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November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
DawnmarieRose, How …
DawnmarieRose, How about doing BOTH signs, promoting BOTH ways of saying “Thank you” to our servicemen? The important thing is showing our heartfelt gratitude to those who serve and sacrifice for our country, not bickering over which is correct. I happen to know ASL; many people do not. Both signs just take a second, either one would show our gratitude, and THAT’S what is important. Love this video, and I’m so glad it’s here for people to see!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
What is happening …
What is happening in your world that you feel this need to dump your negativity all over something that is intended to spread gratitude? If this doesn’t resonnate with you, by all means, don’t use it. But why argue with it?
As for what the members of the Armed Forces think, you could take 5 minutes away from your snide writing and actually read some of the other 1,000+ comments here — many of them are from members of the military.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
It’s awesome that …
It’s awesome that everyone who grew up in 18th century France will know what this means!! Unfortunately, that’s not most of us… or any of us, for that matter. I’d love to hear from some people who are really in the Armed Forces to see what they think about it!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
As for saying it …
As for saying it verbally, we’re all for that if that works for you and you can do that. But there are those who are not comfortable with that, there are times and places when that’s not possible, and there are those who serve who are not comfortable being approached by strangers. For these times and places, we are simply offering another option.
We suggest you do whatever feels right to you in the moment, and allow others to do what feels right to them.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
While we would have …
While we would have loved to use the ASL sign for “thank you”, I think you’re overestimating how many people know it. And perhap just as widely known is another hand gesture that starts with the hand just UNDER the chin that means “_____ off”. To avoid any possible confusion, and possible insult, we opted for this older sign that dates back to 18th century France. The full translation is “thank you from the bottom of my heart.”
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
It’s a nice idea, …
It’s a nice idea, but why not just use the correct ASL sign for Thank You or open your mouth and say, “Thank You!”, it’s really not that hard to do. The ASL sign is more universal, and people wouldn’t look at you funny for signing Thank You incorrectly (since most people know this basic ASL sign) and it would be more widely understood!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
WONDERFUL!
WONDERFUL!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
That touches my …
That touches my heart. I’ve never heard of this before. Our daughter is serving right now (medic outside the wire).
Thank you for ths video.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
What a simple, …
What a simple, elegant way to say thank you from the heart! I know our service men and women will appreciate it.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Beautiful video…. …
Beautiful video……Hugs
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Thank you! …
Thank you! Hopefully now you’ll have the opportunity to say it. I’ll admit, it can be a little challenging to open your heart to a stranger. But the more you do it, the easier it is, and the better it feels. Try it.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Well, “universal” …
Well, “universal” is something that we’re working toward. I can tell you that I recently did a story on this with the NBC News affiliate in Seattle, and 4 out of 6 of the Soldiers that the reporter interviewed for the piece knew of the sign and were familiar with it. We’re still working on reaching the other 2 out of 6. But even if they don’t know exactly what it is, they’ll know it comes from your heart. And they’ll recognize it next time they see it.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Wow! That’s it, …
Wow! That’s it, that’s what I feel:)
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Beautiful Video.. …
Beautiful Video.. very well done. Thank You!!
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
This is a beautiful …
This is a beautiful gesture assuming the bulk of the military is familiar with it and its meaning. If not, it looks sort of odd. I would DEFINITELY do this if I thought it was universal enough to be understood. Is it?
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Kudos.
Kudos.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Perhaps it was an …
Perhaps it was an immature comment on my part. I do keep a military bearing.. so with that I apologize, and I do appreciate the support we are given as servicemen/servicewoman. And to clear anything up.. I was only poking fun at those not serving a combat role, maybe too harshly. I’m well aware of all sacrifices made by each individual serving, and we all share that struggle as brothers and sisters. Thank you.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Thank you for that …
Thank you for that insightful feedback.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
GAY
GAY
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
Well, as I have …
Well, as I have stated many times before on the comments below, IF you have served, you understand the etiquette for using a military salue, and you have earned the right to use it, I say go right ahead. However, if you’re a civilian, and you have not, I would strongly recommend against dishonoring the salute by using it improperly.
In addition, a salute is a sign of respect, not gratitude. Our sign is intended to send a specific message of gratitude to a specific audience. That’s why…
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I am tempted to …
I am tempted to write a monologue about how much I disagree with you. However, I’ll leave it at this:
With all due respect and appreciation for your service and your experience, it is my belief that ALL who serve deserve our gratitude. I hope that some day you come to that realization, too. I suspect that many of that 90% you speak of have supported you, as well as us.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I served 20 years …
I served 20 years in the Marines. I am a Desert Storm vet. I did not get to see combat, but I did get up at o’dark thirty and leave my wife for 8 months to go to a war. Just because I didn’t see action, does that make me any less of a Marine?I didn’t make the choice not to see action, just the luck of the draw. Think about that when you refer to your fellow Soldiers that are “rotting” behind a desk. They keep YOUR pay squared away!
SEMPER FI
Ron Cramer
GySgt (Ret)
‘77-’99
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
I have a suggestion …
I have a suggestion, why not just give a good old fashioned military salute, INSTEAD of a hand gesture that closely resembles the hand gesture that Muslims give to people they meet.
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
@osgood21 wow, what …
@osgood21 wow, what a douche kind of thing to say. But then, I guess you’ve earned the right to be a douche. God bless all of our fighting sons and daughters
November 21st, 2009 at 3:57 pm
but the people who …
but the people who sit behind a desk they still show support and are still fighting the enemies they might not be over seas but they are still hopeing, preying that this war and hatered around the world will end without any more blood shead. THANK YOU SOO MUCH FOR SHOWING COMPASSION FOR OUR COUNTRY!!