tezzer
09-04-2009, 10:19
>
> Last week I was in West London 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 through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their uniforms,
> 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 Briton 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 enjoy our 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 knelt down and said 'hi,' the little girl then asked him if he
> would give something to her daddy for her.
>
> The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he
> would try and what did she want to give to her daddy.
>
> 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 Corporal and
> had been in Afghanistan for 5 months now.
>
> As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her
> father, the young soldier began to tear up.
>
> When this temporarily single mum 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 mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the
> young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mum.
>
> I was standing no more than 6 feet away as 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, there were very few dry
> eyes, including my own.
>
> That young soldier in one last act of moment 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 Englishman.
>
> RED FRIDAYS
>
> Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
>
> The reason?
>
> Englishmen and women who support our troops used to be called the
> 'silent majority'.
>
> We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for 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 English people, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
> recognize that the vast majority of Britain 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
> Briton who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
>
> By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Great Britain on every
> Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football team
>
> 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 Britain 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 NOT CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.
>
> IT IS YOUR CHOICE.
>
> THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! ---
>
> Lest we Forget.
> Last week I was in West London 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 through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their uniforms,
> 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 Briton 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 enjoy our 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 knelt down and said 'hi,' the little girl then asked him if he
> would give something to her daddy for her.
>
> The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he
> would try and what did she want to give to her daddy.
>
> 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 Corporal and
> had been in Afghanistan for 5 months now.
>
> As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her
> father, the young soldier began to tear up.
>
> When this temporarily single mum 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 mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the
> young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mum.
>
> I was standing no more than 6 feet away as 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, there were very few dry
> eyes, including my own.
>
> That young soldier in one last act of moment 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 Englishman.
>
> RED FRIDAYS
>
> Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
>
> The reason?
>
> Englishmen and women who support our troops used to be called the
> 'silent majority'.
>
> We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for 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 English people, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
> recognize that the vast majority of Britain 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
> Briton who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
>
> By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Great Britain on every
> Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football team
>
> 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 Britain 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 NOT CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.
>
> IT IS YOUR CHOICE.
>
> THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! ---
>
> Lest we Forget.