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,
2006-10-01 05:55:32 · 6 answers · asked by ur a Dee Dee Dee 5 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
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
2006-10-01 05:56:04 · update #2
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.
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I'm deploying to the desert soon and I hope I have the opportunity to do something similar. I always carry around Air Force coins so if something ever happens similar I can give them to people.
(married female, Air Force)
2006-10-01 05:57:09 · update #3
I am starting to cry because i love this story. I hope you stay safe, and please come home safe. My brother is in the marines, but he is not over in Iraq. I love anyone who loves our country this much! everyone in the service has always been a hero in my eyes! i am only 14 and i was wonder what i might do to help the soldiers in Iraq. Do you have any suggestions? Please email me back if you do.
2006-10-01 06:19:38 · answer #1 · answered by ~raspberrytruffles~ 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
There are lots of Patriotic Americans still out there and I think when given the opportunity, they show it. I think in these times, what happened in that airport is definitely a sign of changing views and support toward our military and gov't. and probably something that happens a lot more than we are fortunate enough to witness. Just like the ratio of population to crime in a city, this happened in an airport, more people, bigger results.
Our lives are busy, busy, busy and no, most of us don't spend time every day being thankful for our military, but it's there, and when it's needed, we support and defend.
There is always going to be the few in comparison, those who have "better ideas" and would have done it different, and so on and so on, the haters.
I am supportive of you, and what you are doing. I support you, and trust you will not only defend my freedom, but do it in a way that you represent this country in the light that makes us what we are and not one that "your few" present us as. You see, in every group, there's that few and while I support my troops 110%, we all make poor decisions some times. There are American's that sill protest at funerals of soldiers who have paid the ultimate price for their freedom. Ironically the same freedom that gives them that right to protest. As a PGR member, I go, when we are invited as a group, to a returning troops services for many reasons. NOT only because the families have heard about protesters, but because they know we are grateful for what their loved one has given us and that they have made the ultimate sacrifice as well by bringing such a brave soul into this world and sharing him / her with us. There are ways you can show your support, in all times, and you don't have to be part of any organized group to do it, you just have to be human and aware, very aware of what is and what could be. Any person or family can fit active patriotism into their lives. It's typically posted in the news when local battalions or squads will be deployed or returning. Grab some flags and head out to the airport if you are close to one. If a local family will be having services, grab your flags, keep your distance, and just be there. It helps them in ways people couldn't know. While it's an overwhelming feeling of pride to be part of a crowd that welcomes home or sends off a group in uniform, war has an ugly side, and knowing there are people that DO and WILL support you should help in knowing your choices are respected and appreciated.
Now, after my long answer, of course I enjoyed the read (short story version, possible chapter book :-) - It wasn't a question. I didn't want to be rude and please don't take it as such, after all, I did srcibe a comparably long rebuttle, but it's kind of a Yahoo Answers peeve. People using a game of knowledge as a posting board. You obviously wanted to and needed to share this story, which I am sure will make it around in an emal somehow for the next 5 years, but it would probably be more appreciated and even read, in another venue.
Good luck, be safe,...........and Thank You.
2006-10-01 06:47:38 · answer #2 · answered by Cinderella 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I loved your story. But I am a little jealous. I am a Viet Nam vet of 22 years of service in the Army. When I came home from war all I received was scorn & hatered for doing my duty.II am so thrilled that this counry has grown up & realize that these fine young men & women are doing what they are told to do .I hold a place of honor in my heart for each of them& I will be praying for your safe return daily.Be proud of who you are & what you do. GOD BLESS AMERICA..
2006-10-01 06:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by BUTCH 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Wow! Heart wrenching story. Regardless of your political beliefs, you have to have a spot in your heart for compassion and empathy! I pray for our troops to come home very soon but support their work now...Good luck and safe travels to you!
2006-10-01 06:10:22 · answer #4 · answered by jojolv2c 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We have been at present assigned to an Air rigidity Base. The community intense college became packed with infants of people who've been deployed. With all the Bush bashing and anti-conflict protesting occurring I observed the loads of faces that only needed their mom,dad,sister,brother...to return homestead right. some easily lost mum and dad and have been brave adequate to declare that if our u . s . a . stopped scuffling with then their fathers died for not something. infants can help our troops wholeheartedly. it would be superb if the full u . s . a . did. thank you for the upbuilding tale.
2016-10-18 07:32:59 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah, that's pretty nice. Good luck, stay safe, and give 'em hell
2006-10-01 06:10:11 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