While I appreciate the lecture on how to thank a vet, I think that people do the best they can in a rough situatiin. Saying thank you to a veteran sometimes is just going to have to be enough, because people aren’t equipped to open that avenue of conversation...nor should they be. Professionals can say how are you doing and if they get an in depth answer they’ll know how to field that answer. The laymen on the street, if they said how are you doing and a veteran comes unhinged what the f*** are they supposed to do with that?? So I think saying thank you for your service is just fine for those of us that are not psychologists. Thank you.
” So I think saying thank you for your service is just fine for those of us that are not psychologists. Thank you.”
Thank you for your service will be just fine for 99% of the Vets who served.
Don’t worry about the 1%.
Exactly right. A simple thank you is all that is necessary.
Too many are too embarrassed because of their actions and the country’s actions against the Viet Nam Vets. For far too many, it is too late, but I am certain they will look down from Heaven and smile, if you just say thank you, now.
I’ve been thanked, but I prefer those that say the fight is not yet over and the worst is to come, and that they are standing ready as to honour those that came before.
We are in deep crap, and I fear the only way is out is doing what a lot of us used to do. In my case front line infantry with 2PPCLI, taking on the missions that nobody else wanted.
I lost of good friends and other regiment brothers I didn’t know as well. We owe all those that came before us to not give up and not let freedom die with a whimper.
Ya, stupid suggestion. I suspect that the vast majority of us wouldnt think its any of your business and might even think your question was suggesting that there was something wrong. Its true, somewhere along the line you might meet someone who is unstable and wants to share. More likely those who want to tell stories to total strangers were never “there” and are just making the whole thing up.
I usually say “Welcome Home” with a hug.