I'd like to say Thank You to all the non-vets.

[coop]

I am a Vietnam veteran and I saw combat as an M60 gunner in an infantry rifle squad. I don’t post very often but after reading all the post thanking the veterans I decided that I needed to thank all you non-veterans.

I hold no hard feelings for anyone that did not serve in Vietnam. Some were just luckier that others. I am still bitter toward those that ran for Canada, the Jane Fonda types and the protesters that met our plane on my return. We were spit on, called baby killers and many profanities were thrown our way as well as fesses.

I can’t speak for every Vet but I know that a great many of us never expected to come home to the ticker tape parades that our fathers saw after WWII but we really wanted a “welcome home” and maybe a well done.

All combat veterans carry their scars, some visible and others of the mind and soul. You may never know how much a simple thank you or welcome home means to these returning Vets.

This is why I want to say Thank you. You may never know how much good you do.

Jerry L. Cooper

[canny]

Thank you for your service to this country.

If it wasn't for you and others like you then and now we would not be able to have the freedoms that we have today. For that thank you again

[bbinford]

Thank you for your service to this country.

If it wasn't for you and others like you then and now we would not be able to have the freedoms that we have today. For that thank you again

X2

[Mr. Whiskers]

Well said.

[Joey~AP]

Welcome Home, soldier!

[splitfinger]

Well said. I too and a Veteran of Viet Nam and carry some of the scars you mentioned (both physical and emotional). It took many years just to cope with everyday life but through God's grace, I finally "came home".

A mere "Thank You" would have sufficed when I returned home but departing out of San Francisco was not a great homecoming experience.

I now salute all Veterans and say Thank You everyday for our freedom. Let's just pray that we continue to possess this precious gift, paid for through the sacrifices of so many.

God bless.

Doug Key

[stan]

I am a Vietnam veteran and I saw combat as an M60 gunner in an infantry rifle squad. I don’t post very often but after reading all the post thanking the veterans I decided that I needed to thank all you non-veterans.

I hold no hard feelings for anyone that did not serve in Vietnam. Some were just luckier that others. I am still bitter toward those that ran for Canada, the Jane Fonda types and the protesters that met our plane on my return. We were spit on, called baby killers and many profanities were thrown our way as well as fesses.

I can’t speak for every Vet but I know that a great many of us never expected to come home to the ticker tape parades that our fathers saw after WWII but we really wanted a “welcome home” and maybe a well done.

All combat veterans carry their scars, some visible and others of the mind and soul. You may never know how much a simple thank you or welcome home means to these returning Vets.

This is why I want to say Thank you. You may never know how much good you do.

Jerry L. Cooper

Thanks for saying what I"ve wanted to for years.

[tx10pt]

Thank you for your service to this country.

If it wasn't for you and others like you then and now we would not be able to have the freedoms that we have today. For that thank you again

Well said. Thank You goes to all that have served!

[Firefyter]

Thanks!

[holepuncher]

I missed the draft by one year and I can honestly say, it was by the grace of god, don't get me wrong i would have reported for induction without a moments hesitation.I planned for it my whole senior year in high school.My Older brother served in Army. And you know come to think of it I have never said Thank You to him. So Thanks "Longstick" I love you Bro.

[Dejashoot]

Thank you for your service! You my friend are why we live in the greatest country on earth.

[switchback]

Your the one's who deserve the thanks!!! We appreciate what all vets have done for us and our country!

[Ol Man]

Thanks for your sacrifice for us and for enduring our shame so gracefully for all these years. I sir am a Canadian transplant - I had tried to enlist to serve in Vietnam and was told I did not qualify - even though my father was American born! That being said I have many friends who served and feel they offered me personally the freedoms I enjoy as a result! Once again thank you all.... past and present for your service.

[rjtkdplus]

Thank you for your service to this country.

If it wasn't for you and others like you then and now we would not be able to have the freedoms that we have today. For that thank you again

X3

[MountainMan]

Your the one's who deserve the thanks!!! We appreciate what all vets have done for us and our country!

x2. Thanks guys