It's always awkward when someone thanks me for my service on Memorial Day, I don't want to seem ungrateful of their gratitude but at the same time today is for the those who never made it back. If the situation allows it I will correct them but if it will only make it weirder I just say thank you.
I am grateful that I am a Veteran today, I have been given opportunities and benefits that the preceding generations could only dream of, hopefully the VA can step up and take care of those in need but other than that I can not complain. I am fortunate to only need minimal assistance from the VA so I am not impacted but I know of some guys with serious needs who are struggling. The most in need are the ones affected most.
Thank you all for the support, it means a lot.