Quote Originally Posted by quickdodgeŽ
What I don't understand about this is why use a holiday to do this? Why do people think of themselves all throughout the year and then when Xmas, Easter or Thanksgiving comes around, THEN they want to think about those soldiers? Those guys/gals are over there 365 days a year. Not just during the holiday season. Why can't Q100 or whomever else just pick a random day like May 13 or October 12 or something and do this? Later, QD.

... i'm not positive, BUT i would say the majority of soldiers are more home sick during holidays when they would normally see their family.... friends.... and other loved ones...

i do agree that it shouldn't only be on holidays.. but should still be done on holidays as well.