Thank you veterans

[n808]

I want to thank everyone who stood up and fought for freedom and our country in the millitary. Your strength and courage are inspiring.

[john boland]

Some Americans appreciate Veterans. But in the real world, when I tell someone I am a Veteran, I always get the standard "Thank you for your service" response. That is well and good but ocassionally I would like to hear "Let me buy you a cup of coffee" or "I have weekend project I need some help with. Would you like to make some extra money to help pay ulitility bills with?" The older generations of Americans would look out for Veterans in the work place and in socal settings. Today, sadly Veterans are treated as mere run of the mill Joes by todays generation. I am proud to be a Veteran, but I get discouraged by the lack of respect portrayed sometimes by todays youth. Lou Holtz said in his biography, "The greatest respect a person can have is for teachers, military service people, law enforcement, and clergy." If more Americans demonstrated Coach Holtz's philosophy, I am certain America would not have as many social problems that exist today.:preach

John Jay Boland
Clemson University '89
USMC Veteran

[n808]

i know what you mean, how the words are so cliche. That is why i would love to work with the veterans to secure our freedoms within our country; make our voices heard against unconstitional rulings in our courts. i couldnt think of a better group to help in the fight for protecting the freedoms of our nation.

[Wally]

Never to lessen the sacrifice of any veteran, I still favor the response:

Many gave a little, most gave some, few gave all.


To Servicemen/women those who volunteered, were called by God, or government, for the sacrifices made and the services rendered, Thank You.


There are other days to recognise those who serve as father, mother, worker, spouse....

But Veterans Day is for You.

Our Scout troop has sent stuff, cards, displayed plaques, posted and retired flags. And so many look at us like we are fools. It is a shame the amount of dishonor and thanklessness expressed by so many. But there are many who remember.

So long as there is an Arlington, a Gettysburg, a Flanders, an Indiantown Gap, there will be some who appreciates and will buy that cup of coffee for you. But most Vets I have met ask for nothing, but would like you to spend time with them, hear their stories, and just want to be appreciated. Thank You Veterans.

[PGP_Protector]

USMC 2841.
Got my DD214
You're welcome.

[Biblenuggetlady]

Thank you vets. To all who served, and do serve. :pray :hug

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[john boland]

I am not belittling the importance of the professions. Definetly they are important in their own right. My arguement are words are trivial. I am not asking for a new car, just the acknowlegement of thanks by a mere gesture instead of a cliche. I know the nurse put countless hours of study in obtaining his/her degree. I am sure they are proud to be the nurse, the fork lift driver and the Bible Scholar. If you sir thought Parris Island was not that tough and your service in the Marine Corps was just a "Day At The Office", then I concede the arguement because it was without a doubt the most intense experience of my life. If I am not entitled to the simple cup of coffee that you stated in your argumemnt, then what is the worth of having the title Veteran? Self Satisfaction for a job well done? If not I might as well be Joe Smith who barely graduated high school. I don't really think it is a pride issue, but more of
recoginition of an accomplishment.

[Stonewall]

If I am not entitled to the simple cup of coffee that you stated in your argumemnt, then what is the worth of having the title Veteran? Self Satisfaction for a job well done?

Yes.

[PGP_Protector]

If I am not entitled to the simple cup of coffee that you stated in your argumemnt, then what is the worth of having the title Veteran? Self Satisfaction for a job well done?
Yes.

QFT.
I didn't serve so someone would give me a cup of coffee.

[john boland]

I know when I'm licked. No Coffee for me. However, the next time you have an odd job around the house you might need help with, hook a Veteran up. I think networking is the proper term. To all those who have gone before I extend a "Happy veterans Day" to you and your family.