OJR Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 "Geezers" (slang for an old man) are easy to spot: At sporting events, during the playing of the National Anthem, Geezers remove their caps and stand at attention and sing without embarrassment. They know the words and believe in them Geezers remember the Depression, World War II, Pearl Harbor, Guadalcanal, Normandy and Hitler. They remember the Atomic Age, the Korean War 1950-53-55, the Cold War, the Jet Age, and the Moon Landing, plus the 50 plus Peacekeeping Missions from 1945 to 2006, not to mention Vietnam. They also remember the Gulf War and the current War on Terrorism. If you bump into a Geezer on the sidewalk, he will apologize. If you pass a Geezer on the street, he will nod or tip his cap to a lady. Geezers trust strangers and are courtly to women. Geezers hold the door for the next person and always, when walking, make certain the lady is on the inside for protection. Geezers get embarrassed if someone curses in front of women and children and they don't like any filth on TV or in movies. Geezers have moral courage. They seldom brag unless it's about their grandchildren. It's the Geezers who know our great country is protected, not by politicians or police, but by the young men and women in the military serving their country. This country needs Geezers with their decent values. We need them now more than ever! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobw Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 geezers those statements are so true i am a geezer and proud of it.thank you for the statements Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted April 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Geezer Here Too! those statements are so true i am a geezer and proud of it.thank you for the statements So am I and just as proud! Not many around anymore! LOL!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowtech_archer07 Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Seen that before and it is definitely true. Thanks for posting! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Andrea Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 I believe the term should be called "GENTLEMEN". Nowadays they are few and far between. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rhino Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 Since I was born during the Korean War I don't exactly fit the entire description. However, I was raised observing those same values and it is just my nature to do those things. Soooo I guess I'm a Geezer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted April 26, 2007 Report Share Posted April 26, 2007 That is pretty good Orlan. Was born in the viet nam era, a few of those apply to me as well, always just figured it was part of values, would not consider myself a geezer though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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