Thinking tonight...

RevSmoke · 03-31-2011, 08:50 PM

A U.S. military member is somewhere in the world tonight missing their family while you are safe at home. In the minute it takes you to read this, military members all over the world are not only saving lives, but also sacrificing their own life for your freedom. It's Military Appreciation Week.

I am not serving, nor have I served, in the military. I am though, deeply appreciative of those who have and are serving, for they have preserved my freedom to proclaim what I do as a Pastor.

Thanks for your service.

Give a shout if you are in the military, Have served in the Military, love a military member, or appreciate our troops...

03-31-2011, 08:52 PM

Thank you to all who serve.

jesseboston81 · 03-31-2011, 08:56 PM

Great post Reverend, and thanks for reminding us about those troops that are, unfortunately, all too easy to forget.

My heart and thoughts go out to all those who are sacrificing themselves for my freedoms tonight and every night. Thank you for your service. Rest assured that your sacrifice is appreciated.

Bill86 · 03-31-2011, 09:03 PM

Great thread Rev, people often overlook the reason they enjoy even the simplest things in life. We owe a lot to the troops out there fighting to keep our families and loved ones safe.

This reminds me I'm going to see if Hugh needs more cigars for the troops.

Emjaysmash · 03-31-2011, 10:04 PM

Sending out my thoughts, prayers and appreciation to all of our service members.

My best friend is at this moment in basic training for the Marines. I keep him in my thoughts and prayers often.

MurphysLaw · 03-31-2011, 10:12 PM

thank you to all who serve, have served, and who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country

jmsremax · 04-01-2011, 06:56 AM

Thank you to all that have served and are currently serving

On thursday I got word my cousin made it through the Marines boot camp and he gradutes tomorrow!

TBone · 04-01-2011, 08:06 AM

Rev I appreciate you reminding us all of the sacrifice these men and women put on the line daily and yes I served proudly for 26 yrs...People do lose sight of the military other than in times of war or conflict and then they dislike us because of the job we're sent in to do...If it wasn't for our military we'd all be speaking German, Japanese, Spanish etc...

hotreds · 04-01-2011, 08:18 AM

kelmac07 · 04-01-2011, 08:45 AM

Great post Todd!! Having served over 23+ years for Uncle Sugar I am very appreciative of the sacrifices that our young men & woman make every day in order to keep this great nation free. Also, many thanks to the wonderful troop supporters all over this world!!

X 21

BloodSpite · 04-01-2011, 09:27 AM

Hooah, Rev.
De oppresso liber

BlindedByScience · 04-01-2011, 09:36 AM

My oldest son is a LCpl in the USMC, serving at Camp Lejeune as an armorer and a rifle coach. Not directly in harms way, but serving our great country and helping prepare our warriors for the tasks ahead.

I'm very proud of my son, and think of him every day.

icehog3 · 04-01-2011, 10:43 AM

God Bless our Troops.

04-08-2011, 12:06 PM

Very heart warming guys. We're proud to serve such great people, and such a magnificent nation!

Fordman4ever · 05-25-2011, 05:42 PM

Thanks for the great thread and all the appreciation shown. Its nice to know that people still care. 5 1/2 years in the Air Force.

longknocker · 05-25-2011, 05:43 PM

Thanks For Serving & Protecting Us, My Brothers!

G G · 05-25-2011, 06:10 PM

Truly our American Heroes are the best.

RevSmoke · 05-25-2011, 09:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fordman4ever

Thanks for the great thread and all the appreciation shown. Its nice to know that people still care. 5 1/2 years in the Air Force.

A good weekend to revive this thread.

Thanks for your service.

Peace of the Lord be with you.

03-31-2011, 08:50 PM	#1
RevSmoke Ain't Never Gonna Leave Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Todd Location: Northcentral woods of Wisconsin Posts: 6,806 Trading: (51)	Thinking tonight... A U.S. military member is somewhere in the world tonight missing their family while you are safe at home. In the minute it takes you to read this, military members all over the world are not only saving lives, but also sacrificing their own life for your freedom. It's Military Appreciation Week. I am not serving, nor have I served, in the military. I am though, deeply appreciative of those who have and are serving, for they have preserved my freedom to proclaim what I do as a Pastor. Thanks for your service. Give a shout if you are in the military, Have served in the Military, love a military member, or appreciate our troops... __________________ Todd__ "Smoke what you like, and enjoy it!"

