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A Simple Way To Say Thank You

To The Brave Men And Women Serving Our Country

As Well As Those Who Risk Their Lives Daily To Protect And Serve Our Community

 

 

 

Have you ever wanted to say "Thank You" to one of our brave soldiers but didn't?

Maybe you felt awkward or weren't sure how to express yourself. Perhaps you felt you might be intruding.

Scott Truitt, Founder of The Gratitude Campaign, wanted to find a way. Here is his story.

For the past several years as I've been traveling around the country, I've been approaching Soldiers in airports and thanking them for serving for us. On several occasions I have noticed that it felt a little awkward for both of us. There are several reasons, some of which I am even just now learning as I produce this film and talk to more Service Men & Women and Veterans. But they have always appreciated being thanked, and I have always felt better having expressed my gratitude.

I started to think that it would be nice if civilians had a gesture or sign that they could use to say "thank you" quickly and easily without even having to approach. I did some research and found the sign that we are now using.

Is this limited to the military? Not at all. If you look around you I'm sure that you'll find lots of people who are serving their communities, from local to global. If you appreciate their service, give them a sign. Say "thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Scott Truitt, Founder, The Gratitude Campaign

The video below demonstrates more about The Gratitude Campaign's way of thanking our the brave men and women who serve us every day.

Please make sure you have the sound enabled on your computer. This will bring a tear to your eye and a tug to your heart.

 

To play the video click the right arrow in the middle of the player above.

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The sign of The Gratitude Campaign's "Thank You" is slightly altered from the traditional American Sign Language "Thank You". Scott decided to alter the gesture, so the hand starts at the heart (as though pledging) rather than at the chin or lips, then bringing the hand down and out in front of you.

Truitt's translation of this gesture is "thank you from the bottom of my heart."

Scott hopes The Gratitude Campaign will spread and believes even if soldiers do not know exactly what the gesture means, they'll realize if it originates on the heart, it is a heartfelt message.

Showing you care is the kindest gesture you can offer and will leave you with a wonderful feeling of goodwill for days to come. Try it, you'll be glad you did!

For more on The Gratitude Campaign visit their website http://www.gratitudecampaign.org

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