Patriotic Question

[SeaEagle_1]

hi guys this is my first posting on this site. i was moved by what many of you have said regarding this question about Colors. many of you have had the honor of serving our great country and protecting our way of life. i myself never got that oppertunity as much as i wanted to serve and believe that EVER AMERICAN IN THIS COUNTRY SHOULD DEVOTE AT LEAST 2 YRS OF HIS OR HER LIFE TO THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY MILITARY OR CIVIL.

i can't speak for others. but as i honor my country and its fallen children i would reel in and put my hand over my heart to give my respect to such a great and wonderful country that has given me so much.

its nice to see that so many of you love our country when so many seen to want to drag us back to a time that wasn't so pretty.

[Vikingj]

As a past bugler of my company I really appreciated the creation of this thread and the overwhelming response by you all. The video reference was great - I never knew how taps originated. Thanks.

Wayne

[DESTROYER]

I don't know about you guys, but I can do 2 things at once. Set the hook with my left hand and keep my hat over my right.

I never served, but both great grandfathers, both grandfathers, and my father all served in the army. I'm one of those geeks that always goes up to service men and thank them for protected our country.

Great Thread!

Matt

[dgax65]

When I was recalled to active duty (01-04) I did a lot of paddling around the bay. I would get off work and go paddling most afternoons. Many times I would find myself close enough to NASNI or the sub base to hear evening colors. I would always stop and pay my respects. Even if it meant drifting a hundred yards the wrong direction or having to paddle like mad to get out of the channel afterward; it didn't matter. I have served for twenty years and I respect and honor our flag. A bite can wait for a minute.