Say "Thank You". . .
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My father recently passed away. He was in the airforce many years ago. In the Boston Globe online obit a stranger wrote a very nice tribute and thank you to my Dad for his service and a sent his condolences to my family. I was very touched by his very sincere words. It does mean alot to say thank you for the very unselfish time that these people put in for the service of our country. They are not forced they do it to uphold all of the liberties we hold near and dear. They do it for us and should be thanked.....
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I have posted this story before, but, the movie was so touching....I want to share my thoughts again in case there is someone new here.
About a year ago, I took some friends and 4 of my grandchildren to the airport in Dallas/Ft.Worth to welcome the troops home. This scene happens every single day at that airpport. They have organized a thank you greeting for every single flight that is returning from the Mideast no matter what time of day or night.
Periodically, the crowd would burst out in applause.....it was quite wonderful to see even the really shy guys react to these feelings. I watched my 11 and 12 year old grandsons walk up to each and every one of the 300 or so service men and either grab their hand or pat them on the back and say "Thanks". No one had told them to do this....they just felt the call. I do not believe there was one person that came off the airplane that didn't have a tear in their eye because they were so over whelmed that people were so welcoming of them. In fact, my eyes are blurred while writing this from just remembering what a touching scene it was.
My grandchildren went back to Missouri and still talk about this on a weekly basis. I know they will remember this experience and appreciate our soldiers for the rest of their lives.
I have since been back several times and it is always so very emotional for the greeters and the solders. If anyone on the board has a chance to ever do this....please take advantage of this. I promise, you will never forget the experience. .
Carol Bice
I have posted this story before, but, the movie was so touching....I want to share my thoughts again in case there is someone new here.
About a year ago, I took some friends and 4 of my grandchildren to the airport in Dallas/Ft.Worth to welcome the troops home. This scene happens every single day at that airpport. They have organized a thank you greeting for every single flight that is returning from the Mideast no matter what time of day or night.
Periodically, the crowd would burst out in applause.....it was quite wonderful to see even the really shy guys react to these feelings. I watched my 11 and 12 year old grandsons walk up to each and every one of the 300 or so service men and either grab their hand or pat them on the back and say "Thanks". No one had told them to do this....they just felt the call. I do not believe there was one person that came off the airplane that didn't have a tear in their eye because they were so over whelmed that people were so welcoming of them. In fact, my eyes are blurred while writing this from just remembering what a touching scene it was.
My grandchildren went back to Missouri and still talk about this on a weekly basis. I know they will remember this experience and appreciate our soldiers for the rest of their lives.
I have since been back several times and it is always so very emotional for the greeters and the solders. If anyone on the board has a chance to ever do this....please take advantage of this. I promise, you will never forget the experience. .
Carol Bice
As I sat here, tears are streaming down my face. Sure makes it hard to type. 
My son leaves for Iraq in May. Do I want him to go? No. Not at all. But he knew it was a possiblity when he signed up for the military. He went into the Air Force and selfish mama that I am, I was hoping that it would mean that he wouldn't have to go. He is a medic. He will be in the green zone so this is somewhat less dangerous but not completely. I pray that he comes home safely and I am grateful that these soldiers are not coming home to the same conditions that the Vietnam vets came home to.
By the way, if you think of it, pray for my son. And maybe for me too.
Wanda
My son leaves for Iraq in May. Do I want him to go? No. Not at all. But he knew it was a possiblity when he signed up for the military. He went into the Air Force and selfish mama that I am, I was hoping that it would mean that he wouldn't have to go. He is a medic. He will be in the green zone so this is somewhat less dangerous but not completely. I pray that he comes home safely and I am grateful that these soldiers are not coming home to the same conditions that the Vietnam vets came home to.By the way, if you think of it, pray for my son. And maybe for me too.
Wanda
Connie
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Wanda, you and your son are in my prayers. Hopefully, we all learned an important lesson from the way our military was viewed during the Vietnam War.
Wanda, I pray along with you and countless others that those near and dear remain safe.
I also cry everytime one of our fallen travels the "Highway of Heroes". I weep with the family of the fallen at every repatriation ceremony. My tears and my prayers are given with thanks to those fallen and those still fighting.
I pray daily for an end to this black hole.
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I also cry everytime one of our fallen travels the "Highway of Heroes". I weep with the family of the fallen at every repatriation ceremony. My tears and my prayers are given with thanks to those fallen and those still fighting.
I pray daily for an end to this black hole.
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