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Sent: Monday, June 18, 2007 3:23 PM
Subject: FW: Give This to My Daddy, Please....


Let's wear red on Fridays!


>Subject: Will you give this to my Daddy?
>
>As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays."
>
>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 camos. As
>they began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was
>abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering.
>
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>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.
>
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>
>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."
>
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>The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy
>for her.
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>
>The young soldier, who 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 daughter's 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.
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>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.
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>As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people
>resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around,
>there 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 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.
>
>
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>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.
>
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