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July 3, 2009

A special Fourth of July salute from Robin Meade

Posted: 04:35 AM ET

Anchor Robin Meade

Yesterday morning our VIP tour came through the studio like it does every Thursday, and I stopped to chat with the viewers afterward. I was struck by one of them, who said she loved watching our daily "Salute to Troops" segment on "Morning Express with Robin Meade" and she thanked me profusely for showing the segment on air.

Robin Meade would like to wish a safe and happy holiday to servicemembers and their families.
Robin Meade would like to wish a safe and happy holiday to servicemembers and their families.

I thought to myself, 'Ah she must know some folks in the military ... or maybe her father or grandfather fought on a foreign shore ... or maybe she's a patriotic woman especially feeling the red white and blue headed into the Fourth of July weekend.'

Here's what I learned about her during our chat: She is not only a viewer grateful to our current troops who are serving in harm’s way, but she is also a veteran and has just retired after 28 years in the service.

28 years!

I told her, in so many words, “Wait a minute ... don't thank me for a TV segment, let the rest of us thank you for your service!"

It’s in these moments we are reminded of the stellar character of our military men and women who are so selfless in doing their job.

So as the rest of us celebrate Independence Day with fireworks, hotdogs and parades....a big thank you and salute to all the servicemembers who can't be home this holiday weekend ... because you are doing your job.

It’s an effort for which we are all grateful. Thank you for your service!

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mark   July 3rd, 2009 8:51 am ET

great blog robin loved it

Jon Phillip Boulton   July 3rd, 2009 10:23 am ET

Thanks so much Robin may we all have a great weekend.

Kathryn, Lloyd, Gretchen, and Jon Brinker   July 3rd, 2009 8:17 pm ET

Robin, thank-you so very much for your moving patriotic message that you gave to us, your viewers, on your blog–very, very touching and said in your own words, as only you could say them ! What a lovely story that you shared with us of the courageous woman who you met on the "Morning Express" tour. Now that's something to write home about: 28 years serving our country (what dedication) ! God bless
her ! Plus, she had the honor of meeting our own loving Robin ! Yes, Robin, we tend to forget while enjoying picnics, beach activities, etc. about all those who are risking their lives daily to make our country a better and safer place to live ! We definitely need to keep them and their family members in our thoughts and prayers ! The highlight for this family will be our tradition of watching "A Capitol Fourth", which this year celebrates America's 233rd birthday ! You see, our son Jon is 25 years old and is severely mentally handicapped due to a vaccination given to him when he was a baby (which caused delayed development) ! Jon loves the fireworks segments and cannot get enough of them, so we have them on VHS tapes; that way, he can then enjoy them all year round ! New Year's Eve and the Fourth of July are his favorite times, as he loves the sparkling celebrations so much ! Well, "Happy Independence Day ! " to our Robin, Natasha, Jenn, Bobby, Rafer, Richard, and Bonnie; have a great weekend ! Remember, Robin, we love ya, Ohio girl . . . Robin's Follies !!!!

diana vedmore   July 7th, 2009 9:04 am ET

is is the only way i could find to contact you. here is my comment. I understand M.J. was a very unusal man but, is he worth all this hoopla
also from your news i learned calf. is in finical probles so here is my sulution. whrn i burried my mother the state of michigan didn't pay we did. so why not use all this money he has to pay for all his expense?
just a thoought from a christian 57 year old person.it's so very sad it's like every one wants to be part of a party.

D.H.Farmington IOWA   July 7th, 2009 10:32 am ET

We live in a small town of 500 people in the Great State of IOWA? Everyone arround here knows everyone. We are so thankfull for the saulte you give to ou7r troops. I am sure you brighten a lot of there days. Thank you so much for all you do. God Bless You and God Bless The U.S.A.

gcoleman   July 8th, 2009 2:56 pm ET

Robin , I/we/ listen to you each and every monring and I enjoy your show.There is one thing that you do as well the peson who filled in for your today that really require some enhancement.When you are talking about the President, you always say
Mr. Obama,instead of PRESIDENT Obama.

You should state his title as it is. at first I thought this was an isolated iincident, but it seems to be on-going.I hope you make the necessay enhancement with this concern of ours. In life everyone works for title,if they have it,a person in your position should use it.Your full cooperation is anticipated

John   July 14th, 2009 10:22 am ET

Hi Robin,

I just love you and all that you do and say. You are a Nonpareil Seraph. Not having you on tv every morning would be like waking to a birdless world. pout, pout.

In the words of Maarja, "You Are My Rainbow Colors."

Stay safe and have a pleasant day.

Than You. John

Kathy Bass   August 20th, 2009 1:29 pm ET

Robin, Thank you for saluting our young soldiers it means more than you can possibly know. Our community, Paris, Texas (Lamar County), just lost our first young soldier in the middle east Marine Sgt.Hoskins. Flags were officially lowered to half staff from Thursday through Sunday. A special day was declared for the day of his memorial named "Sgt.Hoskins Memorial Day". In addition he was officially escorted from our airport through our city streets to the funeral home. Along the way passing hundreds of people that lined the streets of Paris in near 100 degree heat, waving small USA flags, bowing their heads, and covering their hearts with their right hands in respect for the fallen soldier and his family. There was a patriot motorcycle escort all along the route from the airport to the funeral home. Also, in honor of the soldier and his family Saturday was declared Sgt. Hoskins Memorial Day. I was so proud of our community, it's support and honoring of the young soldier and his family.

I want to thank you for the special way you honor our soldiers and their families and thought you would be interested in how some communities are honoring their fallen soldiers and their families.

joe faisst   October 29th, 2009 8:18 am ET

I am very feel very sorry for the parents or the loss of their son in the baseball accident,but you are playing at your own risk and I should know.I was hit in the face with a baeball that was hit with a similar bat and almost lost my sight in my right eye.Never thought of sueing.I was playing a game.What happens if someone is injured by a ball hit with a wooden bat do you want the sport banned.

Ron Penny   November 3rd, 2009 11:12 pm ET

I would just like to say,I heard you singing today.......I't was excellent.You did a great job,and you could see the confidence coming through......again it was "great".......True fan of "H.L.N"

From,Nova Scotia,Canada.
East Coast!!!

Frank   November 6th, 2009 7:58 am ET

Good Morning
There has been a limited number of comments on various news stations about the shootings at Ft Hood.

What concerns me is that they have stated that some of the victims may have been killed by friendly fire??

Have your sources had any reports or indication of this??

Frank

elaine argent   November 6th, 2009 10:09 am ET

Obviously he knew there was a chance he would have to go to war when he enlisted and took government money so who's supposed to feel sorry he was "taunted" by soldiers...not me

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