"THANK YOU!" U.S. servicemen and women.?

Question

I just wanted to say, Thank you for all that you have done for us and our country. So many people want to talk the talk. But you guys put it all out there on the line. When I see you in the street and I smile and nod, know that you are appeciated. And I am praying for you, your family and your fellow servicemen.
My question to you is, "Do you feel as if you have Rockstar like status now?" Is there a renewed appreciation for what you guys do?

Pappy, I was posting to say thank you. I added rockstar to make it a Q. Sorry you took offense. Servicemen and women are truly more than that. And have a Blessed day.

Answer 1

I dont know about Rockstar status... We definately dont get paid as much. But whenever I have someone who says or when I read "Thank you for what you're doing" it brings a tear to my eye. Bottom line, there wouldnt be a strong Army without the support and backup of the citizens. YOU are our backbone. So I believe you all are the ones who deserve the Thank You.

Answer 2

As a veteran, I can say that your thanks is appreciated. It's great to see that the men and women in uniform aren't forgotten, even if the cause is unpopular. I don't care what people feel about the cause, as long as it isn't held against the servicemen.

As far as rockstar-like status: No. I was in the infantry in the Marines and was involved in many engagements. Personally, I've always felt uncomfortable being regarded as a hero. A couple times after I got back and was flying home to see my family, I got bumped up to first class, which was nice, but still unnecessary.

I don't mean to take anything away from you or the appreciation, as it is welcome, but I'm sure many veterans and servicemen and women don't feel that society owes them anything. Either way though, being thanked is far better than the people who liked to picket our base and yell insults and have signs with disparaging remarks about us despite not knowing anything about us, the military, combat, or anything of the sort.

Answer 3

Thank you for your support. I spent 1.5 years in Iraq a little over a year and a half ago. I was one of the lucky ones that wasn't injured but I can't say that for a lot of my buddies though.

As far as a "Rockstar" status, I don't feel any different now than I did before I deployed. I was just doing my job and following the orders that was handed down to me by my leadership. My fellow soldiers always come first before myself, and they always will.

Answer 4

I want to join in this by saying you servicemen and women are the true backbone of this nation, and I deeply appreciate the patriotism and the courage and the conviction you show by wearing your uniform proudly, war or no war.

May God bless you all richly and justly for the rest of your lives. Whether you went to Iraq or Afghanistan or not, you can honestly and proudly say that when your nation called you, you were there! Every single one of you are truly special and awesome people, and I am proud to be of the same nation as each and everyone of you!

God bless you and God bless the USA!

Answer 5

You're welcome and I'm glad you feel that way because some people I meet could careless that they have their freedom because of the military. The "rockstar" status that you talk of makes me act very modest about the whole issue. I just wish people opened their eyes to what is going on in the world before forming one sided opinions. They should also show everything that is going on and not just part of it on tv.

Answer 6

A thank you is all we ever really need to hear. And seeing your Thank You and the comments others have made put a question in my mind about a poem I heard back in 1972:
" God and Soldier we adore
In times of trouble, not before.
When troubles over and wrongs righted,
Gods forgotten, Soldiers slighted".

Answer 7

I agree with your thank you being a former member myself. As for your questions I think you need to re-phrase or delete your question. There is not now, nor has there ever been a renewed appreciation for this job. There is more appreciation shown by the people of other countries that have been truly and SEVERELY affected by the actions of our service members. Look at a WWII vet when he goes to France. You will see TRUE pride, love, respect and affection even by the generations of today who weren't even directly affected. They will kiss, hug, give thanks and even flowers to the brave men and women who made it possible for them to live as they do. Now that is true appreciation. There is no rock star on the planet who will ever feel this type of love, so don't even compare the 2. It sounds more like you are attempting to cover your smart-as##d remark with the guise of prayer and gratitude.

Answer 8

I agree - the men and women in the military are the best America has to offer. Their bravery and selflessness are amazing.

I don't think we do nearly enough for them - one hears stories about military families on food stamps.

I sometimes wonder whether the rest of us are worthy of their sacrifices. I sometimes fear we are not.

Answer 9

Many of my clients are military, and I always thank them for their service to our country. They love to get the positive recognition. I really hope that everyone appreciates the sacrifices they make for us, and the risks they take to keep us safe. God Bless our Troops!

Answer 10

i could % to declare thank you to all the servicemen and girls individuals who, all in the process the years who've sacrificed a lot to maintain us risk-free. God Bless.... and extremely to my vast brother who's a army veteran of the Korean conflict.