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The Polack MSgt

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4. Thank you

Sat May 28, 2016, 01:06 AM

May 2016

I appreciate the response.

I hate to push back against people who want to show support. My father and surviving uncle served in Vietnam, and I much prefer the current climate than what they came home to - BUT - That ain't a free pass

I really dislike this muddying of the water regarding Memorial Day - it seems like America is trying to down play the deaths of all combatants so it will be easier to fight in the future

Maybe I'm just paranoid.

Maybe we are aware, but I do believe a day of honest reflection regarding the cost of war is good for America's collective soul

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Just a reminder on Memorial Day weekend [View all] The Polack MSgt May 2016 OP

I agree. I did 24 years and don't want to hear anything but honoring the dead. yeoman6987 May 2016 #1

Thank you The Polack MSgt May 2016 #2

Well said... Wounded Bear May 2016 #3

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I never knew that there was a difference(hang my head in shame) 4now May 2016 #6

The distinction isn't made The Polack MSgt May 2016 #8

rest in peace, uncle david hopemountain May 2016 #9

RIP Uncle Robert C Moon May 2016 #10

Thank you JustAnotherGen May 2016 #11

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Thank you. n/t Wilms May 2016 #13

Yes. Aristus May 2016 #14

It feels a little rote now doesn't it. Nt The Polack MSgt May 2016 #15

Indeed. Aristus May 2016 #16

thank you Skittles May 2016 #17