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31st January 08, 10:19 PM
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I was floored!
Today, I was doing some locksmith work for a National Guardsman about to re-deploy to Iraq. We talked about Military Service and everything that goes along with it. He ask if I was in the National Guard. I told him no, and told him about the Tennessee State Guard, all our training and buying our own equipment, etc... He ask if the payscale is the same as the NG. "No," I said " We pay for everything out of our own pocket, including the M4 I have in lay-away." He asked why we would do such a thing. I rattled off my list of reasons, and what he said next floored me. He said " I will feel better about being in Iraq, knowing that there are people like you here. You guys are keeping our Families safe. I am honoured to meet you!" HOLY DOGGIE DOO! This guy is going to Iraq for his third time and he says this to ME?! I am just a weekend warrior! Someone who wasn't able to serve in the REAL Military. I didn't know what to say! What do you say to something like that? God Bless those Guys and Gals! They're the ones that deserve the praise!
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31st January 08, 10:45 PM
#2
You BOTH deserve a huge Attaboy!!!!!!!!!!! 
Uncle Al
Kilted Organist/Musician
Secretary-North Texas Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas
Duncanville, TX
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31st January 08, 10:48 PM
#3
What an amazing story. Thanks for sharing it with us.
And thank you for your dedication and service.
Marshal Moroni
"..., and wrote upon it - In memory of our God, our religion, and our freedom, and our peace, our wives, and our children...." Alma 46:12
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1st February 08, 01:28 AM
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1st February 08, 01:38 AM
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This former 11-Bravo applauds you both sir! 
[SIZE="2"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]T. E. ("TERRY") HOLMES[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"][FONT="Georgia"][COLOR="DarkGreen"][B][I]proud descendant of the McReynolds/MacRanalds of Ulster & Keppoch, Somerled & Robert the Bruce.[/SIZE]
[SIZE="1"]"Ah, here comes the Bold Highlander. No @rse in his breeks but too proud to tug his forelock..." Rob Roy (1995)[/I][/B][/COLOR][/FONT][/SIZE]
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1st February 08, 04:53 AM
#6
 Originally Posted by Uncle Al
You BOTH deserve a huge Attaboy!!!!!!!!!!!
Uncle Al
Kilted Organist/Musician
Secretary-North Texas Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas
Duncanville, TX
Amen!!!
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1st February 08, 05:31 AM
#7
The folks in the military certainly deserve a big salute for what they do. They go to awful places to do great things for us.
There are also many folks who stay behind who also serve: Police, Firemen, Emergency Medical personnel, State Guards, Civil Air Patrol, etc. Many of these people also do what they do without any pay; they do it out of a sense of duty to their neighbors.
1st Lt David Dove
Frederick Composite Squadron
Civil Air Patrol
We're fools whether we dance or not, so we might as well dance. - Japanese Proverb
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1st February 08, 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Uncle Al
You BOTH deserve a huge Attaboy!!!!!!!!!!!
Uncle Al
Kilted Organist/Musician
Secretary-North Texas Chapter of the American Theatre Organ Society
Grand Musician of the Grand Lodge, I.O.O.F. of Texas
Duncanville, TX
Originally Posted by BoldHighlander
This former 11-Bravo applauds you both sir!
Originally Posted by Frank McGrath
Amen!!!
What they all say above....From another former 11-Bravo
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1st February 08, 08:14 AM
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Awesome story. It must have been an amazing feeling for you.
Animo non astutia
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1st February 08, 08:34 AM
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That had to be a great feeling.
And it's good to see you on here again. I haven't seen you around lately.
Sapienter si sincere Clan Davidson (USA)
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