This post is not about politics or whether you support war or oppose it. It is about the people who serve. Both my father and my wife's father served with pride in the military. That is how my wife & I met, both of our families were stationed at Ft. Hood, Texas; at the time, the largest military facility in the world. While my father was considered a medical risk to serve in Vietnam, my father-in-law did two tours. I'm intensely proud of both of them. Although my father passed in 1981, my wife's father is still alive and we've never once discussed his service nor have I ever thanked him for his selfless service to our country in an unpopular war, much like today's conflict in Iraq.
To the point of this post and I'll just quote from the site:
"For the past several years as I've been traveling around the country, I've been approaching Soldiers in airports and thanking them for serving for us. On several occasions I have noticed that it felt a little awkward for both of us. There are several reasons, some of which I am even just now learning as I produce this film and talk to more Service Men & Women and Veterans. But they have always appreciated being thanked, and I have always felt better having expressed my gratitude.
I started to think that it would be nice if civilians had a gesture or sign that they could use to say "thank you" quickly and easily without even having to approach. I did some research and found the sign that we are now using.
Is this limited to the military? Not at all. If you look around you I'm sure that you'll find lots of people who are serving their communities, from local to global. If you appreciate their service, give them a sign. Say "thank you from the bottom of my heart." -Scott Truitt, FOUNDER, The Gratitude Campaign
Please visit this site and spend 30 seconds viewing the short video - http://www.gratitudecampaign.org/shortmovie.php. It brought tears to my eyes as often happens in the airport when I see our brave young women and men in service. After you watch this, take action the next time you pass someone in service to our country, regardless of your political views or opinions.
Thanks to TJ for sending me this link.
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Thanks for posting this! This is exactly how I feel - I always want to do something to tell the troops thanks, but wasn't sure how to do it. Everytime I see them at the airport, I'm reminded of how much sacrifice they make for us. I like this idea - thanks for sharing it.
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