http://pro.corbis.com/images/CBR0031...1215A333A60%7D


I love you all....

And we all love you but that doesn't change the staggering number of veterans calling the suicide hotlines. :(

Moi, you look very handsome in that blue tutu - the tights are a nice touch. :cool:

I'm confused when people say they support the troops. I get the impression they don't care about the individual soldiers, unless there's a parade or event scheduled with camera crews handy for a photo op and "feel-good" war story for us all.

I think what they mean is they support war and the survival of the equipment necessary for war. They are more concerned with buying more equipment to wage war than caring for the personal needs of the men and women who have served. The lives and welfare of solders mean nothing to them. The welfare and nourishment of the organization is more important than our wounded warriors and their families.

If this is the case, it should start with the recruiters. They should stop with the used car salesman tactics and false claims in recruiting soldiers. They should be up front and honest with their soldiers.

I found out last night before my son went out on deployment he had to sign a bunch of papers they said was routine procedure. My son found one paper that said his deployment was extended a couple of months - but that was NOT what he originally agreed. The officer was getting angry with my son because my son took his time reading through the rest of the material. The officer was anxious to leave for dinner, so he started ridiculing my son in an attempt for him to hurry up and sign. BUT, low and behold, my son found one paper that said he would extend his deployment over there for ONE YEAR.

When he pointed it out to the officer, the officer said "Hmmm, I didn't know that was in there." My son didn't sign the paper.

Okay, yeah, we should warn everyone to read the fine print. However, do they realize many of the young men and women who join the military are NOT bookworms and lawyers?

The last time I was waiting in the airport, two young men walked past in uniform and everyone stood up and clapped. The men looked suprised, one of them blushed but they both waved and grinned. It brought tears to more then a few of us.

I think they were being applauded for their bravery.

And by the way, did I mispell prowness? :o spelling police?~!! I can't find it in the dictionary? Where for art thou?

(((Av8grl))) - I apologize for my words which caused you to think I missed your point. And visa versa. Darn internet anyway, eh... we put tone of voice and body language into the interp - and sometimes we slip up.

:grouphug:

Addy :hug:

prow·ess [ prów əss ]


noun

Definition:

1. superior skill: exceptional ability or skill


2. valor in combat: extraordinary valor and ability in combat


[13th century. < Old French proesce "bravery" < prou "brave," variant of prud (see proud)]




Encarta® World English Dictionary [North American Edition] © & (P)2007 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved. Developed for Microsoft by Bloomsbury Publishing Plc.

3) A female Prow :p

((Kathy)) We have tons of Support The Troops signs around my town. I think it's just the opposite. People get tired of hearing that they don't support the military. I think they do, they just don't support the 'war'.

http://www.gratitudecampaign.org/fullmovie.php

i agree doddy.

a small town pretty close to me had a surprise parade as a send off to local troops yesterday. the whole town got involved. overnight they decorated the town with ribbons. even the spouses didn't know this was going to happen. they had it all ready by 7am.

there is also so many groups that send packages every month. one group made up school backpacks for the soldiers kids. they are being sent all over the usa.