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Originally Posted by McMurphy
I hope you wont mind my chiming in here.
On behalf of all of us who serve, please thank your father for us, we dont get the chance to do so very often, and never after we have fallen.
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Thanks for sharing McMurphy, & will do! Thanks for your service & all others as well.
It often brings a tear to my eye to witness pretty much any patriotic event, whether it be for fallen soldiers, those returning home, or those being honored. My grandfather (dad's dad) served in the Army. I have an uncle on my mom's side who has served a lifetime (still contracts I think) with the Navy (submarine). His son also served in the Navy & still contracts some as well. Another 1st cousin (mom's side) serves with the Air Force & flew with the Thunderbirds at one time. My dad's 1st cousin serves with the Army & was/is a helicopter mechanic. My older brother served in the Navy aboard the USS John F. Kennedy. Those are just a few, most of whom have given a lifetime of service. My dad didn't serve, but it makes me proud to see him selflessly honoring those who did. I can't/couldn't serve due to medical reasons, but I would've loved to do so in some capacity.