An alternative to….give it up
Friends –
After posting "…give it up," I received the following message so please cease this effort.
It is a good idea, but it won't work because it won't be delivered.
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/22114832/
My apologies for any inconvenience this may have caused you. What I thought was a beautiful, non-commercial gesture of patriotism turned out to be a hoax. I regret that the person who thought this was funny might also reside in this country.
I do propose an alternative plan. Many of you have relatives and friends serving with the American military forces abroad. They can not make it home for Christmas but perhaps a little of home can reach them. If you think they would like to see a show of support for what they are doing then list their name on this board as a new post.
EXAMPLE: Holiday messages for my son, PFC John Doe.
Any of us who might so choose may write a brief statement to them closing with our usernames. With a little foresight, we might compose a message which may be used should more than one name is submitted.
EXAMPLE: I understand you are serving with American forces and probably will not be able to come home for the holidays. Please know that this and the other sacrifices you have made on my behalf by serving our country are appreciated in more ways that can be expressed here. I am not the only American citizen who has a sense of pride for what you are doing. My wish for you this season is a safe tour of duty and a prompt return to the people for whom you care.
After a week, the person who posted their name can print out the responses and send it by mail or email to his or her family member or friend. The only thing we will see is the heroes’ name and rank. His venue of duty and everything else could remain confidential.
Can you imagine the impact if this catches on?
Rob