March 29

[db-2]

It has been 47 years since I left that conflict in SE Asia
A welcome home, thank you is not expected, needed or requested. It happen a long time ago. The right to have served and the experience has been thanks enough. Not all have had that opportunity.


But I do ask for a moment of reflection.
For me, I reflect on a moment 47 years ago, lying next to a soldier who I knew was going home earlier. I knew him for but a brief moment of time and with time I no longer remember his name.
Soon it would be day light and someone will come to help him start his trip home. In a few hours I knew his parents would find out their son was coming home. Soon there would be the sermons made with all the tears and grief by his family. The speech made to honor his service, his commitment to his country and the giving of all. For me, a conflict that had little meaning or purpose today but was the right and honorable thing to do as countless others before me did.
For those who feel the need to protest this country, to protest he is not our president, for those who hide the lawless in their sanctuary towns, for those who feel the need to protest our law enforcement, for those whose whole life has been to take and not give and for those who do not understand the giving of ones life for this country, please take a moment to reflect on those who did give, and those who gave their all.
White Rabbit

 

[johnr]

Nice db-2, and agree with this post entirely.

 

[Chas'n Tail]

It has been 47 years since I left that conflict in SE Asia
A welcome home, thank you is not expected, needed or requested. It happen a long time ago. The right to have served and the experience has been thanks enough. Not all have had that opportunity.


But I do ask for a moment of reflection.
For me, I reflect on a moment 47 years ago, lying next to a soldier who I knew was going home earlier. I knew him for but a brief moment of time and with time I no longer remember his name.
Soon it would be day light and someone will come to help him start his trip home. In a few hours I knew his parents would find out their son was coming home. Soon there would be the sermons made with all the tears and grief by his family. The speech made to honor his service, his commitment to his country and the giving of all. For me, a conflict that had little meaning or purpose today but was the right and honorable thing to do as countless others before me did.
For those who feel the need to protest this country, to protest he is not our president, for those who hide the lawless in their sanctuary towns, for those who feel the need to protest our law enforcement, for those whose whole life has been to take and not give and for those who do not understanding the giving of ones life for this country, please that a moment to reflect on those who did give, and those who gave their all.
White Rabbit

Oh the stories you could probably tell. Thank you for your service.

 

[fj40]

Amen, brother.

 

[db-2]

thanks all for your kind words. db

 

[DirtyMike]

well written.

 

[Walleye_Chaser]

Very well written, sir. Thank you for your service.

 

[2400]

WELCOME HOME my brother and THANK YOU for serving.

I am glad you're here to remember and pass on what you experienced.





































absent companions...

 

[LBrandt]

Well written is almost an understatement, you an honorable man db and thank you for your service.

 

[JayKay]

Thought provoking. Thank you for the post, and for your service.

Taking Chance, was one of the best movies ever, in my opinion.

 

[Crankn]

Well said. Thank you for your service.

 

[Pinecone]

thank you sir, from us and our children

 

[Retired Educator]

Few have said it better. Thank you.

 

[Zogman]

Thank you! God bless you and your family.

 

[KDM]

Excellent Post DB!! Many are the WEAK who enjoy the rights and freedoms to protest that which was purchased by the few STRONG enough to pay the bill. Thank You for your service and a belated Welcome Home!!

 

[GSP]

Thank you DB...your service has paved the way for others, and the freedoms you fought for will be enjoyed forever.

 

[wildeyes]

Thank you DB. Your service for me and mine I can never repay but i will live for the ideals of this country that our fore-fathers made in honor of all the people that gave there all for me. I wish all the little bitches would wake up and understand.

 

[db-2]

There is no repay from any one. I was the lucky one who got to serve. I would be the one to repay.
i was young and drafted. I was young and did not understand. I am old and understand better now.
But all of you on here have made my day today.
i thank each and every one of you. But on a site like this I am sure no one expected any thing less.
again thanks each and every one of you from all us veterans and your support. It means so much to us veterans. Db