[QUOTE=Adams' Apple]    Adam, I realize you asked this question to active/former Military personel, but I gotta jump in. We have several groups of people that are at the airports here(Dallas/Ft.Worth) EVERY DAY, just to greet returning soldiers/military personel as they deplane. A lot of these soldiers are simply here to catch a connecting flight, some may live in the area. ALL of them are deeply appreciative of the "Thank Yous", and the support shown for their service. I see them on the news most every day, and they just can't get over the show of support that total strangers give them. I never miss an opportunity to thank them when I'm out and about.

Last December, as Mama and I were going to a local mall, there were several uniformed military folks out collecting toys/money for charity. I had to walk up and tell them, "I don't have any spare cash right now, but I do want to thank you guys for your service to our country.". I shook all of their hands, and they were really pleased to hear someone say that to them. When we came back out from shopping, I did put some cash in the pot, but they all remembered us as the ones that were thankful.
I say if you have the chance, take it. They won't bite...

byw...I also thank the police/firefighters that I come in contact with for their service to our communities. Even the ones that stop me, and give me personal invitations to court!!! [/QUOTE]

Your such a nut!!!   

fixed "quote" boxAdams' Apple2006-10-12 20:20:16