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Originally Posted by dennisw
A little off the subject, we had Thanksgiving dinner at the Pinehurst resort, specifically at the Carolina Hotel. I ask my sons and their friends who we invited share our dinner to wear their dress uniforms. I wanted the stuffed shirt crowd and the blue bloods to see some soldiers up close and realize the warriors they see on CNN and Fox are real people. Their response was surprising. Many a holiday garbed matron came up to these men and hugged them and thanked them for their service. In the hotel lobby, numerous older gents stopped them to shake their hands and thank them for their service. I was humbled and grateful.
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Dennis:
Thank you for your comments. Good report.
As far as "stuffed shirt crowd and the blue bloods" seeing some real soldiers up close, not being a local, you might be surprised how many military in general, and SF in particular, live here in the Pinehurst area.
One of those gents happens to be the guy that the Yarborough knife is named for.
Another happens to be a Nazi death camp survivor who also held BG Mulholland's job a few years ago.
There are many veterans from World War II, Korea, Vietnam, Grenada, Panama, Desert Storm, Mogadishu, OIF, OEF, and a hundred little battles you never heard of before living within a few miles of the Carolina Hotel.
Some of those "older gents" were probably veterans of some pretty scary combat. Likely, some were retired Colonels or Sergeants Major. Some may have been SF themselves. One could have even been me.
Moore County is one of the places Robin Sage is conducted. Parts of Camp MacKall are in Moore County. That is the same county where the Carolina Hotel is located and you had your meal. On occasion, I eat there as well. I do not consider myself a "stuffed shirt" or a "blue blood".
We appreciate your son's service and his sacrifice, and applaud your request to have him wear his uniform. At the same time, note that there are many quiet heros out there who have already worn their uniforms, made their sacrifices, and left the business behind. Many have served with great honor and distinction. Your son is only beginning his career. Have him wear the uniform from pride and respect, never to show off.
I would not presume too much about the people of an area based on your cursory analysis, or desire to flash your son's credentials.
TR