Thank You Veterans

[Curly Calhoun]

To all who served, on this Veterans Day, a sincere thank you for the freedom we all enjoy - Let us never take them for granted.

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[I asked LT to delete my acct]

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And to ours too on Armistice day. They shall not grow old.

 

[weeds]

I've had a refresher on just what a special bunch these folks are over the last week. Thank you guys and gals... and RIP to my favorite Vet who passed away all too recently. The men who showed up and the Marine Honor Guard made up of current Jarheads are truly astounding men.

 

[Half Empty]

A little bit off-topic, but I'm still looking for a reply to 'thank you for your service' with which I'm really comfortable. Any suggestions?

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

A little bit off-topic, but I'm still looking for a reply to 'thank you for your service' with which I'm really comfortable. Any suggestions?

why uncomfortable ? you gave your service to your country, not something everybody does. accept with grace. I think it is something people should thank you for. IMHO

 

[PikeBadger]

A little bit off-topic, but I'm still looking for a reply to 'thank you for your service' with which I'm really comfortable. Any suggestions?

I just reply, I appreciate your gratefulness but I still consider it an honor and a privilege to have had the opportunity to serve my nation.

 

[Poppa San]

A little bit off-topic, but I'm still looking for a reply to 'thank you for your service' with which I'm really comfortable. Any suggestions?

"...and what the *-*k did you do while I risked my butt to protect yours?"
"just did my part to make this a better and safer world"
"I appreciate that, now don't screw it up." << especially for someone younger.
"Better than moving to Canada."

btw, thank you for your service. My dad was a Korean War era veteran. Rarely talked about his service when I was younger. He never left Missouri as far as we know. War ended soon after he was drafted.

 

[Curly Calhoun]

A little bit off-topic, but I'm still looking for a reply to 'thank you for your service' with which I'm really comfortable. Any suggestions?

I have the same issue....Someone says "Thank you for your service"...What do I say? "You're welcome" doesn't sound quite right....

I usually go with "Thank you for saying so".

Still not quite sure if that's right, but so far that's all I got.

 

[lambeaulambo]

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And to ours too on Armistice day. They shall not grow old.

thank you and welcome back

 

[Half Empty]

why uncomfortable ? you gave your service to your country, not something everybody does. accept with grace. I think it is something people should thank you for. IMHO

I knew what I meant, but it apparently didn't come out the right way. I'm not uncomfortable with someone saying it, but me saying nothing isn't appropriate, nor is the normal response to 'thank you', which is 'you're welcome', and nobody is looking for a long explanation in return. I haven't read anything of the following, but I did want to clarify this aspect.

 

[Half Empty]

"...and what the *-*k did you do while I risked my butt to protect yours?"
"just did my part to make this a better and safer world"
"I appreciate that, now don't screw it up." << especially for someone younger.
"Better than moving to Canada."

btw, thank you for your service. My dad was a Korean War era veteran. Rarely talked about his service when I was younger. He never left Missouri as far as we know. War ended soon after he was drafted.

One of my hardest jobs, whether with the local honor guard or the vets-to-vets programs in the nursing homes and hospice facilities is convincing folks that the fact that they were in during a time without major conflict or served in locations or jobs that didn't directly involve combat doesn't at all diminish their service. Almost all of us did what we did, where we did, when we did because we had orders. If those orders had been to be somewhere that put us in more danger, we would have gone. Lots of vets don't want military funeral honors or recognition while they're alive because they think they don't deserve it, and anyone who served, does.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

I knew what I meant, but it apparently didn't come out the right way. I'm not uncomfortable with someone saying it, but me saying nothing isn't appropriate, nor is the normal response to 'thank you', which is 'you're welcome', and nobody is looking for a long explanation in return. I haven't read anything of the following, but I did want to clarify this aspect.

Sorry, I didn't mean it argumentatively, I meant you served your country well I assume and you and others deserve respect and thanks. Just accept it

 

[weeds]

I have the same issue....Someone says "Thank you for your service"...What do I say? "You're welcome" doesn't sound quite right....

I usually go with "Thank you for saying so".

Still not quite sure if that's right, but so far that's all I got.

"My privilege, ma'am/sir" My brother was 75 and said that to everyone, regardless of age. Then he'd turn to me and say, "Let's go a**wipe." I'd reply, "Comin' right up, dic*face". Loved that guy.

 

[I asked LT to delete my acct]

"My privilege, ma'am/sir" My brother was 75 and said that to everyone, regardless of age. Then he'd turn to me and say, "Let's go a**wipe." I'd reply, "Comin' right up, dic*face". Loved that guy.

I loved the story but the only heart I could give was the friendly emoji. Keep your chin up mate.