Posted on Jan 21, 2015
SPC Larry Buck
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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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MCPO Don Hopkins
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No it does not bother me, I believe it is the appropriate response when given out of Respect to You for Service to GOD & Country!
I say let it alone and stop all this politically correct crap. That's what's wrong with things today. STOP THE POLITICAL CORRECTNESS CRAP!
GOD BLESS THE USA!
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SPC Michael Murphy
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Yespecially and no, I served because I knew I should for God and for country, I served during cold war and gulf war, but saw no combat but served, I think the thanks should go to those who lost something for our a or served and came back with scars or wounds no one can see.
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COL David S.
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I can remember the times when servicemen got spit upon by their fellow citizens. I remember demonstrators hurling bags of urine at soldiers. The first time a lady came up to me in a restaurant as I was sitting at breakfast in uniform and thanked me for my service, I nearly fell off my seat.
I have always believed in service to my country. That someone would have the courtesy to thank me ... it is an honor to receive that thanks. As a veteran and having served 30+ years in uniform, I am thankful that others.... perhaps .....are thankful for what those in uniform have done for their country. There is sacrifice in service and we should gracefully accept thanks.
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SPC Matthew Hart
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I accept it graciously, then say "you're welcome" and drive on. In my mind the army did more for me than I did for it. Sure I deployed, but I never had to shoot anyone, never got blown up. We had a rocket that landed near the pods but it didn't explode, and a UXO exploded behind the TOC, but no one got hurt. Most of my unit made it back, and the one guy that didn't well... it really wasn't due to combat action.
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SSgt Ed Miller
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I think it's great for the civilians and fellow service members to thank someone for their service. I have family members who served during the 60's and 70's and remember a much different attitude. Personally I kind of cringe a little because I don't believe that I have done as much as others have.
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SFC Peter Thens
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It did (and still does) make me feel a little uncomfortable. I seem to get it a lot because all my friends and family introduce me as a retired veteran of 26 years. I used to say "You're Welcome" but that always sounded a little egotistical to me. I heard a soldier say "Thank you for your support" and I must admit that I use that reply now and it sounds a little better to me and seems to make the person thanking me for my service smile as well.
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PV2 Daniel Shipley
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For someone like me, in my position, yes. I am technically "prior service" for my "length" of service and I am technically considered a veteran, even though I have never served over seas. I don't correct a citizen when I am thanked for my service, but it does eat me up inside knowing I never got the chance to fight along side my brothers who have died.
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PO3 Sandy Borken
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Always remember that just because you didn't go over Seas you did provide the badly needed support to those on the frontlines. What each of us did to protect this great country is invaluable. So as a fellow servicemember, I thank you for your service.
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SSG Keven Lahde
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It makes me feel good for someone to have thanked me for my service, which I reply back saying "Thank you, but to me its my job and I am more than glad to do it.
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SPC Dale West
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"Thank You For Your Service" Doesn't Bother Me As Much As Being Called A "Hero" Especially When There Are People Like Police Fire Fighter And Emergency Personnel That Put There Lives On The Line Day By Day. They "In My Eyes" Are The True Heros
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TSgt Marilyn Haretuku
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I never get bothered by it and always respond with "Thank you for your support". It is rare for people to build up the courage to talk to a stranger, now a days, but when someone is moved enough to let you know they are grateful, you should remember that it is for all Americans that you defend the rights to freedom. So I will hold my head up & thank them for needing to thank us.
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