A Tear in Your Eye Subject: A Tear in Your Eye This may put a lump in your throat and a tear in your eye. (Hopefully, it will.) The daughter of a Soldier 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,
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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 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.
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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
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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.
What did you think? Did you tear up? Don't forget to check out www.anysoldier.com
I'm deploying to the desert soon and I hope I have the opportunity to do something similar.
(married female, Air Force)
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And some people in this world think we are hard- bad people! It's too bad that our governments can't see beyond their own noses!
I support all of our people where ever they maybe watching over us - giving their lives when necessary - to make our country the most wonderful place on earth.
God go with you and bring you home safe. May He bless your family and keep them strong. Come home - safe and sound - real soon.
Thank you for sharing this.
2006-08-14 11:51:47 · answer #1 · answered by Blond Logic 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I've heard this before, and it does make you cry. I was E-mailed a link that people can send E-cards to servicemen and women anonymously. I sent 10 for a start. God bless and bring you back safe.
2006-08-14 18:43:00 · answer #2 · answered by IthinkFramptonisstillahottie 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That story brought more than a tear to my eye, it brought a flood of them. Though I may not agree with our President, I fully support our troops. I wish you the best of luck and a safe return home.
2006-08-14 20:00:15 · answer #3 · answered by Antisocial 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It was a nice story. Hope she can see her dad soon.
Its nice that the little girl is safe but what brings me even more heart-ache is thinkin about all the little ones on the otherside of the world are suffering....
Theres no win-win solution with war :'(
I vote for peace
2006-08-14 19:23:25 · answer #4 · answered by Aquamarine 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wow. Thank you for sharing that. That is a wonderful story. Good luck to you and God bless all of our troops. I pray they all return home safely.
2006-08-14 18:46:05 · answer #5 · answered by Kitty 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Wow! that was a very good story. I hope that there are more moments like that and hopefully I will be able to here about them.My brother is about to join and I hope he does very good and I respect anyone in the military. they are very brave and I am glad they are defending me and our country. God Bless The U.S. Military.
2006-08-14 19:05:28 · answer #6 · answered by greeneyes 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes we never know how good we have it. Till you read or see these things my cousin is going to Iraq soon she in the air force I already pray for he and all the people safe return
God bless you and keep you safe !!!
Thank you
2006-08-14 18:57:47 · answer #7 · answered by chrissy 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
thank you for reminding us all that life is to short and that we as americans should always be proud of the men and women in the service tears are real and proud at the same time.
2006-08-14 19:14:58 · answer #8 · answered by raymondj_c 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I did almost cry, but tears did fill my eyes it is true how important it is to remember those who fought and continue to fight for our freedom, thank you so much for your inspiring story and god bless you and your family.
2006-08-14 18:44:29 · answer #9 · answered by T agent 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That was a wonderful story. I wish I could have been there to witness it.
2006-08-14 18:45:04 · answer #10 · answered by organic gardener 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