Comments | gonzo_theory: Frenetic Pseuso-Crisis of Conscience or Revisiting my Gratitude Problem

gonzo_theory

Frenetic Pseuso-Crisis of Conscience or Revisiting my Gratitude Problem

Jul 16, 2009 10:11

A dear and trusted friend of mine went to the Chicago Pride Parade. We saw a few people who I think are infinitely deserving of my respect and gratitude. They are well aged, brave men and women who at one point in time served in the military. They may have been sailors, airmen, soldiers of varying capacities. They are also queer. They may or may ( Read more... )

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luckyhoss July 16 2009, 17:26:02 UTC

This was a beautiful essay. Thanks for writing this.

gonzo_theory July 16 2009, 21:31:36 UTC

I just had to get my sentiments out there. This is something I have been grappling with for quite some time now.

ophidimancer July 16 2009, 18:34:19 UTC

You are SO deserving of the recognition. You served, didn't you?

gonzo_theory July 16 2009, 21:32:08 UTC

Yes, I did serve, but what part of my circular logic did you not understand?

milagro75 July 17 2009, 07:15:57 UTC

I can certainly understand not wanting the extra attention, but you my friend are most definitely worthy of the recognition. *hug*

gonzo_theory July 21 2009, 20:47:10 UTC

Thank you Dear *HUG*
Though in person, I stammer and falter horribly when people thank me in person, even for other things... small things I'm ok with... but this one big thing... err... um...