We just had a fair number of troops return from Iraq over the weekend here in Texas. I saw two marines walking through the mall last night in full dress. I stopped them and shook their hands and simply said "We appreciate you and wish you good luck and good health". They smiled like kids at Christmas and it was at that moment I saw that they were just kids.

I just wanted to share the joy that a small jesture gave these soldiers and encourage you to do the same when you see them. All political views aside, thesesoldiers deserve our support.

Merry Christmas