Memorial Day!

[flyfishmaster]

To all Past and Present Military Personal

I just wanted to get this out there before I forget.

THANK YOU!!!

As I have never served in any military branch for our country, I wanted to send out a heartwarming praise to all the Men and Women that have or are currently providing protection for our Great Nation.

The other day I was out and about and saw an Army soldier walking by and I told him thank you. He said “What for? It’s my job”. I guess at time I get wrapped up in my little world and don’t think about what is actually happening to keep our freedom. And for a soldier to tell me “it’s my job”. Just makes me sit back for a few minutes and “try” to image what his job is really like.

So to all the military past and present, I salute you. I know I cannot do a proper hand salute, or I will instead raise a toast with a “Budweiser” in my hand.

Be safe and enjoy your Memorial Day weekend.

Kim Ahne

Aka: FFM

[hfdhoosier]

Good post FFM, Sometimes we overlook what this holiday weekend is all about.

God Bless our military men and women.....present and past. We Thank You!

[patfish]

Fully agreed FFM, way to go.

I would also like to thank all that have so unselfishly served us and our great country.

Especially this guy, my uncle, whom I never met. I wish we had shared times and not a name....

PFC Patrick I Nelms

DOB 09.08.48

US Army MACV -

KIA 11.04.68 Quang Ngai SVN

PH/BS

P39W L18

You will never be forgotten Uncle...

Your Nephew

[trout fanatic]

Amen, brother. Big shout out to all the young folks protecting our freedoms. This post made me wonder though. How many of us are vets? I'll bet there are lots. I'm retired Air Force (law enforcement the first 17 and combat arms the last three. How about the rest of you (or is that y'all)?