[Monkeydad]

Thanks for posting this. Even if it had already been a thread, there can never be enough of these thank-yous to them.

I always wanted to serve like my father, grandfather and great-grandfather (all saw time in major wars), but I have some physical limitations. I've tried to get into a civilian job like in finance or computers, but it's tough. They do the right thing and hire vets from within...they do deserve the positions.

I echo the thanks to all who serve in any capacity. Without you, our lives would be far different and worse off. I'm trying to teach our son this lesson and gratitude to service men. My wife told me that they were in a diner and sat across from an older vet who was wearing a cap denoting his service...she had my son thank him and they had a nice chat. Made me proud. He's only 3, but I want him to know that they're truly the "good guys" (age appropriate/understandable term for him) and we should thank them always.