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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’m a combat Veteran and I’m totally fine with that.

Memorial Day is the day that matters to me. The men and women who *didn’t* come home. Their day is what matters. I’m fine with my Purple Heart tags and 10% off at Home Depot. That’s enough recognition for me. [/quote]

The people who suffered and survived matter to me, not only the people who died. 
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And you can think about us anytime you want. That’s kind of you.

But you don’t need a paid holiday to do it. [/quote]

How do you make money?  You sound miserable.[/quote]

How do I make money? Odd question, but I’ll humor you:

You pay me! I medically retired as a E-8 from combat related injuries, specifically hearing loss from gunfire/explosions/helo engines, and my left patella, which is probably still in the rocks somewhere in Pantarkush, courtesy of a taliban DShK. Don’t feel sad for me though. One day I’ll have to get an ocular implant (you’ll buy me that, too!) and my titanium knee cap works just fine and only aches on really cold days. And I killed stacks of guys during my tours before I finally got hit bad enough to get separated. So I have a comfortable-enough pension, with SRD payments on top of it, and I have a double-dip career that I really enjoy. It’s not as exciting as riding on Bradleys or Chinooks and shooting BG’s, but I still like having something to do during the week. Plus I really like working with young people. Gen A is really going to turn this country around - they are sick of your BS.

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I figured.  Your statement came from someone who is out of the work force or doesn’t need to work/ has an hobby job and that is why I asked.

My husband lost his leg and the patella on his other leg when a tractor on his family farm overturned on him.  He doesn’t get the pension you do, but still lost limbs.  Farm accidents are very common and many people lose limbs and lives because of the huge equipment involved.  Your handicap came during your service, so you have access to a pension and can make fun of people who need to work and would like holidays to thank you for your service and to take a little time to relax.  Phantom pain is no joke.

Best of luck to you, even though I think you are being a jerk.[/quote]

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