Posted on Feb 25, 2020

How do you handle the "Thanks for your service." when there's others that need it more?

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I think I am going to stop wearing my 2ID hat. Too many times I get "Thank you for your service." and some parts of me cringe because I know some people don't mean it and some part of me feel that their are men and women in their graves that need it more than I do. It's this remorseful feeling I get just cause I'm walking around with my family and sometime I feel guilty about enjoying a family. Maybe I just see too much in this world and I'm on edge about it. Too many dead people and we're still so aggravated in this world. Is there a way to just shut it off enough to take a freaking breath? A lot of times I can't even sleep.

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Posted 5 y ago

I won't tell you what to do, but I don't wear my service on my sleeve. When approached because I'm travelling in uniform or out somewhere, I simply thank them for their acknowledgment and go on with my day.
I also know that but for fortune, it could have been me broken in body or mind or in the ground. That doesn't mean I served any less; it just means I was more fortunate than some.

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SGT (Join to see)

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Well said Top, and very true.

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

Posted 5 y ago

I simply thank them for their support, and then I thank someone that rightfully deserves it . WWII, Korean and Vietnam veterans

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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SGT Philip Roncari those that served in combat more so brother, but I will still graciously accept it.

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SGT Philip Roncari

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SGT David A. Groth -Well from one “who served in combat” Thank you for your Service Cowboy and that is what you deserve,be well Brother

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth

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SGT Philip Roncari thank you for your service also brother, have a blessed afternoon and evening brother.

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PO3 Daniel Lukensow

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SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth - Agree. But folks don't know if you were dodging bullets, bringing Marines ashore, getting dirty, or sitting behind a typewriter. Thanks and your welcome.

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