Veterans "uncomfortable" with "thank you for your service," ask for more civilian support this...

I just tell them thank you and it was my pleasure to serve and that I would do it all over again and let it go at that. I don't expect and neither should any other veteran expect anything "free" in return for their service. Most of the people who have never served just want to say thank you but they don't know how so a simple thank you for your service is all they can do. So I honor them back by tell them thank you for letting me serve and if I have their ear for a minute I also tell them don't waste veterans service or memories...get out and vote and support and support your community...that is what we fought for.

Maj Marty Hogan Lt Col Charlie Brown 1stSgt Glenn Brackin
Cpl Craig Morton SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth COL Mikel J. Burroughs
LTC Stephen C. CPL Dave Hoover PO3 Bob McCord
Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Sgt Wayne Wood PVT James Strait
SFC Jack Champion MSgt David Hoffman MSgt Stephen Council
SGT Elizabeth Scheck PO1 H Gene Lawrence 1SG Steven Imerman SGT Steve McFarland SSgt Terry P.

I say, "No need for thanks, I enjoyed it. Thank my wife, she's the one who had to move her house every three years." Or a simple, "You're welcome."

My response is, I am glad I was able to serve.