I was touched

**Don Patrick** · 9th December 07, 06:08 PM

I was touched today. Having been around for more than a half a century, I have to say it takes a lot to bring me to that point.

I decided to pay Home Depot a visit this afternoon. It was raining so I grabbed my Army gortex parka. I also had my blue beret on. Checking out of the store, one of the employee's came over, stopped me and thanked me. I had to pause a moment to figure out what she was thanking me for. Then it dawned on me, she thought I was an Iraqi veteran. I didn't have the heart to explain to her I wasn't. I accepted her thanks and went my way.

Later in my truck, I had time to reflect about what had happened. I was contrasting what had just happened - to my reception when I returned home from Vietnam. I won't go into the details, just will say, my return trips from Vietnam weren't welcomed returns. The last one I was made to feel very unwelcome.

Maybe not deservingly, some how I felt better today.

**string** · 9th December 07, 06:15 PM

Thank you, even if it's not the most current conflict, it still matters.

**Bugbear** · 9th December 07, 07:13 PM

Re what String said, and glad there is a difference now.

Originally Posted by string

Thank you, even if it's not the most current conflict, it still matters.

**Panache** · 9th December 07, 07:20 PM

Don,

To you, and all those that have served with honor in our armed forces, my sincere thanks.

Respectfully

Jamie

**Arizona Scot** · 9th December 07, 07:38 PM

Sir to all those that have served, are serving our deepest gratitude and thanks is both a honor and a debt that I am proud to give. Thank you very much.

**kiltedinUSMC** · 9th December 07, 07:42 PM

I salute those who have gone on before much like those who will salute my fellow bothers in Arms when our time is passed. Thank you all who have served

**McMurdo** · 9th December 07, 07:56 PM

Don
There is a saying that we use quite a bit around Remembrance/Veteran's Day
"Lest We Forget"
To you and all the other Veterans past, and those currently serving, thank you. Please know my family and I have not forgotten.

**woodard** · 9th December 07, 08:16 PM

...and, in case it hasn't been said, Welcome Home.

**Coemgen** · 9th December 07, 10:29 PM

Sir, I thank you. My gratitude for your service and sacrifice, and that of others, cannot be expressed in the bounds of human language. I can only say, I thank you.