the gratitude campaign (full length)

It doesn't matter how you thank them just thank them. Our military personnel are the only reason people have the right to argue about how to thank the Military.

DawnmarieRose, How about doing BOTH signs, promoting BOTH ways of saying "Thank you" to our servicemen? The important thing is showing our heartfelt gratitude to those who serve and sacrifice for our country, not bickering over which is correct. I happen to know ASL; many people do not. Both signs just take a second, either one would show our gratitude, and THAT'S what is important. Love this video, and I'm so glad it's here for people to see!

It's a nice idea, but why not just use the correct ASL sign for Thank You or open your mouth and say, "Thank You!", it's really not that hard to do. The ASL sign is more universal, and people wouldn't look at you funny for signing Thank You incorrectly (since most people know this basic ASL sign) and it would be more widely understood!

While we would have loved to use the ASL sign for "thank you", I think you're overestimating how many people know it. And perhap just as widely known is another hand gesture that starts with the hand just UNDER the chin that means "_____ off". To avoid any possible confusion, and possible insult, we opted for this older sign that dates back to 18th century France. The full translation is "thank you from the bottom of my heart."

It's awesome that everyone who grew up in 18th century France will know what this means!! Unfortunately, that's not most of us... or any of us, for that matter. I'd love to hear from some people who are really in the Armed Forces to see what they think about it!

What is happening in your world that you feel this need to dump your negativity all over something that is intended to spread gratitude? If this doesn't resonnate with you, by all means, don't use it. But why argue with it?

As for what the members of the Armed Forces think, you could take 5 minutes away from your snide writing and actually read some of the other 1,000+ comments here -- many of them are from members of the military.

As for saying it verbally, we're all for that if that works for you and you can do that. But there are those who are not comfortable with that, there are times and places when that's not possible, and there are those who serve who are not comfortable being approached by strangers. For these times and places, we are simply offering another option.

We suggest you do whatever feels right to you in the moment, and allow others to do what feels right to them.

WONDERFUL!

That touches my heart.  I've never heard of this before. Our daughter is serving right now (medic outside the wire).
Thank you for ths video.