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Originally Posted by Sooner or later
Ft Sill has a graduating class nearly every week. After graduation they get some time off and they eat lunch at local businesses with family members that have come to town for the graduation. I make it a point to thank them for their service.
Yesterday, I new graduate and her parents sat at a table across from me. Dad had on a National Guard t shirt. The graduate was a tiny little thing. She might have been 5' and 100 lbs. Head shaved bald.
"Did you graduate today?"
"Yes, sir!"
"What base are you headed to?"
"I am staying at Ft Sill, sir!"
"What specialty?"
"Cannon crew, sir!"
"Thanks for your service. When my house rattles from future artillery fire I will know who to blame!"
Chuckles from proud family
They are always so damn polite and proud of their accomplishment. Kids transformed into adults.
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Polite is correct. Couple years ago, I was sitting next to a family with their kid in uniform and over heard that he just arrived safely back home from the middle east. I thank that young man on my way out. He was so polite and said " Thank you sir". My reply was, there's no need to call me sir. He smiled and told me that he wanted to just out of respect and wish my family a great day. There is hope for our young people after all.
Now, I just wish they bring back ROTA in high schools across America. They not only teach and demand discipline but they learn how to respect others.