Thank You Project sends videos to troops

RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KABC) -- For the men and women who serve our country in the U.S. military, you can't say "thank you" enough. A Riverside videographer is working to send that message to troops overseas with the Thank You Project.

At the ABC 7 Riverside Bureau, the Eyewitness News team was very happy to tape a "thank you" video for our troops overseas. Riverside resident Brandt Haas is a salesman and part-time videographer who is compiling a number of thank-yous to the troops from local residents.

"I decided to go to a bunch of spots and get a lot of different faces and places in Riverside, just saying thank you," said Hass.

From soccer field to City Hall, the number of participants is growing.

"After I ask them, basically, 'Do you want to say thank you to the troops overseas,' they stop in their tracks, stop what they're doing and say, 'Yeah,' and usually it's more than just thank you. It's thank you and then a message from the heart," said Haas.

As an example, local cabinet-maker John Ramsay stopped working for a few minutes to say his thanks.

"I just want to thank you guys for everything you're doing over there. I can't imagine what you see and what you have to deal with," said Ramsay.

Ramsay feels that Haas' positive reaction reflects the high patriotism level in the Inland communities.

"I find that it's actually very strong, it's not always expressed outwardly," said Ramsay. "What these young men and women are doing is incredible."

Haas has been surprised by the reaction to his project.

Get more Inland Empire News »

inland empire news, bob banfield

• Comment Now
• Email
• Print
• Report a typo
•