A message for people in the military?

Anyone in the military has my respect and thanks. We should also be sure and thank the vets of foreign wars. I don't think any WWI vets are left and the time is fast approaching when taps will be played for the last WWII vets.

These men and women paid a dear price, some with their lives Others pay to this day, with continual suffering, so that most of us can revel in the comforts of personal and political hedonism.

I don't know if it was my mothers quote; but she quoted it to me often. It is worth remembering when we think about our people in the military.

-----"You get Nothing in this life,

that somebody else hasn't paid for."

As a past member of the US Military , I can understand the dedication and devotion to serving and protecting the American way of life. And If not for our forefathers that set the foundation of this great country, where would we all be today. For all our persons( I used to say GUYS, which does not apply now days) That is in the thick of battle I take my HAT off to you. Thanks For your Dedication, Bravery And You Sacrafices

Whether someone is pro or anti the military action in Iraq, I think they should be able understand and agree with your point.

Nice poem ("might as well live"), by the way; I've kept a copy for future use in similar contexts....

As former Navy Squid of eight years

often I wonder what the heck i did it all for....

Then a simple thank you like yours, reminds me and my pride swells up with the fondness that I have served, then the residual pain inflicted by the horrors fade away a little more.

Thank you my friend Peace be with you

This is very good. I have served 4 years for my country and I also would like to say to the men and women who are protecting this great country thanks for the job you have done and are doing.

May God protect you and encouage you and your families while you are away from them. God Bless

Min. Robert Borton

E-4 1985-1989 MOS 94B

US ARMY

Germany and Ft. Carson, CO

Just a big thanks to people like you I am active Army and have been to Afghanistan once and Iraq twice and I am going back for a third time next year. And I would like to say remember all the fallen and how hard it is on not just the families but also for the soldiers who have fought with and lost good friends. It's hard to see your buddies dead when you just went through the same fight. Again thanks!

SSG ORiordan

11B Infantry US Army

Yes I agree also. People in the military don't get enough respect for what they do. They put themselves in harms way for us. It behooves me to think about how brave our solders are and having to put up with people in the gov and our country not appreciating what they do for us. Our solders are the best, bravest, and most honorable in the world. I'm a good American but I pale in comparison to any one of them. We all do.

Thank you so much for taking on this struggle for freedom and for the safety of the entire world especially ours here at home. You all are in my thoughts constantly and I pray for your safety, your continued successes, and your speedy return home. Please remember there are many of us with you in spirit. You do us proud. God bless you and God bless America.

a former marine (2531)

1st Bn. 5th Marines

Vietnam 67-69

I would like to thank you for being so kind. I'm a proud army wife, and my husband is currently in Iraq for a year. It brings tears to my eyes to see civilians take pride in their country and help support our troops! I forwarded this message to my husband, and i'm sure he'll appreciate it as much as i did. Thank you again!

Annapolis and West element have created distinct the superb knowledgeable protection stress men and women persons contained in the country. in the adventure that they arent "sensible" then you definately could problem about who's protecting the country, shouldnt you?