Posted on Jul 15, 2015
Retirees - Do you publically thank those still serving?
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Now that I have retired, as I travel, I still see warfighters in uniform, especially at the airport. I have started going out of my way to thank them, but rarely let on that I also served a respectable 25 years. Most genuinely appreciate the gesture, especially since it is non-obtrusive (and short.) I even started thanking fellow veterans who display their pride with clothing like Korean War hats or Vietnam memorabilia. How about you?
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Yes, as well as paid for the unexpected cup of coffee, meal, toy.
While I don't smoke and would NEVER buy a pack of smokes for anyone.... I understand the addiction to nicotine is real... I watched a Mil spouse choose a treat for her son over the smokes... she had both on the counter...along with dinner.... she told the clerk she did not have enough cash.. The clerk took the toy off the counter and was going to remove it from the bill.. but Mom said no, leave it, remove the smokes... I slipped the child a 20 and walked away to another line.. behind me I heard "mommy, I can pay for my own toy"
While I don't smoke and would NEVER buy a pack of smokes for anyone.... I understand the addiction to nicotine is real... I watched a Mil spouse choose a treat for her son over the smokes... she had both on the counter...along with dinner.... she told the clerk she did not have enough cash.. The clerk took the toy off the counter and was going to remove it from the bill.. but Mom said no, leave it, remove the smokes... I slipped the child a 20 and walked away to another line.. behind me I heard "mommy, I can pay for my own toy"
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SGM Erik Marquez
Thank you CCMSgt William Galvan it's not done for any other reason than it feels right.
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I always go out of my way to show my respect to those still serving and fellow veterans. Seeing an elderly veteran proudly sporting a cap showing their past service warms my heart.
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