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    TheHealthGuy Feb 19, 2012 @ 9:05 pm | delete
    Yes and may God watch over my brothers and sisters.
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    ailey Nov 20, 2011 @ 11:54 am | delete
    my dad was in the air forse
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    JohannTheDog Nov 11, 2011 @ 7:00 pm | delete
    This is pawsome! I think we need a way to send our four-legged troops gifts as well, bet their handlers would love it too.
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    nancycarol Oct 1, 2011 @ 9:30 pm | delete
    Yes, my daughter is in the Army, serving in Afghanistan. My grandson, a Marine, leaves Monday for Afghanistan. My granddaughter is a Lieutenant in the Navy. I am a veteran of the Women's Army Corps, and I have another daughter who is also an Army veteran. I just sent my daughter a "care" package last week. It's important to stay in touch as much as possible with your service member, to help keep up their morale. In WWII, letters took weeks and sometimes months to arrive to their intended recipient, and sometimes they never arrived. We are fortunate in that we have a much quicker communication method today. I would urge those who know how to use the computer to teach their family members...or failing that, write the letters for them as they sit with you. I am in touch with my daughter almost daily, which is a great reassurance to both of us. Thanks, and I didn't mean to "run on." Keep reminding people with your wonderful lens.
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    S.Boulan Sep 25, 2011 @ 3:32 pm | delete
    In honor of my grandfather that served 40+ years, to my husband in Dessert Storm, and my son in Afganistan. To all my family members whom ahve served or are serving, along with all the other military families and Armed forces.....THANK YOU!!!! GOD BLESS!!!!!
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    bhthanks Sep 22, 2011 @ 9:56 am | delete
    Great idea!
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    sidther Aug 30, 2011 @ 11:33 am | delete
    My Husband is in the Army. Thank you so much for this page! I know that among our friends, it does not matter which you choose- it is the thought behind it. I think I would go with blue as I don't have the complexion for red and never discuss my political views as I confuse myself trying to figure out if any of them are telling the truth (I am leaning toward no on that)!

    Some grocery stores also sell inexpensive care packages near the checkout (they ship it) all you have to do is pay for it and write a nice note to go with it!
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    DAR Aug 29, 2011 @ 5:47 pm | delete
    I agree- red, white & blue. Any variation of, or any patriotic shirt. Excellent
    suggestion to also do something to help homecoming vets !
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    Pinkchic18 Aug 23, 2011 @ 8:49 am | delete
    Cool article here. I'd heard of wearing American colors on Friday but never knew which one it was. I'd opt to wear red, white and blue like @military wife. It's about supporting the soldiers out there, not picking parties.
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    military wife Aug 22, 2011 @ 10:08 pm | delete
    Going with Red, White and Blue on Friday
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    Jamie Aug 12, 2011 @ 12:00 pm | delete
    I have worn red since 9/11. I bought my shirt on a military base. Blue I just heard of today. Neither is wrong as the point is to be supportive. But if I have to wear one it has and always will be red as that color is for the troops. Blue is for a lot of things and there is not even a shirt made to support the fact. You can buy red shirts online and the money will go to help the troops. Good luck deciding!
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    Judith Aug 9, 2011 @ 12:13 am | delete
    I am just learning of this & have decided to wear RED, WHITE, and BLUE to support our troops every Friday. My prayers are with them & their families & friends.
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    careermom Apr 6, 2011 @ 9:12 am | delete
    As someone whose father spent 30 years serving this country, I love the idea!
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    awelldressedbullet Apr 1, 2011 @ 7:31 am | delete
    ~ Dropping by to leave my Angels April Fools' Day Quest Blessings ~

