Kids And Military History

[CAG Covieleader]

Today I met a Kid playing that used a GT that I knew the History behind and he only knew the movie Character. I wanted to tell him more about the Soldier and him and his friends mocked me. I became upset and told them I was offended. Not because they thought I was lying or they thought it was BS, but because they didn't have the decency to just hear my Story. A story of the History of a fallen Hero a fellow Veteran and a member of my Units History. Instead of getting upset in a Game. I left those players. Whom I don't know, but 2 I did that didn't speek. Tactful 2......
It really upsets me that Teachers today don't Teach more Military History to Kids and Instill the values of Americanism. A Trait that many no longer permote in our Nation. I find it hard to call us a United States, because the only groups I find United any longer, are our Military. Where the Values of Brotherhood, Comrodery and Americanism still live strong.
Why I write this here instead of forgetting about it, is that today I held the 11th District Oritorucal Contest for the American Legion at my Post as Commander. Where we permote Americanism. I met there, Two young future Leaders of our Nation. One that won the Contest. We donated money to. To motivate that young Man to carry the Torch on within the Contest and to be a future Leader of our great Nation as he grows and possibly becomes a fellow Veteran or a good President of our States and Unites us as a People or fights for our Nation's Freedom. Freedom to tell a 20 year Combat Veteran with 3 Tours in Combat, 2 Purple Hearts and more damn Ribbons than most Officers I have ever seen that my story was BS to him. It's a Obamanation......



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[CAG CheechDogg]

Amazes me the ignorance that is out there

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[CAG JB]

Totally not surprised at this,as Cheech mentions the level of ignorance and uneducatedness coming through in todays youth is not what it used to be.Its the same over here in the U.K.,kids growing up,spending more and more time on other recreational activities before setting their education front and centre.Then they wonder why they find it difficult to obtain a job in todays society due to lack of qualifications.

What was the GT covie and the story behind it?you got me interested in the story.

[Gemini328]

Yes I agree with jb you got me interested in the story as well. Nothing is more interesting to me than military history straight from "the horses mouth". Coming from a family that half was military and half wasn't I love hearing the actual history instead of the botched version written in books.

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[Happyhour679]

I agree with JB kids do have there priorities are wrong education is late on there list


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[CAG Covieleader]

His GT was RAMBO1343

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[Chirdaki187]

My history professor banned political arguments in our classes because they were becoming too heated. Veterans vs Non-Veterans. It started when I wore an Operation Iraqi Freedom tee to class. One of my classmates commented on it saying I was a baby-killer, islamaphobe, and all that other nonsense. I kind of lost it, not my best moment but the guy had no idea what the hell he was talking about. Thankfully one of my guys was in the same class and was able to calm me down. (I was president of the Boise State University Veterans Club) Most of the schools in my area have stopped holding Veterans Day ceremonies, the kids aren't learning about the freedoms they were given. If they don't want to say the pledge or respect the flag its almost encouraged. I joined the Boy Scouts with my son because at least in that group of young men, (and young women if you are in Venturing Crews) they are taught the ideals of Americanism, Patriotism, and respect for country, fellowman, and veterans. Sorry for the rant but I agree with CAG Covieleader 100%. By the way CAG Covieleader thank you for your service!