I have a very large family, so I have a lot of vets to thank out there. The list starts with the revolutionary war, but I won't start back that far.

WWII

My dad was one of Darby's Rangers and a sharp shooter. RIP, daddy. 1927-2005

My great uncle was one of the soldiers who freed who was left at one of the Nazi death camps. Uncle Ewan, want to hear some more of your stories.

My uncle (mom's brother) lost the use of his arm during the Battle of the Bullge. RIP. Uncle Rueban. 1919-1996

Paul's uncle invaded the German towns, Neurmburg, Frankfort. RIP. Uncle Alex. 1924-2002

Viet Nam

My brother was stationed in Saigon with the army and one the bronze star. RIP, Gary. 1951-2007

Another brother with the army was stationed at Long Bien. Love you Rodger.

Another brother was a marine, but stayed states side. Love you, Richard.

Ex-brother-in-law was an aircraft machanic in Thailand. Ron, hope you've had a good life.

Current

My "foster" daughter just got back from Afghanistan and is a truck "mechanic" in the army. Her husband is special ops. Love you, Angela and Larry

Paul's cousin's son-in-law is in Afghanistan. He's an air traffic controller in the marines. Love you, Cory. Be safe.

I hope I didn't forget someone. I have so many friends and family who also served during peace time.

THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. I am truly proud to know and love you.

Another one something similar to your dad snake.

My great uncle (Papa's youngest brother) was also in the Navy in WWII. Something happened to him over there as well. From the time he got back until now, he has kept a bucket of soapy water in his car, office, and at home. Constantly washing his hands,.
If you touch anything around him, doorknob, desk, or shake his hands, he will wash it as soon as you leave. He will wash the inside of his pockets with his pants on.
My Papa and I had a long talk about it one time. He said no one ever asked him what happened, they just knew it changed him, and whatever he saw or went thru was his alone, he never shared it with anyone.
My great uncle worked for Vetrans Affairs in Nashville until he retired.

My dad served in Europe in WWII.  Came home a changed man.  Drank a lot, divorced, remarried, divorced again, remarried.  What he lost is incalculable.  But he did what he had to do at a time that's what people did.

I'm OK with that.  We made peace the day they lowered him into the ground.
Snake
Sadly, nothing in this comment is wrong.

I'm an  Airforce Brat, My three Brothers and I were all born on Airforce bases. Bob in New Jersey, John in Flordia, Steve in Alaska, and last but not least me, born in Vernon Texas. Then we lived in Tenn. Now Pa.
And my Dear old stepdad served in the Coast gaurd. God Bless all who have Served! Thank God I'm an American.  

Hip hip hoo rah for Independence!!!  I thank God and all who have made it possible for that!....*fireworks*  cweet char

My Dad served in the Navy.. I thank him for his Service tho he was never deployed out.. My good friend whom is now passed Served in the Army.. He was deployed out to WWll.. Vietnam & Korea.. His duties included Medic Care to his fellow Men & Woman.. Mechanic.. Parachute Jumper.. & much more.. God rest his soul & ALL who sacrificed their lives for US.. Thank you IronHorse & All for your Service & Sacrifices made to give ALL of US our Freedom... I also send out Prayers for those who are back home & are in need of our help & care...

My Papa was a tried and true, Archie Bunker type, WWII vet who served on the USS Alabama. I have his bootcamp graduation pic from 1942.
He was always very active in the VFW, as was my Nanny. I spent a lot of my childhood there. A very fond memory of him dragging me on the dance floor (for the very first time) at 12. I kept a lot of their VFW certificates and pins.

He fittingly passed away 13 years ago on July 4th