December 16th, 2006

Dear American Hero – http://www.dearamericanhero.com/ - Richard Glasgow wanted to make it easier for people to thank soldiers and veterans for their service. And now the Lakeland man has two-time presidential candidate Ross Perot to thank for underwriting his effort: The Texas businessman has pledged about $10,000 to pay for another 1 million of the business card-style tokens Glasgow designed to be handed out as a message of gratitude.Glasgow created the cards because he thinks some people find it awkward to thank soldiers and veterans in person. The cards feature a yellow ribbon and are inscribed with the message: "Thank you for your service and dedication to our country."Only 6,500 of the first 50,000 cards Glasgow had printed remain. Glasgow delivered the others around the Midwest, to soldiers in Iraq and to veterans organizations in Washington."I'm finding out that America wants to thank their military veterans," said Glasgow, an Air Force veteran who served near Tokyo during the Vietnam War.Last week, Glasgow sent a letter to Perot asking him to support his cause — and Perot responded with a phone call Tuesday to say he would.Why ask Perot? "When you look at a list of American patriots, Ross Perot is always at the top," Glasgow said.Sharon Holman, a spokeswoman for Perot, said he has long supported veterans and prisoners of war.

Richard's Email Address: dearamericanhero@comcast.net

To read further go to: http://www.twincities.com/mld/twincities/news/15784365.htm and also http://www.ngb.army.mil/news/archives/092806-Lake_elmo.aspx