“If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for” (or “If you want to thank our military, be the kind of American worth fighting for”) is a saying that has been printed on many images. American author, motivational speaker and leadership consultant and founder of The Wingman Foundation Lt. Col. Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman has said this many times, in several slightly different ways.
   
“If we want to honor our veterans on #VeteransDay, then be the type of Americans worth fighting for!” was posted on Twitter by WaldoWaldman on November 11, 2009. “If you want to thank the troops who fight for America, be the type of American worth fighting for” was posted on Twitter by WaldoWaldman on November 11, 2013. “Wingtip of the day:  If you can’t serve in uniform, be an #American worth fighting for. #airforce” was posted on Twitter by WaldoWaldman on June 23, 2014. “If you want to thank our veterans, be the type of American worth fighting for” was posted on Twitter by WaldoWaldman on November 10, 2017. “If you truly want to say thank you to the Americans who fight for our country, then be the type of American worth fighting for” was posted on Twitter by WaldoWaldman on November 13, 2020.
   
“IF YOU WANT TO THANK A SOLDIER BE THE KIND OF AMERICAN WORTH FIGHTING FOR Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman” (shown on an image) was posted on Folk Art from the Harbor in 2014.
   
“IF YOU WANT TO THANK OUR MILITARY BE THE KIND OF AMERICAN WORTH FIGHTING FOR” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Nine Line Apparel on November 17, 2017. “IF YOU WANT TO THANK OUR MILITARY BE THE KIND OF AMERICAN WORTH FIGHTING FOR” (shown on an image) was posted on Facebook by Barbetorium on May 27, 2019. 
       
   
Wikipedia: Waldo Waldman       
Waldo Waldman (Lt. Col. Rob ‘Waldo’ Waldman) is an American author, motivational speaker and leadership consultant, and founder of The Wingman Foundation. He is a decorated fighter pilot and retired Air Force Lt. Col. and combat veteran, having flown 65 combat missions. He is the author of Never Fly Solo, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller. He has won multiple awards during his military and speaking career, including being inducted into the Speaker Hall of Fame by the National Speakers Association.
   
Twitter
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
How can we support our veterans on Veterans Day?  We can be the type of Americans worth fighting for! http://tinyurl.com/yfw6q9r
12:29 AM · Nov 11, 2009
   
Twitter
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
If we want to honor our veterans on #VeteransDay, then be the type of Americans worth fighting for! http://tiny.cc/E5EMD
12:17 PM · Nov 11, 2009
   
Twitter
JOHN BRUBAKER
@CoachBru
If you want to give thanks to those who have fought for our country, then be the type of person worth fighting for.”
@WaldoWaldman
8:11 AM · May 26, 2012
   
Twitter
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
“If you want to thank the troops who fight for America, be the type of American worth fighting for.”
@waldowaldman God Bless our veterans.
9:45 AM · Nov 11, 2013
   
Twitter
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
If you want to truly thank the Americans who fight for our country, be the type of American worth fighting for.  Waldo Waldman
5:34 PM · Nov 11, 2013
   
Twitter
Carl Hadden MBA CME CPBA CPDFA
@Carl_SBDC
If you can’t serve in uniform, be an American worth fighting for. ~ @waldowaldman
10:21 AM · Jun 18, 2014
     
Twitter
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
Wingtip of the day:  If you can’t serve in uniform, be an #American worth fighting for. #airforce
4:01 PM · Jun 23, 2014
 
Folk Art from the Harbor
IF YOU WANT TO THANK A SOLDIER STENCIL 10X24
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(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF YOU
WANT
TO THANK
A SOLDIER
BE THE KIND OF
AMERICAN
WORTH
FIGHTING FOR
Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” Waldman
@folkartfromtheharbor 2014
 
Twitter
MIKE MALFI
@WARRENPEASCE
photo - If You Want To Thank a soldier…be the kind of American worth fighting for!! http://pinterest.com/pin/464926361507935251/
12:25 PM · Feb 24, 2015
 
Facebook
Sparrow Six-Five!
March 9, 2015 at 11:15 AM ·
If You Want To Thank an American Warrior…be the kind of American worth fighting for!!
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF YOU
WANT
TO THANK
A SOLDIER
BE THE KIND OF
AMERICAN
WORTH
FIGHTING FOR
@folkartfromtheharbor 2014
   
