Most said all they wanted was a simple "thank you."

VOA: special.2010.04.30

"Why thank you,Jett. That's a very nice compliment.

VOA: special.2011.04.03

Lesley Prasad, a leading operating room officer, shows the picture a Haitian man sketched while being treated in the hospital as a way for him to say thank you.

VOA: standard.2010.03.26

"Thank you President Obama, You acted today like a strong commander-in-chief, doing what was in the interest of our country and the men and women who serve us in uniform."

VOA: standard.2009.05.13

Thank you so much,". Iranian American actress Shoreh Aghdashloo was named best supporting actress in a miniseries or movie for her role as the wife of Saddam Hussein in House of Saddam.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

Thank you,". Irish-born Brendan Gleeson won the Emmy for best actor in a miniseries or movie for his role as former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill in the television film Into the Storm.

VOA: standard.2009.09.21

In his weekly address, Mr.Obama says Americans can honor veterans by sending a letter or package to troops overseas, volunteering at health clinics or just saying "thank you" to a veteran walking by on the street.

VOA: standard.2009.05.23