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Speaking as a veteran, you don’t need to thank me or square. We got more out of our service than we gave. Square got a free million-dollar flight education, which completely insulated him from the underbelly of civilian aviation. He sits high on his thrown and wonders what you’re complaining about. He should be thanking you the american taxpayer, which allowed him to enjoy only the plummest portions of aviation.
Also speaking as a veteran, I appreciate your humilty X! And not to defend Square - I'd just remind us all there were many men who rotted in Japanese POW camps, or in the Hanoi Hilton. Many went down in a ball of fire over Germany, Vietnam, Iraq or Afghanistan. These pilots will never sit on the Delta throne. I think it is ok to receive a thank-you from a civilian now and then. Not for us, but for them; the guys who didn't get to cash in on their million-dollar flight education. We're the only ones that can speak for them now and when people thank us, they're really thanking them - don't you think?