Amazed by our Vets

[hsperdue]

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Maybe that's why I tend to be so supportive of vets and those still in uniform. I know that's why I never wear any sort of military insignia, rank, or unit badges. I was really steamed the other day when I saw a boxer giving a post-fight press conference wearing some sort of "faux-military" jacket with sargeant's stripes..I don't know if there should be a law against it, but it's certainly in bad taste.


SN

There is a law against wearing military rank insignia... it is a sign of no respect or understanding.

[Jiggersfromsphilly]

I've been watching the entire Band of Brothers series on DVD again for like the 20th time. I was on a flight home today watching the last episode of the series. I am astounded by the sacrifice that these men in particular, but all of our service men and women in general, made and continue to make.

I know Dick Winters and Heffron no longer accept unsolicited mail. I am curious if any of the other boys do, and if so does anyone have a way to contact them. I'm sure these guys are sick of getting asked for pictures and autographs. I want nothing from them as they have given far more than any should be required to. I want to write them a heartfelt thank you.

On another note, I have a question for those of us (including myself) here who have not served in the military. Do any of you feel guilty for not serving the country? I find the more and more I read, and the more stories I hear of the sacrifices these men and women made, the more I feel guilty for not "doing my part." It's gotten to the point where I'd like to either start a charity for our vets or perhaps even enlist in the reserves.

I'm curious to hear other peoples thoughts.
Thanks,
Chuck

Babe Heffron says that he had 3 brothers who served and NO ONE ever honored them or even thanked them. He and Wild Bill say that the best way to say thanks to them and other members of EASY is to find a vet , any vet and do something for them.

"So many served and it took all of them to win the war. The ones who didn't have a mini series made about them deserve just as much attention. " WILD BILL GUARNERE

So get out there and say thanks to a vet.

[clangjr]

One of the things (after thinking a lot about this subject lately) that I realized I do quite often is whenever I'm at a restaurant and I see a man or woman in uniform I'll buy their meal for them. I know the military people in general don't make very much. I'm not hurting for money, so I think it's a small gesture. Whenever I see a vet at the airport (I fly commercially quite often) I'll chat with them and ask if I can sit with them and talk.

A lot of the little things I am already doing, but sometimes it just doesn't feel like enough.

[Jiggersfromsphilly]

A lot of the little things I am already doing, but sometimes it just doesn't feel like enough.

There is no real way to repay them and as a beneficiary of their service you can only pass on any kindness in their memory.