lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

I do not believe I ever Thanked you for your service, please allow me to do so now ...

All and any who served, are serving or will serve are our hero's!!!

Thank You, Big dog ...

lindajoy Loc: right here with you....

My Dad was AirForce and I'm extremely partial to them because of my father..

Thank You for your service as well..

As for Marines and Navy they rock!!! awe heck, YOU all do!!!!!!!

bggamers Loc: georgia

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

Thanks LJ, now I feel "special" just like "all" the other guys! But seriously, thank you very much!

Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.

I HONESTLY did think of your service but, thought you might be considered Navy. I should have known better. I'm so sorry.

My honey and a neighbor bought a fishing boat together over twenty years ago (it had a fly bridge) and we always felt an extra degree of safety because of the Coast Guard. My Bob would have never let me get away with that. He was very particular about his service. We used to tease each other - I would tell him how cute he looked in his "sailor suit" and he would pretend great opposition to that remark - IT'S A UNIFORM!! NOT A SAILOR SUIT!!! - Then we would "make up." God, I miss him.

Please accept my apology. I can't tell you how much I admire all our men and women in uniform - including our first responders. How close to the Good Lord can you be than to put your lives on the line for strangers. How courageous you all are!!

Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.

That's great, Katie!! I belong to a Church Choir and, after writing a poem for our Director, our Monsignor, the Choir members' anniversary cards, birthdays, invitations, etc., I've been kept busy. Like you, I love it. I find the most difficult poems are the "acrostic" ones - where the first letter of each line of poetry, read vertically, spells someone's name. You're so restricted by that first letter. It's a challenge, but at least it keeps the brain cells working. I always consider it a gift when they ask me. Again, so glad we have found another common bond!! Grace

Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.

Thank you, Linda - Your post, giving credit to all our servicemen and women, gives credit to you as well.

I can't believe how ungrateful and selfish these flag and anthem protesters are. They take all our country offers and then have the audacity to complain!! If you are displeased with something the POLITICIANS are promoting, then let THEM know - don't disrespect the men and women who SACRIFICE, AND HAVE SACRIFICED, themselves and their families to GIVE YOU THAT RIGHT!! When they can't stand for the flag and anthem, it tells our military that all the suffering they endure, and have endured, has been rejected.

Well, WE CAN'T STAND for the contempt and insolence these ingrates show the symbols of our America. I know that posting this on a comment to you is like the proverbial "preaching to the choir," but when it comes to our men and women in uniform, the intensity of my feelings always surface. One of my pet peeves is ingratitude. I'm not talking money or gifts - I mean just an acknowledgement, a "thank you," a smile, a hug, just a gesture that expresses your appreciation for a kindness, a service, or even for "just listening."

Thanks again, Linda - Sorry I went off on a rant, but I was just watching the news and those knee benders and fist clenchers were at it again.

Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.

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Know you're just kidding, Peewee. All the branches are "brothers (and sisters) in arms." No need to duck - just wave!!!

Thank you for your service, Peewee.

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

_\\|/ I tried to make a hand waving, hope you can see it. Thanks tradition!

Big dog

It was difficult to join back in '75. I had to wait 6 months for an opening. Also one must have very high test scores on the Naval Battery Exam to get in.

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

Coast Guarders, in my estimation, are highly under-rated/under-recognized members of the U.S. Military...kudos to you, Big Dog.

Tradition Loc: Staten Island, N.Y.

If you're waving from Texas, it may be a bit difficult. I'm here in Staten Island, N.Y., but I can see it on OPP, Peewee. How nice of you to try. I can't draw anything - even my straight lines are laughable.
Thanks again, Fly Boy. Stay Safe!!

Peewee Loc: San Antonio, TX

Thanks NY... maybe I can zoom your way someday. I have visited JFK twice and Fort Drum once for snow removal training and there was a lot of snow to train on. I spent four wonderful years in Germany and never saw as much snow as I saw in upstate NY. I now understand why so many from your state move to FL and TX and it isn't because their is no state income tax...:)

badbobby Loc: texas

me too
roses r red violets r blue
wish I could rhyme somethin with that

slatten49 Loc: Lake Whitney, Texas

BB....Walt Whitman, Robert Frost or Carl Sandburg, you are not.