9:54
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I guess I may just be speaking for myself. I don't think I did
anything compared to the guys who had their ass in the grass.
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Me either...

On 11/11/2017 11:31 PM, Tim wrote:

9:54
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I guess I may just be speaking for myself. I don't think I did
anything compared to the guys who had their ass in the grass.
....

Me either...



Best story I heard over the weekend was about a 99 year old WWII vet who
lives in Texas. Like many of the greatest generation, he served in
combat and when the war was over he returned home and got on with his
life. Never made a big deal about his war experiences. Got a job, got
married, raised his family as best he could and never looked for special
treatment by the government or anyone. Very modest and humble guy.

Then, at 99 years old and now living alone, Hurricane Harvey hit and
completely destroyed his house and most of his belongings. He was wiped
out.

A group of younger vets learned of his misfortune and raised over
$90,000 to completely repair his house including all the interior.
Whatever of his original furniture and belongings that could be fixed or
restored were. Whatever couldn't be restored was replaced.

The vet group volunteered their time and services to work on this
project and his house was completed in time for the WWII vet's 100th
birthday. Great story.

On Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11:31:13 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote:
9:54
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I guess I may just be speaking for myself. I don't think I did
anything compared to the guys who had their ass in the grass.
....

Me either...

Maybe not, but if you served there was the possibility of your ass being in the grass. Therefore, you deserve a "Thank You".

BTW, my dad had a veteran's graveside ceremony. Three Navy folks (probably active duty reservists) played taps and did the flag ceremony. It was a nice ceremony, but they girl that folded the flag screwed it up. When the other girl presented it to me, she leaned down and whispered that they would take it and re-fold it. They did. One of my "ex" Marine nephews told me afterwards that he was about to jump up and grab it from her so he could fold it correctly.

On Sun, 12 Nov 2017 06:46:59 -0800 (PST), Its Me wrote:

On Saturday, November 11, 2017 at 11:31:13 PM UTC-5, Tim wrote:
9:54
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I guess I may just be speaking for myself. I don't think I did
anything compared to the guys who had their ass in the grass.
....

Me either...

Maybe not, but if you served there was the possibility of your ass being in the grass. Therefore, you deserve a "Thank You".

BTW, my dad had a veteran's graveside ceremony. Three Navy folks (probably active duty reservists) played taps and did the flag ceremony. It was a nice ceremony, but they girl that folded the flag screwed it up. When the other girl presented it to me, she leaned down and whispered that they would take it and re-fold it. They did. One of my "ex" Marine nephews told me afterwards that he was about to jump up and grab it from her so he could fold it correctly.

When my brother was buried in Arlington, the flag detail screwed up the flag, by just enough that
the tuck wouldn't hold. They unfolded and refolded it on the spot. I was impressed that they did so.
The unfolding was as impressive as the folding.