[klesmiley]

... the words "thank you for your service" have always irritated me when coming from strangers, ...
Jim

Hi Jim,

I am surprised to hear that "thank you for your service" irritates you. I wonder if the very many service men and women that I have said that to feel the same. I hope not.

I am not an imposter and it is the only way I have to thank them for standing up for their country. For MY country! I have said the same to the service men and women of our Canadian neighbors as well.

I hope my post is not irritating you further. I am truly puzzled. I touch my heart and them offer my hand palm up to them and thank them for their service. Without exception they have thanked me.

Kathy

 

[jwight]

Bump for this year.

 

[kheran]

 

[klesmiley]

Bump for this year.

:shrug:
What does this mean Jay White?

 

[jwight]

:shrug:
What does this mean Jay White?

Posted to make the thread active again.

 

[jwight]

Memorial Day 2017 - Lest We Forget.

 

[sokoloff]

Yep, Memorial day isn't National Barbecue Day for everyone.

Len

 

[jwight]

Bump for 2018.

Something to think about...

For reference, the last WWI vet died in February, 2011: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/frank-buckles-last-living-us-wwi-vet-dies/

 

[NedleyC]

Jwight:

Just Thanks ! As a vet, Just Thanks !

 

[MB DNA]

Memorial Day - memories

Was raised in a small farming community in Central California. Many of Dad's friends were Army Air Corp buddies. Stationed at the 1,500 acre Lemoore Army Basic Flying School, many stayed near their last duty station after they "mustered out" at the end of the war. Often working together, their strong bonds were amazing as they stayed in touch with one another and were there through thick and thin!

Last week I did another Memorial "road trip" the length (Sacramento - San Diego) of California to check up on Mom & Dad. Driving through miles of farming, we drive in past the remnants of the 1940's air field and then to the Cemetery where we are met by a 12-cylinder air-cooled 750 hp M60A3 Patton combat tank serving as a Veteran's Memorial. As a tank commander, it makes me proud to see that the local Veterans are keeping guard!

Thank a Veteran or any of our fine young men and women serving today . . .

 

[jetfuel]

Let's take the time and remember those that gave it all so that the world will be a better place
To all you veterans I thank you

Jetfuel...Thanks i

 

[jetfuel]

Once is not enough

THANKS

 

[sokoloff]

Many of us realize what Memorial Day is all about. Some need to be reminded.

Len

 

[NedleyC]

Your so right. But many don't have a clue, Some of us will never forget what the day means.

NED