AppyLover2
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> 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 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 on their feet waving, clapping 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 every day 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, 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 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 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, their were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young
> soldier in one more act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss
> to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
>
> We need to remember every day 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, our family and 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'S YOUR CHOICE.
> WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.
> THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED!
> --- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO REMAIN ONE NATION, UNDER GOD.
>
> 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 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 on their feet waving, clapping 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 every day 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, 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 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 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, their were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young
> soldier in one more act of selflessness, turned around and blew a kiss
> to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
>
> We need to remember every day 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, our family and 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'S YOUR CHOICE.
> WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.
> THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED!
> --- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO REMAIN ONE NATION, UNDER GOD.
>
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