Of course. There is no greater sacrafice going today. Whether you are for or against this crazy war, these men and women are only doing their job, and doing a damn fine one at that. May they all make it home safe to their families and loved ones.

They serve us and their families proudly. They are who made us and who keep us the land of the free and the home of the brave.

I salute you all whereever you are and thank you from a greatful and proud American Citizen for all you give to ensure we remain free and safe from those who hate us and our way of life. I dedicate this song to all of you.

*Salute* Thank you, for protecting us!!!!

Absolutely. Happy Fathers Day & thank you for your service. Oh, & please stay safe

Hooahhh! I have no human children, but have served. I salute them all and thank them all. Many are not only paying the ultimate sadcrifice, but also a deep personal one. I'd also like to salute and thank the wives and children for the sacrifice they are making.

I take my hat off to these wonderful brave men - salt of the earth!

Absolutely! My hat is off to all the fathers out there doing what they feel is right for my sake. I'm honored by their sacrifices. May they come home safe and soon.

AMEN. Thank you one and all! If you see a man or woman in uniform buy their coffee or meal or beer. Thank them for their service by looking them in the eye and shaking their hand. Let them know they are appreciate in any way that seems appropriate. People sleep peacefully in their beds at night because brave men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.

Thanks to you, Capt. Jack, for reminding us all today! I can't wait until they're all home!!

Absolutely, Captain! Excellent and thoughtful question!!

Oops, My bad.

Absolutely! Hats off!

hell yeah 3 cheers for all the dads fighting for our freedoms over seas

Add to any gift a list of the reasons why you appreciate him. Perhaps have it inscribed on a wall plague. Please don't get a joke card. In my 20+ years of working with fathers, it has been rare that a joke card that makes fun of his abilities is really appreciated. I wrote this to "Dear Abby" for Father's Day, March 19, 2005. APPRECIATION FOR JOB WELL DONE IS WHAT FATHERS WANT TO HEAR DEAR ABBY: Today is Father's Day, so why don't we try to do more for dear old Dad than give him the usual greeting card that promotes the idea that all dads are imbeciles, followed by a collect call to see what he thought of the card. (Father's Day is the day when the most collect calls are made.) We should treat our fathers the way we treat our mothers on Mother's Day and show them we appreciate them for being there. Yes, you probably tell your father all the time that you love him, but the minds of men work differently. Anyone can say "I love you," but as men, knowing that we are appreciated for a job well done is what really gets us teary-eyed. Something else you can do -- especially you sons out there (but daughters can do it, too) -- is to make sure Dad has been to the doctor for a checkup, including depression screening. This can go a long way toward making sure he's here on Father's Day next year. I wasn't raised by my father, but by a stepfather. Although we did not see eye-to-eye on many things, I would not be the person I am today if it were not for him. This man, who spent years climbing on top of heavy construction equipment to prepare the ground for many of the homes, businesses, roads and highways of Southern California, now finds it difficult to get into a car. Although none of the houses or roads have his name on them, they are all testaments to his life and the lives of men like him. So today, let's do something extra for Dad, without him pulling out his wallet to pay for it. -- George McCasland, Overland Park, Kansas *************************************************************** Remember, there's a lot of us fathers sitting in nursing homes whose children live too far away to visit. Contact an activities director about volunteering Sunday morning. Read a list out loud about why you appreciated your father.