It’s sad to think that no mention of Veterans Day on this site … OC took the knee of disrespect

From one Veteran to Another …. Thank you and your family for the sacrifices you have endured to serving this great Nation and its people.

To those who I have served with I will always remember who you are.

Belly35;1881529 wrote:It’s sad to think that no mention of Veterans Day on this site … OC took the knee of disrespect

From one Veteran to Another …. Thank you and your family for the sacrifices you have endured to serving this great Nation and its people.

To those who I have served with I will always remember who you are.

STFU and thank you for your service.

Veteran's Day was 2 days ago.

Person who didn't mention it until two days after the fact upset because no one else mentioned it.

Hopefully now you'll leave. #ByeFelicia

I donated time and money to TAPS and Team Rubicon on Vet Day.

I usually do more than the thank you for your service line.

Well ... there is like 7 people on this site... so stuff can get missed.

I should have mention something didnt get around to this, Im not on here as much anymore. I was occupied with something else for Veterans
You would think that others would step up to the task and mention something ...

Thank you for your service Belly. You're better than this thread.

I stood for the national anthem Saturday.

like_that;1881545 wrote:Thank you for your service Belly. You're better than this thread.

Debatable.

ernest_t_bass;1881544 wrote:

The Smokin' Jay Cutler photos never get old.

Thank you for your service, Belly.

Hey Belly, Fuck You.

Automatik;1881532 wrote:Veteran's Day was 2 days ago.

last year he posted the same thread a day or two early so i guess it balances out

Belly35;1881542 wrote:Im not on here as much anymore.

something we can look forward to

This brings up something my grandfather said.

He said he actually doesn't like it when people thank him for his service. He says something to the effect of, "When I got into the service, it was just something you were supposed to do. It wasn't going above and beyond or anything. When people thank me for doing something I just think I was supposed to do, it makes me uncomfortable."

I first heard him say this when he was in the hospital, and a man came around to thank any veterans who were currently patients. After the guy left, and it was just him and me, he said it made him uncomfortable to be thanked for just doing what he was already supposed to do.

So, anytime there's a reason to acknowledge service, I just thank him for demonstrating humility, and he knows what it means. Still, each time I think about it, it resonates with me more and more. Is it strange to thank a person for just doing what their convictions tell them they should do anyway? And would it not seem odd if we took that into other parts of life (thank you for not getting arrested, being a good parent to your kids, etc.)?

Make no mistake, I'm very thankful that people are willing and able to volunteer to defend the country, but as in the above example, I'm also thankful that people live as law-abiding citizens. Is it odd to thank someone for just following their own convictions?

O-Trap;1881592 wrote:This brings up something my grandfather said.

He said he actually doesn't like it when people thank him for his service. He says something to the effect of, "When I got into the service, it was just something you were supposed to do. It wasn't going above and beyond or anything. When people thank me for doing something I just think I was supposed to do, it makes me uncomfortable."

I first heard him say this when he was in the hospital, and a man came around to thank any veterans who were currently patients. After the guy left, and it was just him and me, he said it made him uncomfortable to be thanked for just doing what he was already supposed to do.

So, anytime there's a reason to acknowledge service, I just thank him for demonstrating humility, and he knows what it means. Still, each time I think about it, it resonates with me more and more. Is it strange to thank a person for just doing what their convictions tell them they should do anyway? And would it not seem odd if we took that into other parts of life (thank you for not getting arrested, being a good parent to your kids, etc.)?

Make no mistake, I'm very thankful that people are willing and able to volunteer to defend the country, but as in the above example, I'm also thankful that people live as law-abiding citizens. Is it odd to thank someone for just following their own convictions?

Agreed. My sister in law in the Army and a few friends I have in the service are the same way. They think the "thank you for your service" line is lazy and often just a throwaway line and conversation ender. My sister in law would rather engage in an actual conversation with her about her time in Colorado, Missouri, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc and just listen.
My friends are the same way.

That's why I usually give time and money to actual legit causes like TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and Project Rubicon. It's easy to say thank you. They deserve so much more.

ptown_trojans_1;1881651 wrote:Agreed. My sister in law in the Army and a few friends I have in the service are the same way. They think the "thank you for your service" line is lazy and often just a throwaway line and conversation ender. My sister in law would rather engage in an actual conversation with her about her time in Colorado, Missouri, Iraq, Afghanistan, etc and just listen.
My friends are the same way.

That's why I usually give time and money to actual legit causes like TAPS, Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, and Project Rubicon. It's easy to say thank you. They deserve so much more.

Are you ok?

like_that;1881653 wrote:Are you ok?

I'm great, how about you?

ptown_trojans_1;1881654 wrote:I'm great, how about you?

I'm doing well. I just wanted to make sure you aren't hurt after patting yourself on the back too much.

O-Trap;1881592 wrote:This brings up something my grandfather said.

He said he actually doesn't like it when people thank him for his service. He says something to the effect of, "When I got into the service, it was just something you were supposed to do. It wasn't going above and beyond or anything. When people thank me for doing something I just think I was supposed to do, it makes me uncomfortable."

I first heard him say this when he was in the hospital, and a man came around to thank any veterans who were currently patients. After the guy left, and it was just him and me, he said it made him uncomfortable to be thanked for just doing what he was already supposed to do.

So, anytime there's a reason to acknowledge service, I just thank him for demonstrating humility, and he knows what it means. Still, each time I think about it, it resonates with me more and more. Is it strange to thank a person for just doing what their convictions tell them they should do anyway? And would it not seem odd if we took that into other parts of life (thank you for not getting arrested, being a good parent to your kids, etc.)?

Make no mistake, I'm very thankful that people are willing and able to volunteer to defend the country, but as in the above example, I'm also thankful that people live as law-abiding citizens. Is it odd to thank someone for just following their own convictions?

There is nothing wrong with relaying one's sincere thoughts to another, especially when the other is doing something that greatly benefits the person and his/her country. Although, I understand what you are saying.

QuakerOats;1881658 wrote:There is nothing wrong with relaying one's sincere thoughts to another, especially when the other is doing something that greatly benefits the person and his/her country. Although, I understand what you are saying.

I had never really thought about how it might be perceived until he said something.

If it we're possible, I admired him even more after hearing him say that. It showed a thoughtfulness and humility about it that I'd never seen or experienced.

like_that;1881656 wrote:I'm doing well. I just wanted to make sure you aren't hurt after patting yourself on the back too much.

Great contribution. You're just another apathetic dago.

said;1881670 wrote:Great contribution. You're just another apathetic dago.

Thanks deadbeat redneck. Apathetic about what?

like_that;1881671 wrote:Thanks deadbeat redneck. Apathetic about what?

Said is scrambling right now for a dictionary to look up the word he used