Ed Douglas
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Hey Forum Chums!
I hope Summer was grand!....We fly the wings off the 737 this time of year, so I have been busy....checked in...but not posted..I hope you're all well.....wanna share a great experience. ....What's on my mind?.....the Good Book says..."always esteem others as Greater than yourself"......I have always endeavored to do that...... on my commute home tonight I saw a very aged World War II veteran with his cap on....feeble with age....I thrust my hand out to him and said..."Sir.....might I have the honour to shake your hand.....and thank you for your service....At this....he welled up...some tears came ....and he said....."no one has ever acknowledged my service....or been honored to shake my hand".....well I am Sir....was my reply!...I got as much or more than he did from the exchange..... compassion, appreciation, they go a long way......never remembered to thank Da...for that I am sorry....not preaching....not claiming moral high ground......but take the time...not just for Veterans....but for your kids....your friends....your family. ....Douglas...OUT!
I hope Summer was grand!....We fly the wings off the 737 this time of year, so I have been busy....checked in...but not posted..I hope you're all well.....wanna share a great experience. ....What's on my mind?.....the Good Book says..."always esteem others as Greater than yourself"......I have always endeavored to do that...... on my commute home tonight I saw a very aged World War II veteran with his cap on....feeble with age....I thrust my hand out to him and said..."Sir.....might I have the honour to shake your hand.....and thank you for your service....At this....he welled up...some tears came ....and he said....."no one has ever acknowledged my service....or been honored to shake my hand".....well I am Sir....was my reply!...I got as much or more than he did from the exchange..... compassion, appreciation, they go a long way......never remembered to thank Da...for that I am sorry....not preaching....not claiming moral high ground......but take the time...not just for Veterans....but for your kids....your friends....your family. ....Douglas...OUT!