Posted on 02/06/2005 8:17:17 PM PST by an amused spectator
My daughter and Son-in-Law are both in the Army, and my daughter noticed. She said "Hey, where are their ranks?"
Yes, I did cry when the two "chicks" aas you put it hugged at the SOU. There was a mother who lost her son fighting in a country where the other woman was from. Both wanting freedom. Who wouldn't have cried or at least felt a tug at their heart. When something moves me to tears it makes a statement. That means something to me. Hope it does to you too.
Many of yesterday's commercials are posted at http://dyn.ifilm.com/superbowlads/
Seriously.
ping
Thanks for the kind words, everyone! After a killer drill weekend, I woke up this morning and thought "I need some positive motivation to get the week started right." I immediately logged on to FR, and read all your kind messages. That means a lot to me.
I was checking the other thread, and I think DU finally yanked it after they realized their Red underwear was showing...
When my son came home for 2 weeks R&R he and three other soldiers traveling from BWI to Atlanta were applauded by the entire plane when they boarded. Take that DU.
Those were real Marines, yesssssssss.
In any event, even here in Stupidville there were people who genuinely support the Sergeant. Several of his clients cut him some nice checks. I bought him a bunch of equipment he wanted above and beyond the standard: Kevlar goggles and one of those water humps. His other co-workers got him stuff and threw a party for him.
Despite your doubts, I think you'd find that deep inside most people understand there's nothing more honorable than keeping your word to strangers: which is what a deployment essentially is - to swear to Do This even though you may be killed or maimed.
I also liked the Clydesdale ad where all the other species of animals try to join the troupe. Cute.
The pre-deployment "What the f*** am I doing?" is normal. When you see that a war is about to become personal, you go through those emotions and questioning. It is good to do that.
I recall going to visit my girlfriend at her college campus during my 30 day leave prior to go to Nam. It was a conservative Lutheran campus, so the folks were supportive. Some of the student were asking me if I 'had' to go. At that time, I was 18 and pretty well indoctrinated. There was no 'had to go' about it. Those were your orders.
Keep your head down. Keep a diary if you like to do that sort of thing. Write to you loved ones often. They will worry. Get your affairs in order.
And when you get your applause at the airport when you come back home, thank the God of your understanding for keeping you safe.
Thank you for your service.
All I can say is...
Illbedamn.
Thanx for the ping, Star.
Yes, there are some bitter FReepers who talk smack about the Citizen-Soldiers, and in a few delinquents' cases, it might be warranted, but like their liberal sisters, they'll never move on.
And like it or not, we'll still defend them, won't we?
Get yourself ready - we've got a rack in the bays waiting for you.
SARGE
Ditto!!
Wonderful, heart warmer and real.
Thanks for the ping Sarge, and thank you for your service to our Country.
BTTT!!!!!
I would like to extend a HUGE thanks to ALL of the women serving abroad to keep us safe us at home.
(Oh yeah, and a small token of appreciation to the men, too).
It was great. Couldn't look away and soon was teary eyed.
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