a box of sand was mine, thank you Richard.
2007-06-21 19:12:24 · 12 answers · asked by ? 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
He gave me freedom; he gave me liberty, he gave his life so I could live in safety. His sacrifice was so great, that I decided to return him the favor, so I became soldier too.
"Greater love has no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends".
2007-06-21 19:47:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have to echo the sentiment; the best thing a military member ever gave me was freedom.
The next best gift was when a fellow Marine saved me in Panama
2007-06-22 02:59:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
From my hubby - A hug!! Best gift a girl could get after a year apart! But, he has brought me home Icelandic sweaters, gold jewelry, a silver tea set, and, my favorite, a desert diamond. Keep telling him I need him to back to Saudi to get the earings!
From my dad - I've got a wonderful doll collection with dolls from all over the world. Dad was special ops and went places we didn't know about until after he got home. And some we didn't know about until he retired!
2007-06-22 09:41:29 · answer #3 · answered by usafbrat64 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My freedom, that's the best gift that anybody can possibly get from members of our military. Everything else is moot.
2007-06-22 12:05:36 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
When he came home on leave he gave me a green hat that said Ireland, because one of his stops was in Dublin. It was funny, because he doesn't like green. And he gave me stuffed animals. He's always giving me stuffed animals that make him think of me. But seeing his face after 6 months, his smile was gift enough. Now I'm waiting for our next "first kiss".
2007-06-22 04:07:40 · answer #5 · answered by beanie_babymama 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
*That knowledge that we just couldn't get from another. No teacher can tell you about politics and geography if they have never been there. Sorry teachers, its truth!
*Those skills of survival.
*The realization that nothing is free, especially freedoms, they are earned, and should be upheld and respected.
*The mentality to watch your back because others want it, and try to steal it, and you have to stop them from taking what isn't theirs, they have to earn it like we did.
* The acknowledgment that life is precious and shouldn't be taken lightly, and should be protected, for ourselves and others who DO Appreciate the Costs of that Upheld Freedom.
2007-06-22 10:41:47 · answer #6 · answered by amberwolf_for_art 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was in the military, and only received information from others, and the likes.
2007-06-22 11:26:29 · answer #7 · answered by ZEBUCORE 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I married a Vietnam Vet and he gave me 4 sons and a daughter!
2007-06-22 03:31:34 · answer #8 · answered by Jo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My son is in IRAQ and the best gift i got from him was a phone call on"mother's day' from him and he had 2dozen red roses delivered to my house!! he is a great guy and i love him so much and couldn't be "prouder"of him!! I thank them ALL for their service and pray for their safe return and may god bless each &every one of them &their families!!(USAF) MOM (LINDABUG)!!!!!!!!! Thank you CJ !! (i love you )!!!!
2007-06-22 10:13:41 · answer #9 · answered by linda bug 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I got a bullet. Really! My soldier gave me his bullet. I owe him my life. He is fine by the way. Still talks to me aleast once a week.
2007-06-22 02:16:06 · answer #10 · answered by Benjamin 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