Yo, Howie, thanks for your service...but...
As the story says, this simple gesture lets the soldiers off easy. They don’t have to talk to us, all they have to do is RECEIVE our thanks. It’s about the soldier’s comfort, not our need to be recognized for recognizing their service.
Does that make sense?
(psst....how come only part of you is a Marine? I didn’t know they did partials! LOL!)
“As the story says, this simple gesture lets the soldiers off easy. They don’t have to talk to us, all they have to do is RECEIVE our thanks. It’s about the soldier’s comfort, not our need to be recognized for recognizing their service.”
I can assure you that the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coasties and Marines would not feel uncomfortable in having somebody who is genuine and open in showing their gratitude, support and respect.
In far too many cases those that have no sense of gratitude, appreciation or respect for our troops make no bones at all in expressing their opinions and hostility in a very public and rude manner. Perhaps it is those “people” that should find a “covert” way of doing so. I will also say that where they have a right to express themselves, I retain my right to express my contempt and disdain for them.
Don’t fret....I am and will remain 100% MARINE.
PS: I appreciate your thanks.