    It may be April Fools Day, but this lens is no joke, thank you for telling us about this!
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    UKGhostwriter Mar 19, 2011 @ 5:03 pm | delete
    I love it!
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    Jack2205 Feb 5, 2011 @ 7:07 pm | delete
    Blessed by the Charities Angel.
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    ajgodinho Jan 11, 2011 @ 9:08 pm | delete
    Thanks for sharing this Blue Friday lens and concept. God bless and protect the brave men and women who fight defend our countries.
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    PeteSchultz Dec 16, 2010 @ 3:07 pm | delete
    This was news to me, and I will wear blue on Fridays. Nice lens, and truly a great topic in need of support.
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    chefkeem Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:58 am | delete
    Thank you for making this important lens. I appreciate your featuring of my "Operation Helmet" page. All the best, Keem. :)
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    Tipi Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:52 am | delete
    I think of our troops about everyday and am so thankful for what they do and have done for us all. Freedom doesn't come cheap, it comes at a great price. I don't need to wear a certain colors to show my support, but I guess if I worked along side co-workers...it would be kind of fun to do on Fridays.

    Thank you for featuring Support Our Troops and Veterans here. I returned the kindness and am featuring What are Blue Fridays? on that lens.
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    jkvkdailey Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:47 am | delete
    Thank you so much for including my lens on sending cookie gifts to the troops. This is a great lens with a lot of heart!
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    Frankster Dec 14, 2010 @ 10:23 am | delete
    Thank you for putting this lens together. As an Army Brat, I grew up with a soldier and surrounded by them so I appreciate the sacrifices they and their families make to keep us safe. Bear hugs, Frankster
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    javrsmith Dec 10, 2010 @ 2:28 pm | delete
    My son in law is in the military. I think about the troops often.
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    Margo_Arrowsmith Nov 22, 2010 @ 8:09 am | delete
    I have included this in my lens about giving charity for Christmas. You simple give a gift of charity in the name of a friend, maybe with some home made cookies! and you have a great gift with no waste!

    Yes, giving to lonely soldiers and/or their families in the name of a friend would be a great thing to do!
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    luvmyludwig Sep 20, 2010 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    This is a great idea.
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    SANDY Jul 30, 2010 @ 7:27 am | delete
    WATCHED A MOVIE "TAKING CHANCE" A FILM EVERYONE SHOULD SEE. IT IS THE REALITY OF LOVE, WAR, CARING AND HONOR. I WILL NEVER FORGET THIS FILM.
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    Gerald S. Apr 10, 2010 @ 2:46 pm | delete
    My Fridays are now dedicated to wearing blue in support of our troops
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    Tipi Nov 1, 2009 @ 1:28 pm | delete
    Good to see Blue Friday in the Top 100 on Squidoo.
    This lens is blessed by a Squid Angel today.
    Best wishes to you!
    Susie
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    bethd821 Sep 16, 2009 @ 8:29 pm | delete
    I'll start wearing blue on Friday. I have a support our troops lens, too. It's about Operation Sauce Drop.

    Good lens
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    blue22d Jun 10, 2009 @ 1:31 pm | delete
    Wonderful idea. I had heard a little about the program. Now I know more. I am featuring your lens at my lens visitingsquidoolenses @ Mall of Squidoo group. Do stop by and visit.
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    teresa May 19, 2009 @ 12:10 pm | delete
    thank you to all military serving to protect our freedom.those of you abroad and never to forget those who are injured and have fallen!also those who are in the states, your service is much appericated too!!!!
    as a military wife with my sailor getting ready to go in harms way may all of you be protected as you protect us!
    god bless america
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    Pastiche May 16, 2009 @ 11:14 am | delete
    Blue is the color of Peace, and our troops are the supreme peace keepers. I'll proudly wear blue on Friday, and any other day to show support for all the troops.
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    Tipi May 13, 2009 @ 11:04 am | delete
    I just stopped by to thank you once again for making this lens. We need to show our support for our troops. - Keep up the good work! - Susie
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    Pam May 9, 2009 @ 3:19 pm | delete
    Supporting our troops is supporting the very essence of the United States. Each service member is someone's father, mother, son, daughter, sister or brother. 'Freedom Isn't Free'. The legacy that we ALL inherited in the colors of OUR flag and all of our service men and women uphold, protect and support that legacy of Freedo, In our flag Red for the Blood so many have given, White for the purity of purpose and Blue for Valor of those who serve with pride, put their lives on the line. They/we do this for all, for OUR flag, OUR country. We certainly can make the statement of support for all they/we do. I'm retired USN, my husband is finishing up '30' , also USN, and my wonderful stepson is U.S. Army, boots on the ground in Afghanistan.
    I'll wear blue, every Friday.
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    Franklin May 7, 2009 @ 12:10 pm | in reply to Howie | delete
    Amen and God Bless America!
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    Howie May 6, 2009 @ 10:55 am | delete
    Linda,

