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Current Events => General Discussion => Topic started by: 5412 on June 19, 2009, 10:16:02 PM
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Hi,
Received this today from a good friend of mine, thought I would pass it along....no explanation necessary.
regards,
5412
Will You give this to my Daddy?
As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'Red Fridays.'
Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed One of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and Cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.
Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our Service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi.'
The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.
After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon.'
The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.
As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of the day, it's good to be an American.
RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops with dignity and respect starts this Friday - and continues each and every Friday until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Every red-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers.
If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED.
The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do to make things better for you?' is...We need your support and your prayers.
Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example.
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RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.
Been doing this for a couple of years now, and I'll keep doing it until we are able to bring 'em ALL home - in victory - for good.
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A*W*E*S*O*M*E
Something along those lines was related to me by our daughter-in-law when she and our grand-daughter were seeing my oldest son off for his return flight to Afghanistan several years back.
My son left his wife and daughter at the gate, when my 3-year old grand-daughter broke away from mom and ran after her dad, yelling for all to hear -- please daddy don't go. Needless to say there weren't many dry eyes in the vicinity. Even the airline attendants working the gate were deeply moved and had damp eyes.
It truly is a great thing to see where everyday folks will actually cheer our warriors instead of throwing dog $hit on them or spitting on them. It really drives liberals up the wall that folks show that kind of support to those who put their lives on hold.
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A*W*E*S*O*M*E
Something along those lines was related to me by our daughter-in-law when she and our grand-daughter were seeing my oldest son off for his return flight to Afghanistan several years back.
My son left his wife and daughter at the gate, when my 3-year old grand-daughter broke away from mom and ran after her dad, yelling for all to hear -- please daddy don't go. Needless to say there weren't many dry eyes in the vicinity. Even the airline attendants working the gate were deeply moved and had damp eyes.
It truly is a great thing to see where everyday folks will actually cheer our warriors instead of throwing dog $hit on them or spitting on them. It really drives liberals up the wall that folks show that kind of support to those who put their lives on hold.
Hi,
I think all of us over the age of 60 recall all too well the lessons of the radicals and the way the soldiers were treated when they came home from Vietnam. We do what we can.
A few months back I was in the barber shop and a young man came in dressed in fatigues. I saw to it that he did not pay for his haircut. Last week I was standing in line at a 7-11 and a young sargent came in, got in line with his coffee and doughnut........which I insisted on paying for. They both said "Thank you sir!" My response was the same, no son, it is all of us who are thanking you.
regards,
5412
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Hi,
I think all of us over the age of 60 recall all too well the lessons of the radicals and the way the soldiers were treated when they came home from Vietnam. We do what we can.
A few months back I was in the barber shop and a young man came in dressed in fatigues. I saw to it that he did not pay for his haircut. Last week I was standing in line at a 7-11 and a young sargent came in, got in line with his coffee and doughnut........which I insisted on paying for. They both said "Thank you sir!" My response was the same, no son, it is all of us who are thanking you.
regards,
5412
5412,
I was never in Viet Nam. However, I've even suffered the same atrocities as some of the Viet Nam vets have. I guess that's what I get for going in right after Viet Nam.