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Thanking Our Troops...Give Them The Sign

By Nick T Pappas

Real Estate Agent with Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL

June 21, 2010 03:50 PM

Thanking Our Troops...Give Them The Sign

I live in an area with a high military population and that's fine with me. Many times when I meet a soldier or am fortunate enough to have one as client I always thank them for their service to our country. Have you ever passed a soldier on the street or anywhere and maybe felt a little awkward about going up to them and showing or telling them of your appreciation for what they are doing?

Take 30 seconds out of your life and watch this clip and then give the next soldier you meet the sign of your gratitude and telling them...they are appreciated.

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Munson Realty Southern California Real Estate - Pasadena, CA

Excellent post, thank you!

Jun 21, 2010 04:16 PM

Jackie Connelly-Fornuff

Douglas Elliman Real Estate in Babylon NY - Babylon, NY

"Moving at The Speed of YOU!"

Hi Nick, yes I have gone up to a soldier and thanked them. I'm sure they do not hear it enough!

Jun 21, 2010 11:13 PM

Ed Silva, 203-206-0754

Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT

Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

Nick it goes beyond showing appreciation, it can get emotional as it is acknowledged that somebody does care besides family. Thanks for sharing

Jun 22, 2010 01:00 AM

Steve and Jan Bachman

RE/MAX Gateway, Reston, Herndon, Ashburn, Sterling, Fairfax - Herndon, VA

Realtors - Northern Virginia

I was a military contractor for 10 years to the Army and Marine Corp. We did the first automation on the USMC casualty reporting system in the early 1980's. I know what the armed forces and their families lives are like...it is truly a sacrifice and Service to our country.

Jun 22, 2010 02:33 AM

Laura Giannotta

Keller Williams Realty - Atlantic Shore - Little Egg Harbor, NJ

Your Realtor Down the Shore!

We can never thank them enough. Excellent post Nick, and something to remember.

Jun 22, 2010 03:03 AM

Karen Kruschka

RE/MAX Executives - Woodbridge, VA

- "My Experience Isn't Expensive - It's PRICELESS"

Nick Very easy to thank them in Northern Virginia - this is military country

Jun 22, 2010 03:25 AM

Elizabeth Cooper-Golden

Huntsville Alabama Real Estate, (@ Homes Realty Group) - Huntsville, AL

Huntsville AL MLS

Nick, That gave me the chills. I will be sure to thank them from this day forward! I too always want to and sometimes don't want to invade their "space". This is perfect. Have a great day my friend!

Jun 22, 2010 04:07 AM

Suzanne Strickler

Realty Mark Associates - Havertown, PA

School is never out for the Successful.

Nick - Thanks for the touching video. I'm going to reblog it to reach more people with this important reminder to share their heartfelt thanksgiving.

Jun 22, 2010 06:11 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Stephen-thanks for your comment and stopping by.

Jackie-good for you and I don't think they do either.

Ed-I like to thank the soldiers that I meet today but make a special effort to thank the WWII vets that I know.

Steve-thanks for sharing that...something we would not have known otherwise.

Laura-thank you...never forget.

Karen-and I know that you do especially having a Marine for a husband.

Beth-I think that most would not consider it an invasion of their space, of course you don't know what the situation of each soldier is that you meet, but for the most part I think the gesture is appreciated.

Suzanne-thank you so very much...they deserve all the recognition they can get.

Jun 22, 2010 09:31 AM

Christine O'Shea

Christine E O'Shea Broker - Naples, FL

Thank you, Nick, beautiful video. I have felt the same way as Elizabeth in the past and did not want to invade their space, this helps and I will be sure to remember.

Jun 22, 2010 10:56 AM

George Souto

George Souto NMLS #65149 FHA, CHFA, VA Mortgages - Middletown, CT

Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Nick it is awkward to do that, but it needs to be done. And believe it or not, it is awkward to be on the receiving end, but it does feel good when it happens.

Jun 22, 2010 12:17 PM

Al & Peggy Cunningham, Brokers

RE/MAX West Realty Inc., Brokerage - Brampton, ON

Our Family Wants To Help Your Family!

Nick...THANK YOU! for sharing this. We didn't know that is the hand signal for thank you!! We always stop and shake the hands of anyone is the services that we see. This really touched us Nick because we just heard another Canadian was killed in Afghanistan, just 28 years old, his fourth tour of duty there. We need to show our gratitude.

Jun 22, 2010 01:44 PM

Dawn A Fabiszak

Private Label Realty ( Denver metro area, Colorado - Aurora, CO

The Dawn of a New Real Estate Experience!

NIck ~ I have seen the video before. I'm glad you are sharing it w/ the AR gang. I always thank them when I see them.

Jun 23, 2010 04:34 PM

Debbie Walsh

SHAHAR Management - Middletown, NY

Hudson Valley NY Real Estate 845.283-3036

I love this video. I have seen it so many times and it still grabs my heart. They can never be thanked enough.

Jun 25, 2010 10:47 AM

Nick T Pappas

Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL

Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Christine-thanks, it's not easy to watch this and not get a little choked up by it.

George-I can understand the awkwardness, but once done I know how much better I feel and I think it's appreciated.

Al & Peggy-I've always shaken hands, this is also the first time I've seen this sign used this way. I know that it's American Sign Language for "thank you". I'm sorry for your loss...28 years young.

Dawn-thanks, this is the first time for me...like I said...easy to get choked up over it.

Debra-I don't think they get enough recognition and then you hear some of the horror stories of returning vets being treated badly by the system they are defending.

Jun 25, 2010 04:57 PM

Kathy Clulow

Uxbridge, ON

Trusted For Experience - Respected For Results

Nick - while I do not belive war/armed response is the only way I do belive we need to support thoes who willingly put themselves in harms way on our behalf.

Jun 26, 2010 03:35 PM

Lanre-"THE REAL ESTATE FARMER" Folayan

Samson Properties - Bowie, MD

I don't make promises.I deliver results.SOLD HOMES

Nick we need to show our soldiers how much we appreciate them. Thanks for sharing this touching Youtube video. Great post.

Jun 27, 2010 01:30 PM