    I am a 33 year veteran of the Army and about to retire. I served in Afghanistan, where I lost a couple of buddies. As a career Soldier, I say, "Yes!, you can support Soldiers while opposing the war. The US military is an arm of US diplomacy, we're just the bloody end of it. When other means fail, the government uses the military to force our enemies to either return to dialogue, or face defeat in battle. The politicians control the military and we follow their orders. Understanding that the last person on earth to choose war is a Soldier, and that we only follow orders from our civilian leaders, why would you not support the sacrifice of those serving and especially their families? You can disagree with the administration, but you must support Soldiers. (Reply to Linda B - Chattanooga)
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    KimGiancaterino Apr 29, 2009 @ 8:14 pm | delete
    Re-blessing this wonderful lens!
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    pyngthyngs Apr 29, 2009 @ 1:54 am | delete
    What an interesting idea. I'll definitely think about this lens when I see somebody wearing blue this Friday and I'll have to spread the word. Five *.
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    Proudpop Apr 22, 2009 @ 11:43 am | delete
    God Bless our Troops I have a Son, and Brother serving our Country. I will make sure that I wear blue every Friday.
    Semper Fi
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    rms Apr 16, 2009 @ 3:08 pm | delete
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    Wysiwigs Apr 14, 2009 @ 3:54 am | delete
    I had never heard of blue Fridays, but you can bet I'll be wearing blue on them from now on! Great lens in support of an awesome cause ~ we owe so very much to our men and women in the military. 5*
    Http://www.Squidooo.com/ConnieCrankpot
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    SemperFidelis Apr 8, 2009 @ 11:23 am | delete
    Blessed by a SquidAngel today!
    www.squidoo.com/squid-angel
    ~ Colleen :o)
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    Bonnie Apr 2, 2009 @ 5:34 am | delete
    This is a wonderful idea to support our troops. I will be wearing blue every Friday and all during the GI Film Festival 13-17 May 09 in DC honoring our men and women in uniform.
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    Tipi Apr 1, 2009 @ 3:18 pm | delete
    Wonderful lens on Blue Friday! - Lensroll to Veterens of War and Support Our Troops. :)
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    dc64 Mar 24, 2009 @ 5:36 pm | delete
    This is the first I've heard of this, but it is an awesome idea. It's blue every Friday for me!
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    EagleScoutMom Mar 18, 2009 @ 11:11 pm | delete
    God Bless Our Troops ! I never heard of Blue Fridays - thank you for the info. I will post it on my Facebook Profile along with the USO link I just posted from another lensmaster. Veterans for America is the charity I have chosen for my scouting lens and other lenses - http://www.squidoo.com/boyscoutsofamerica - please visit and let me know what you think. I'll be wearing BLUE on Fridays !!!
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    Brent Mar 18, 2009 @ 1:26 pm | delete
    Great Idea! Feel free to link to my way of thanking the soldiers. Great song to show our appreciation to them.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oJV9Bw6OWA8
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    heehaw Jan 26, 2009 @ 7:44 am | delete
    Nice lens, its a good support to show how people loves the army, now i know whats blue Friday means.
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    Atheist Nov 18, 2008 @ 5:32 pm | delete
    "We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers."

