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Originally Posted by The Dad Fisherman
I have to share a proud moment...I'm always trying to remind my kids, especially these days, of what the Men and Women in uniform have done and are currently doing for us.
Well last summer my wife took my kids out to lunch at a local friendly's (I was at work, of course). A soldier comes in, wearing his uniform, to get some lunch. Without any prodding or reminders my son asks my wife if he can get up for a minute. She doesn't really know why, she just thinks he wants to hit the mens room. He gets up, walks right up to that Soldier and sticks his hand out to shake the soldier's hand and Says "Thank you for Serving our Country"
Turns out the kid just got back from Iraq and was on his way home. My wife said the soldier had the biggest smile on his face when my Son did that. Even the waitress at Friendly's was touched by it. I don't think I could have been more proud of him than when I heard that.
If you see a Soldier/Sailor don't forget to thank them.
USN 82-89
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Great moment for you and your family you must have been VERY proud!
I am waiting for the moment where I can say thanks in person at a resturaunt or other venue.
I was watching one night on C-SPAN about some of the soldiers who were injured and were being interviewed at Walter Reid hospital. The interviews of kids who were 18-21 were AMAZING!! I never knew an 18-21 year old kid could be so determined. These soldiers lost limbs, eyes and other body parts and they were so strong willed and determined that they made it look like a loss of body functionality was just a bump in the road of life. It made me think that if 10% of the kids are like these kids we will have a VERY strong future as a country! I had to whipe the tears from my eyes I was so proud and impressed with these kids!!
I have not served but want to say thanks to all the Vets out there as I am ALWAYS thinking of all who have and are currently serving!