The Gratitude Campaign - Thanking Those Who Are Serving & Others
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A Simple Way to Say 'Thank You'
The Gratitude Campaign is a way for people to say "thank you" quickly and easily to those who serve without even having to approach them.
With a simple hand gesture in sign language, you can easily convey your "thanks" to those who are serving without stumbling around for words, feeling ackward or getting tearful.
The Campaign was started in 2007 by Seattlite Scott Truitt as a simple way of expressing thanks to those who are serving. Word is spreading through News Articles and blog posts.
The Gratitude Campaign is also a good reminder to express your thanks to those that you are grateful for.
A Simple Reminder to Say Thank You
- If the only prayer you said in your whole life was,
"thank you,"
that would suffice.
Meister Eckhart
Dominik Gwarek. Thank You. Royalty Free Use.
The Gratitude Campaign - Thank You Sign
Scott decided to alter the gesture, so the hand starts at the heart (as though pledging) rather than at the chin or lips, then bringing the hand down and out in front of you.
Truitt's translation of this gesture is "thank you from the bottom of my heart."
He hopes the Gratitude Campaign will spread and believes even if soldiers don't know exactly what the gesture means, they'll realize if it originates on the heart, it is a heartfelt message.
Learn More about the Gratitude Campaign
- The Full Movie - The Gratitude Campaign
- Watch the longer version of the movie on the Gratitude Campaign website.
- The Sign - The Gratitude Campaign
- Learn how to sign the sign used in the Gratitude Campaign. It translates to "thank you from the bottom of my heart."
- The Story - The Gratitude Campaign
- Read more about the story behind The Gratitude Campaign.
The Gratitude Campaign (Longer Version) on YouTube
Ways to Join the Gratitude Campaign
- Remember to say 'thank you.'
- Wear Red Shirts on Fridays.
- Tie a Yellow Ribbon.
- Blog about it.
- Tell others about the Gratitude Campaign.
Thank a Vet in the Amazon Spotlight
Sterling Silver THANK A VET Talking Pendant
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A beautiful way to express your thanks, with a Sterling Silver "THANK A VET" Talking Charm.
The charm measures approximately 1 inch in width and 5/8" in height and comes with an 18" Sterling Silver Box Chain.
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The Gratitude Campaign in the News
- Let's all join 'Gratitude Campaign'
- A news article from The News Carrier in Athens, Alabama about the Gratitude Campaign.
- Man finds unique way to say 'thank you' to every U.S. soldier
- Reported on Sep 9, 2007 on KOMO TV Seattle, Washington.
- Seattle man starts 'Gratitude Campaign' to thank soldiers
- Reported September 23, 2007 on King5 local news from Seattle, Washington.
My First Signs in the Amazon Spotlight
Baby Einstein - My First Signs
Amazon Price: $30.00 (as of 02/17/2012)
This was the DVD that I purchased to expose my girls to sign language.
Academy Award-winner Marlee Matlin hosts this introduction to 20 common words and phrases from baby's world. The DVD includes mommy, daddy, I love you and more in both spoken and in sign language.
Exposing My Daughters to Sign Language
Soon after the girls watched the video, we were at the local grocery store, where one of our favorite checker is hearing impaired. Both girls were able to share some of their new sign language skills with her, which we continue to do whenever we're in the store.
This year for Christmas, my youngest (in Kindergarten) learned how to sign a Christmas Carol, which she later 'sang' for the checker.
More on American Sign Language on Squidoo
How to Sign "Thank You" in American Sign
The sign for "Thank You" uses the right hand and touches the lips with the front of the fingers. The next step is to extend the hand towards someone else in order to express gratitude.Your hand should be an "open-b."
Move your hand away from your face, palms upward.
Remember to Smile.
Note: If you use two hands with this sign it means you are "very" grateful.
More Instructions for Signing "Thank You"
- Video Clip - Thank You
- A Video clip demonstrating how to sign "Thank You" from the Michigan State University Comm Tech Lab.
- American Sign Language - Thank you
- American Sign Language (ASL) Dictionary and Lessons from Dr. William Vicars of LifePrint.
Note to Self
A Reminder Note to Self
Angel of Thanks in the Amazon Spotlight
Lenses on Gratitude, Being Grateful and Blessings
More Thank You Charms and Bracelets
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What do you think about the Gratitude Campaign?
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JoDeeVale
Jun 15, 2009 @ 9:58 am | delete
- Thank you for your wonderful lens! One more thing to be grateful for.
I have added you to my lensroll here: http://www.squidoo.com/mygratitude
Blessings.
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qlcoach
Jun 6, 2009 @ 9:33 am | delete
- Yes to the attitude of gratitude! This lens is very enjoyable and heart warming. I met you on Lensroll. Hope you will visit my new lens about emotional healing. Sincerely: Gary Eby, author and therapist.
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tagsforkids
Aug 6, 2008 @ 2:38 pm | delete
- What a great way to simply say thanks. Something not done often enough where our troops are concerned. Thank you for bringing it to light!
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LaraineRose
Aug 6, 2008 @ 2:36 am | delete
- Hi Kirsti,
I just dropped by to read some of your lenses. I've been enjoying myself here. I came across this lens and wanted to let you know that I am an ASL teacher of a small class in our town. I would like to encourage your daughters to continue learning and sharing what they learn with others. It is a most expressive language and if they don't already love it, they will. 5 stars
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chefkeem
Jul 31, 2008 @ 7:39 pm | delete
- Beautiful lens, Kirsti. Thank you. *****
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