Twitter
Debbie Breton
@windsongharmony
photo - If You Want To Thank a soldier…be the kind of American worth fighting for!! http://pinterest.com/pin/438186238720899093/
2:45 PM · Mar 19, 2015
   
Twitter
Navy UDT-SEAL Museum
@NavySEALMuseum
If you want to Thank A Soldier, be the kind of #American worth fighting for! #America #ThankfulThursday @LZ_Grace
Wheels for Warriors and 7 others
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF YOU
WANT
TO THANK
A SOLDIER
BE THE KIND OF
AMERICAN
WORTH
FIGHTING FOR
@folkartfromtheharbor 2014
9:13 AM · Mar 26, 2015
     
Twitter
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
“If you want to thank the Americans who fight for our country, be the type of American worth fighting for”. Waldo Waldman
8:56 PM · Nov 11, 2016 from Dunwoody, GA
   
Twitter
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
If you want to thank our veterans, be the type of American worth fighting for. https://buff.ly/2mdA6NQ #newpost http://fb.me/2hGf402vu
1:19 PM · Nov 10, 2017
 
Facebook
Nine Line Apparel
November 17, 2017 at 8:17 AM ·
Many of us take for granted the sacrifices that our service members make for our freedom every single day…
Be worth it.
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF YOU WANT TO
THANK OUR MILITARY
BE THE KIND OF AMERICAN
WORTH FIGHTING FOR
 
The Reporter Times
Happy Veterans Day 2018 Quotes: Messages and Sayings To Thank You (Heroes) on Poppy/Remembrance Day
Steven Lembart - August 30, 2018
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If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for
     
Twitter
Larry Sharpe
@LarrySharpe
If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for.
10:00 AM · Nov 11, 2018
 
Instagram
kyliejanekremer
MAY 27, 2019
If you want to thank our military, be the kind of American worth fighting for 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 #MemorialDay #GodBlessOurTroops #GodBlessAmerica #USA #MAGA #KAG
   
Facebook   
Barbetorium
May 27, 2019 at 7:35 PM ·
If you want to thank our military,
Be the kind of American Worth Fighting For !!
#memorialday #support #honor #remember #unitedstatesifamerica #united #todayandeveryday #proudamerican🇺🇸
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF YOU WANT TO
THANK OUR MILITARY
BE THE KIND OF
AMERICAN
WORTH
FIGHTING FOR
 
Mahomet Daily
Commentary: The American worth fighting for
Dani Tietz May 28, 2019
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After attending two ceremonies, I returned home, flipping through Facebook, only to find myself in question the rest of the day.
 
A post read, “If you want to thank our military, be the kind of American worth fighting for.”
 
It’s one of those posts you can’t disagree with. Yes, let’s all be the type of American worth fighting for. Then, the question for me becomes what is the type of American worth fighting for?
(The following text is shown on an image.—ed.)
IF YOU WANT TO
THANK OUR MILITARY
BE THE KIND OF
AMERICAN
WORTH
FIGHTING FOR
     
Twitter 
WaldoWaldman
@waldowaldman
If you truly want to say thank you to the Americans who fight for our country, then be the type of American worth fighting for. https://bitly.com/3prz0KM #newpost #leadership #keynotespeaker #executivecoach
yourwingman.com
Veterans Day: Be The Type of American Worth Fighting For -
Veterans Day is a special holiday for our country, especially for those who have served.  I want to share some […]
12:21 PM · Nov 13, 2020
 
YourTango 
75 Best Memorial Day Quotes & Captions To Honor Those Who Gave Their Lives For Our Country
Say “thank you” to our military service members and veterans on Memorial Day.
By Alexandra Churchill — Updated on May 30, 2022
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65. “If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for.”
   
Parade 
105 Patriotic Memorial Day Quotes, Messages and Sayings To Honor Our Nation’s Veterans
These Memorial Day quotes will help you remember the true meaning of the holiday.
MARYN LILES MAY 18, 2023
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48. “If you want to thank a soldier, be the kind of American worth fighting for.” - Unknown
 
Twitter
Bud
@limaSwhiskey
May 20th is Armed Forces Day.
If you want to thank a Soldier, a Marine, a Sailor, an Airman or any of the Guards then be the kind of American worth fighting for.
8:28 PM · May 19, 2023
 
The Patriot Post
MAY 20, 2023
Sign
(The following text is shown on a sign.—ed.)
IF YOU WANT TO
THANK A SOLDIER
BE THE KIND OF
AMERICAN
WORTH FIGHTING FOR