The Gratitude Campaign

The ASL (American Sign Language) gesture for "thank you" is featured here. It is one sign I remember from my few ASL classes years ago. But I actually try to say "thank you" out loud when I see men and women in the uniform of country. It's almost always awkward but it is so easy and it means so much.



h/t to Ellie

--the BB

What is the Gratitude Campaign?

Elizabeth explains it nicely along with a video. Check it out here.

The Gratitude Campaign is not about politics. It is about saying 'thank you' to those who fight in a war not on their own soil, of their own making, and often not of their own desire. They want to be home with their families as much as we all want them home and safe and the world to be at peace.

While we work and pray to bring an end to war, let us not forget to say 'thank you'.

Thanksgiving for Heroic Service (BCP page 839):

O Judge of the nations, we remember before you with grateful hearts the men and women of our country who in the day of decision ventured much for the liberties we now enjoy. Grant that we may not rest until all the people of this land share the benefits of true freedom and gladly accept its disciplines. This we ask in the Name of Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

--the BB