[LS]

You know, every time I see a soldier in an airport---and if it's not intruding or too embarrassing for the person---I go up and shake his or her hand and thank them. I'd give them each a book, but soon would be on the street with the Katrina victims. So I give them a card and tell them, "This book is about YOU."

I've even had some write me back and tell me how grateful they were for people to stand up for them back home.

[4integrity]

When I encounter a soldier, I, too will say thank you for your service. Sometimes, though, I wonder if it sounds trite to them and I pray they know how sincere the words are. I am so grateful to our military men and women AND their families. I wish many many more Americans would outwardly 'show' their appreciation of our troops.
God bless you for what you do!

[NordP]

We do too, LS. It's such a rewarding feeling to tell them. They are all making the World a better place.

I tell them that I look forward to reading about them in the history books--having changed the World for the better. Plant those seeds of Freedom and Democracy!!! The mission is noble and the cause is just.