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08-29-2009, 03:47 PM
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Every now and then I see young men and women in uniform when I am out on my route.... I try to shake hands with every one of them and thank them for their service.... The things in this video is just one of a million things they have to endure.... God bless all of you
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08-29-2009, 04:03 PM
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I did................. I can't remember where or when (it wasn't very long ago) but I was delivering and I saw a man in uniform (young man, maybe 20). I had my hands full but as I walked pasted him I looked him in the eye and said 'thank you'. I have to say it was one of the most awesome things I have done. Talk about tugging at the heart strings.
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08-29-2009, 04:29 PM
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On the day of my daughters allstar softball tournament at the end of July we had a Illinois national guard company return home. As the bus` bringing them through town came by they halted all the games and all the teams and their family's went out to the roadside and waved them all by. They had a lot of smiling faces waving back at them.
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08-29-2009, 04:32 PM
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What a difference 40 years can make!
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08-29-2009, 04:47 PM
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Originally Posted by cachsux  On the day of my daughters allstar softball tournament at the end of July we had a Illinois national guard company return home. As the bus` bringing them through town came by they halted all the games and all the teams and their family's went out to the roadside and waved them all by. They had a lot of smiling faces waving back at them. | Maybe the kids will remember this years down the road, but I KNOW those soldiers will.... awesome story Cach
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08-29-2009, 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tourists24 Every now and then I see young men and women in uniform when I am out on my route.... I try to shake hands with every one of them and thank them for their service.... The things in this video is just one of a million things they have to endure.... God bless all of you YouTube - Framing Hanley "Home" | tour
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08-29-2009, 04:52 PM
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I have done similar and have bought their lunch. I also wear a red shirt every Friday.
These things are not much but hopefully it means something to the troops. Quote:
Originally Posted by UpstateNYUPSer What a difference 40 years can make! | My Brother-in-law was killed in Vietnam and being from a small South Georgia town, our troops were welcomed home with respect ... 40 years ago.
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08-29-2009, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoaxster My Brother-in-law was killed in Vietnam and being from a small South Georgia town, our troops were welcomed home with respect ... 40 years ago. | I am so blessed to have cast my first vote for Ronald Reagan.
I am so blessed to live in a country that respects her soldiers.
I don't understand why people spat upon our soldiers 40 years ago.
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08-29-2009, 07:47 PM
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Awesome video. Awesome song. These folks are our true heroes.
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Thank you for this post. It does mean alot to the soldiers when this happens. I have seen this occur with my son. He was just out of basic, and came upon a group of vetrans, they all shook his hand. He was very honored. Might I suggest to thank the older vetrans when you can, many of them wear hats from their days of service. It also means alot to them.
The video was very moving. I have been the wife sending her husband off to war, and welcomed him back home. It is a unforgettable moment. Thank you again for the post. | |
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08-30-2009, 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by bigbrownhen Might I suggest to thank the older vetrans when you can, many of them wear hats from their days of service. It also means alot to them.
Thank you again for the post. | So very true. 
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