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In reply to the discussion: I have to do some second hand boasting. [View all]sarge43
(28,941 posts)28. We both served. I think "What's the mission, sir" mode is still in place. Hard habit to break.
Last edited Wed Jul 1, 2020, 06:13 PM - Edit history (1)
I'll be double damn if I'll let creeps like Trump and his lackeys make me lose faith in my country.
Yes, we have a lot blood on our ledger and much to answer for when the evaluation comes due, but...
we've freed and fed millions; we created the internet and gave it for free to world; we've created stunning works of art and music; we were the first write "We the People"; we've sent mankind's music, words and photo album to the stars.
I love this country and it's worth for fighting for.
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Wow. A true hero, I knew that they were around. Thank god for folks like you and your husband,
SWBTATTReg
Jul 2020
#11
Absolutely!! In a way, w/ our government failing us during these critical moments, heroes are...
SWBTATTReg
Jul 2020
#52
That's not second hand boasting - YOU probably have something to do with what he's doing, too.....
George II
Jul 2020
#18
We both served. I think "What's the mission, sir" mode is still in place. Hard habit to break.
sarge43
Jul 2020
#28
Would you please give that marvelous man hugs from all of us, and know that we are hugging you
niyad
Jul 2020
#27
This more than offsets the Straight Outta Applebees couple. Really, there's way more of us.
NBachers
Jul 2020
#31
My husband was much better at sewing than I. He made puffy coats for the kids back
japple
Jul 2020
#33
Let's hear it for Frostline!!!! Bob made vests and jackets with embroidered initials for
japple
Jul 2020
#43
He has it down to just eyeballing them. After 300, pretty much muscle memory now
sarge43
Jul 2020
#82