Another veteran leaves us

limkol · 01-02-14, 01:57 PM

Amazing story.

Just makes you wonder what the old guy sitting on the bus seat in front of you, or shopping in the local supermarket has experienced all those years ago.
Very few of those guys' stories have been known until after their deaths. They never brag or play the hero. Now I switch on the tv or read in a newspaper about the exploits of 20 year olds, whose only claim to fame is making an idiot of themselves in reality shows.

Thanks for bringing this story and others like it. Respect where it is due.

vienna · 01-02-14, 02:09 PM

I used to think the same thing about those older guys who would sit on the bus or in the park with their VFW hats. A couple of years ago, I had the realization that there aren't too many of them left and they often seem to be in a state of being a bit forgotten. I started the habit of asking them what branch and what area they served in. I then thank them for their service and, if they allow me, I shake their hand. Some are just plain surprised and some are just plain suspicious (age will do that to you). But for most, the brief moment of random appreciation appears enough to lighten their day. It is a small gesture to give to some deserving people. Give it a try, if you get the chance...

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Jimbuna · 01-02-14, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by limkol

Amazing story.

Just makes you wonder what the old guy sitting on the bus seat in front of you, or shopping in the local supermarket has experienced all those years ago.
Very few of those guys' stories have been known until after their deaths. They never brag or play the hero. Now I switch on the tv or read in a newspaper about the exploits of 20 year olds, whose only claim to fame is making an idiot of themselves in reality shows.

Thanks for bringing this story and others like it. Respect where it is due.

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Originally Posted by vienna

I used to think the same thing about those older guys who would sit on the bus or in the park with their VFW hats. A couple of years ago, I had the realization that there aren't too many of them left and they often seem to be in a state of being a bit forgotten. I started the habit of asking them what branch and what area they served in. I then thank them for their service and, if they allow me, I shake their hand. Some are just plain surprised and some are just plain suspicious (age will do that to you). But for most, the brief moment of random appreciation appears enough to lighten their day. It is a small gesture to give to some deserving people. Give it a try, if you get the chance...

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Two excellent posts

Wolferz · 01-02-14, 02:23 PM

Rest in peace, sir.

RickC Sniper · 01-02-14, 03:22 PM

RIP

HW3 · 01-02-14, 06:19 PM

R.I.P. Sir

August · 01-02-14, 08:53 PM

RIP old warrior.

01-02-14, 02:09 PM	#2
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,718 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	I used to think the same thing about those older guys who would sit on the bus or in the park with their VFW hats. A couple of years ago, I had the realization that there aren't too many of them left and they often seem to be in a state of being a bit forgotten. I started the habit of asking them what branch and what area they served in. I then thank them for their service and, if they allow me, I shake their hand. Some are just plain surprised and some are just plain suspicious (age will do that to you). But for most, the brief moment of random appreciation appears enough to lighten their day. It is a small gesture to give to some deserving people. Give it a try, if you get the chance... <O> __________________ __________________________________________________ __

01-02-14, 02:23 PM	#4
Wolferz Navy Seal Join Date: May 2007 Location: On a mighty quest for the Stick of Truth Posts: 5,963 Downloads: 52 Uploads: 0	Rest in peace, sir. __________________ Tomorrow never comes

01-02-14, 06:19 PM	#6
HW3 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Gresham Oregon Posts: 6,576 Downloads: 458 Uploads: 0	R.I.P. Sir __________________ "Some ships are designed to sink...others require our assistance." Nathan Zelk

01-02-14, 08:53 PM	#7
August Wayfaring Stranger Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 23,216 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	RIP old warrior. __________________ Flanked by life and the funeral pyre. Putting on a show for you to see.

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01-02-14, 01:57 PM	#1
limkol XO Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: looking in the bilge for a bottle opener Posts: 416 Downloads: 210 Uploads: 0	Amazing story. Just makes you wonder what the old guy sitting on the bus seat in front of you, or shopping in the local supermarket has experienced all those years ago. Very few of those guys' stories have been known until after their deaths. They never brag or play the hero. Now I switch on the tv or read in a newspaper about the exploits of 20 year olds, whose only claim to fame is making an idiot of themselves in reality shows. Thanks for bringing this story and others like it. Respect where it is due.

01-02-14, 03:22 PM	#5
RickC Sniper Undetectable Join Date: Sep 1999 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,221 Downloads: 132 Uploads: 0	RIP