Comments on: Giving thanks

By: Michelle Malkin » Malkin’s year-in-review: 2007 photo album

Michelle Malkin » Malkin’s year-in-review: 2007 photo album — Mon, 31 Dec 2007 17:46:47 +0000

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By: 24Klady

24Klady — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 21:43:15 +0000

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.

By: On-my-soap-box

On-my-soap-box — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 05:41:32 +0000

HMMMM

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

Ban them all!!!

By: Miss Ladybug

Miss Ladybug — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:56:57 +0000

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.

By: zorro

zorro — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 01:15:31 +0000

Message sent, thanks for the link Michelle.

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

By: winemkr

winemkr — Wed, 21 Nov 2007 00:04:12 +0000

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

By: Boomer

Boomer — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:25:17 +0000

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.

By: Miss Ladybug

Miss Ladybug — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:02:56 +0000

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.

By: Ragspierre

Ragspierre — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:55:52 +0000

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.

By: Lan Astaslem

Lan Astaslem — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:47:05 +0000

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.

By: MissMarciLyn

MissMarciLyn — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:28:47 +0000

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!)

By: USMCgramma

USMCgramma — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 19:26:56 +0000

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

By: josetheguerilla

josetheguerilla — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:59:17 +0000

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

By: W_over_w

W_over_w — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:17:55 +0000

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

By: RaisedRight

RaisedRight — Tue, 20 Nov 2007 18:16:27 +0000

Done and done.

Truly something to be thankful for.