How often should we tell the people we care about that we love them?

SN Jeff Powell — Sun, 17 May 2015 18:55:25 -0400

Response by PO2 Jonathan Scharff made May 17 at 2015 7:04 PM

PO2 Jonathan Scharff — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:04:06 -0400

The easiest answer would have to be if something happened to you or a loved one today...how long ago would you want them to go back to hear how you felt? I tell my wife of 29 years, and my boys (now all grown) every day that I love them and often how proud of them I am.

Response by MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca made May 17 at 2015 7:02 PM

MAJ Robert (Bob) Petrarca — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:02:54 -0400

Not enough!

Today I volunteered at a charity walk for a friend of mine who lost her granddaughter, 18 yrs old, just under 2 years ago. She was driving home to RI from Florida during her first semester of college and was killed in an auto accident. Just 45 minutes before, she stopped to gas up and called her mom and grandmother to update them on her trip home, none of them knowing it would be the last time they would ever speak. Truly tragic.

Response by SSG (ret) William Martin made May 17 at 2015 7:05 PM

SSG (ret) William Martin — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:05:51 -0400

You should say it every chance you get especially with being in the military or being in a service job like a police officer or a fire fighter. Really, everyone should be saying it.

Response by SSG VNicia Young made May 17 at 2015 7:11 PM

SSG VNicia Young — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:11:06 -0400

I believe you should tell them all the time. Tomorrow is NEVER promised to anyone and you don't ever want to lose them and cant remember when you last spoke to them. Or at least messaged or called and said you love them.

Response by MSgt Brian Welch made May 17 at 2015 7:10 PM

MSgt Brian Welch — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:10:32 -0400

Every day...

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 7:17 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:17:44 -0400

As often as we can because they always need to know and life is way to short. You never know when the last time will be.

Response by SGT John Beardsley made May 17 at 2015 7:41 PM

SGT John Beardsley — Sun, 17 May 2015 19:41:22 -0400

Between one breath and the next.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 8:10 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2015 20:10:03 -0400

All good answers! My family is the most important thing to me I have on Earth. I am no perfect man, but I do try to make sure my wife and kids know that they're valuable to me and I love them.

Response by CW5 Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 8:40 PM

CW5 Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2015 20:40:08 -0400

My vote, SN Jeff Powell, is every chance we get and whenever we remember to. I have experienced a loved one being here today and gone tomorrow - unexpectedly - so I know how important this topic really is. It's for the sake of our loved ones, but also, really, for our own sake.

Good question!

Response by SFC Private RallyPoint Member made May 17 at 2015 8:54 PM

SFC Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 17 May 2015 20:54:09 -0400

I tell my wife and daughter that I love them everyday, I have been horrible at contacting my family in the U.S. by phone which I feel horrible about and am working on calling them more often. Like I always say, "We are not promised a tomorrow." So say it as much as you can. Because just like that, they could be gone.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made May 18 at 2015 3:14 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Mon, 18 May 2015 03:14:26 -0400

Every- damn- day- pilots put their lives on the line for quite a bit of time. Granted were safe pilots. But the adage you are more likely to get killed by a car than in an airplane accident holds very true... I got hit by a drunky in Octover and it totaled my car. Had I been one yard further I d probably be a dead man.

First phone call I made was to my parents to let them know I'm ooS second was to my grandparents. My best friends from church were right behind me, and they witnessed the whole thing. One was already on 911 the other was checking both of us for shock.

Point being it flashes very fast before your eyes. I still wake up sweating over that one .

Response by PO1 Bill Daugherty made May 18 at 2015 4:45 PM

PO1 Bill Daugherty — Mon, 18 May 2015 16:45:54 -0400

All of the time, being in the military you never know when it may be the last chance to say it

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 12:58 PM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 12:58:09 -0500

DAILY. This day is a gift, that's why it is called THE PRESENT. You cannot 'give it back' you cannot 'regift it' yesterday cannot be brought back. Tomorrow is NOT promised. Each second passed IS IN THE PAST. Call up your spouse, significant other on your cell RIGHT NOW, and tell 'em, hey, I just called to say I love you. (well don't do this if you're driving...) It may be JUST what that person needs to hear at this EXACT SECOND. Hey guys, I love you.

Response by TSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Dec 6 at 2015 2:14 PM

TSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 06 Dec 2015 14:14:12 -0500

I tell my wife every morning before work (0500) and tell my kids before bed time (1930) every night. I think that is pretty good