[Scottish2008]

I think this is a great time to start saying "Thank You" To the Troops over seas. I just lost a few friends over seas. And I wish I was there for them. So please take the time if you can and say thank you. Pro Patria (For Country)

Thank you

[HistorianChick]

THANK YOU!!!

Great idea, Scottish.

I wrote something a while ago in tribute to "our boys"... I've sent it to my friends while they were overseas and evidently it helped.

So, here's to our boys:

The last verse of "America, the Beautiful" is perfect for a thank you to you and your fellow soldiers.

"Oh, beautiful for heroes proved...."
You are a hero. Your daily sacrifice is of hero caliber.

"in liberating strife..."
I recognize the hazards of your job and do not forget to pray for you daily.

"Who more than self their country loved..."
By sacrificing your time - time that could be spent in numerous other ways - you prove your love of country, dedication to our safety, and commitment to fulfilling the dream of peace and safety.

"and mercy more than life..."
As evidenced in countless pictures that have made their way back home, I'd like to thank you and your fellow comrades for your mercy and grace to those on foreign fields.

"America, America may God thy gold refine..."
YOU are our treasure - our heroes; being refined and tested only serves to make the lustre of gold SHINE!

"till all success be nobleness and every gain divine."
From my heart to yours... THANK YOU.

Reminders... lest we forget.