Ok, I have a brother in Iraq, on his second tour of duty, who is totally in support of what he is doing. I also have a brother-in-law, who was away from his family for over 24 months (including training, but mostly in Iraq). He came back with some pretty bad scars on the inside. Would he do it again, yes. He said we are going to fight them over there or over here...it is our choice.
Wow, how crazy is that! Do we realize the mentality of the men and women who strap on the boots and put themselves in the way of terrorist? Have you thanked a soldier today, this week, this month, or not at all? Read the following and watch the video!
As Quoted from www.gratitudecampaign.org
For the past several years as I've been traveling around the country, I've been approaching soldiers in the 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 soldiers. 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."
