Posted on Jul 2, 2015
Do you ever wonder if they are truly thankful for your service?
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Ever shake your head in disbelief in looking at the news? Ever change the station in disgust over what you hear? Ever been rejected or ridiculed because of your service to your country? Ever look around and wonder if your fellow Americans truly appreciate or understand why you do or did what you do or did? When they wave their flags and then later act in ways that leave you wondering, do you ever question if they truly appreciate your service? Who did you serve? Them? Your buddies? Your family? Yourself? Your country? Define country.
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I didn't really do it for them. I didn't serve at a time when anyone was thanked for their service which didn't bother me because that was just how it was. I think it is awkward to have people thank me for something I didn't really do for them, specifically. I get a thank you occasionally, I think some do it because they think they should, some are probably sincere, it has really become almost a canned response when people find out you served.
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I used to look at some folks with a cynical eye... didn't think they appreciated what they had & what sacrifices were made for their liberties. But as I've grown longer in the tooth, I stopped caring what others appreciated, or didn't appreciate. I find solace in knowing that they do, in fact, have those liberties. That's enough for me.
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As another has said I did not serve for thank yous. But, they are nice to get anyway. I often answer please keep paying your taxes so my retirement checks keep coming. Most people laugh ans say they will.
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