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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 07 2007,10:15 am Post # 1 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Will you give this to my Daddy?

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 camo's, 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 she asked
him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier, he
didn t look any older than maybe 22, 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 daughters 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 unfolded.  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 Friday Just keeping you "in the loop" so you'll know what's going on
in case this takes off.

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.  We are not
organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on
TV, to reflect our message or our opinions.

Many Americans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize
that the vast majority of America supports our troops. 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 and it will let our troops know the once "silent" majority
is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

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; and
wear something red every Friday.

IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.  IF YOU COULD CARE LESS, THEN HIT THE
DELETE BUTTON --- IT IS YOUR CHOICE.   WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE ,
ONLY BECAUSE


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 07 2007,6:08 pm Post # 2 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

I can not believe that all of you that read this had nothing to say????????  :beat


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 07 2007,6:22 pm Post # 3 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Quote (Silver @ Feb. 07 2007,7:08 pm)
I can not believe that all of you that read this had nothing to say????????  :beat

I think you said it all very well Silver...

I for one, am left speechless........




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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 07 2007,6:23 pm Post # 4 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Quote (Silver @ Feb. 07 2007,6:08 pm)
I can not believe that all of you that read this had nothing to say????????  :beat

too busy wiping tears :cry

Seriously, living in a town with two military bases, I have a lot buddies serving in Iraq and Africa right now. I pray they stay safe and return home soon. A big THANK YOU! to our soldiers, past and present. :good  :good


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 07 2007,7:58 pm Post # 5 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Quote (Fragile Magic @ Feb. 07 2007,7:22 pm)
I think you said it all very well Silver...

I for one, am left speechless........

My feeling as well!! :bowdown


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 07 2007,9:06 pm Post # 6 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Quote (Fragile Magic @ Feb. 07 2007,6:22 pm)
Quote (Silver @ Feb. 07 2007,7:08 pm)
I can not believe that all of you that read this had nothing to say????????  :beat

I think you said it all very well Silver...

I for one, am left speechless........

Ditto.....

headed off to the closet to find something red.... :cry


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 08 2007,7:30 am Post # 7 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Being a veteran of Vietnam, it's sad to see the continued loss of life for a questionable cause.... :beat

Red Friday's for me... :cool


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I will do my part and wear red.


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 08 2007,8:39 am Post # 9 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Thanks everyone! I know that not everyone agrees with Bush....but really these men and women go when the United States of America says "Jump!"

This is the least we can do to show support! Our life's go on as usual and their lives are disrupted and turned over!

My brother leaves soon. Air Force!

I for one was not born here....but I can tell you this is the best damn place in the world!

Be thankful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wear RED ON FRIDAY'S!!!!!


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 08 2007,12:05 pm Post # 10 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Thank you Silver,

Its good to know people do care.

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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 08 2007,12:08 pm Post # 11 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

Quote (Dons_Donzi @ Feb. 08 2007,12:05 pm)
Thank you Silver,

Its good to know people do care.

USAF 1987-?    19 years and counting
Panama,
Desert Shield,
Desert Storm,
Kosovo, 99'
Boznia, 01' for my birthday....
Enduring Freedom Kyrgyztan 03'
Enduring Freedom Afghanistan 03'  for my birthday...
Iraqi Freedom (area xx)03-04',  Holoween-Valenties day!!
Iraqi Freedom (Balad AB)05-06'   same... holiday season fun...
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Wow...keep up the good work!  :good

And many thanks! :)


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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 08 2007,12:23 pm Post # 12 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

I'm thinking more along the lines if retirement..!!!

i can play G.I. Joe with Kong Fu grip... but i'm loosing my grip.

i'm all about the mission... but i feel like i'm a world cop.
and the troops are spread tooooo thin, for tooo long.

humanitarian missions are one thing, but i'll shut my mouth there.

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Post Icon Posted: Feb. 08 2007,2:41 pm Post # 13 see this member send this member a private message  quote this post in reply

I saw huge outpourings of thanks directed at our Veterans at the Veterans National W/C games this year in Alaska. It was awsome. I've been to 16 of these events and this years was like no other in this regard. :good


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