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Old May 21, 2011 | 07:26 AM
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START USING THE SIGN

This is pretty neat.....(30 second video) ...

Have you ever seen one of our military walking past you and wanted to convey
to them your thanks, but weren't sure how or it felt awkward?

Recently, a gentleman from Seattle created a gesture which could be used and
has started a movement to get the word out.
Please everybody take just a moment to watch.... The Gratitude Campaign;
.......and then forward it to your friends! THEN START USING THE SIGN.



the gratitude campaign: watch the short video
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 07:30 AM
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I totally agree. We also around here have many that greet the planes when units deploy and come home.

It is important.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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Very cool.....we should have done much of this for the Vietnam vets
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 04:13 PM
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You still can!! There are a LOT of us Viet VETS still around....and we understand and forgive. It was a different time. But today is too a different time and I now "give thanks".....
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 04:53 PM
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I know .........I pulled three tours
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 05:02 PM
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Great Idea! I'll use it
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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You still can!! There are a LOT of us Viet VETS still around....and we understand and forgive. It was a different time. But today is too a different time and I now "give thanks".....
Hey man, thanks for you service! I was just a baby in 1968 - but I still respect and honor your and every other Vietnam Vet's sacrifices.
 
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Old May 21, 2011 | 09:02 PM
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Thank you, sir! Just continue paying your taxes - - I stayed in for my 20! Gotta keep that monthly check coming!
 
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i was too young for the older wars, and too old for the newer wars, but i always express thanx when i see a vet of any wars for their sacrifices. You are all appreciated
 
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Great post and many thanks to all who served.
 
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steal second?
 
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:49 AM
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Absolutely fabulous way for showing gratitude to all service members
 
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Originally Posted by BPofMD
You still can!! There are a LOT of us Viet VETS still around....and we understand and forgive. It was a different time. But today is too a different time and I now "give thanks".....
Thanks for your service, from one to another. Served in OEF....it was there I gained a whole new level of respect for the Vietnam Vets. How ya'll did it was nothing short of a miracle. That goes for any war prior to the ones we are fighting now. Now, we have email, internet, phones etc. Ya'll barely had mail, and in my opinion, the fighting was much more brutal. There's not much I can say that can convey my thoughts for ya'll.

You Sir, are a hardass and deserve nothing but respect.
 
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Thank you, sir! Just continue paying your taxes - - I stayed in for my 20! Gotta keep that monthly check coming!
Most definitely one of the best uses of our tax dollars.
 
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I must agree!
 
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