Giving thanks

By Michelle Malkin  •  November 20, 2007 12:10 PM

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Forward InvocationU.S. service members with 2nd Marine Logistics Group (Forward) and various other units bow their heads in prayer during the invocation to celebrate the Marine Corps’ 232nd birthday on Camp Taqaddum, Iraq, Nov. 10, 2007. U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Michael J. O’Brien.

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Send your text message of thanks to the troops via America Support You:

This holiday season, America Supports You is giving you a new way to send your thanks to the troops - by text message! When you send your message of thanks to 89279 (TXASY) between November 17th and 22nd, you’ll receive a special thanks in return. Also, we’ll be displaying those messages on our ASY Giving Thanks widget far and wide across the internet. Just another way that you can support our brave military men and women serving in 177 countries across the world.

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  1. #1
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:14 pm, meatpieandtatters said:

    Bravo.

  2. #2
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:18 pm, cpodug said:

    From one generation to another - thank you.
    The torch has been passed

  3. #3
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:25 pm, 30 pcs of silver said:

    Absolutely and without hesitation.

    Thank you to all who have served, are serving or slated to serve. God Bless and Happy Thanksgiving!

  4. #4
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:29 pm, Buck I said:

    Just got it done. Thanks for the opportunity.

  5. #5
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:30 pm, katieanne said:

    Thank you Michelle. I’ll do it.

  6. #6
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:33 pm, On-my-soap-box said:

    DONE!

    Thanks you all whom have served and are serving.

    Soap’s have a son in Afghanistan.

  7. #7
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:53 pm, DesertLover said:

    To sll my fellow Marine brothers … Semper Fi

  8. #8
    On November 20th, 2007 at 12:53 pm, Archon said:

    To my brothers and sisters currently in harm’s way, not just in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the world over: You are not forgotten. God bless and keep the faith. I’ll be back soon.

  9. #9
    On November 20th, 2007 at 1:06 pm, EHeavenlyGads said:

    What an honor to be able to participate in this thanks-giving. Thank you.

  10. #10
    On November 20th, 2007 at 1:16 pm, RaisedRight said:

    Done and done.

    Truly something to be thankful for.

  11. #11
    On November 20th, 2007 at 1:17 pm, W_over_w said:

    Thank you for providing the blanket of security that I and my family sleep under at night. May our Father in heaven continue to provide His hedge of protection around you and your fellow brothers and sisters in arms.

    “Whereas it is the duty of all nations to acknowledge the providence of Almighty God, to obey His will, to be grateful for His benefits, and humbly to implore His protection and favor . . .”
    ~George Washington, Oct. 3, 1789 from the first Thanksgiving Proclamation

  12. #12
    On November 20th, 2007 at 1:59 pm, josetheguerilla said:

    Marines kick a$$!!!! God bless the Corp!!! Semper Fi’ Marines.

  13. #13
    On November 20th, 2007 at 2:26 pm, USMCgramma said:

    Amen to all of the above. God bless our troops near and far.

  14. #14
    On November 20th, 2007 at 2:28 pm, MissMarciLyn said:

    Thanks for the heads up Michelle — doing it right now!

    (side note: God Bless the technology that allows us to let them know these things at just the moment when they may need it most!)

  15. #15
    On November 20th, 2007 at 2:47 pm, Lan Astaslem said:

    Done! Thanks, Michelle, for letting us know about these efforts so that we can express our gratitude to all of our brave servicemen and women.

  16. #16
    On November 20th, 2007 at 2:55 pm, Ragspierre said:

    I have tried to make a practice of approaching any uniformed member of the service I see in public, and offering them my hand and a few words of gratitude on behalf of myself and my loved ones.

    Sometimes I don’t do it, however, and I only make eye contact and exchange a silent communication from one old warrior to a younger one. When that happens, it is because I cannot trust myself to speak. My emotions…my pride in you, my appreciation for your work, your motives, and my desire to say something that gives my emotions justice…are very powerful, and express themselves in tears far too easily.

    This holiday, when you are so far from home in your postings around the world…and so distant from those you love and treasure…I cannot imagine sitting down to a feast with my sons and daughters without somehow trying to include you in my own deeply personal thanksgiving.

    Thank you, from the depths of my soul, for what you have choosen to do with your time, talent, minds, and blood.

    I cannot think of how your own father’s heart must swell with pride at having raised someone like you. God bless you all, and thank you.

  17. #17
    On November 20th, 2007 at 4:02 pm, Miss Ladybug said:

    In addition to sending a text message of support this Thanksgiving, you can also help support the troops by supporting proven organizations such as Any Soldier, Inc. I’ve done my part, so please help me help them.

  18. #18
    On November 20th, 2007 at 4:25 pm, Boomer said:

    I have 12 people from my squadron in this part of the world. I will spend a good part of tomorrow sending each one a Thanksgiving greeting. We can’t thank them enough for the separation and hardships they experience on our behalf. My wife and I have also spent many Holidays apart due to service related duty and we understand exactly what it feels like. May God bless them and protect them.

  19. #19
    On November 20th, 2007 at 7:04 pm, winemkr said:

    Real warriors don’t need a thank you, it is the warrior that gives thanks for the opportunity to go into combat and fight for his country, the United States of America. And don’t you ever forget it.

    Semper Fi

  20. #20
    On November 20th, 2007 at 8:15 pm, zorro said:

    Message sent, thanks for the link Michelle.

    And to all who defend us, May God Bless you and your families.

  21. #21
    On November 20th, 2007 at 8:56 pm, Miss Ladybug said:

    winemkr~

    They may not “need” a thank you, but I’m sure they appreciate the thanks when they know it is sincere. There are a lot of things I may not “need”, but I sure like to have, and that goes for more than just material things.

  22. #22
    On November 21st, 2007 at 12:41 am, On-my-soap-box said:

    HMMMM

    Not one FREAKIN’ TROLL on this blog bothered to make a positive comment.

    Ban them all!!!

  23. #23
    On November 21st, 2007 at 4:43 pm, 24Klady said:

    Thank you Michelle and blessings to you and your family this Thanksgiving.

    Ragspierre#16 - Though I’ve not served in the military, I have spent time chatting with young military personnel at various airports across the country and get all choked up when it’s time to say goodbye and wish them well. Your post expresses what many of us feel.

    To the rest of the crew, if you’re traveling this holiday and pass someone in uniform, smile and acknowledge them.

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