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America seems to be so lost in the Michael Jackson news they are forgetting about our BRAVE men and women over sea's! I think it's a disgrace. Here is a story I saw on Laura Ingrahams website..

I think this Brave Soldier deserves more attention than Michael Jackson!

http://bit.ly/1bxItm
 
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Brian, unfortunately the major portion of this Great country we have served cares more for a ........ Well you figure it out. The only ones who seem to care are families, fellow members and the aged. My step dad had someone thank him for his service. He hasn't heard that in years and rarely do I. Especially from the public.

Sorry, I just got started.
 
Yeah, i think it's sad that he will garner more attention than the brave soldiers protecting our freedom. My prayers and many thanks go out to all of our military personel.
 
I used to think there was something wrong with our society, after 8 straight days of Michael Jackson's death I'm certain of it. A man fighting for freedom in Iraq, actually making a contribution to the betterment of the world dies and we get a 10 second bite on the news, What a pathetic thing.
 
bitshird said:
I used to think there was something wrong with our society ...
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There definitely is something wrong ... America has become complacent and not to many want to get involved with demanding changes ...

OK, before I get in trouble again I'll leave it there!

GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY AND OUR WAY OF LIFE!
 
tim self said:
The only ones who seem to care are families, fellow members and the aged.
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I hate to break this news to you but you're wrong. :biggrin:

I thank our service men and women when I'm in a position to do so.
Two weeks ago, flying home from Anaheim, during my Atlanta layover,
I was having dinner in Chili's. A man and woman in their Army uniforms were having dinner at a nearby table.
I walked over, thanked them, and as their waitress came over to see if they needed anything, I took their bill.

I wouldn't have shared that story but for the fact I want y'all who've served to know we still appreciate
your service and ultimate sacrifices made.

Have a Happy 4th of July. Long live American Independence.
 
I served in the Navy from 1967-1971. We were in ports overseas that we couldn't wear our uniforms off the ship. I remember thinking these people are supposed to be on our side this is really bad and then when I was sent back to the states we were ask not to travel in uniform because of demonstrations. My dad was stationed in Virginia in WWII and he said there were signs that said sailors and dogs keep off the grass. I think even then that most of the people were on our side but we didn't see that, As a young man that had never been out of his hometown this made an impression on me that has lasted a lifetime. It doesn't matter if we agree on the war we have to support our men and women in uniform after all they are the sons and daughters of the USA.

Thanks, Ray
 
I am also one that is genuinely grateful to all of our service members. present and past. But I also agree that it is not something that is expresses nearly enough. I agree that our society has become complacent. It is a curse of prosperity. The very thing that our solders have fought for has caused those they fight for to loose there appreciation. I also believe that if prosperity causes the complacency then the solution to our society valuing it's freedom, is poverty and hardship. We would not be the first great world power to fall. I do not believe we will be the last. But I am pretty well convinced that we will, someday.
 
tim self said:
Brian, unfortunately the major portion of this Great country we have served cares more for a ........ Well you figure it out. The only ones who seem to care are families, fellow members and the aged. My step dad had someone thank him for his service. He hasn't heard that in years and rarely do I. Especially from the public.

Sorry, I just got started.
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I care. Thank you to our soldiers (past, present and future) and their families who sacrifice so much for so little reward.

Tony
 
i wasn't able to join the military in 1971 because of medical reasons. to this day, i still feel guilty that i did not serve. to all those that have, THANK YOU! i have no family in the military but i do care. donating a couple of pens for the troops may not seem like a lot to some, but for me it felt really good. i saw a young man approach an elderly (70 ish) gentleman in walmart. he was the greeter. the young man asked him if he was a vet. he said yes at which time he told the gentleman thank you for serving while shaking his hand. the old man's eyes teared up. he told the younger man that when he came home from vietnam, he was spit on and ridiculed. even after all these years, that thank you meant the world to him. a lot of us do care even though we dont have anyone in the military or have never served. i appologise to anyone if i, or anyone else, has made you or any other service person feel less than honored americans. your sacrifices have not gone unnoticed or unappreciated, Thanks to all of you that have, do or will serve...you are my heroes! ............bear
 
Fred said:
There definitely is something wrong ... America has become complacent and not to many want to get involved with demanding changes ...

