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A Soldier......Let's Pray
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** This was sent o me** 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 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 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 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, 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 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 --- IT IS 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 BECOME ONE NATION, UNDER GOD. LIFE IS A JOURNEY,YOU NEVER KNOW WHERE IT WILL LEAD,THINK WITH YOUR MIND AND FOLLOW YOU HEART! Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers |
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 8/8/2006 4:44 am |
Some americans make me see RED, so this American will gladly ware red. Sgt. US Army (once upon a time)
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8/8/2006 5:14 am |
Yes Ma'am! Please see this:  Wearing RED ? OH Yeah.... Elizabeth
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8/8/2006 6:30 am |
Hi, wow, thanks for a great post. I couldnt finish it with dry eyes. Sure I will try to wear red every Friday. Hope it catches hold. That scene you described just goes to show and prove we do support our troops. Blessings.
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8/8/2006 10:54 am |
I'm an ex-Navy girl - 6 years active duty - I still have a huge patriotic streak - I still love this country despite it's faults - I still love those who serve this country in this capacity and will always respect them - I still love my president even if he isn't perfect - and like CaringInAction I still cry when I read this kinda stuff. Thank you!! How can we NOT praise Him - Marilyn
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8/8/2006 6:46 pm |
Some americans make me see RED, so this American will gladly ware red. Sgt. US Army (once upon a time) I salute you. I commend you. I thank you for serving. I wish our country did more to repay the work and the losses that our armed forces have sacrificed. Unfortunately this country needs a lesson in what has true value. Brother, WE value you. You deserve more than I can afford to give you. If ever I was put in charge of huge sums of money, I know that those who served, would be on the list to receive. God Bless you. The LORD has great reward for you. With Great Love, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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8/8/2006 6:52 pm |
Yes Ma'am! Please see this: Wearing RED ? OH Yeah.... Geez! I didn't realize I was making a double post. I don't read all the blogs on here, just not enough time to read all and make posts and comments.  Now, who's wearing red? Hopefully different people are reading different blogs and won't feel like they are getting smacked with the duplicates all the time. SORRY, FOLKS FOR DOUBLE POSTING !!! With Great Love, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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8/8/2006 6:56 pm |
Hi, wow, thanks for a great post. I couldnt finish it with dry eyes. Sure I will try to wear red every Friday. Hope it catches hold. That scene you described just goes to show and prove we do support our troops. Blessings. It is a touching message. I can't imagine having to send a son or a spouse off to war. The losses of lives are heart-wrenching, no matter how they are lost. With Great Love, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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8/8/2006 7:04 pm |
I'm an ex-Navy girl - 6 years active duty - I still have a huge patriotic streak - I still love this country despite it's faults - I still love those who serve this country in this capacity and will always respect them - I still love my president even if he isn't perfect - and like CaringInAction I still cry when I read this kinda stuff. Thank you!! WOW! I am overwhelmed. I think many Americans are patriotic. I think the 9-11 disaster converted some. With Great Love, Hiz4Ever † Vincit Veritas~Truth Conquers
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