irish1371
07-25-2008, 21:49
Ok this is a long term goal of mine. I have noticed that so many of us "younger" vets do not get into the VFW or any vets orgs. There seems to be a real need in some areas. Sadly there alot of WW2 and korea/nam vets who do not get a decent burrial these days just plain do to the fact that theres not enough helpful people around.
When I was younger I was "forced" to learn how to play the trumpet:mad: and later while I worked at Gibson guitar I learned the gitfiddle to snuggle up to da girls:D but now I am endevering to pick up the bag pipes to basicly play at funerals vet's day parades ect so these boys get a little of what they rate.
It is going dam slow but I will get there.
If you gents have some free time( between family work ect I know it is short) maybe pop by what ever org you choose to acc. with and see if they could use a hand just making yourself known will brighten their days I find. Plus its a hella spot to network these old dogs know everyone whos anyone so there maybe some fringe benni's in there for ya also.
I know i tend to ramble but I hope who ever reads this gets my point that our service isn't quite over yet(if your out) theres still some guys out there that could use a hand from maybe offering to mow a lawn tojust listening to a story they do apprieciate us so don't forget them
When I was younger I was "forced" to learn how to play the trumpet:mad: and later while I worked at Gibson guitar I learned the gitfiddle to snuggle up to da girls:D but now I am endevering to pick up the bag pipes to basicly play at funerals vet's day parades ect so these boys get a little of what they rate.
It is going dam slow but I will get there.
If you gents have some free time( between family work ect I know it is short) maybe pop by what ever org you choose to acc. with and see if they could use a hand just making yourself known will brighten their days I find. Plus its a hella spot to network these old dogs know everyone whos anyone so there maybe some fringe benni's in there for ya also.
I know i tend to ramble but I hope who ever reads this gets my point that our service isn't quite over yet(if your out) theres still some guys out there that could use a hand from maybe offering to mow a lawn tojust listening to a story they do apprieciate us so don't forget them