OK, before I get in trouble again I'll leave it there!

GOD BLESS OUR COUNTRY AND OUR WAY OF LIFE!
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AMEN!!!

And a big thank you to all who have and are serving!!

Semper Fi!
 
Sitting here listening to the news- one ticket to the MJ memorial is on eB*** for a starting bid of 15K. Say anthing negative your insensitive or have a bias. Can't call him wacko- " he was under a great deal of pressure", criminal charges - not proven out of court settlement. Odd not anything else- the public dosen't understand all the pressure he was under.

Let's see- I'm ex-Army combat medic- in my training we graduated under an arch at Ft. Sam printed with a logo "That others may live", don't recall anything about my having to come back. USMC- walked out of Chosun with ALL their men , USS Cole- sailed into harm's way , not all came home, USAF many over 100 missions over indian country, USCG-- never saw a storm they weren't out working in. I guess we never learned to handle the "pressure".

I too am tired of a loss of "common sense" and real " life values".

Sorry for the rant but had to get it off my chest.

To my brother veterans "THANK-YOU!
 
I thank God for those Americans that serve in the forces; yes, it is totally true, some entertainer passes on and it is a tragedy, a man or woman stands in the gap for the country and gets taken out-who cares? many do-but not enough appreciate their sacrifice; by the way; it is not only the ones who are killed, injured, maimed, or crippled,; many come back physically whole-but are internally shattered; often they are duck shoved into a corner by the establishment who doesn't want to know them or truly help them; God help all your soldiers, and those from Australia also. This doesn't mean i agree with war, but those people have gone out under the orders of the country and it is our DUTY to support them. Amos
 
I spent the weekend with two marines, one young and still in service and one old. I mentioned the exact same thing because honestly this whole making a child molester a saint after his death disgusts me, and we should be remembering those who keep us free.

The older marine I was with simply said " I fought for the people to have the right to celebrate who they choose to, how they choose to, when they choose to."

Can't much argue with that can you?
 
Remember guys, WE don't choose the news. The media feeds us what they think we will digest. Michael Jackson will get them "viewers". Sad, but a realistic reflection on a society that HAS everything, so we do not understand the importance of EARNING anything.

I suspect MOST of the mature adult community (no reflection on age, this is a mental state) shares a DEEP GRATITUDE for our military families and their sacrifices. Too bad the media does NOT see these stories as "grabbers".

Speaking for myself, for a moment, THANK-YOU to all who have served or are serving our country.

I saw a piece on Sunday morning CBS show: A WWII American pilot meeting the Japanese pilot he shot down. They were introduced under a banner reading "Enemies become friends" or words to that effect. The Japanese gentleman (a big man-bodybuilder look) explained he did not see the Americans an enemies. They were both doing their duty to their respective countries. Wouldn't it be nice if our leaders could learn to "do their duty" without putting our sons and daughters in danger???

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I served in the Army for a few years in peace time. I believe that most serve out of a simple sense of duty and loyalty to their brothers-in-arms. Because my service was not in combat, I feel embarrassed when people thank me for my service. My great-uncle survived the Bataan death march -- that is someone who should be thanked. Kudos to the man who posted above about picking up the soldiers' lunch tab. I'm going to look for opportunities to do things like that.
 
GaryMGg said:
Two weeks ago, flying home from Anaheim, during my Atlanta layover,
I was having dinner in Chili's. A man and woman in their Army uniforms were having dinner at a nearby table.
I walked over, thanked them, and as their waitress came over to see if they needed anything, I took their bill.
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Ray and I do the same thing when we get a chance!
 
I didn't think much of Michael Jackson when he was alive, don't think much about him now that he's dead... most of the news is just getting annoying.

As for the military, I served in the years leading up to Vietnam... 1960 to 1964.. technically under the rules of service, I am classified as a Vietnam veteran by a matter of 8 days... the war was declared an official police action on Aug 5, 1964... I was separated from the Navy on Aug 13, 1964. I served because that was what you did..you served you country... and it was something I needed to do.
 
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