Posted on Oct 4, 2015
I went to the Chow Hall this morning, left pretty pissed off. Would you do the same thing I did?
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My spouse and I went to the gym this morning and had a great workout. After my shower, I went to the DFAC for Sunday morning brunch. spending time with the Soldiers as well as chow was great.
We noticed a couple (probably in early-mid forties) sitting at the next table with three young children (ages estimated at 6, 8, 9)....the children were running all over the place - not being watched or corrected by the either parent....looked like they had been there for quite some time as well because there was food, wrappers, plates all over the place.
I noticed the children playing around the area fallen hero table so I approached the father, I thought I was very restrained - here's what happened:
Me: Sir, do you know what this table is here for?
His reply: "roger, I know the meaning".
Me: Are these your children?
Reply: Yes.
(the children were still running around.....now the youngest was pulling at the fallen hero table cloth)
Me: Are these your children?
Reply: Yes.
Me: Sir, do you truly understand the importance of this display, and understand what it exactly means to all of us within this community?
Reply: Yes
Me: Sir, please get your children under control!
At that point, he grabbed his son and put the child over his shoulder and walked with him back to the table and then turned him lose & let him go back to "roaming" all around the DFAC....next to the stoves and all the other appliances (in the back) which are not so kid friendly!
How would you have handled the situation? Directly? Indirectly (thru the DFAC manager? Ignored the situation completely, (it aint my business).
We noticed a couple (probably in early-mid forties) sitting at the next table with three young children (ages estimated at 6, 8, 9)....the children were running all over the place - not being watched or corrected by the either parent....looked like they had been there for quite some time as well because there was food, wrappers, plates all over the place.
I noticed the children playing around the area fallen hero table so I approached the father, I thought I was very restrained - here's what happened:
Me: Sir, do you know what this table is here for?
His reply: "roger, I know the meaning".
Me: Are these your children?
Reply: Yes.
(the children were still running around.....now the youngest was pulling at the fallen hero table cloth)
Me: Are these your children?
Reply: Yes.
Me: Sir, do you truly understand the importance of this display, and understand what it exactly means to all of us within this community?
Reply: Yes
Me: Sir, please get your children under control!
At that point, he grabbed his son and put the child over his shoulder and walked with him back to the table and then turned him lose & let him go back to "roaming" all around the DFAC....next to the stoves and all the other appliances (in the back) which are not so kid friendly!
How would you have handled the situation? Directly? Indirectly (thru the DFAC manager? Ignored the situation completely, (it aint my business).
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I say Hooah CSM, it's not impolite to let a parent know there kids are unruly. It's the right thing to do. It takes a village.
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This saddens me. Where are the matters now days. Where are parents teaching their children respect and discipline. I'm sorry you had to go through this CSM. Honestly I would have educated the parents and children in polite conversation.
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If the DFAC MGR was not responding to the issue; there can only be two reasons:
1). He was in the back office getting over a hangover.
2). Or dropped dead in the back office while nursing a hangover.
You did the right thing! Furthermore, if there were other "leaders" in the DFAC; they should be written up for DERELICTION OF DUTY!!!
1). He was in the back office getting over a hangover.
2). Or dropped dead in the back office while nursing a hangover.
You did the right thing! Furthermore, if there were other "leaders" in the DFAC; they should be written up for DERELICTION OF DUTY!!!
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One time I went to Ft Bliss with my orders DA civilian going into theather we were allowed to eat at the dining facility so I showed my orders and then  the attendant charge me any ways and she will not give me the refund. I requested to speak to the Manager a contractor and she will not do anything...I think we need to go back to military taken care of our dining facilities...so they do not lose their skills and customer service. My personal opinion.
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I would add that I would have asked this troop to step outside with me introduced myself and determined their status and addressed them accordingly. Sounds like they need parting classes too.
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I really did not know how to reply to this. Nor do I know what was that all about. To me it sounds like a sergeant who had enough with the food being served there and wanted everyone to eat something else than a burger.
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SN Mark Crenshaw
Ok I woke up very tired and now I know what was going on. I am sorry if I mad anyone mad. I would of got a hold of the mess chief and had that man along with his kids. Escorted out of there and reported the incident.
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