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Hugh

Posted 2008-11-11 1:45 PM (#21417)

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Subject: Thank You

When a good Veteran leaves the 'job' and retires to a better life, many are jealous, some are pleased and others, who may have already retired, wonder if he knows what he is leaving behind, because we already know.

We know, for example, that after a lifetime of camaraderie that few experience, it will remain as a longing for those past times.

We know in the Military Life there is a fellowship which lasts long after the uniforms are hung up in the back of the closet. We know even if he throws them away, they will be on him with every step and breath that remains in his life. We also know how the very bearing of the man speaks of what he was and in his heart still is.

These are the burdens of the job. You will still look at people suspiciously, still see what others do not see or choose to ignore and always will look at the rest of the Military world with a respect for what they do; only grown in a lifetime of knowing.

Never think for one moment you are escaping from that life. You are only escaping a 'job' and merely being allowed to leave 'active' duty.

So what I wish for you is that whenever you ease into retirement, in your heart you never forget for one moment that 'Blessed are the Peacemakers for they shall be called children of God,' and you are still a member of the greatest fraternity the world has ever known.

A veteran - whether active duty, retired, or national guard or reserve - is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America', for an amount of 'up to and including my life.'

From one Veteran to another, it's an honor to be in your Company.

Thank you Veteran!

(shamelessly stolen)

Ralph Luther

Posted 2008-11-11 4:51 PM (#21422 - in reply to #21417)

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Subject: RE: Thank You

Very well said, Hugh. Thanks to whoever wrote it.

Jim M.

Posted 2008-11-12 9:52 AM (#21441 - in reply to #21417)

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Subject: Thank you... to ALL Veterans

for serving our country and especially to my father -

Sherwin A. Mandelblatt
Capt. USAF
1951 - 1954

Edited by Jim M. 2008-11-12 9:53 AM

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