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Have you thanked a servicemember today?

You should

March 8, 2007 6:24:41 AM from WinCustomize ForumsWinCustomize Forums
Chances are, you know someone serving in the Military. Chances are, you've seen someone in uniform going about their lives right here in the good old USA. Have you ever thanked them for their service? For the incredible things they do everyday? The men and women of the United State Military deserve at least that. (IMO, a whole lot more) You may not agree with how they are being used, but they are doing their job. Would it hurt to acknowledge them, to say those two words which in these times, mean so much to them. I'll start. Thank you for protecting me and my family. Thank you for giving me the freedom to do as I wish. Thank you for risking your life so others may live. THANK YOU!

There are plenty of ways to show your support for our service members. Take the time.
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Reply #1 March 8, 2007 6:25:09 AM
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...I changed it myself.
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Reply #2 March 8, 2007 7:28:28 AM
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...I changed it myself.

I noticed....just as I was doing it too....

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Reply #3 March 8, 2007 7:50:18 AM
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thanks jafo
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Reply #4 March 8, 2007 7:52:31 AM
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Whole heartedly agree.
I remember changing planes in Chicago while in uniform and a lady (50ish) stopping me and two of my friends to ask if we'd shake hands with her father. Living in the midwest he didn't get to see many Navy uniforms. He was in his mid 70's and in a wheel chair because he'd lost a leg serving on a PT boat in the South Pacific in WW2. We almost missed our connection listening to his stories. The reason he'd had her call us over was because he wanted to thank us.
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Reply #5 March 8, 2007 9:29:08 AM
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Reply #6 March 8, 2007 2:47:54 PM
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I pay money for many things (many, many things   ). Some of them are necessary and some aren't. Everyone has to decide for themselves whether or not the product is worth the price to them.

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Reply #7 March 8, 2007 3:05:41 PM
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Thank you for the site and all the things we can do
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Reply #8 March 8, 2007 3:08:19 PM
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I have the feeling Chef Garry & MisterAMD posted in the wrong thread.
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Reply #9 March 8, 2007 4:41:05 PM
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I have the feeling Chef Garry & MisterAMD posted in the wrong thread.


Maybe.. A bit help for the rest of us could help  
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Reply #10 March 8, 2007 4:42:46 PM
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sorry. I got this into the wrong thread.

To the topic at hand - those who serve do difficult and dangerous work. Whether you agree with the current situation or no, these men and women go where they're told to do what is necessary.
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Reply #11 March 8, 2007 5:36:26 PM
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More than once I have approached a person in uniform at the grocery store, in a parking lot etc etc.. basically whenever I get the opportunity and thanked them and told them I am proud of them.

To do what they do.. voluntarily takes an extraordinary amount of courage and I for one do what I can to show my appreciation every chance I get.
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Reply #12 April 8, 2007 3:23:26 PM
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#5 says it all. And, yes, the kids and I, too, usually go up to people in uniform and thank them.
To do what they do.. voluntarily takes an extraordinary amount of courage and I for one do what I can to show my appreciation every chance I get.

yep
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Reply #13 April 8, 2007 5:36:58 PM
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WOM wonders where this was 37 years ago.
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Reply #14 April 9, 2007 7:41:42 AM
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WOM, What the American government, and the public did/still do to those that served in 'nam was and is an atrocity. Hopefully, it won't happen again with our troops that are fighting now. When they come home, they should feel WELCOME and appreciated and honored. From a guy who's father served 3 tours in 'nam and was never the same after, Thank You.
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Reply #15 April 9, 2007 11:21:01 PM
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Me too, WOM, me too...
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Reply #16 April 10, 2007 12:37:15 AM
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My story is a bit different...my son (in law) has served in Iraq, he did so for a year. He has orders to go back, home less then a year, I don't get into politics because it grieves me so. I have the highest respect for our soldiers, as they do what they are told. So often I read the news that another one has fallen, as I sit at my computer tears falling from my eyes I pray for all the families whose dreams have died away. I pray for all our soldiers, so deeply I respect, they are doing their job for love of country and to protect. Pray for safe return for all our soldiers I so deeply respect.
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Reply #17 April 10, 2007 10:27:35 PM
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On a related note, follow THIS
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Reply #18 April 10, 2007 10:55:52 PM
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While I was in the military, I was stopped constantly, even out of uniform. It's an odd feeling to be thanked, at least for me. I never joined for the congratulations or for the respect or anything like that. I did it because someone needs to step up from time to time and stand for something.

Being thanked for something I felt like I should be doing is humbling to say the least. You have no idea how much it means to those in service though. Being in, is a very thankless job (when around military people). When civilians see you, it's totally different.

So for those who have thanked our armed forces and those who support them, I thank you.
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Reply #19 April 11, 2007 8:07:21 AM
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It brings tears to my eyes when I see the news and there are people at the airport greeting the servicemen that are comming home for the 2 week R&R.  It brings tears to my eyes when I read threads like this.  It almost make me think people don't think  20 year wasn't a waste.  Then I remember the greeting I and others got when we came home.  To be spit at and called baby killers leaves bad memories in your mind.  If ya haven't been there, you don't know what it was like.  10 year olds comming up to shine your boots and blowing you up.  You had to be watchful off all the people.  Oh well...enough said....
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Reply #20 April 11, 2007 8:13:15 AM
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Make sure you all hit the link in reply #17.
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Reply #21 April 26, 2007 7:56:24 PM
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Reply #22 April 26, 2007 8:47:41 PM
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Reply #23 May 28, 2007 12:26:30 AM
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Reply #24 May 28, 2007 12:27:20 AM
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Ensure you don't forget...
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Reply #25 May 28, 2007 11:00:33 AM
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