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[*] posted on 11-10-2015 at 09:08 PM
Hug a Veteran today


PBS had a special on. "Debt of Honor: Disabled Veterans". 8-9:00 pm, 10 Nov.

During the broadcast, the Vietnam segment had a quick blurb of a civilian Vet carrying a sign that said: "WAR IS HELL: ASK THE MAN THAT FOUGHT ONE".

It literally blew my chit in the weeds....... that was ME. i'm:

a) humbled
b)amazed and proud to be a part of history
c) ashamed to be a part of the machine that put me there; but not the fact I stood up to it.

Please, hug a VETERAN today.

For me.

Addendum: The snapshot was taken exactly 44 years ago today... Veteran's Day... November 11th, 1971 just outside of Gate 6, Fort Campbell Ky.

[Edited on 11-11-2015 by bajabuddha]




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[*] posted on 11-10-2015 at 09:37 PM


Quote: Originally posted by bajabuddha  


Please, hug a VETERAN today.



Since I am married to one, that is real easy.





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[*] posted on 11-10-2015 at 10:20 PM


Respect and gratitude.



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[*] posted on 11-11-2015 at 09:21 PM


Not only today, every day. If you are not into hugging, a THANKS will work.

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