03-31-2011, 08:52 PM	#2
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking tonight... Thank you to all who serve.

03-31-2011, 08:56 PM	#3
jesseboston81 CC Simple PIF Promoter Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Jesse Location: Londonderry, NH Posts: 2,231 Trading: (41)	Re: Thinking tonight... Great post Reverend, and thanks for reminding us about those troops that are, unfortunately, all too easy to forget. My heart and thoughts go out to all those who are sacrificing themselves for my freedoms tonight and every night. Thank you for your service. Rest assured that your sacrifice is appreciated. __________________ Come play in the CC Simple PIF!

03-31-2011, 09:03 PM	#4
Bill86 Snob Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Bill Posts: 6,704 Trading: (67)	Re: Thinking tonight... Great thread Rev, people often overlook the reason they enjoy even the simplest things in life. We owe a lot to the troops out there fighting to keep our families and loved ones safe. This reminds me I'm going to see if Hugh needs more cigars for the troops.

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Emjaysmash The Hebrew Hammer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: M.J. Location: Milwaukee, WI Posts: 7,025 Trading: (76)	Re: Thinking tonight... Sending out my thoughts, prayers and appreciation to all of our service members. My best friend is at this moment in basic training for the Marines. I keep him in my thoughts and prayers often. __________________

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MurphysLaw Anything can go wrong Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Brian Location: SoFlo Posts: 2,823 Trading: (19)	Re: Thinking tonight... thank you to all who serve, have served, and who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country __________________ It's THIS easy to help our Troops.

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jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Thinking tonight... Thank you to all that have served and are currently serving On thursday I got word my cousin made it through the Marines boot camp and he gradutes tomorrow! __________________ Stock/Finance banter

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TBone Equal opportunity Bomber Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Paul Location: Virginia Posts: 2,508 Trading: (25)	Re: Thinking tonight... Rev I appreciate you reminding us all of the sacrifice these men and women put on the line daily and yes I served proudly for 26 yrs...People do lose sight of the military other than in times of war or conflict and then they dislike us because of the job we're sent in to do...If it wasn't for our military we'd all be speaking German, Japanese, Spanish etc...

04-01-2011, 08:18 AM	#9
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Thinking tonight... __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

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kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Thinking tonight... Great post Todd!! Having served over 23+ years for Uncle Sugar I am very appreciative of the sacrifices that our young men & woman make every day in order to keep this great nation free. Also, many thanks to the wonderful troop supporters all over this world!! X 21 __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!"

04-01-2011, 09:27 AM	#11
BloodSpite He Who Dares...WINS! Join Date: Oct 2010 First Name: Joe Location: Southwest, Missouri Posts: 364 Trading: (1)	Re: Thinking tonight... Hooah, Rev. De oppresso liber

04-01-2011, 09:36 AM	#12
BlindedByScience Proud USMC Dad Join Date: Feb 2011 First Name: Tom Location: Vancouver WA Posts: 237 Trading: (0)	Re: Thinking tonight... My oldest son is a LCpl in the USMC, serving at Camp Lejeune as an armorer and a rifle coach. Not directly in harms way, but serving our great country and helping prepare our warriors for the tasks ahead. I'm very proud of my son, and think of him every day.

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icehog3 Admiral Douchebag Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Tom Location: Clermont, Kentucky Posts: 70,533 Trading: (61)	Re: Thinking tonight... God Bless our Troops. __________________ Thanks Dave, Julian, James, Kelly, Peter, Gerry, Dave, Mo, Frank, Týr and Mr. Mark!

04-08-2011, 12:06 PM	#14
sparkboss Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Thinking tonight... Very heart warming guys. We're proud to serve such great people, and such a magnificent nation!

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Fordman4ever Redneck driving a ricer!! Join Date: Dec 2010 First Name: Earl Location: A place too cold to smoke outside Posts: 2,508 Trading: (26)	Re: Thinking tonight... Thanks for the great thread and all the appreciation shown. Its nice to know that people still care. 5 1/2 years in the Air Force.

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longknocker Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Mobile, Alabama Posts: 11,113 Trading: (82)	Re: Thinking tonight... Thanks For Serving & Protecting Us, My Brothers!

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G G BR549 Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: Taylor, FL. Posts: 12,701 Trading: (10)	Re: Thinking tonight... Truly our American Heroes are the best.