Rip Haywire by Dan Thompson for November 24, 2011
Transcript:
Rip: Dutch, Happy Thanksgiv - Dutch: Lord, please comfort the folks who have an empty chair at the dinner table today 'cause their brave kids are out there keeping watch in the armed forces. And please give strength to the parents whose children gave their lives in the name of freedom. Their sacrifice we will never forget. Thanks, er - amen. Rip: Happy Thanksgiving, Dad. Dutch: You too, son.
TheDOCTOR almost 13 years ago
DAN: I could not have put it better. Well done,Sir.
Ottodesu almost 13 years ago
This foreigner will raise a drumstick in their honour as well.
Hummingbird68 almost 13 years ago
Hummingbird68 I agree. God Bless them.
BlueRaven almost 13 years ago
Well said.
3hourtour Premium Member almost 13 years ago
…amem..
Plods with ...™ almost 13 years ago
Thank you, Dan
Knightman Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Well said Mr. Thompson!
Mongo almost 13 years ago
You’re a class act , Dan.A true patriot who understands that the best of us are defending us.
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 13 years ago
I guess any atheist reading this comic is offended. Well I have one thing to say to you heathens on this blessed Thanksgiving Day…TOO BAD!!
dan thompson creator almost 13 years ago
Have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving everyone!
GarvinMark almost 13 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving Mr. Thompson! Hope you and yours have a wonderful day, and thank you for such a wonderful comic strip commemorating the day… this is beautiful :)
punchydugan almost 13 years ago
I’m not going to be able to think about my nephew, a Marine who is “over there” right now, without thinking of Dutch and today’s strip..Thanks for everything Mr. Thompson.
wsash almost 13 years ago
Well done, sir. Well done.
david almost 13 years ago
Well said. My son is in Afghanistan and responses like below remind me that people do care that he is there.
Yukoneric almost 13 years ago
Muchísimas gracias
Lyons Group, Inc. almost 13 years ago
Happy Thanksgiving Everyone.
Happy, happy, happy!!! Premium Member almost 13 years ago
happy thanksgiving
Randyt8 almost 13 years ago
Thanks Dan.
Saucy1121 Premium Member almost 13 years ago
Beautifully done. Thank you.
Dragoncat almost 13 years ago
I am thankful to be provided with yet another reason to love this strip.Happy Thanksgiving, everyone!!!
DorianKTB almost 13 years ago
Dan, today’s strip truly touched my heart and got me all teary-eyed. Thanks for always understanding what our fighting men and women are going through. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your loved ones and friends; you’re a class act indeed!
nj23nut almost 13 years ago
AMEN!!
Thank you and a Happy Thanksgiving to all the men and women protecting our freedom!
BillWa almost 13 years ago
Please accept this for all Armed Services world wide, but the USMC says it best Semper Fidelis, ALWAYS FAITHFUL. Thank you wherever you are.
MadYank almost 13 years ago
As a Vietnam Vet, I can only say to Dan and his avatars Rip and Dutch, “Thank YOU for caring about all active-duty and Vets everywhere, regardless of when we served.” And a Happy Thanksgiving to you, sir.
Michelle Morris almost 13 years ago
I’m having trouble reading this because of the pesky watery build-up in my eyes every time I look at it. Thanks,Dan.