Comments on: Kerrying On: A Memorial Day Message

By: PenulisCilik.com

PenulisCilik.com — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 00:02:38 +0000

Thank you for serving our country Mr. Kerry.

By: Charlie Coiro

Charlie Coiro — Sun, 28 May 2017 19:01:18 +0000

Thank-you for your Service Kerry! As a Coastie myself and a big fan of your writing I’m proud to have worn the same uniform as you!

By: Helen Harry

Helen Harry — Wed, 24 May 2017 19:32:25 +0000

Dear Kerry, There were those of us who did back and support you men and women who served in Vietnam. I was in my senior year of high school in 1969 and we were to write a theme in English class comparing Beowulf to a modern day hero. I chose you brave men serving in the Vietnam war. Thank you to all of you. Sr. Helen Harry

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Wed, 24 May 2017 19:19:13 +0000

In reply to Anthony. Ooops! Sorry about that. Thanks for the catch and the kind words.

By: Brent Chesney

Brent Chesney — Wed, 24 May 2017 19:16:39 +0000

Thank you for your service. Thank you for your post and the candor and care with which you wrote it. The worth of our freedoms are seldom understood by those who take such liberties for granted in using them yet so offer so little gratitude or responsibility for defending them. I am grateful for you, and all of those like you, that have ensured the freedom of all of us. Whether citizens choose to spit in defiance, or to salute in silent honor, you sir have contributed with dignity, to enable both to be possible.
This is truly worth honoring and sustaining, today as well as any other day of the year. I don’t need to wait until Monday, or until November to show my gratitude to those alive, or those who have passed on.
I won’t worry about what day it is, Kerry – I’ll just say thank you today because I can say it. I don’t need a holiday to let me know whether I need to or not. I feel this way 24x7x365. Thank you.

By: Kerry Patterson

Kerry Patterson — Wed, 24 May 2017 19:15:21 +0000

You’re welcome!

By: C Rogers

C Rogers — Wed, 24 May 2017 18:32:38 +0000

Thanks to you and to all who have served our country. We honor those who have sacrificially served our country (and their families) regardless of whether we agree with the conflict or purpose of service. Thank you for reminding all of us of what is due to our veterans. (I agree with a previous poster that sometimes I wonder if a mandatory 2-year service might provide a much needed reality check and appreciation for folks.)

By: Jerry Chavers

Jerry Chavers — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:40:03 +0000

Regardless of the conflict or the branch of service one serves in I commend all who have served or currently are serving our great country. We honor all who have served and this weekend we especially honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. We are a fortunate nation and owe a debt of gratitude for the freedoms that have been provided to us by these heroes.

By: Nicole Roberts

Nicole Roberts — Wed, 24 May 2017 17:32:02 +0000

God Bless you and your family, and thank you for your service!

By: Nik Maxson

Nik Maxson — Wed, 24 May 2017 15:52:47 +0000

Thanks, Kerry. I was already in my second year of Advanced Army ROTC at Ohio State when the numbers were drawn. My number for March 10 was 351–very unlikely to be called, but I had made a commitment and decided to stick it out. When I graduated in September 1971 I was offered an infantry commission–not my choice. Rather than not accept it like some of my buddies, I believed God would keep me safe and he did. My class had graduated at the peak of reserve officer commissionings–so many that I served only 3 months on active duty for training at Ft. Benning. Vietnam was winding down, and they just didn’t have slots for us all! Had I not accepted, I would never have known God’s plan to keep me safe and have my wonderful family give me those precious Veterans Day greetings and hugs every year.
Thanks, Kerry, for all your powerful and uplifting messages.