    I may not be a believer, but I do support country, home and our troops. I will wear blue to show my support. Keep them safe and bring them home.
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    ElizabethJeanAllen Oct 25, 2008 @ 11:04 am | delete
    I wear blue on Fridays and will continue to do so. Its a small gesture but an important one.
    Great lens
    Lizzy
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    OperationSantaClaus Sep 19, 2008 @ 3:49 pm | delete
    Operation Letters To Santa has always been a staunch supporter of our Troops and we are proud of each and every one of them!

    Happy Holidays to All!

    Santa Claus
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    CourageCommunity Aug 13, 2008 @ 9:25 pm | delete
    Please help spread the word about a new online veteran support network, The Courage Community. It's a free, non-profit, non-partisan, apolitical online social network and resource portal for veterans, their friends, families and supporters. Visit www.CourageCommunity.org to join... Always confidential, always free.
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    bdkz Jul 9, 2008 @ 7:34 pm | delete
    Congratulations on becoming a Giant Squid!
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    CyndiC Jul 8, 2008 @ 8:20 pm | delete
    Great lens. There are so many ways to support our troops! We all owe it to them to do so in some way. Five Stars!
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    Brett Stiefken Jul 3, 2008 @ 1:47 am | delete
    Since first reading about blue fridays a couple weeks ago I haven't and won't miss one. I have a brother in Iraq as we speak. I just wrote about it on my organic consumers association website (oca.org) blog 'from where I sit', too. BIG thanks to whoever started blue fridays, here's a hug a handshake and a pat on the back also.

    9-11=insidejob
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    Euryale Jul 2, 2008 @ 12:20 am | delete
    Congrats! You are a Best of Squidoo pick for July!

    http://www.squidoo.com/bestofsquidoo
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    Skip Mendler Jun 3, 2008 @ 10:44 am | delete
    Only problem with blue is that many people wear blue ANYWAY - jeans if nothing else. If you want a visible statement, you'd pick a more inconvenient color - fuchsia, say, or chartruese.

    This isn't to belittle what you're trying to do -- I opposed the invasion from the start, but I agree that our troops need and deserve all the support they can get. I just hope that folks who participate in this campaign also take time to write Congress and insist that our soldiers, veterans, and their families and communities get the resources that they need to rebuild their lives and undo the damage caused by the war.

    Pray:
    Pray that they come home soon
    Pray that they come home safe
    Pray that they come home sane
    Pray that people who sent them to war under false pretenses are held accountable
    Pray that their families can get what they need
    Pray that the long-suffering Iraqis can rebuild their country
    Pray that the people who profit from war find a way to profit from peace instead
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    stargazer00 May 18, 2008 @ 10:15 pm | delete
    Thanks for educating me on Blue Friday. I had not heard of it. 5 stars and a lensroll on behalf of my U.S. Navy Sailor son.
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    Forgiven May 10, 2008 @ 2:36 pm | delete
    Another good one!Thanks for your heart! 5*
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    trevty180 May 8, 2008 @ 5:18 pm | delete
    Love your lens. What a great idea!
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    nissy Apr 26, 2008 @ 7:57 pm | delete
    this is a great idea. i heard it through an occupational therapist where my daughter goes and i am now gonna start wearing my blue and passing it on. my family and i are great supporters of the men and women in iraq (especially the marines, no offense to anyone), but my nephew was a marine and was killed this past june 2007. no matter what our men and women know what they are up against just like my nephew and im honored to have known him and the many others we met since his passing. gotta love all who are unknown and keep them all in prayer, they are all heros forever and im grateful for their protection and courage.
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    Linda B - Chattanooga Apr 26, 2008 @ 3:59 pm | delete
    It is a great privilege to be an American. I am grateful to the men and women who serve our country. I pray the war will end soon so our troops can come home to their families and enjoy the way of life that they were willing to risk all to protect.
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    boredofeducation Apr 16, 2008 @ 9:02 pm | delete
    Can I support the troops while opposing the war?

