I thanked a soldier today - Democratic Underground

liberaltrucker

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Fri Mar-23-07 10:52 PM
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I thanked a soldier today

The situation was your garden variety long line at a c-store checkout.
A young man in uniform (I recognized the insignia-101st Airborne) was
right behind me. When another register opened, I motioned him to go ahead.
He said "Thank you, sir". I said, "no, son thank YOU". He kinda blushed
and said "We very much appreciate that, sir".

First, I'm not used to being addressed as "sir". Second, he said "we", not
"I". Prayers, good vibes for his safety.

:patriot:

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CaliforniaPeggy

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Fri Mar-23-07 10:53 PM
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1. That was a very good thing you did today!

I'm sure he appreciated it.....

Good to see you tonight!

I'd love to have you call.......:hug:

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Ptah

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Fri Mar-23-07 10:55 PM
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2. .

:thumbsup: :patriot:

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Scooter24

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Fri Mar-23-07 10:57 PM
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3. .

:patriot:

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driver8

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Sat Mar-24-07 12:10 AM
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4. Right on, liberal trucker!

That is a very cool thing you did today.

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Suich

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Sat Mar-24-07 12:36 AM
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5. You did good, liberaltrucker!

Thank you from those of us who never see people in uniform!

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

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ForrestGump

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Sat Mar-24-07 12:51 AM
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6. Good job, dude

They sure don't get much appreciation from their government.

Airborne!!

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sarge43

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Sat Mar-24-07 06:07 AM
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7. Thank you liberaltrucker.

He'll remember that kindness.

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Orsino

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Sat Mar-24-07 09:24 AM
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8. Just as a data point...

I try to say "sir" or "ma'am" all the time, and I was especially conscious of that when I was in uniform. We have a unique system of civilian leadership for the military, but service members should always try to stay aware of whom they're supposed to be working for. These are still two different worlds, unfortunately, and respect should go both ways--especially in a time of unitary executives (and a Congress) abusing our troops terribly.

Good job, Trucker, and a good job by young 101.

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