Coil,
I started this thread. I would not be offended were it to be moved to Non-game Related Banter.
However, as Top, Phil and I (now) state, it was started with one thought in mind. Showing support for those that do their duties without hesitation. Were I still active, I would love to log onto this forum from afar and see that those at home were wishing me well. I am not espousing any view, whatsoever, on the politics involved - only that I think that our family, friends and complete strangers are serving us by accepting and following their orders. It is an awesome responsibility and an incredible show of character. I hope that my children show that type of character and willingness to do for others should the need arise, and I know that there are other parents of active duty service people who wished that it was not their children who had to respond, but are proud that they are doing so. It is in this vein that I have started this thread.
Hurry home, safely, folks - you are loved and missed.