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Old 11-11-2005, 10:01 PM
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Originally Posted by MedMech
...I remember whenever I was traveling with my family my dad bought every uniformed troop a beer in every airport, every time.
I've done that, too. Didn't do it until I reached old-fart status. When I was young and a vet I didn't think it was a big deal. The older I get the more sentimental, I guess.

Have a beer on me, Medmech. And all of you Tommy and Tommie Atkins I don't know and never will. I wish I could buy it in person. And to you, silent in your earthen grave or oceans deep, my honest, unpayable debt.
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