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lpbk2713

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7. I didn't know how to respond ...

Reply to Demonaut (Original post)

Tue Jun 14, 2016, 02:16 PM

Jun 2016

when someone (much younger) wished me a Happy Veteran's Day. After a short pause I just said thank you because I knew they were sincere. But I never viewed it as a "happy" occasion. Life is all about changes and I guess that is something I will have to adjust to. (USN 65 - 69)

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Speaking of Veterans, no one I know who's a veteran that I know likes "thank you for your service" [View all] Demonaut Jun 2016 OP

As a veteran, I thank voters for their service. Agnosticsherbet Jun 2016 #1

I'm the same way Abnredleg Jun 2016 #2

I do kcks Jun 2016 #3

As a veteran shadowrider Jun 2016 #4

I've never been bothered by it. MineralMan Jun 2016 #5

My dad appreciates it. Throd Jun 2016 #6

I didn't know how to respond ... lpbk2713 Jun 2016 #7

People don't say "happy memorial day" loyalsister Jun 2016 #10

In my humble opinion shadowrider Jun 2016 #11

They sure didn't appreciate me when I got back FreakinDJ Jun 2016 #8

I think that's why it's so prevalent now. linuxman Jun 2016 #16

I have heard that from veterans, too loyalsister Jun 2016 #9

I know what you mean. I was drafted. It's not something I would have willingly done. retread Jun 2016 #12

I've kind of given up, I just say "you're welcome" and move on... Wounded Bear Jun 2016 #13

It's something that I say often, to Police, Armed forces people, and Fire fighters.. clarice Jun 2016 #14

Eh, it's whatever. linuxman Jun 2016 #15

I was a carpenter in the army... Blanks Jun 2016 #17

Add me to the list. For me it's a Shrub-era meme mostly used by Repuke Chickenhawks. UTUSN Jun 2016 #18

I was in for 24 years and when people say that to me, yeoman6987 Jun 2016 #19