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Veterans

marylandblue

(12,344 posts)

1. Accept the honors people give you, even if you think you don't deserve it.

Reply to Lady Freedom Returns (Original post)

Sat Dec 26, 2020, 11:54 PM

Dec 2020

The point is not what you think about yourself, the point is what they think of you. You don't have to believe it, but it would be disrespectful to turn down the honor they think you deserve.

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I was given a jacket today the vets and the widow called a "honor jacket" . [View all] Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2020 OP

Accept the honors people give you, even if you think you don't deserve it. marylandblue Dec 2020 #1

Thank you. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2020 #4

Somebody's family thinks you deserve it. That's proof you are worthy. Plus, Hoyt Dec 2020 #2

It was given from the heart. sheshe2 Dec 2020 #3

Did they give it to you to wear it? More_Cowbell Dec 2020 #5

I'll wear it around here. But when I get my place, it hanging up on the wall. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2020 #7

They know this person better than you and are honoring his memory. 58Sunliner Dec 2020 #6

Maybe. Lady Freedom Returns Dec 2020 #8

Honor him -- and his memory -- by wearing it. fierywoman Dec 2020 #9

Wear the jacket MacKasey Dec 2020 #10

It's quite the honor to be given that jacket, dware Jan 2021 #11