Just Flew in From Atlanta and Had to Share...

Me ^ | 12-12-07 | Me

[BigFinn]

Just had a visit to SeaWorld, San Diego. Before every show they dedicated it to our servicemen, for their service to our great country and to the firemen, who served in the recent fires. They even gave out free tickets for the firemen and their families. Thanks SeaWorld.
PS... they even play Christmas Carols over the loudspeaker throughout the park.

[MotleyGirl70]

What a great story; it pulled at my heartstrings :) Thanks for sharing it with the rest of us.

[syriacus]

What a wonderful story. Thanks for telling us about it.

[Cagey]

Great story, Pharmboy.

I’m reminded of the following Ad that was done some time ago and now you just lived the real thing. Very cool.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4757056050649445933

[Pinkbell]

That’s great! I’m so glad he gets to spend Christmas with his family!

[Vor Lady]

Thank YOU for your service!

[Vom Willemstad K-9]

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[Squantos]

Thanks , I am grateful for your kindness......I return such courtesies to folks who support and sacrifice here at home for all our service men and women.....it’s as hard on the child, the mother, father, wife, husband and relatives as it is sometimes on the troops deployed.

Now in retirement I thank em as well yet I try and ask if I can do more....... change the oil in the family car, fix the gutters, boards or bricks that came loose, take their kids to outings with our family to give the spouse left behind some time to rest. Unless of course they’d rather get out and have fun as well...LOL !

Just watch out and help the family left behind is a burden lifted from the troops minds IMO and experience.

Be there for em if you can’t be there with em , as I know all here try too do ......:o)

Stay safe !

[SLB]

I go out of my way to congratulate every service member I meet. I remember coming back from Vietnam in August 1971 and being told not to go near the fence of Oakland Army Depot as the protesters would throw urine filled balloons at us. This was on top of the name calling.

[Das Outsider]

What a great story, Wagglebee (and Pharmboy)! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[Vor Lady]

These stories make me sad and angry. I was 12 in ‘71 so not really aware of all that was happening. My uncle came back in ‘68 but he didn’t tell any stories about his reception. Thank you for your service. I for one am grateful.