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Thanks For Your Service

They gave their all, who stormed the beaches Considering the Battle of Heartbreak Ridge, Through steaming jungles farthest reaches The Taliban showing no mercy, like savages. Our military, that’s how far freedom’s reach is Gladly giving all, what their country demanded, They stood for our homeland in the breaches, Wherever personnel carriers docked or landed. Battle of the Bulge to Iwo Jima, to Kabul, I say Our Army and Marines have done their best Fighting for freedom against tyranny’s sway Planted our flag at the Rough Rider’s behest. It means a lot to say “Thanks for your service” The tagline we use when we pay back in kind For those men in uniform who gladly serve us Talking about our country, keep them in mind. Written August 5, 2022

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/6/2022 7:52:00 PM

I always say "thanks for your service" because my daughter enlisted in the Air Force during the Gulf War!

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 9:30:00 PM

She was a brave gal. And she did something that will always make her, you, and all who know her proud.

Sara Kendrick

Date: 8/6/2022 3:41:00 AM

We owe our freedom to those who are willing to serve. I join with you on praising them for their service. Sara

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 8:28:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sara.

Terry Miller

Date: 8/6/2022 1:11:00 AM

Fine words Milton and a fine tribute; we treat our military terribly over here in the UK

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/6/2022 8:28:00 AM

Oh, wow, I'm sorry to hear that, Terry. They are pretty good allies!

Michael Tor

Date: 8/5/2022 7:45:00 PM

Wonderful tribute Milton. So much gratitude should always be given to the men and women who bravely sacrificed everything to serve. They are all my heroes. I remember driving down to Rochester on the thruway, when I spotted a soldier on the side of the road with car trouble. I immediately pulled over and asked him what was wrong with his car. He said he did not know. I helped him get his car going and he thanked me and I told him I was the one that was thankful, for his service. We don't do

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/5/2022 9:30:00 PM

Thank you so much, Michael, for having a caring heart for our servicemen.

Michael Tor
Date: 8/5/2022 7:47:00 PM

enough for the men and women in the military. Thank you Milton for your service to our Nation my friend. God bless you and keep you healthy for doing so...

Terry Flood

Date: 8/5/2022 4:53:00 PM

Fine words, Milt. Sometime ‘Thanks’ doesn’t seem sufficient, but it’s often all we have to offer. Governments on the other hand…

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/5/2022 5:07:00 PM

Thank you, Terry. As a former serviceman, I always appreciate those words, however.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 8/5/2022 2:16:00 PM

Great tribute to the brave servicemen and women who keep us safe. What a hostile world it would be without them. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 8/5/2022 5:07:00 PM

Thanks, Tom.