A Debt We Can Not Pay.

[Okiewan]

Thank you for the ultimate sacrifice.

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[Mully]

All gave some,
Some gave all............................

 

[High Lord Gomer]

On Memorial Day I got the shake the hand of a 90 year old Marine!

On Monday I had to fly to Philadelphia. When I got to the rental car place I noticed a Marine sticker on this older guy's briefcase. In line I asked him if he wa a Marine. He told me that he served 36 years in the Marines. He graduated high school in 1938, so he must have served in WWII, Korea, and Vietnam (along with other possibilities I don't know).

He was not moving well and walked with a cane. He forgot something and had to go back outside to get something from his daughter or grand-daughter that was with him. While he as out I asked the 3 people in front of me if they could let this Marine in front of them. The 35 year old bi*** at the front of the line said something about having to get somewhere. The 55 year old guy behind her told me he was also a veteran. I thanked him, but I guess he still didn't get it. The 50 year old guy in front of me was cool and did let him go before him. I just don't understand how some people can look at themselves in the mirror.

When I went outside I got to help him and his daughter load their luggage. He was telling his daughter about how thankful he was that I appreciated his service. When he came home and got out in the mid 70s he likely had a bad reception. I was very happy to be able to tell him and his daughter that it was because of him and others like him that I was able to enjoy the freedom I have had all my life.

It was a very emotional moment and I was glad to be able to give him my thanks.