Saying Thanks to our Armed Srevice Personnel

Say Thanks to Our Service Personal

As an X-marine I found myself telling other Service personnel Thanks when I meet with them during a vehicle inspection I do for them. When I was on leave in 1975 I walked into a restaurant and got some food and an older man walker over and said thanks to me and paid for my food, he did not know I was on my last few dollars, It made me think what a great person that was and I have never forgotten him.

I know when a person has trained for war he knows he or she may not return home, so when I have the opportunity to say thanks to one of them man or women it lets them know I care and appreciate their service. I give them discounts on the inspection I do. Some tell me they will have to send me the money later but I tell them if they have a problem paying for my service not to worry about it because is no loss to me unless you don’t come home. Sometimes I get a hug and a good handshake and it makes me really feel good to know they appreciate what little I have done for them because they know someone cares about them and their family.

I know what it is like to train and leave our love one at home as I had to do the same during my time in the Marines. I have had several Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy personnel show appreciation to the small gesture, I also do this for the Police and Fire department as they also put their lives on the line for us every day. If you see a service person, police officer or fireman let them know you care and appreciate what they are doing for your country and say Thanks and tell them we are with you and will be praying for you.

If you see a service person out for dinner asks the waiter if you can pay for their food, it is a small way to let them know you care. Our friends, sons and daughters are giving their life for you and me when they join the service and go to war, the least we can do is say thank you and God bless you, it may not seem like much but it shows we care.