Thank You

Posted By Laughing_Wolf

Life is an interesting state of being, sometimes far too much in terms of the ancient curse. Yet, I find it interesting to note those who use such to focus on the negative in the world and life, versus those who use it to focus on the positive. Life has been interesting this year, but thankfully it is possible to look on that bright side with even greater appreciation, and a good part of that comes from you.

Today on Thanksgiving, part of that for which I give thanks includes:

1. Having Blackfive ask me to be a part of a wonderful thing done by a group of outstanding individuals. This is easy company to be in, and it is an honor to work with them.

2. The readers: YOU -- all of you who make a positive contribution here. You make this site so much more by engaging in honest discussion and rational discourse, providing additional insight and perspectives, and making it more. Yes, we do have trolls and similar infestations, but those are minor and, again, you make up for that in so many levels. You have helped send myself and another out on embed, and I will be honest enough to say I hope you will do so again. You have helped raise funds for Valour-IT, Soldier's Angels, and a variety of worthy causes. You talk with others, you share, and you do -- even those of you who never say a word here.

3. Living in a country where we have far more freedom than most will ever be able to fully appreciate. Is my Country perfect? No. It is not, and it is not all I think it can be or should be. Therein lies the beauty of what we have here: we can change it, and should always strive to change it for the better. My Country right or wrong: When right, to be kept right; when wrong, to be made right. Do that which is right, and here at Blackfive (a separate front as it were) we can be a part of fighting that good fight.

4. Living in a Country where we have a military that is great, both in power and in people.

5. The Soldiers of Team Easy and the Marines of the 1st of the 4th who welcomed me, got to know me, and let me go along for part of it; for Maj. Luedeke and Capt. Armistead for their efforts and welcome; and, for Capt. Signore and his team who made it happen.

There is more, much more, for which I will give thanks this day. Take the time, think and give thanks, and know that I thank you all for making my life richer, fuller, and more interesting in all the good ways.

LW

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Comments

[vet66]

Happy Thanksgiving to you, B5 posters, and especially to those a long way from home securing our safety.

GOD BLESS YOU!

David

[JoeS]

America, God shed His Grace on thee.

God has shed His Grace upon the rest of the world through the sacrifice of our Servicemembers. For this sacrifice, our family is especially Thankful on this day of Thanksgiving.

Thank You, ALL of You,

May God Bless You and Keep You!

Joe and Jade Sackett

[jtb-in-texas]

I'm thankful for many things, not the least the privilege of having been born in the USA.

May God have mercy on us for not treating each other as we ought, for allowing His children to suffer when we had the opportunity to change that, and for not taking care of the men and women who sacrifice their lives and careers to keep us safe and free.

May God give us the wisdom to use the time and resources we have to make this world a better place for everyone we meet.

May God grant all of you out there a very Happy Thanksgiving Day!

[dellbabe68]

"America, God shed His Grace on thee."

I think of this all the time.

Thanks, to B5 and all the posters. You guys came up today at dinner: a bunch of Soldiers' Angels got together to celebrate the holiday in NYC, along with a soldier from Walter Reed, and we were singing this site's praises, you can be sure.

I am thankful for my family, friends, and this country, and those willing to defend it. Hope you all had a good Thanksgiving!

[Freedom Now]

Oh No You Dont!

THANK YOU!!!!!!!!!

You guys do the hard work of writing and researching these stories. We are just along for the ride.

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!

[OldSoldier54]

I think I gotta agree with Freedom Now, LW. You guys are the HQ section, doing all the skull sweatin' and pointin' the way and providing the opportunity to do Good.

I give Thanks to you and for you.

And now, may the Lovingkindness of the Awesome One never depart from America and those who love her and know what she truly stands for.

May you all have a blessed Thanksgiving ... even the trolls. :)

[jordan]

What FreedomNow said. We are only basking in your reflected glory. Thanks for the opportunity to vent here.

Our armed forces stand between the free world and a nightmarish enemy, and they always have. I'm grateful for the soldiers who put it all on the line to defend democracy, and protect the civilized. We are unbelievably proud of all who have the courage to do it.

Without our soldiers, no other rights exist, and no other pursuits of happiness are possible. A simple thanks from an old cold warrior.

[NH Trooper]

Thanks to all who fight for freedom. Thanks to all who post/write here. It is my first stop on the "net" everyday. Thank God for my family and for the country I was privileged to be born in. Last but not least, thanks for another year to stand up to lefties who would love to see our country fail.

God Bless you all.