Posted on Nov 10, 2013
Displays of respect offered Service Members & Veterans?
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In what ways do we as a nation display respect for our military? How have you seen this show of respect to Service Members, Veterans, and Fallen Comrades in your time? Perhaps a small sign of kindness or respect, to more pronounced or formal respect shown. They say that a society can be judged by how it honors its deceased, similarly, a society can show its colors by how it treats all categories of military personnel: currently serving (Active, Guard, Reserve), Veterans (Wounded Warriors, Disabled Veterans), and those who gave the ultimate sacrifice. Share your stories here, what outstanding displays of respect have you witnessed? How has that affected you and/or your service? How does that motivate you to serve or to give back? There are some awesome folks out there who've done some wonderful things, there should be some great stories, looking forward to seeing you all in the discussion threads! Thank you for your service!!
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I find it amusing how often I get "thanked" for my service. My dad is a Vietnam vet, and didn't get the same. Whenever I get thanked for my service, I usually say "thanks for paying taxes".
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Most of all, I have PROFOUND respect for Vietnam Veterans, as they made sure we didn't get the sorry treatment they received. Welcome home 'nam vets!
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I have a lot of respect for the Vietnam Veterans because they were crapped all over. The American public of that period should be ashamed of themselves for the horrible treatment they gave to those veterans. It was a disgrace. If I am out somewhere like a restaurant or bar I usually pick up their tab. And when I thank a veteran for their service I am more original and in my own words with feeling not the generic line everybody else uses. That's too PC for me and I am anti-PC.
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Having been in the service as long as I have, with travel etc, there have been numerous occasions where thanks have been extended. Several times, members of the "Greatest Generation", moving slowly and wearing the "hat" have come up to us in groups while out, or to me personally and simply said thank you. This to me was the ultimate compliment, because of the sacrifices that I know they made. I return the compliment/greeting and time permitting, will try and have a brief conversation. The South is full of old Vets!
Several times, small groups of us have been out, in uniform at local restaurants, and someone has anonymously picked up the tab and walked out before we could say thank you.
It happens regularly that sweet little "older" ladies will come to a table and thank the whole table. And it is so obvious that they really mean it.
My favorite though is the family that comes over and says thank you, and they have young boys, who are wide eyed and clearly interested in the uniforms, and you can see a future PICK YOUR SERVICE member of the military standing there.
After all, most of us are big kids that never grew up.
Several times, small groups of us have been out, in uniform at local restaurants, and someone has anonymously picked up the tab and walked out before we could say thank you.
It happens regularly that sweet little "older" ladies will come to a table and thank the whole table. And it is so obvious that they really mean it.
My favorite though is the family that comes over and says thank you, and they have young boys, who are wide eyed and clearly interested in the uniforms, and you can see a future PICK YOUR SERVICE member of the military standing there.
After all, most of us are big kids that never grew up.
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SGT Shon D. Hill
I agree especially about families and children showing gratitude! I do my best to answer with "oh thank you for saying so, I'm grateful I had opportunity to serve, you folks paid my salary so right back to you as well". Or similar. Keep it positive, even if your not in mood, it's good for everyone, mostly our next generation! Our kids! Thanks Top, great post!
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