A few people know how humble I am about what I did in the service...I like what I did, and would do it all over again in a heartbeat...
I honestly don’t feel worthy to walk into places like that, even though I feel I might be welcome to do so...
Those guys and gals who went before us will still get my respect, I differ to their wisdom and experiences and that is what will keep their sacrifices in my thoughts till I die...
History looks upon a country by the way it treats its veterans, and this country has had its ups and downs in that regard...
I kinda have mixed feelings about affiliating with a local VFW, there is one not far from me near Ellington Field...I guess I’d have to run into one of those folks and talk to them, before I would even consider walking through that door...
Like someone I served with said to me years ago, “What do YOU want??? A medal??? Or a chest to pin it on!!!”
You can probably laugh at that euphamism, but its something that sticks with you before you go thumping your chest in an environment where those that went before you didn’t have to thump their chests about what they did when they served...
Just the way I feel about it...
Thank you for your reply, we share the same sentiments.
This weekend my church recognized all of its veterans. A very old and feeble WWII combat veteran was standing next to me. I didn’t feel worthy to be recognized with him. In fact, didn’t feel worthy to shine the man’s shoes.