What do you say to Thank you for your service?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What do you say to Thank you for your service?

Posted: 8/27/2004 1:57:04 PM EDT

If you are military, after Sept, 11, you probably had someone thank you for you service to our country, or something similar. What do you say to this? I always felt a bit uncomftrable with this question until I just started saying, It was my honor, ma'am/sir. What about you?

Posted: 8/27/2004 2:00:49 PM EDT

[#1]

Sounds like a great response.

Nobody can tell by looking at me that I ever served. Fat old man here.

Posted: 8/27/2004 2:08:40 PM EDT

[#2]

All I say/said is you're welcome and thank you for your support. Damn now that I think about it, it almost sounds like I'm running for office.
Hey, now there's an idea, let's start our very own political party

Posted: 8/27/2004 2:18:36 PM EDT

[#3]

Just what you said.

The honor is all mine. Glad I could do it, wish I could do it again.

Posted: 8/27/2004 3:25:45 PM EDT

[#4]

It has been an honor

or

It has truly been a pleasure

Posted: 8/27/2004 3:32:51 PM EDT

[#5]

It is an honor serving this country and you.

Posted: 8/27/2004 3:55:18 PM EDT

[#6]

"Thanks for your support." Is my standard response.

Posted: 8/27/2004 4:01:27 PM EDT

[#7]

All of the above.

Posted: 8/27/2004 4:14:49 PM EDT

[#8]

I just throw them a salute.

They all return it.

Posted: 8/27/2004 4:46:41 PM EDT

[#9]

I only take that thanks very seriously from other military or veterans. Ever since 9/11 I have seen "Bandwagon Patroits" spring up and I don't trust them. Not that I don't appreciate them doing it for the younger guys, because they need it now more than ever, but I take all that "glory" with a grain of salt.

Posted: 8/27/2004 5:09:23 PM EDT

[#10]

Eaglebite, I feel the same way--but RAS you said it right.. just salute proudly and let them know freedom is not just another word for "nothing left to lose"..

Posted: 8/27/2004 5:28:13 PM EDT

[#11]

I always thank any service men/women I see.

When I buy a poppy from the old Vet and he says thank you I say. No I thank you.

Posted: 8/27/2004 6:39:24 PM EDT

[#12]

I just say "no problem."

I'm not a very talkative person...not good with words. I also get a little uncomfortable when strangers start thanking me for it.

Posted: 8/27/2004 6:52:52 PM EDT

[#13]

While serving at the Pentagon from Aug 02 to Feb 04, I travelled to and from work, in uniform, on the Metro. I received several "thank you"s and always responded, "it's an honor", because that's how I felt; honored to put on the uniform of the U.S. Army every day. That feeling is the thing I miss most about working in the puzzle palace.

Posted: 8/27/2004 6:54:34 PM EDT

[#14]

Yep. "Thank you for thinking of us" was what I usually said.

Posted: 8/27/2004 6:58:23 PM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:
While serving at the Pentagon from Aug 02 to Feb 04, I travelled to and from work, in uniform, on the Metro. I received several "thank you"s and always responded, "it's an honor", becuase that's how I felt; honored to put on the uniform of the U.S. Army every day. That feeling is the thing I miss most about working in the puzzle palace.

That is the best answer yet. And for those who feel it only counts if it comes rom a vet, why? So what if it is only lipservice, it sure beats an insult, or just as bad, being ignored and treated with disdain.

Posted: 8/27/2004 7:12:37 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
I only take that thanks very seriously from other military or veterans. Ever since 9/11 I have seen "Bandwagon Patroits" spring up and I don't trust them. Not that I don't appreciate them doing it for the younger guys, because they need it now more than ever, but I take all that "glory" with a grain of salt.

I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure I'm not the only one who has ALWAYS been "overly" patriotic. The only thing Sept. 11 changed for me was that people didn't make fun of me so much for it. My father served in Korea, and he taught me early to be very grateful and respectful of Veterans--going back to my earliest childhood days when the WWI Veterans marched in all the parades in Cassville, WI. I was taught to stand (more like leap to my feet) and put my hand over my heart and STFU. At age 17 I tried to enlist, but due to (fully correctable) eyesight of 20/400 I was told I could go fight "right after the old women and young children." (

) So it was 4F for me, or whatever you call it. That said, I am grateful for what all of our military personnel do and have done. I have a firm understanding of the price paid for my freedom--but by better men than me. Please accept my sincere gratitude.

Posted: 8/27/2004 7:12:53 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
Quoted:
While serving at the Pentagon from Aug 02 to Feb 04, I travelled to and from work, in uniform, on the Metro. I received several "thank you"s and always responded, "it's an honor", becuase that's how I felt; honored to put on the uniform of the U.S. Army every day. That feeling is the thing I miss most about working in the puzzle palace.

That is the best answer yet. And for those who feel it only counts if it comes rom a vet, why? So what if it is only lipservice, it sure beats an insult, or just as bad, being ignored and treated with disdain.

Or being called a baby killer like our Vietnam vets did not deserve. I was only a pup in those days but if I heard someone utter those words to a vet today I would lay them out on the floor. It really chaps my ass to think this was a reality at one time. It just makes me sick.

Bob

Posted: 8/27/2004 7:39:56 PM EDT

[#18]

I always had that feeling people did not appreciate you until something bad happens close to home. Being in the service in the mid 70's was not a good time. People frowned at you like you were some kind of disease. The only time I wore my uniform out of base was after bootcamp.

Fast forward to 9/11, suddenly everybody loves servicemen and women.
Maybe it's just human nature. I'm sure I am not the only one who had this feeling.

I served with pride and still proud to haved served.

Posted: 8/27/2004 7:48:38 PM EDT

[#19]

Whether they are honest, or bandwagon patriots, i awlays give them the utmost respect and respond alone the lines that " I'm glad to have served my country."
I'm not good with words either, but it's usually something along those lines. but i still remember the first time i heard that....i was ticked pink.

Posted: 8/27/2004 8:02:31 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:
Whether they are honest, or bandwagon patriots, i awlays give them the utmost respect and respond alone the lines that " I'm glad to have served my country."
I'm not good with words either, but it's usually something along those lines. but i still remember the first time i heard that....i was ticked pink.

It makes me very, very sad over the number of Vietnam Veterans who have told me I was the first one ever to thank them for their service. I've posted many times I was born in 1959 and grew up expecting to go to Vietnam. Every man who served in Vietnam, regardless of actual job, medals won (or not), etc. is a hero to me. God bless every one of you.

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