OGP Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 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 act's of patriotism I have ever seen. >> >> Moving through 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 knelt down and said "hi," to >> 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 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 as 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 a >> round, their 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. >> 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 s tarts 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. >> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sand chick Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I got this email the other day and thought about posting it. I am glad you did!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanddunesaddict Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I appreciate every thing they do. I got goose bumps reading that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wsky70 Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Good post....Semper Fi, Woody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dunefreak Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 I too appreciate everthing our troops do for our country. I think it's great that Americans these days are still very appreciative and show such respect for our soldiers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielle Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 That defiantly brought tears to my eye's.I give all those people alot of credit for what they do for us.And best wishes to all of them and there family's for staying strong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 Im crying here after reading that!! Definately gave me goose bumps. I applaude our troops for risking their lives for all of us to continue to live life as we know it. I also applaude their families and friends who are left behind to go on with life while they risk their lives. I dont agree with the war, but I will always support our troops!!!! Heres to praying they all come home safely!!! A few friends are over there, and I pray they all come home safely!! :praying: Be safe Scott, John, Eric!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cheese Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 (edited) it is our troops, who put their lives on the line, that allow us the greatest freedoms in the world freedom isn't free thanks to all those that currently are serving, and have served in the past!!!!! everytime i see a man/woman in uniform, i personally go up and thank each and every one of them Edited May 22, 2007 by RICHARDCHEESE Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1BADYFZ Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 IT's good to see that still in people, just this week my dad who is retired and served in the Vietnam war as a 82nd airborn ran into something that shows how much people respect our country. He drives for Enterprise rent a car and was driving at a 4 way stop and seen a American flag in the middle of the road. He tried to stop and was unable becasue the traffic was going so fast and the blind eye of some people kept them from seeing the flag getting ran over and over... About an hour later he had to drive the same route and again seen the flag that nobody seemed to care about that was getting ran over, again he tried and he couldent because all the traffic. On the way back the flag was still there and he made a point of it this time to stop in the middle of traffic to get the flag, he got out and picked it up with again a few jerk offs honking till they relized what he was doing. PICKING UP THE AMERICAN FLAG FROM THE FLOOR. My dad always taught me never to put an AMerican flag on the floor because it shows a sign of disrespect and i have never done it. HE just couldent believe that people can be so cruel and in such a hurry that they would run over it and not pick it up. I mean it was on a four way stop for pete sakes and nobody had the honer but a 50yr old retired veteran...MAde him upset and made me upset that people can do that while men and women are dying everyday for there sorry a$$es could go to work.. Just that day for no reason we hung our AMerican flag and our 82nd airborn flags and havent took them down since...Even a Mexican AMerican can have pride for his country that is unbreakable.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sincity_blondie Posted May 22, 2007 Share Posted May 22, 2007 IT's good to see that still in people, just this week my dad who is retired and served in the Vietnam war as a 82nd airborn ran into something that shows how much people respect our country. He drives for Enterprise rent a car and was driving at a 4 way stop and seen a American flag in the middle of the road. He tried to stop and was unable becasue the traffic was going so fast and the blind eye of some people kept them from seeing the flag getting ran over and over... About an hour later he had to drive the same route and again seen the flag that nobody seemed to care about that was getting ran over, again he tried and he couldent because all the traffic. On the way back the flag was still there and he made a point of it this time to stop in the middle of traffic to get the flag, he got out and picked it up with again a few jerk offs honking till they relized what he was doing. PICKING UP THE AMERICAN FLAG FROM THE FLOOR. My dad always taught me never to put an AMerican flag on the floor because it shows a sign of disrespect and i have never done it. HE just couldent believe that people can be so cruel and in such a hurry that they would run over it and not pick it up. I mean it was on a four way stop for pete sakes and nobody had the honer but a 50yr old retired veteran...MAde him upset and made me upset that people can do that while men and women are dying everyday for there sorry a$$es could go to work.. Just that day for no reason we hung our AMerican flag and our 82nd airborn flags and havent took them down since...Even a Mexican AMerican can have pride for his country that is unbreakable.. I was also taught to never let the flag touch the ground. My dad is retired Air Force. Although he never went to war, he taught me to love my country and respect it!! Not enough do anymore if you ask me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desertskyz Posted May 23, 2007 Share Posted May 23, 2007 (edited) In responce to ALL of the above. I have this. I made me cry. The following is the hottest thing on the internet and on Fox News today. Lizzie Palmer who put this YouTube program together is 15 years old. There have been over 3,000,000 hits as of this morning. In case you missed it, here it is. Edited May 23, 2007 by desertskyz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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