tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201575562492399433.post6969817207285971051..comments2023-04-11T03:37:05.442-07:00Comments on Ask The HAZ!!!: Happy Veteran's Day ... Now What?The HazFactorhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08016671574649163284noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201575562492399433.post-31267628808856301792013-11-12T11:01:08.010-08:002013-11-12T11:01:08.010-08:00Thank you for your comments ... no offense taken. ...Thank you for your comments ... no offense taken. I agree that we should always be taking time to notice and thank those who serve. I often remind ppl who express remorse for not being able to serve in the military that other services are just as needed and important to keeping the nation running and secure. I sure wish more people knew at least a basic understanding of what civil duties we are to have. So much would be different if Americans would take responsibility for their own well being.<br /><br />Veteran's Day was formed to specifically recognize the veterans of the military ... there are civilian days out there, but they are not nearly as celebrated ... though they should be. <br /><br />I take the Christmas Holidays to honor cops, firefighters, and EMSers that I know or see ... that's a real hard time for them. Maybe we could start a movement ...The HazFactorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016671574649163284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201575562492399433.post-35357776051103639812013-11-12T06:49:17.879-08:002013-11-12T06:49:17.879-08:00I got to admit, yesterday seeing all the post abou...I got to admit, yesterday seeing all the post about Veterans made me thinking. Why do people only recognize people that serve the country with uniforms or serve the county with the team of other force? There are many Heroes among us and I mean Real Heroes who will protect and serve to keep you alive but yet No one recognizes them. Why? Is it because they never wear the uniforms or serve with other government force. Everyone is a Hero in someone else's eyes. I think Veterans Day should recognize all the "Real Heroes" and not only those who serve. <br /><br />And you are absolutely right Patrick, Most people will give their what they call "Gratitude" to those veterans not knowing all what it really means to be a Hero to someone. And try to make themselves look good for having gratitude of what they don't have any idea what it is that made them a good soldiers, hero, veterans or what it is that they actually stand for. You are absolutely right...there are many who would use this day for their own selfish advantage. But this is the world we live in. Good thing that there are still Real Heroes and Good Hearted people left in this crazy world:D<br /><br />Also why should we only recognize all these heroes on one specific day and thanking them on one specific day of the year? If we are truly grateful and recognize all the Heroes in this world, then we should acknowledge and Thank them sincerely every time we can. <br /><br />Now, I hope I didn't offend you in any ways Patrick. I am bless and very honored to have found you here. Not only you serve a great purpose for God's will, you are also a very humble hero who has done a lot for others. And being a God's Soldier is One of the Greatest thing to Be and that makes you ONE GREAT HERO. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14899663991190911253noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201575562492399433.post-78593804833545803252013-11-11T22:22:44.581-08:002013-11-11T22:22:44.581-08:00I am glad then that I posted it. I have been wond...I am glad then that I posted it. I have been wondering if I should have been so strong. <br /><br />When I refer to the "old cake and cold coffee" ... I am not referring to the good hearted attempts at people to host a thank you ... I am specifically referring to the people who use this day to their own advantage ... to those that act as if by holding a yearly event, the countless mishandling of situations is dissolved. <br /><br />If it is done in the right heart, it can be the stalest and oldest of foods and it won't matter.<br /><br />Thank you for your kind words. I am no hero ... we honor them on Memorial Day.The HazFactorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08016671574649163284noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2201575562492399433.post-71260543753682920852013-11-11T20:39:29.780-08:002013-11-11T20:39:29.780-08:00First, let me express my gratitude to you and the...First, let me express my gratitude to you and the countless veterans out there by saying, “Thank you.” <br /><br />Next, I speak for many when I say that you are a ‘hero’, you and everyone else who has sacrificed their lives to allow us our continued freedom. Perhaps it may be uncomfortable (for you and others) but it’s how we perceive our veterans, as well as active members of the military. It’s because of people such as yourself that I can sit at this computer and respond to this post, go to work in the morning, worship at the church of my choice on Sundays Wednesdays and any other day of the week that I choose to do so. And I thank you for that. <br /><br />Also, in regards to celebrations with ‘cold coffee and cake’ I think people are just trying their best to express their sincere gratitude. Heaven knows that no one will ever be able to fully repay, or fully express their gratitude. <br /><br />Finally, I would like to discuss the word ‘respect’. <br /><br />The public should have enough respect as well as courtesy to NOT ask questions. As you have stated somewhere above, (paraphrasing) say thanks and leave it at that. No conversations needed. <br /><br />On any ordinary day , one should not question individuals and ask them to re-live or give an account of a traumatic experience. Veteran’s Day should have the same courtesy. <br /><br />Also, co-workers could use a lesson on respect. Leaving a few minutes early should not be of anyone’s concern; how awful of them to even snicker the slightest at the idea. Sometimes we need to dust off our shoulders and keep on walking, not looking back. I will apologize in advance when I say that I have a ‘zero’ tolerance for ignorance. <br /><br />Thank you for this well written post. It has brought to light a number of issues (to the attention of people, such as myself), that we had no idea even existed, amongst our peers. <br /><br />Again, thank you for all you have done and continue to do, to serve others. God has blessed you tremendously. <br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com