I'm a veteran

[ironman123]

Chris, we (Vietnam Vets) appreciate the way you feel and for wanting to pass on to your children those beliefs.

I have gone past the shunning I got and remarks I heard, through the years. Since one of my Grandsons went to Iraq and went through what he did (many mental scars) and returned, I am more proud of what he did and that made me feel that I should be more mindfull of all veterans then and now.

God bless all veterans before me, during my time and all after me now and in the future. I am proud to have been and would do it again if I could.

Ray

 

[jasontg99]

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I too get annoyed when someone says "thank you for your service." Only time it has any impact is when it come from a fellow vet.

This actually saddens me to read. I personally thank every service member I see for their sacrifices, because every one has made a sacrifice of some kind. Granted I do this on a daily basis but I still do it. I never tell them that on paper I am a vet because to me I am not, from your statement my thanks holds no value or impact. I like to think that they are seeing at least one civilian recognizes the sacrifices they made and thanks them for it.

Steve,

Do not stop thanking service members just because of one vet's opinion. There are multitudes of us who do appreciate it when it is a true heartfelt "Thank you". I for one think it means more coming from someone who has not served. Everyone in the military knows what a difficult life it can be. For someone who has never experienced military life to go out of their way to say "Thanks".....well, I for one sincerely appreciate it.

 

[Sawdust46]

This is a little off topic but somewhat related. I watch some of the "reality" shows like survivor and big brother. I hear the participants say how difficult it is to do these activities and be away from their family for 39 days! They say they realize how much stronger they are than they thought and at the end they talk about relationships they have developed. I smile to myself and realize how naïve they are.

 

[airborne_r6]

This is a little off topic but somewhat related. I watch some of the "reality" shows like survivor and big brother. I hear the participants say how difficult it is to do these activities and be away from their family for 39 days! They say they realize how much stronger they are than they thought and at the end they talk about relationships they have developed. I smile to myself and realize how naïve they are.

Haha, no kidding. When I was interviewing for medical school I got asked how my wife and I would deal with the stress of me not being home. I asked if I was going to have to worry about everyone I saw trying to kill me or the road blowing up under me on the way to the hospital. They said no and when I asked if I was going to to get to sleep in the same bed as my wife and talk to her more than 20 min a week via sat-phone they said yes. I said I think we will be fine.

 

[Jim Burr]

This is a little off topic but somewhat related. I watch some of the "reality" shows like survivor and big brother. I hear the participants say how difficult it is to do these activities and be away from their family for 39 days! They say they realize how much stronger they are than they thought and at the end they talk about relationships they have developed. I smile to myself and realize how naïve they are.

Haha, no kidding. When I was interviewing for medical school I got asked how my wife and I would deal with the stress of me not being home. I asked if I was going to have to worry about everyone I saw trying to kill me or the road blowing up under me on the way to the hospital. They said no and when I asked if I was going to to get to sleep in the same bed as my wife and talk to her more than 20 min a week via sat-phone they said yes. I said I think we will be fine.

Ha!!! Now that's sacrifice. I start PA in August. We already know what to expect and what to deal with. When you sleep in the sand for a living, school seems easy, just gonna be another day at the office. Good luck, no doubt you will do great!

 

[airborne_r6]

This is a little off topic but somewhat related. I watch some of the "reality" shows like survivor and big brother. I hear the participants say how difficult it is to do these activities and be away from their family for 39 days! They say they realize how much stronger they are than they thought and at the end they talk about relationships they have developed. I smile to myself and realize how naïve they are.

Haha, no kidding. When I was interviewing for medical school I got asked how my wife and I would deal with the stress of me not being home. I asked if I was going to have to worry about everyone I saw trying to kill me or the road blowing up under me on the way to the hospital. They said no and when I asked if I was going to to get to sleep in the same bed as my wife and talk to her more than 20 min a week via sat-phone they said yes. I said I think we will be fine.

Ha!!! Now that's sacrifice. I start PA in August. We already know what to expect and what to deal with. When you sleep in the sand for a living, school seems easy, just gonna be another day at the office. Good luck, no doubt you will do great!

Congratulations, I heard PA school is actually more difficult to get into than medical school due to the smaller number of seats and high demand. I just finished my second year.

 

[Sawdust46]

Congratulations to both of you, I'm very proud of you (from an old vet.) And companies wonder why they should hire vets.

 

[nanosec12]

This is a little off topic but somewhat related. I watch some of the "reality" shows like survivor and big brother. I hear the participants say how difficult it is to do these activities and be away from their family for 39 days! They say they realize how much stronger they are than they thought and at the end they talk about relationships they have developed. I smile to myself and realize how naïve they are.

I have the same thoughts, especially when they have the 'letters from home' or the 'family visit' days...

not a lot of letters get delivered to a submarine at sea....

 

[airborne_r6]

This is a little off topic but somewhat related. I watch some of the "reality" shows like survivor and big brother. I hear the participants say how difficult it is to do these activities and be away from their family for 39 days! They say they realize how much stronger they are than they thought and at the end they talk about relationships they have developed. I smile to myself and realize how naïve they are.

I have the same thoughts, especially when they have the 'letters from home' or the 'family visit' days...

not a lot of letters get delivered to a submarine at sea....

Plus, their toilet doesn't blow high pressure turd filled in air your face if you use it at the wrong time :biggrin: