silvertip_co Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 A note ot my son today: Jon, Things hit me at the oddest times in the oddest places... Today I woke from an afternoon nap and put on my new camo shorts I bought and walked over to Wendy's to get a deli sandwich and a drink for my supper. A short, spectacled, gal about 18yo behind the counter takes my order and says "Sir I hope you wont be offended but I like your shorts, are you in the Army?" I told her no I was not and had not been in the Army as I was unable to pass the physical twice when called up to go to war in VietNam. She said that was sad. I said yes it is, but in spite of that I have led a good life, and I have a son who served 6 years. She said " Oh I hope he was in the Army. I have passed my AzFab test and hope to go in before the end of the year." I said yes he was in the 101st Airborne for the entire 6 years. She said " Please tell your son thanks for serving" and gave me my order. I told her I would do that very thing, and that I was thankful every day for what he had done for America. See Jon, America knows and notices. The smallest youngest people 'notice' the job our Veterans do. And I now know the full meaning and pride in being a 'militarydad'. Thank you. DAD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OJR Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 That is great! It is great to see there are people who appreciate those in the military! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gator Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 That is AWESOME!!!!!! Glad to see our young mean and womed get that kind of recognition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
preacherman Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 good post...........thanks to all of our military! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhunt Posted July 7, 2007 Report Share Posted July 7, 2007 Good post, nice note. Thank you to all who serve, and thanks also extended to the families of those who have made and are making those sacrifices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Finn Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 That's a great story and thanks to your son for his service. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevebeilgard Posted July 8, 2007 Report Share Posted July 8, 2007 very nice, charlie. and a big thank you to your son. by the way, you didn't miss much missing vietnam... lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dg Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Your story brought a tear. Because my middle son will head to boot camp 18 Jun 08. He will be a paratrooper that will jump probably from the C-130 aircraft that his Dad has fixed in the past. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texastrophies Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 That gives you a good feeling all the way around. On your next note tell him thanks from us here, also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeramie Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 Absolutely thanks to and for everyone who has ever served! You make your county and people proud! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobw Posted July 9, 2007 Report Share Posted July 9, 2007 . The Best Of Luck To All Our Troops Over There. I Hope We Can End This Thing Soon... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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