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yallerdawg

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8. I understand your ambivalence.

Reply to Jackpine Radical (Original post)

Tue Nov 11, 2014, 11:56 AM

Nov 2014

Since Vietnam, we have an all volunteer military. Some go in as patriots, some go in for a check, some go in for college opportunity, some went in as an alternative to imprisonment, some went in lost, nothing better to do.

But you went in because you were called to duty. And you answered, and put your life on the line.

There is absolutely nothing to forgive.

Thank you for your ongoing service to America - you are the backbone of this great experiment, and you helped forge a new America.

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I post this every year on Veterans Day: [View all] Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 OP

K&R Scuba Nov 2014 #1

Yo Scuba-- Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #4

Kinda early for that much, isn't it? HubertHeaver Nov 2014 #40

It seems like it used to. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #44

Welcome home. LP2K12 Nov 2014 #2

Thanks. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #3

Welcome Home Brother. GGJohn Nov 2014 #5

I am glad you lived. IdaBriggs Nov 2014 #6

That's about the way my husband feels, too. mnhtnbb Nov 2014 #7

I understand your ambivalence. yallerdawg Nov 2014 #8

. Octafish Nov 2014 #9

The blue heron is one of my totem animals. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #25

Thank you for joining the movement to stop the war when KingCharlemagne Nov 2014 #10

Here`s a hug from Vermont. democrank Nov 2014 #11

You are a treasure MissDeeds Nov 2014 #12

I'm very touched. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #26

Well written Jackpine erlewyne Nov 2014 #13

You are one of the few people on DU whose posts I always make sure to read. sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #14

I'm honored by your testimonial. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #27

There is something about that poster. The delicate physical astrength of the ballerina and the sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #28

Can we thank for coming home, and for your citizenship? Orsino Nov 2014 #15

... progressoid Nov 2014 #16

I WILL thank you for your service! Stonepounder Nov 2014 #17

The Sputnik factor The Wizard Nov 2014 #42

Thanks Jackpine for Who You have evolved into; Who You are & Your Voice! Much appreciated! hue Nov 2014 #18

I'm not a religious man, Mr.Bill Nov 2014 #19

Thank you for your service to your country IN your country. nt valerief Nov 2014 #20

There is nothing to forgive... Dr. Xavier Nov 2014 #21

Remember, there's a difference between what you did and what happened to you. nolabear Nov 2014 #22

Rec Old Nick Nov 2014 #23

Thank You for posting your answer Central Scruitinizer Nov 2014 #24

I most heartily thank you for all you've done since you've come home. scarletwoman Nov 2014 #29

A most touching message from one who has come to mean so much to me over the years. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #30

Oh fer... scarletwoman Nov 2014 #32

Yes...to all of them......... KoKo Nov 2014 #33

I'll never forget. scarletwoman Nov 2014 #34

ahh..the closeness of the same Generation.... KoKo Nov 2014 #31

Something I read many years ago that stuck with me...... lastlib Nov 2014 #35

It's not your fault. tclambert Nov 2014 #36

And, I read it every year and think jaysunb Nov 2014 #37

... sabrina 1 Nov 2014 #38

Thankyou for your service - fighting for peace and against these pointless wars. grahamhgreen Nov 2014 #39

From 82 C (FO) and 13 E (Artillery FDC) The Wizard Nov 2014 #41

I've seen Arlo do it live. Jackpine Radical Nov 2014 #43

Sometimes he's pulling legs. (NT) The Wizard Nov 2014 #45