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03-23-2016, 07:27 PM | #1 |
Joes do I.T. better!
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: California
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(Hi all - Sorry if this has been covered before - I scanned though a few pages and didn't see anything recent.)
A couple weeks ago, I ran (read: hobbled) the San Diego City 5K, and crossing the finish, I was met by the young men and women of the US Marine Corp, who honored all finishers by bestowing our medals to us. I was honored, but also a little embarrassed. Here are the people who have signed up to defend my privilege to pay to run through my beautiful city, handing me a medal for doing something poorly they need to do well pretty much every day of their military career. I was also reminded of my dad, a marine himself, and the honors the Corps showed him when he passed away suddenly - They had a place for him, and by proxy, a place for my mom when that fateful day arrives sometime. I've been thinking about this hobby, and what it really means to be a citizen. I never served - Part of me regrets it, to be sure, but this isn't about guilt or regret. It's about appreciation for the people who put their life on the line to protect our country - Politics aside, I think the Service Men and Women deserve honor and respect, and should be taken care of by the citizens that reap the benefits of their service. All that to ask: Is anyone doing any volunteer or even non-volunteer military support work? Maybe you're in the military yourself, and can speak to what has meant the most to you in regards to citizen appreciation? What I'm really after is enumerating the best ways to serve the Service, based on feedback, experience, and insight. And for those who maybe are moved to consider it, what are some of the ways you can think of to do the same? |
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