Well, I'll say thanks to this guy and your husband anyway. Why? They are doing jobs I could never do, putting theri lives and their families lives on hold to do it. They get paid, a little, but that is beside the point.

Of course, we shouldn't get in the way of a proper family homecoming......

  *thank you for what you do for us*

I understand. That is an awkward situation. Just appreciate the gratitude (it's way better than getting spit on). People mean well when they say it. It's not to bother. I wish CPL Barrientos and your husband the best. You too, of course!

I agree with Witbee; these are brave individuals. My hat is off to them.

 it's not that i mean people can't say it, i was simply saying my husband gets weirded out cause he's like *it's my job* and thank you, keep my husband in your minds (or prayers if that's your thing) he's going back to iraq on the 8th! a green zone this time, but still  scary!  i wish cpl barrientos the best as well and am sorry for his ordeal. i can relate very much to his family, and i wish them the best as well, i'm glad they got their son/brother/boyfriend/grandson back.  i can't wait for that day, i'll bet they are super excited!

I think I understand your point cassandra~ this is a private moment that should be for family and friends . We can say "Thank You" later and be sure to vote *yes* for all Veterans measures that come up.

I am very close to my nephew,we talk about everything...but he will not speak one word about "over there",save he's glad to be home and that the money was good. He doesn't want thanks either...but he got it anyway from me. After we hugged.

 When I came back to the states on R&R and saw all those people chearing for me, it almost brought me to tears. I don't consider myself to be the patriotic type but I really appreciated it. I saw a guy that was chearing later on in the airport and I just wanted to thank him for keeping my spirits up (I just had a 4month old baby and one on the way when I left for Iraq). But I feel uncomfortable when I'm out and about and people will say that. I always wonder what's the proper response when people say that. Sometimes I just nod or smile. Also, I see folks like your husband, who've been injured in combat, as heroes since I barely left the "wire" for 10 months there and came back physically in one piece.

 Great picture. 

 i  miss his kisses!

 That's understandable and I see your point of view. Many thanks to your hubby and others that are fighting for us!!!

i agree except the prostitue thing.  i always have to tell people before  they meet my husband not to ask questions about heavy issues.....  most of them know but, i like to give a reminder.  they go through traumatic stuff over there wether they are injured or not.  i am big on respecting privacy, in any situation, hence the reason this bothered me so much.