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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As a Viet Nam vet I was reviled for my service by many for a number of years. So I find it encouraging when I am now thanked. I also make sure to pay it forward whenever I meet an active duty brother or veteran.
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I just think we should encourage that behavior instead of what our Vietnam vet brethren endured. It also makes the person who gave the thanks feel good they've done something to demonstrate patriotism. Anything that engenders good will is a good thing.
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I have learned to appreciate it.
But I have always considered it like awards I was doing my job and my duty.
But I have always considered it like awards I was doing my job and my duty.
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It doesn't bother me as much as it embarrasses me at times. I heard it when I was still in uniform, and I hear it today. At no time did I ever take it as an end-of-career comment.
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To many older veterans of those more infamous wars like Vietnam and Korea, it is a good thing and well worth tolerating. This topic comes up every few months but the takeaway point is be gracious and understanding. Vietnam and Vietnam-Era veterans got anything but thanks generally speaking and it is lousy but the way it was. I came in the Military in 1974 and remember how it was.
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SPC Larry Buck
Yeah my dad was a Korean war veteran, never talked of it except to say I don't know if I shot anyone and don't wanna know, he was a sweet heart and a gentleman, had faults we all do but, I understand your points, sorry for the way it happened, we all need to learn still, had a friend who is a vet got in trouble for snapping just that fast, cause some guy spit on his class A dress uniform... At home in a gas station, went to prison for it, but wasn't totally wrong he was provoked but lost his bearings dropped him like it was hot! He was suffering PTS too! But no excuse..
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SPC Mark Beard
Brother Larry thank you on behalf of all your Brothers and sisters In Arms of the same heart THANK YOU for your service MY brother also as Sgt at arms American Legion post 217 college park GOD LOVE TRUST HONOR
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SGT Steve Oakes
I have and always will go out of my way to thank a Vietnam veteran because of the shameful way they were greeted upon their return.
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Thank you very much. In a way it was good and bad. I wasn't a baby killer or animal and I didn't like getting spit on when I got off our freedom plane in Oakland, but a lot of that is why our current and past Middle East soldiers are treated so well. I'm very glad to see that. They have earned a lot of recognition and gratitude. It kills me to see the wounded vets from an IED and they are missing limbs or disfigured or both. It hurts also that so many are committing suicide.
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It depends on who says it. Most of the time, it comes from a person that actually cares, and I don't mind a bit. But from time to time hearing "thank you for your service" grates on my nerves because I honestly don't believe the person saying it.
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SPC Mark Beard
and from a solider s saying it to another solider it means alot by the way my Brother james thank you for your service !!!! salute
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I called Senator Blumenthal's Office today to register my opposition to the Iran Nuclear agreement. The Staffer told me he was voting for the agreement, I asked did he realize this will provide money to Terrorist groups who are killing US troops, this vote in my opinion is Treason. I am a 100% disabled Veteran, and I could not be more strongly against this vote. The aid replied, Thank you for your service. I could only say what good was it! You guys are throwing it down the drain. I would like a letter from the Senator explaining how he Justifies this vote.
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It doesn't bother me at all. At last some folks are recognizing that serving isn't easy and that those that do sacrifice a lot to do so. For us Vietnam vets it is long overdue, but I wouldn't dwell on that. What we and so many others did is create a framework and legacy and tradition for each of our branches. We are still part of them; they are still part of us. Always will be. I was honored to serve my fellow Americans; it was a great career (although not always fun) but I tell them I was honored. We serve others and are proud to do so.
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