2006-08-11
02:52:04
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Frylock_80
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➔ Etiquette
Ahh, well I'm a Iraq veteran, and I crossed the border March 21, 2002. That would be the first day that many ARMY units entered enemy territory during the war. We went from the border and over the next 3 weeks, made our way to Baghdad (approx. 500 miles). I won't say that I don't appreciate thank you's but I don't feel like a WWII veteran or anything. I feel kinda like I fought a war because somebody else wanted me to. I joined the active duty army right after Sept. 11th (Nov. 21 is when I arrived at boot camp) I wanted to get the people who were responsible. While we were over there, we did our jobs and didn't care about the politics behind the war. I guess I feel like I don't deserve the same gratitude for fighting for George and his cronies, than fighting for a real threat to freedom like say umm..the Nazi's.
2006-08-11
03:58:23 ·
update #1
The most meaningful thank you I ever got was from a Vietnam veteran, and of course I immediatly thanked him and downplayed my experience compared to his.
2006-08-11
04:02:13 ·
update #2
...Why should I? To be quite frank, unless they're a WWII Veteran (I doubt any WWI Vets are still alive) they faught in a pointless war. I know that's not their fault, but that doesn't mean I should be thanking them just the same. I can appreciate and admire the fact that they survived, yes, but what do I have to thank them for? They didn't improve my life by what they did. They only kept our government happy. And I am aware of the fact that there were drafts and some did not want to fight. Still, why thank them? I can pity them or admire that they lived, but I have no reason to thank them.
That said, I'm sure they do care when people thank them. They DID go through a lot, so even if the thanks is pointless, I'm sure they enjoy it. To them, the war they faught was important simply because they had to fight.
2006-08-11 03:06:27
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answered by Eri 3
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Sitting in an airconditioned room, passing time chatting and browsing the internet, we cant even imagine the hardships, the agony of hunger, danger of enemy's raid, weather hazards and dedication to the cause the soldiers have to under go.
These are the war veterans who sacrificed their youth and energies so that we, back home could just relax and stay in ease.
In return the little they ask is "a node of acknowledgement" a smile and a thank.
I think if we do not pay them that much of respect, its injustice at our part.
Salute!!!!
2006-08-11 10:05:49
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answered by Ash 3
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If you know for certain that someone is a veteran go ahead and thank them, they will certainly appreciate. Don't assume that everyone in the military is a war veteran though. There are many men and women that join the military for reasons other than patriotism and aren't willing to sacrifice anything for love of their country. They find ways to avoid deploying while thousands of others make sacrifices, these people don't deserve your thanks.
2006-08-11 10:45:15
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answered by NCMOMMAAC 3
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I work in a retail store; any time I realize a customer is a veteran,either by their dress, or ID, I say to them,
"Thank you for your service to our country."
Some have been taken by total surprise, but each & every veteran has appreciated what I said to them...some of the older ones actually got tears in their eyes, and they all leave with a huge smile!
Why wouldn't you want to thank a person who put their life on the line for yours??
2006-08-11 10:17:12
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answered by shortfrog 5
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yes, and yes they care. My brother in law returned from Iraq and returned to work and was amazed and overcome with emotion when the staff room as the factory was covered in cards and notes welcoming him back
2006-08-11 10:17:42
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answered by Library Eyes 6
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yes they care, its just the ones that didnt do anything and stayed behind and tell war stories they imagined themselves in are the ones that can never appreciate a grateful thanking.
2006-08-11 09:59:40
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answered by Chunky G 3
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YES, THEY DO CARE! Please take the chance any time you can to do just that. We Vietnam Era Veterans, are just now getting used to getting some thanks after all those years. We thank other service members every chance we get.
2006-08-11 09:58:55
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answered by Anonymous
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yes, we sacrificed time away from loved ones to protect your freedoms, and yes we care also that is probably one of the main reasons we put on a uniform
2006-08-11 09:58:29
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answered by paki 5
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i dont know if u have notcied but our country has thanked them we have tons of merioals if u have one in your family why not have a bbq on veterans day to honnor him or her?
2006-08-11 10:29:26
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answered by Anonymous
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Yes on both counts.
2006-08-11 09:56:16
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answered by Badkitty 7
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