Something I thought very wonderful, for Memorial Day
Thank you to our military heroes for their service!
This is very revealing and something that is, unfortunately not too
common these days.
Ann Margret....
This is a good counter-balance story to the Jane Fonda Vietnam Woman Of
The Year story.
Vietnam 1966
Richard, (my husband), never really talked a lot about his time in
Vietnam, other than he had been shot by a sniper. However, he had a
rather grainy, 8
by 10 black and white photo he had taken at a USO show of Ann Margret
with Bob Hope in the background that was one of his treasures.
A few years ago, Ann Margret was doing a book signing at a local
bookstore. Richard wanted to see if he could get her to sign the
treasured photo so he
arrived at the bookstore at 12 o'clock for the 7:30 signing.
When I got there after work, the line went all the way around the
bookstore, circled the parking lot, and disappeared behind a parking
garage. Before her
appearance, bookstore employees announced that she would sign only her
book and no memorabilia would be permitted.
Richard was disappointed, but wanted to show her the photo and let her
know how much those shows meant to lonely GI's so far from home. Ann
Margret came
out looking as beautiful as ever and, as second in line, it was soon
Richard's turn.
He presented the book for her signature and then took out the photo.
When he did, there were many shouts from the employees that she would
not sign it.
Richard said, 'I understand. I just wanted her to see it.'
She took one look at the photo, tears welled up in her eyes and she
said, "This is one of my gentlemen from Vietnam and I most certainly
will sign his
photo. I know what these men did for their country and I always have
time for 'my gentlemen.'"
With that, she pulled Richard across the table and planted a big kiss on
him. She then made quite a to-do about the bravery of the young men she
met over
the years, how much she admired them, and how much she appreciated
them.. There weren't too many dry eyes among those close enough to hear.
She then posed
for pictures and acted as if he were the only one there.
Later at dinner, Richard was very quiet. When I asked if he'd like to
talk about it, my big, strong husband broke down in tears.. 'That's the
first time
anyone ever thanked me for my time in the Army,' he said.
That night was a turning point for him. He walked a little straighter
and, for the first time in years, was proud to have been a Vet. I'll
never forget
Ann Margret for her graciousness and how much that small act of kindness
meant to my husband.
I now make it a point to say 'Thank you' to every person I come across
who served in our Armed Forces.. Freedom does not come cheap and I am
grateful for
all those who have served their country.
If you'd like to pass on this story, feel free to do so. Perhaps it will
help others to become aware of how important it is to acknowledge the
contribution
our service people make.
A true Patriot will pass this on. A Foreigner in this country might not.
Don't be too busy today...
Share this inspiring message with friends and family.
On behalf of those who DO appreciate all that you did for us,
thank you to each of you who receive this message who have served or are
serving our country in the armed services or any other service.
IF YOU DON'T STAND BEHIND OUR TROOPS, PLEASE, FEEL FREE TO STAND IN
FRONT OF THEM
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Have A Nice Day, From, K4NKZ Jim B.D.T.B.
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