First let me say thanks (again).
Second let me say that a lot of my family and my wife's family have served...and served valiantly in many wars. Trust me, we have the stories and medals to show for it.
However let me also so that our family members not once asked for recognition or even a thanks for what they did. They did it out of conviction and wouldn't have had it any other way. Never once did they look for a thanks from us or anyone else.
So yeah, I get it...people should be appreciative but it is a jeep forum after all. Not saying its right or wrong, but it certainly shouldn't be a surprise.