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Good story. :D

I wish I had family members that were in the service but I was the only one that ever joined, and although I dont blame them, it would have been nice to have other family members in the service.

In Massachusetts, there is a relatively strong disdain for the Military and its good to see the canteen offering a "Watering Hole", for us all. I am sure the Military people love the letters that they get from the canteen.

So, I dont have any good family stories but today I met a former Police Officer who actually served on the same ship I was on, The U.S.S. Saratoga, and we were both stunned, having never actually met anyone who was on the same ship.

I also met a crewman of a B-24 Liberator who was a German POW during WW2 today. The guy could talk for hours, and I value the memories that our old soldiers(Airmen, Sailors, etc.) can share.

We owe them a huge debt of gratitude,as we do ALL of the people that have served in our Armed Forces and I am proud of all of you.

All and all, a very enlightening day. Miraculous for a Monday! :D

I know of at least one person in Massachusetts that apparently appreciates the Military, and that's you, :D!

Thank you for the note, and more importantly, thank you for your service to our great country.

I heard a lot of stories from my father, but I'd have to do some editing to put them here. LOL!

While going through my father's private things after he passed, strangely, we found some sort of Nazi pin/medal, along with a German Rugar (sp?) gun that he saved for a
souvenir. Hmmmmmmm He obviously didn't share that story with us.

It was nice to "meet" you, Arioch7.

"In Massachusetts, there is a relatively strong disdain for the Military and its good to see the canteen offering a "Watering Hole", for us all. I am sure the Military people love the letters that they get from the canteen."

It does seem to be that way.

TY for saying it, neighbor!

THANK YOU for serving our country! I believe MA is liberal territory or least overrun by liberals. Ignore them....just know that there are actually more of us who are supportive of the military. I'm so glad you could join us here.