"Will you give this to my Daddy"?

Question

***This is from an E-Mail that was forwarded to me.**

...I was in the Airport in Atlanta. I watched, as 30 to 40 Marines calmly walked by. The people around, stopped and applauded. And the Soldiers quietly acknowledged the gesture.
...I little girl, steps out from her Mother. And approaches a young Marine. He stops and kneels to hear her question.
"Will you give this to my Daddy?" she politely asked.
The Soldier pauses long enough, to have the young 7 Year-old, reach up and give him the biggest hug possible.
... The crowd, around me, was left in stunned silence. The mother of Little Courtney, approached the Marine as he rose to his feet. She then tells the Marine that her husband had been in Iraq for 11 Months. And that her Daughter was missing him very badly.
...As the Soldier stepped away, he grabbed his Radio, and began talking to someone on the other end. But then paused, and walked back to where Courtney and her mother stood.

The Soldier knelt in front of Courtney and tells her, "I have a message, from your Father. he then, gives the little girl a gentle hug.
.. With tears in his eyes. He stands and gives Courtney and her mother a salute. And calmly walks back to his Unit.

Our Military are People. Who wanna complete the Mission.

..Can you wear red tomorrow in support of them? And can you tell your Congressman to allow them to finish what they volunteered to do?

ritsymom: It's a mystery how a Level One Person can understand this. And have others, hate Our President so much. As to act like they don't. Who ever you are? Thank you very much!!

Answer 1

Thank you so much for sharing that story, Our Military families are as brave as their loved ones on the front line, It saddens me to think Courtney could be exposed to the liberal propaganda engulfing our Country in a time of war. Politicians like Reid and Pelosi are hell bent on gaining power in Washington, The price they are willing to pay includes not giving Courtney's dad the tools that he needs to fight this war and finish the mission, As half of our Country is falling pray to power hungry Politicians, that leaves the other half to fight twice as hard for our Country and for Courtney's dad, we are living in some very hard and dangerous times, some would like to believe the war on terror is just a figment of ones imagination, and therefor can not process the fact that jihadist want to kill each and every one of us, including little seven year old Courtney. I will honor your request and wear red, I will also continue to keep our military men and women and their families in my prayers.

Answer 2

I saw this a few months ago....how anyone can undermine the message it sends is what I cannot understand. So, big deal if the soldier didn't 'really' call the dad....if Courtney thinks he did ... good job Marine!!!!
Even if, per chance the whole email were found to be in error...so what. Just the thought that we know there are children out there waiting for their dads and moms, should be enough to give us all pause. These children are innocent victims of a war way beyond their control.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

Thank you Buzz. Most people don't realize that this actually happened. Just like they don't realize that our soldiers really do believe in what they are doing. They are fighting for our very existence. The enemy doesn't want us to give up. They don't want to dominate us. They just want us dead. If we leave the job unfinished in Iraq, the ordinary citizen will have to do the fighting right in our own backyards. Believe me people if we leave Iraq, that is a very real scenario.And for Mr. McFrugal, I don't see your sorry butt in ANY uniform, US or enemy. And you do appear to be an enemy. How does it feel living in a country where you can say whatever you please without fear of retaliation. But then you probably hide under a rock when you're not spouting anti American BS anyway. Hats off to you Buzz. God bless.

Answer 5

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The soldier didn't really talk to anyone in Iraq on the radio, he made a show to make the little girl think he did and then gave her what he knew would make her really happy, even if it was made up, it wasn't a lie, Daddy was somewhere wishing he could give her a hug. Its even possible that soldier had a child of his own somewhere he wished he could hug. He showed a lot of heart in doing that for that little girl.

Answer 6

You Rock...I'm saluting you as we speak...that was a beautiful and inspiring story, and I will be wearing red tomorrow!!!
I support our troops and our president for all that they are trying to accomplish. I believe that if anyone can win this, it's our boy's and girl's!! They not only have the skill but most importantly they have the HEART!

Answer 7

Great story however very far fetched, Your comm would never reach from an airport stateside to the sandbox (Iraq) and be able to get him on the horn right away but good story whoever came up with it.

Thanks for showing your Support we appreciate it!

Answer 8

That was good Buzz------------some people are missing the whole connection here------whether the Marine actually talked to the little girls father or notis completely irrelevant-------the point is the Marine cared enough to touch the life of a little girl and give her a hug for daddy-----------he did not have to actually talk to her daddy to give her the hug she needed.--------Buzz------you and xenypoo ROCK-----------Thanks for sharing this poignant story.

Answer 9

It took me some time,
to answer this question,
because I sat here crying,
for quite a while.
I see this picture in my head, and I can't let it go.
Some great man did a favor, for a little girl, who doesn't know.
I can't finish what I tried to begin, Buzz. I wanted to write a poem to show the beauty of a soldier, and their kindness and love towards their own people, but I am too emotional now, to finish.
This, your story is what American soldiers ARE, but so many are blind to it. That, is the saddest thing.
I am going to write that poem, and post it when I am done, but it may take some time. It will be just another small tribute to our blessed soldier's.

Answer 10

This brought a touch of home. I will be wearing red tomorrow.

People need to be respectful of postings like this. Our troops are not stupid. They wear the uniforms that represent our country. They are the brave ones who choose to protect our freedom.

The least people could do is show some honor and respect for service members and their families for the sacrifices they have to make.