How to say thank you to someone in the military....

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  1. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I hope I can put this on here, if not feel free to take it off.

    I received this little movie clip in an e-mail from a relative that has 2 brothers serving in the military..I know I will use it..

    http://www.gratitudecampaign.org/shortmovie.php

    Be patient...if it is busy, I put it on a couple sites.
     
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  3. stratsmom

    stratsmom Flower Fanatic

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    I've seen that before. I think it's awesome!!!
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    So simple but what a nice way to thank those who put their lives on the line for us all.
     
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    bunkie Young Pine

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    we have dialup and i tried to download the 'short' movie, but it's 24MB and that would take a day and a night to download! could someone give me an overview of what's in the movie please? from your comments it sounds really special. thanks! :stew1:
     



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    kuntrygal Texas Rose

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    When approaching someone in the military, place your hand (kinda cupped) over your heart and slowly move it forward, down and out with your hand still cupped. They will know what you mean and are doing, and they will certainly appreciate it. (I hope this is a fairly good description).
     
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    thanks kuntrygirl, i'll pass that on...
     
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    Peppersage In Flower

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    Thank you, I will remember this, and pass it along.
     
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    Biita Arctic-ally Challenged Forager

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    I sent the video to my son and asked him to play it for his group of friends.

    (he's in iraq)
     
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    qphomedecor New Seed

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    Thank you for sharing it with us. I know there's been many times I've wanted to say thanks and didn't. That clip was a blessing and I'll remember that sign.
     
  11. Sherry8

    Sherry8 I Love Birds!

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    I can't wait until I see someone in the Military to use this sign. That way I will know if they know what it means. My husband said that another thing we could do was mouth "thank you" as you are doing it if they are looking. I thought that was a good idea too...
     

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