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Wilderness Woman
Watcher of the Wood

USA

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November 27 2002

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Posted - October 01 2008 : 09:03:41 AM

While I was traveling to and from Oregon recently, I was in several airports. Frequently, I would see soldiers dressed in camo, seated and waiting for flights, or walking through the airports. I wanted to go up to them and just say, "Thank you for your service to our country!" But, I'm ashamed to say that I have been just too bashful to try it.

Gadget Girl sent this link to me this morning, and I feel compelled to post it here for all to see. GG... I hope I am not jumping the gun on you, but I want more people to get the word out there. I think this is wonderful....

Click here to watch the short video: The Gratitude Campaign

In addition, I would like to add this. Our World War II veterans are dying by the hundreds every day. Soon it will be too late... they will all be gone.

A man who is in the Augusta Regiment with Seamus and I does something that I think is very neat. When we are at events and are dealing with the public, whenever he sees an elderly man who might be in his 80s, he asks the man, "Are you a veteran?" If the man answers yes, he asks, "Were you in World War II or Korea?" If the man answers yes, he holds out his hand and says, "I just want to say Thank You for your service to our country!" If the gentleman seems amenable, he will then ask what branch of service, when, where, etc. Often, he finds men who are more than willing to talk about their experiences during the wars. They are proud of it! Alan has heard some amazing stories.

So, I think we should all do as Alan does. Seek out these wonderful old soldiers, while we still can.

"It is more deeply stirring to my blood than any imaginings could possibly have been."

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Monadnock Guide
Council of Elders

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Posted - October 01 2008 : 10:36:27 AM

Excellent post & link WW. My father fought in WWII - but almost never said anything about it. He passed away a long time ago, - but we do need to remember & thank the last that are still with us.

you can keep "The Change"

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