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Old 03-10-2009, 08:52 AM   #1
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I appologize for not making my post clearer.
Colors is the time (at 8am everyday and sunset every day) when the American flag is raised and lowered.

I am proud of my country and my service to my country.
My question was not what should I do (I have missed a lot of fish in my days and one more will not hurt me) but more to get a feel as to what others are doing. As I sat there paying my respects I had noticed a few boaters/fisherman paying their respects but there were also a few who did not.

I retired after 20 years in the Navy in September 08 but continue to work on a Naval Facility. The flag goes up to the tune of the National Anthem every morning. I alawys get chocked up with this song as it always reminds me of why I am here and where I have come from. Taps makes my eyes well up as well but, unfortunately, I am not at work until sunset.

Thank you all for sharing your thought on this matter. It is truly nice to hear stories about how you fell about your country. A few years ago my wife gave me a copy of Chicken Soup for theVeteran's Soul. I get chocked up every time I read it. I highly recomend this book to any one who has served or knows someone who has.
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Old 03-10-2009, 09:41 AM   #2
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Anyone currently or former military would have the same moments of reflection as you did. All the others would only have the Pledge of Allegiance in Kindergarten to reflect upon, so it wouldn't have made much of an impression.
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Old 03-11-2009, 06:36 AM   #3
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Military or not ALL should recognize the sound of freedom and the costs paid for it!
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Old 03-11-2009, 07:26 AM   #4
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Military or not ALL should recognize the sound of freedom and the costs paid for it!
Amen Brother!
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Old 03-11-2009, 01:23 PM   #5
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Never being in the military, I have nontheless use to work near MCRD by the airport and could hear them play every day. I always stopped what I was doing to pay my respects. That said, I think I would set the hook with my left hand and wait for colors to end.
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Old 03-11-2009, 01:54 PM   #6
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I'm sure most people understand,its the "whats this has to do with fishing" that probably raises a question. My fam has a great history with the military,some guys sacrifice by the cost of anothers life. So I say when its time to be "patrioatic",be patriotic; when its time to "fish " fish.
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Old 03-11-2009, 11:12 PM   #7
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hi guys this is my first posting on this site. i was moved by what many of you have said regarding this question about Colors. many of you have had the honor of serving our great country and protecting our way of life. i myself never got that oppertunity as much as i wanted to serve and believe that EVER AMERICAN IN THIS COUNTRY SHOULD DEVOTE AT LEAST 2 YRS OF HIS OR HER LIFE TO THE SERVICE OF OUR COUNTRY MILITARY OR CIVIL.

i can't speak for others. but as i honor my country and its fallen children i would reel in and put my hand over my heart to give my respect to such a great and wonderful country that has given me so much.

its nice to see that so many of you love our country when so many seen to want to drag us back to a time that wasn't so pretty.
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Old 03-15-2009, 03:46 AM   #8
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I'm sure most people understand,its the "whats this has to do with fishing" that probably raises a question. My fam has a great history with the military,some guys sacrifice by the cost of anothers life. So I say when its time to be "patrioatic",be patriotic; when its time to "fish " fish.
you are an ass! It is always time to be patriotic!
Years ago, after spending some "rehabilitation" time, I was reintroduced to the work force as a job coach for the "mentally disabled" in the pot shack at the MCRD. Even these people knew to drop whatever they were doing and show some respect!
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