A couple of weeks ago, Art took me to Tripler Army Hospital to see my nurse practitioner for my regular 3-4 month check-up. We have to go through a military check point where there is 100% ID security checks. Sometimes there are civilian security people, sometimes there are soldiers manning the entry. Art is a retired officer so he will often get a salute and sometimes just a wave through. It's not a big deal.
Well, this time the soldier in charge checked Art's ID and came to a brisk attention, saluted and said, "Thank you for your service to our country, sir."
As he drove toward the hospital, Art was quiet. Then he smiled. "Wow, that felt really nice," he said. "I can't remember the last time that someone thanked me for my service."
So to all our veterans and those presently serving, we would like to thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your dedication and service to our country. You make us proud.
Amen, Kay!
ReplyDeleteFrom the bottom of my heart:
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU ART!
& ALL who serve, ALL who served.
Great reason to post twice in a day, KaY!
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yes I felt that today too when going to a veterans memorial service and had tears in my eyes as a choir of children sang the pledge of allegiance!
ReplyDeleteI agree. This was worth a second post for the day. We owe a debt of great gratitude to all of our veterans.
ReplyDeleteOh, how wonderful for Art. Salutes are nice, but a "thank you" has heart in it.
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Lovely post Kay, and thank you Art. Thank you to all the Veterans who have served their country, including those in my own family.
ReplyDeleteThank you Art, and thank you for thinking of us.
ReplyDeleteAww, thank you Art!
ReplyDeleteKay,
ReplyDeleteThat service I went to with my Dad?
They served a dinner and the teenagers served the food. As they brought the plates and sat them down in front of the World War 2 veterans, they would say "Thank you for saving our country" to each veteran. Brought a lump to my throat!
Thank you, Art, I wish I could convey the deep respect I have for all who have served.
This is a great reminder of the personal aspect of saying 'thank you', to someone who has served.
ReplyDeleteThat was very nice. Thank you, Art. We need to say that more often to all our vets.
ReplyDeleteAMEN!
ReplyDeleteRemembrance Day is for us elderly people very emotional. Even if the Netherlands do not observe it, for me it's always important to see the ceremony on the Sunday closest to 11 November. If possible of course.
ReplyDeleteYour story brings me tears, Kay.
ReplyDeleteArt, I also want to salute you and thank you for your devoted service to country.
Thank you for this gentle reminder, that the military is comprised of dedicated service men and women. Sometimes I get lost thinking of our military in terms of the whole complex. But real lives are on the line in the name of our country. Thank you, Art, for your service.
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