PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster2051349<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am nervous about being honored Sunday with war veterans (my heroes) and I had done so little but serve. How can I combat the nerves?2016-11-08T12:30:35-05:00PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster2051349<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I am nervous about being honored Sunday with war veterans (my heroes) and I had done so little but serve. How can I combat the nerves?2016-11-08T12:30:35-05:002016-11-08T12:30:35-05:00Capt Private RallyPoint Member2051354<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>If you served, did your job as well as you could be proud. It is not you fault that you did not go to war. Be proud of what you did.Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 12:32 PM2016-11-08T12:32:40-05:002016-11-08T12:32:40-05:00SGT Ben Keen2051386<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do not be ashamed or held back because all you done is serve. That is already more that over 96% of the general public. You did your job, did it well, that is all that is asked of you. So stand tall next to your fellow brothers and sisters-in-arms on Sunday because you have done your time and done it well.Response by SGT Ben Keen made Nov 8 at 2016 12:38 PM2016-11-08T12:38:12-05:002016-11-08T12:38:12-05:00MSG Private RallyPoint Member2051418<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You still served when others could but didn't.Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 12:48 PM2016-11-08T12:48:00-05:002016-11-08T12:48:00-05:00SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth2051448<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Just think nothing but good and pleasing thoughts. Be humble and graciously accept.Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Nov 8 at 2016 12:54 PM2016-11-08T12:54:23-05:002016-11-08T12:54:23-05:00SFC Dennis A.2051462<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Be yourself, be proud of your service as you are among the one's that stepped up. Duty, Honor, Country.Response by SFC Dennis A. made Nov 8 at 2016 12:58 PM2016-11-08T12:58:49-05:002016-11-08T12:58:49-05:00CAPT Kevin B.2051560<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>By enjoying YOUR day! The vast majority of Vets are decent and know people have served varying lengths and various tours ranging from ho hum to hell on a handle; the majority of being closer to the former, not the later. You were part of a great team and great teammates know all contribute. Have fun.Response by CAPT Kevin B. made Nov 8 at 2016 1:35 PM2016-11-08T13:35:34-05:002016-11-08T13:35:34-05:00LTC John Shaw2051653<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Be proud of your service, we are all volunteer and we need each person, walk with the pride of the service you represent. Thank you for your service and happy veterans day!Response by LTC John Shaw made Nov 8 at 2016 2:00 PM2016-11-08T14:00:27-05:002016-11-08T14:00:27-05:001SG Private RallyPoint Member2051670<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Its great to be humble. No matter where you served you made the choice to serve and put yourself on the line if called for. So be proud of it. My favorite saying when someone calls me a hero because of my record " I'm not a hero but I have had the honor to serve with them."Response by 1SG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 2:04 PM2016-11-08T14:04:24-05:002016-11-08T14:04:24-05:00SFC George Smith2051728<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>you served and Honorably ...bow your head, Give thanks, Look up and forward ... stand with pride... <br />Don't worry be happy...Response by SFC George Smith made Nov 8 at 2016 2:20 PM2016-11-08T14:20:24-05:002016-11-08T14:20:24-05:00Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth2051842<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I think it I honorable that you are humble about your service. But the fact of the matter is that you served...period. It is veterans day, not war veterans day. Because you didn't go to war and were not called to do so doesn't diminish the fact you still served. By signing up to serve, voluntarily I might add, you gave the government a blank check to be cashed later for an amount up to and including your life should that happen. Therefore, you are a veteran. Stand tall and proud with all of those others and enjoy the day.Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Nov 8 at 2016 2:42 PM2016-11-08T14:42:22-05:002016-11-08T14:42:22-05:00PO1 Private RallyPoint Member2051904<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Breathe.......don't focus on the attention and just be proud that you were able to serve with your other brothers and sisters. Just breathe.Response by PO1 Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 2:55 PM2016-11-08T14:55:55-05:002016-11-08T14:55:55-05:00Sgt Private RallyPoint Member2052368<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Do not be nervous Be proud of your service! Just remember that you will be with fellow veterans, and relax, enjoy the experience.Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 8 at 2016 5:10 PM2016-11-08T17:10:58-05:002016-11-08T17:10:58-05:00SGT Philip Roncari2052627<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>At one time you stood at attention and gave your word by swearing The Oath many,many people could not or would not make this promise or keep it,you did,I am an old Vietnam Vet and would be proud to stand next to you any time any place, you are my sister in arms stand tall be proud.Response by SGT Philip Roncari made Nov 8 at 2016 6:34 PM2016-11-08T18:34:56-05:002016-11-08T18:34:56-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member2053580<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Not everyone sees combat. Not everyone gets to be a part of the life altering, news worthy mission. You did what very few people choose to do, and if you did so honorably then you're good in my book.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 9 at 2016 12:57 AM2016-11-09T00:57:43-05:002016-11-09T00:57:43-05:00PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster2054299<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Thanks everyone!! Sunday is special to me and everyone there. I just can't believe that i was chosen to be honored and standing with MY heroes. Tried to serve all of my contract, but injuries held me back and to be honored... I am standing up Sunday, graciously and for ALL of you guys and gals cause YOU ARE MY HEROES!Response by PFC Pamala (Hall) Foster made Nov 9 at 2016 8:14 AM2016-11-09T08:14:18-05:002016-11-09T08:14:18-05:00Cpl Justin Goolsby2054718<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I don't know you so I can't explain your contribution to the fight. But each of us have our own part to play. Not all of us are kicking down doors. I'm an admin Marine so most people brush that off as a simple paper pusher. But I've got 4 pilots who entrust me with their lives every day to make sure aircraft are safe to fly. If I fail in my job pilots could die. That's the seriousness I bring to my job every day and that's how I instill discipline in my Marines. I might not be kicking down doors, but I have Officers who trust me to get them off the ground and back home safely. We all have our parts to play in the grand scheme. You just need to think about what your contribution to the fight is and make peace with that.Response by Cpl Justin Goolsby made Nov 9 at 2016 10:39 AM2016-11-09T10:39:37-05:002016-11-09T10:39:37-05:00SGT Patrick Reno2055189<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>You served, you earned it. So be proud.Response by SGT Patrick Reno made Nov 9 at 2016 1:02 PM2016-11-09T13:02:34-05:002016-11-09T13:02:34-05:00SSG Eddye Royal2072619<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Congratulations.Response by SSG Eddye Royal made Nov 14 at 2016 11:42 AM2016-11-14T11:42:19-05:002016-11-14T11:42:19-05:00SPC Private RallyPoint Member2077626<div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>I feel the same way, but you signed the contract. You didn't know for sure what that commitment would entail, but you volunteered anyway. I'm at the end of my reserve service and I have done nothing but drill every month. I would never brag about my military service other than to say that it has been an honor and I have boundless love and respect for my fellow service members (almost all of whom have done more than me). I was never a great soldier, but I did what was aked of me as best as I could. Whether my discharge in six months is honorable, or general, I will hold my head high. Humility is key.Response by SPC Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 15 at 2016 4:22 PM2016-11-15T16:22:47-05:002016-11-15T16:22:47-05:002016-11-08T12:30:35-05:00