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From Liz ... Think one person can't make a difference? Check this out ...
We are strongly supporting our friend to the north, Dave Murphy and his many troop support projects. Most directly and specifically (I'm gong to post right from Dave so you get it firsthand - We think his programs are that important!) So take it away, Dave ...
Thankasoldier.net is very excited to announce The Gratitude Project, a series of YouTube videos showing a collage of images from supporters of our men and women in uniform from all countries of the coalition. Thank A Soldier started as a ‘Cause’ page on Facebook and in just over a year has surpassed 3.4 Million members from all over the world.
Too often you hear “If you support the troops, you support the war”, but this couldn’t be further from the truth, it is about our men and women from all branches of the force and from all allied nations doing their job. This project is for our troops assisting with disaster relief in Haiti, assisting with the fight against piracy in Somalia, on guard here at home ready to go when needed.
 <<We have received tremendous support with this project too, most recently Rock Legend Gene Simmons and his lady, Shannon Tweed, submitted a photo holding a "Thank You" sign with Gene saluting. Other organizations that support our troops in various ways have come onboard as well, such as Operation Gratitude and HerotoHero.US & HeroToHero Team Canada.
Showing gratitude to our men and women doesn't cost a penny. All you have to do is take a photo that says "Thank You" and people can interpret that however they wish. Once you take the photo we ask that you send it to thankyou@thankasoldier.net and it will be featured in the video.
We have received photos from all over the world, United States, Canada, Britain, Australia, and even Argentina and Turkey, truly amazing! Also as a nice surprise, we have received over 40 photos from Soldiers in Afghanistan and Iraq who have heard about this project and are sending us "Thank You for the support" photos.
Our promotional video on YouTube had over 7000 views the first week and it's picking up steam fast, to view the video search YouTube for "The Gratitude Project - Presented by Thank A Soldier" or go to the direct link. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCDseAUV6oc
Brief history of my Support Our Troops efforts:
2007 - Tim Horton’s for our troops was started and have sent over 40,000 cups of free coffee to soldiers
2007 - Operation Pen Pal launched and to date have paired over 7000 people with soldiers as pen pals
2008 - Petitioned to Canada post for a support our troops stamp and it was released in Oct 2009
2008 - Support & networking site launched for families of military personal
2009 - Thank A Soldier cause launched and has 3.4 Million members to date
2009 - www.thankasoldier.net
designed and donated by Chris Shave of mister six studios
2009 - Thankasoldier.net remains advertising free & donation free
2010 - The Gratitude Project Launched
For more details contact: info@thankasoldier.net
Thank You
Dave Murphy – Calgary, Alberta – Thankasoldier.net Founder
Facebook http://www.facebook.com/thankasoldier
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/thankasoldier
Blog Page : http://thankasoldier.wordpress.com
Website : Http://www.thankasoldier.net
 <<Folks, this is the real deal ... One person CAN & DOES make a difference. PLEASE SUPPORT DAVE'S EFFORTS! And Dave, a huge salute for all you do! Keep it up! lj
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