THANK YOU BILL! Nine eleven, three years later... Three years, that have brought much, for those of here at home it has been Three years of healing.... Three years of worry.... Three years of warnings.... Three years of change... Yet three years of America, just as she has always been! Strong, vibrant, and FREE. Our military men and women are the reason that we can go about our lives pretty much as usual. Their sacrifice's have allowed those of us here at home to live as if there is no war except on the nightly news. We have not had to change our lives much if any, but for those who serve and their families the change has been dramatic. Our soldiers deserve to be thanked. They deserve to be thanked clearly, often, and personally. I have a friend who is serving currently in Kuwait, his name is Bill. Bill is a Navy reservist, a citizen soldier. Bill has a family, and a job. Bill is a coworker of mine, we are both salesmen for the same company. When Bill learned his unit was being activated he didn't grumble or complain, he simply saw his duty and prepared to go. Bill is not the exception in this regard, but rather the rule. Our military is made up of volunteers who serve by choice, they are our bravest and best! My company bought dinner for Bill and his wife before he shipped out, and I took him to lunch, but small acts such as these hardly begin to properly show our thanks, or show our admiration for those who serve. We should all be thanking Bill, and all the Bill's, Fred's, Sue's and Mary's who place themselves in harms way for this great country. OUR troops are in harms way for each and every one of us. Bill has Internet access, and I will be sending him this page to view, so I have a few things to say directly to you Bill, and by extension to every service man or woman in harms way. Your service is appreciated Bill. The words "Thank You" alone are not nearly big enough. I want you to know that there are those of us who understand that liberty has a price, and it is you who are paying that price. I want you to know that millions of Americans pray for your safekeeping. Willingly serving, and willingly giving up so much of your life to protect those of us here at home makes you one of my hero's Bill, just as it does every man and woman serving with you. Every soldier and sailor in theater is in harms way, and every one of you deserves to know... YOU ARE APPRECIATED AND AMERICA SUPPORTS YOU! I want you to know that your job is secure, and that it will be waiting for you. I want you to know that if you need anything done for you here at home, that you need only ask and your friends will be there for you. In short I want you and every service man and woman to feel not only our gratitude but our support as well! This page is being posted three years after the attacks 9-11. There can not be a better way to remember that days events and to honor those who have died than to say Thank you Bill, you have my support, you have my gratitude, and you have my admiration! God Bless and keep you safe! ~Alan~ Alan@indysviewpoint.com 9-11-04 Leave Author's Name Intact Any reproduction of this material without the written consent of the author is prohibited by federal law. Written By Alan@indysviewpoint.com © 2004, All Rights Reserved I invite your feedback, please e-mail me, or sign my guestbook. Alan@indysviewpoint.com Indy's View Index Past viewpoints