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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The only problem I have with it is the (apparently) growing number of people who are tainting sincerely offered thanks by not just asking if a discount is available, but acting as if one is owed.
Other than that, I have no problem accepting thanks for my POG-ish support that enabled a Warfighter to either discourage or dispatch a threat to our Country.
I like to think that having done my job well enabled others to do theirs also.
Other than that, I have no problem accepting thanks for my POG-ish support that enabled a Warfighter to either discourage or dispatch a threat to our Country.
I like to think that having done my job well enabled others to do theirs also.
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SPC Larry Buck
No Shit!!!
I had that issue a few times, I mean me. I've taken the veteran discount for financial reasons. I'm compensated but not enough had to get it job to survive, but still ain't enough so sadly "freebies on the blood of the fallen" is the way to stretch a dime anymore, I hate it. I feel dirty as hell. But must survive to show the way for future veterans how to go and not to go.
I had that issue a few times, I mean me. I've taken the veteran discount for financial reasons. I'm compensated but not enough had to get it job to survive, but still ain't enough so sadly "freebies on the blood of the fallen" is the way to stretch a dime anymore, I hate it. I feel dirty as hell. But must survive to show the way for future veterans how to go and not to go.
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SPC,
It fills me with pride to hear it. But the whole hero thing I politely decline. I simply shake their hands and say thank you for your support. Hearing your words makes my job that much more worth it.
It fills me with pride to hear it. But the whole hero thing I politely decline. I simply shake their hands and say thank you for your support. Hearing your words makes my job that much more worth it.
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SPC Larry Buck
Hearing I make a difference is special to me. I'm not a Glory hound but, this verification of my life and mind is my happier of memory's. Second only to my best friend who without I'd be dead in Iraq. You have a great memorial day! Bless you
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A lot of excellent responses. I usually respond with thank you. It does not bother me, because these folks mean well, and often times, it is fellow veterans.
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SPC Larry Buck
Well thank you and everyone else for helping me to understand the meaning alittle better!
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Had the pleasure of handing out poppies for the American Legion recently. Many of those who donated thanked me for my service. I didn't think any of it was contrived. Some had served themselves.
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To civilians that is their way of expressing the appreciation of the sacrifices that you made. They do not know what else to say. I would rather they say that than ignore it.
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I say to all young, old, in uniform,and with a Veteran hat on. I am also a Iraq combat Veteran and I love to say it and appreciate every time I hea it.
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I have heard the Thank yous and at first they made me very uncomfortable. The more I thought about it the more I began to realize that is was an honor to serve my country and my fellow Americans. SO normally when some one says thank you for your service I answer back with "it was my honor."
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I talked to a Veteran 1Sgt (E-9) who was having problems with transportation. He told of the frustration of capturing hills and then give those places away. I gave him a ride and called him a Hero. I was a Meteorologist.
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Larry, I am a medically retired Chief Petty Officer. I think it's a matter of perspective, I guess, because I've never heard anyone complain about being "thanked"; for anything. To me, it's simply a sign of respect and recognition of someone's appreciation for what we've done; what we accomplished.
I also beleive it took a whole generation to convince and motivate civilians to say it and not be embarrassed.
I'm an advocate of thanking people for their service, active or veteran.
I also beleive it took a whole generation to convince and motivate civilians to say it and not be embarrassed.
I'm an advocate of thanking people for their service, active or veteran.
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SPC Larry Buck
CPO Scott Hosler I'm learning, feeling is another story, but to be able to say it is good for now..
Thank yours for your service, Sir
Thank yours for your service, Sir
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I feel it is a pretty empty and lazy statement, personally. I understand people have been sort of "trained" to thank us. I'd rather have a conversation with someone than a quick passing TYFYS!
It's just lost its meaning (granted it can have a meaning to you) as it's just used as much as any "greeting" - Think of all the guys getting Article 15s and other UCMJ actions who have been thanked for their service by others. Really loses its touch after awhile.
There is another website I frequent where "TYFYS" is used as a very sarcastic statement and in jest. Speak to me like a normal human being - not a poster child.
It's just lost its meaning (granted it can have a meaning to you) as it's just used as much as any "greeting" - Think of all the guys getting Article 15s and other UCMJ actions who have been thanked for their service by others. Really loses its touch after awhile.
There is another website I frequent where "TYFYS" is used as a very sarcastic statement and in jest. Speak to me like a normal human being - not a poster child.
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SGT Rudney, I agree that a mass thank you for your service might actually include some of our not so stellar service but the percentage of those are very small. Those soldiers, sailors, marines, or airmen still had the nerve to enlist in the armed services. Not many can say that. And when I think back to our Vietnam veterans and how they were treated or a better word would be mistreated upon their return it makes my stomach churn. While I was stationed at JBLM Washington a few years ago we had a "Welcome Home Ceremony" for all of the Vietnam vets in the state and it was the most amazing thing I had ever seen. I must have thanked over 100 vets and welcomed them home with tears in my eyes. Everyone that serves their country deserves to be thanked regardless of their shortcomings while In service IMHO. They still did more than most Americans have to defend our country. I thank veterans as much as possible even while I'm still in uniform myself!!
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It does make me uncomfortable because I don't know how to respond. I have chosen to say, "I am honored to serve".
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