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When was the last time someone said they had your back and actually meant it?

Do you find more people are honest or dishonest when saying that to you?
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PatKirby · M
My uncle who twice volunteered to fight in Vietnam as a marine. When I was down on my luck and last thousand dollars having to pack up all I had into a uhaul and tow my car 1,400 miles to his house. He never once asked for anything.
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
@PatKirby That is so nice. It must be good to know someone is always in your corner.
PatKirby · M
@LadyBronte
He's a rock of ages, strong spirit in that marine. Became a preacher when he returned from war, but later moved on to become father to four girls who were not his, one of which his wife took off the street and later adopted. All now successful in their own lives.
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
@PatKirby He sounds like a good man. We need more of his kind in this world!
romell · 51-55, M
@PatKirby what a saint fights for his country fights for the downtrodden
PatKirby · M
@romell
He didn't talk about what he did in nam for decades until after the Iraq war. Dragged a wounded buddy out of the line of fire, accepted a medal for that. Many of these war dogs leave a part of themselves over there. They called him names at the airport. I make sure I thank him for his service.
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
@PatKirby The way Vietnam vets were treated when they came home was attrocious! I'm sorry he experienced that. Even though he doesn't know me, please thank him for his service for me too.
PatKirby · M
@LadyBronte
Ok I'll tell him, he'll appreciate that. You know he found me my latest tenant, without me even asking him. Happens to have worked for 29 years at the army base I work at. I noticed he rarely thinks about himself first, always about others first. I enjoy supporting the troops at my army job here at the base. You can tell the difference between the old war dogs from that era and the newer ones...

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...but they're all brothers in a very real way.
LadyBronte · 56-60, F
@PatKirby I agree. A lot of difference. Not only in the military, but in all walks of life.
Roadsterrider · 56-60, M
@PatKirby Semper Fi to Unc.