Thanking Veterans: A Show of Appreciation

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The discussion highlights gratitude for military service, with participants sharing personal experiences related to their time in the Army and Airborne. One member reflects on their enjoyable three years in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany, while another shares mixed feelings about their time in Vicenza, Italy, noting both positive and negative aspects. A poignant story is shared about a veteran father who joined the Airborne during WWII, emphasizing his resilience and achievements despite personal challenges. The conversation concludes with a collective expression of appreciation for veterans and their sacrifices.
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I'm thankful for your service :approve:.
 
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It was a pleasure :). Mostly.
 
You're welcome :biggrin:

I had it pretty easy though. Lived in Schwäbisch Hall, Germany for three years. It was beautiful. I can't believe it's been over twenty years since I left.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sUjMKRafQg8

MarneMath said:
It was a pleasure :). Mostly.
Ha! I did my share of grumbling.
 
Two times in Vietnam. You are welcome!

Cheers,
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MarneMath said:
The best part of my Army career was living in http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vicenza. The worse part of my army career was living in Vicenza.

Interesting, when I was there, we just moved some of that same lot -I guess- to Poggio Renatico.
 
My father is my favorite veteran. He quit school to join the Airborne for WWII, broke his ankle in a training drop, participated in Patton's armored thrust into Germany, and served out his enlistment as a motor-pool grunt in Belgium.

He doesn't talk about it much, but I remember when I was a little kid that his HS awarded him a diploma, years after the fact. I found out from my grandmother that he was always at or near the top of his class... Not bad for a kid from a broken home.
 
Thank you all, veterans, for your service.
 

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