read please only if you are american?

Question

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 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 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 IF YOU COULD CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON --- 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.

HAVE A GREAT DAY.





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"Jesus, could you get that for me please"?
GOD BLESS YOU

Answer 1

That's nice. I give a great big General George S. Patton Jr. Salute to the troops!

Answer 2

This story is completely bogus. Not only did it make its way through email circles via relentless spammers, but its source has never been identified. Some hopeless romantic typed it up from the safety of her basement, while eating fritos. Let's discuss what our troops are really doing--they're fighting an unjust and illegal war, murdering and maiming innocent civilians, raping and pillaging villagers, molesting and torturing detainees. Let's spin the story the way it likely would have happened. A young girl, about 6 or 7, kneels before an American soldier, and before shooting her brains out, the entire squad ritualistically rapes her, seeks out her entire family and blows them away execution style. Those stories have happened, and have been verified. It's great to be a patriot, but what a crock of crap to lie about what's really going on.

Answer 3

Without a doubt, the most awesome story i could have hoped to hear today.
As my former classmate Darryl Worley would say, "Have you Forgotten?" Lets not forget while we are figuring out for what we will have to eat tonight, as we sit on our decks, and stare at the stars, as we gather up the kids for a night out, that someone is giving their life as we speak so we may do this. God Bless our Soldiers, and God bless those of us who care that they are fighting for us!

Answer 4

That is so awesome. I'll see about getting my school behind it. It should be pretty easy. You can rest assured, I'll have shirts made up saying "red friday support our troops." And i'll get all my friends to wear them too! Thanks for sharing!

Answer 5

nice story but i have gotten this in email form for the past couple of years. Moving but not a first hand truth for you.
PS I have worn red every friday since i got it the first time.

Answer 6

"open just if your an american?"
whats up with that.
i was born in europe but have been living in america since i was 6yrs old and now im 24yrs old.
it doesnt matter who you are. im sure everyone is behind all the troops and supporting them.
i think they are the bravest men and women out there.

Answer 7

Thank You for the story. Just Support our troop and Pray for peace so they all CAN COME HOME SOON !!!!!!

Answer 8

Beautiful story...thanks. I'll wear red on Fridays.

Answer 9

Awesome story!! Thank you for sharing it, I have a couple family members in Iraq!!

Answer 10

Too Long to have a tear in my eye