    Great lens 5 stars!
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    AmyP Apr 14, 2008 @ 9:59 am | delete
    Great lens. Five Stars! Keep up the good work!
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    KimGiancaterino Apr 11, 2008 @ 2:26 am | delete
    I just placed banners on my MySpace and Squid Angel Diary sites.
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    carrieokier Apr 10, 2008 @ 5:27 pm | delete
    Excellent lens- I'm in! 5 stars to you!Carrie
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    michelle peters Apr 5, 2008 @ 9:51 pm | delete
    thanks for what you are doing my husband is in iraq right now and he left a week efter we got married. its really hard. just pray for the charlie company 167th infantry out of cullman, alabama
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    iqbal615 Apr 4, 2008 @ 2:40 am | delete
    Thank for sharing about blue friday.I learn something.5*
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    bdkz Apr 2, 2008 @ 12:55 pm | delete
    Awesome lens. 5 Star and a Squid Angel Blessing!
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    Chris Cunningham Mar 21, 2008 @ 11:10 am | delete
    Thank you for this opportunity to show our support for the troops and our pride in the USA!
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    poddys Mar 21, 2008 @ 8:44 am | delete
    Very nice idea for a lens. We all ought to support the troops more, they do a great job. I have a friend with 3 sons - 1 in the Marines (out in the sandbox for his 2nd term), 1 in the Army (also in the sandbox) and 1 in the Navy. 5 *****
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    Susan52 Mar 20, 2008 @ 10:58 am | delete
    On behalf of my Marine son (soon to be a civilian again) and my Army National Guard son (just arrived in Kuwait this week for his second tour in Iraq), a 5-star salute for your effort in support of all of our troops!
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    Casey Humphries Mar 16, 2008 @ 11:50 am | delete
    First and foremost, Thank you troops and families for what you do for this country. I don't have any family members that are currently in the armed forces so I have no idea what you all are going through, but I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart. I hope all of you troops have a speedy and safe return to the states. I attend Tennessee Tech university and I am trying to get Blue Fridays started up here at school. I just learned about it yesterday. I also created a facebook group for anyone who wants to join.
    /www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=11472820682>
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    SemperFidelis Mar 14, 2008 @ 7:43 pm | delete
    Blessed by a Squid Angel today! :o)
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    denise Mar 7, 2008 @ 6:12 am | delete
    no one left behind. ccb where's blue on friday for our TROOPS!
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    Jak the Yak Feb 29, 2008 @ 11:41 am | delete
    Nice Lens, I have added it to my favorite lenses on Support the troops
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    apachequeblue Jan 27, 2008 @ 6:45 pm | delete
    I will proudly wear BLUE every FRIDAY. GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS.
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    awelldressedbullet Jan 24, 2008 @ 12:05 pm | delete
    Thoughts and prayers to all those who serve, thank you, and may we bring them all home safely. In Memory of our dear friend Cp. Jim W, PPCLI, 2 Para. - Kathy
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    gods_grace_notes Jan 12, 2008 @ 10:04 am | delete
    Great lens, and even better projects. I wholeheartedly support your effort, AND our troops! I appreciate our Home Sweet Home; aka America, and especially the troops who defend our right to live in safety and peace of mind. Thanks so much for making me aware of Blue Friday!
    Connie...aka Squid Angel
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    Sergeantrom Jan 5, 2008 @ 7:48 am | delete
    What an excellent idea for our soldiers and great lens! I lensrolled it also!!!
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    David Howard Dec 29, 2007 @ 9:18 pm | delete
    Any thing we can do to let our brothers and sisters in harms way know that we love and support them is a worthy cause. I also want to let their families know that we care about them too. Military spouces are fighting a war too by giving our troops something meaningful to come home to. God Bless them
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    SemperFidelis Dec 28, 2007 @ 10:51 am | delete
    Nice lens! Love the stat at the beginning. 5* :o)
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    Terrax Dec 28, 2007 @ 10:18 am | delete
    Nice Lens! I had heard of blue friday but never new exactly what it was. Thanks!

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