Will all Veterans please arise.

[jim1932]

Originally Posted by al pa.

I in no way want to minimize the service of any U.S.servicemen.When asked about my Navy service,I reply that I was in during the big one.I tell them I was in Hawaii,during the Cuban Crisis. Naval Air Station Barbers Point Oahu Hawaii. 1961-1963 Utility Squadron One.I have the highest respect for those who were in combat,and otherwise had the difficult assignments.Bless you all !

ALL who were in deserve thanks. Some were subjected to more danger than others, but most of that was simple timing. My nephew signed up for the marines, no wars going on, he didn't sign up to go be brave in a war zone. His first (or maybe it was the second) day of boot camp was 9/11/01. He was one of the first into Fallujah. Thank God he came home safe. My Brother was in the army in the 80's. They both had the same honor and intent going in.

ALL who wore the uniform get my thanks service is service.