTSD kicked in and I wanted to go very badly so I could keep one young person from having to go and experience the reality of war.
I say thank you to anyone I can now, If the situation is appropriate. They need to hear acknowledgement that they did answer the call. No, no of us are special but we have gone the extra mile and stood at the edge of the cliff.
My thank you is not meaningless in the least and I respect you and everyone who served. No, they aren't "hero's" but they are above the rest.
I say thank you to anyone I can now, If the situation is appropriate. They need to hear acknowledgement that they did answer the call. No, no of us are special but we have gone the extra mile and stood at the edge of the cliff.
My thank you is not meaningless in the least and I respect you and everyone who served. No, they aren't "hero's" but they are above the rest.
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CPL David Markham
I agree entirely with all you have said SPC Davies, and by the way I also say Thank You to all the older Verterans as well. Thank you sir, for your service.
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It depends on how it is said. Are they trying to be sincere? I'm OK with it. When it is just spouted like some jargon, with all of the feeling of saying "bless you" after you sneeze, it burns a little. It only last a second, and life goes on.
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I apreciate those who wish to thank me but i served in peacetime and saw no action..when i think that others who fought in the Middle East. Vietnam..Europe etc i realize the price of their service does not compare to mine
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It doesn't bother me. It's great that Americans actually appreciate what we do. I try to thank all the Vietnam Vets out there too, since they never got the welcome home ceremonies and thank yous that they deserved and still do deserve.
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CSM William Payne
For our Brothers and Sisters in Arms are having such a big problem with this, I joined the Army in 1973 and my brother served in the Marines in the 60s and did two tours in 'Nam. So I have seen both sides of the spectrum on this and let me tell you this way feels a whole lot better this way. Would you rather people line up to protest you, call you names like baby killers and / or worse like spit on you? When we were able to travel in ACUs, the thank you on the airplane usually led to dialog as to what you do in the service and allowed one to help bridge that gap of knowledge between the military and civilians. No Soldier I know will travel in ASUs, because if they are not needed for your trip it's just extra clothes to carry and if it is needed you don't want to get your uniform messed up, especially your shoes during the course of travel. So what this does is just further seperate the military experience from the flying public. The Profession of Arms is a noble and respected occupation and being able to articulate the pride in what you do helps to keep it in that regard. I especially enjoy it when some boy or girl walks up to me and offered their little hand while thanking me for my service. My reply has been for the longest time; "Thank you, it has been an honor and a priviledge to serve my country".
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