our soldiers nice story

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.

Damian Strudley · 09-04-2009, 10:41

Its about time we were allowed to support the lads in public, I have seen it where people have been moved on for causing a disturbance, even witness to the jeering and taunts from some foreign nationals but they were not prosecuted for treason or disrespecting Her Majesty's Forces

wildbri · 09-04-2009, 10:53

very moving... as one whose grandfather served in the first ww and father in the Afghan area
for seven years during the 1920s, whose mother lost three brothers in the 2 ww one stanley died in normandy aged 19 and my wife who did not see her father until she was six years old as he was fighting in europe and myself served in the middle east during the troubles of the 1950s I am amazed and sadly disappointed at the lack of respect for our servicemen.
Although I would not expect my sons to fight in wars in other countries which are a lost cause
where we are neither respected or wanted I would expect them to defend our country and our life as we want to live it. regards bri.....

p.s. anyone got a red shirt?

lacroupade · 09-04-2009, 11:48

I think thats half the problem; these folks serve and fight in places most of us don't care about or agree with, yet people tend to take their views out on servicemen and women, instead of the bl**dy politicians who put them there in the first place after kissing George Dubya's a55....

I mean OK so Sadaam was a despot but theres plenty who've done a damn sight worse and never been touched.... we've stood by and watched millions die in Africa and done nothing, and even today that nutter Mugabe still hangs on in Zimbabwe while 000's are dying of starvation and sickness .....(oh I forgot, they don't have any oil so the yanks aren't interested).

what a world eh?! you could drive yourself to desperation if you thought about it too much...

wildbri · 09-04-2009, 12:18

Yes and a thing to remember, the Taliban war is paid for by drugs so the users and dealers you see in our streets are paying for the arms and terrorists that are trying destroy our life and our young servicemen and women. We should use all our energies and resorses to eradict
drugs,drugs users and firstly dealers who prey on others weakness...

As for Iraq they are an Arab nation we as european do not understand their way of life or thinking. they should be left to sort out their problems in their own way, the days of the crusades are over. bri

lacroupade · 09-04-2009, 13:47

Anti-drug dealer device...

BigBlack · 09-04-2009, 14:49

Ive got a brother currently in Afganistan... driving one of these beasts....

6x6.... and 23,500kgs!!!!

lacroupade · 09-04-2009, 14:52

what a piece of kit - check out that exhaust!!

BigBlack · 09-04-2009, 14:57

Aint it just, its a Mastiff Armored Truck... apparently it'll do 90kph top speed, has built in anti-mine 'stuff' and 6 cameras in the cockpit giving a 360 degree view around it!

Oh, and a 50mm cannon on the roof!

Liam · 09-04-2009, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigBlack

Ive got a brother currently in Afganistan... driving one of these beasts....

6x6.... and 23,500kgs!!!!

Hmmmmm,I'm sure I could find a use for that 50mm over the weekend.

jims-terrano · 09-04-2009, 15:23

That's one heck of a beast, certainly beats the trucks my old man drove in the desert nearly 70 years ago and the Land Rovers years after that.

Though I'm 100% in agreement with the sentiments about supports our lads n lasses who do a fantastic job around the whole world, I'm not really sure I beleive the story that started this thread off. I have to say that I make a point of buying a Poppy every year and encourage my children to do the same but explain to them so they know what it actually means.

Jim T

zippy656 · 09-04-2009, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by lacroupade

what a piece of kit - check out that exhaust!!

dont say that, im sure extreme will try to do that next!

lacroupade · 09-04-2009, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by jims-terrano

That's one heck of a beast, certainly beats the trucks my old man drove in the desert nearly 70 years ago and the Land Rovers years after that.

Though I'm 100% in agreement with the sentiments about supports our lads n lasses who do a fantastic job around the whole world, I'm not really sure I beleive the story that started this thread off. I have to say that I make a point of buying a Poppy every year and encourage my children to do the same but explain to them so they know what it actually means.

Jim T

Its the sentiment that counts Jim but you're right....this story first appeared a year or two ago except it was all US marines and a US airport etc..

its hard to explain to kids though isn't it...I've driven past some of the northern french commonwealth war cemeteries and the scale of it just beggars belief...its impossible to even begin to think of the impact on history of all the things that didn't happen because the people that would have done them got snuffed out like a candle....bloody hell, I'm getting all philosophical now!

Deleted account DD · 09-04-2009, 16:57

As ex military and with family and friends being shot at at the mo I know what I would do with the taunting foreign nationals (they went well beyond freedom of speech I was very disappointed at the polices tolerant stance)

Stop their benifits too and buy some decent kit for the troops

I have my windscreen poppy sticker in the car window all year round. No reason not to and every reason to.

09-04-2009, 10:19	#1
tezzer Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: basildon essex Vehicle: transit camper van 1987 Posts: 2,829	our soldiers nice story > > 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.

09-04-2009, 10:41	#2
Damian Strudley Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Kent is my main base agian still work in Yorks Vehicle: Maverick Chasseur lwb Posts: 55	Its about time we were allowed to support the lads in public, I have seen it where people have been moved on for causing a disturbance, even witness to the jeering and taunts from some foreign nationals but they were not prosecuted for treason or disrespecting Her Majesty's Forces

09-04-2009, 10:53	#3
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	very moving... as one whose grandfather served in the first ww and father in the Afghan area for seven years during the 1920s, whose mother lost three brothers in the 2 ww one stanley died in normandy aged 19 and my wife who did not see her father until she was six years old as he was fighting in europe and myself served in the middle east during the troubles of the 1950s I am amazed and sadly disappointed at the lack of respect for our servicemen. Although I would not expect my sons to fight in wars in other countries which are a lost cause where we are neither respected or wanted I would expect them to defend our country and our life as we want to live it. regards bri..... p.s. anyone got a red shirt?

09-04-2009, 11:48	#4
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	I think thats half the problem; these folks serve and fight in places most of us don't care about or agree with, yet people tend to take their views out on servicemen and women, instead of the bl**dy politicians who put them there in the first place after kissing George Dubya's a55.... I mean OK so Sadaam was a despot but theres plenty who've done a damn sight worse and never been touched.... we've stood by and watched millions die in Africa and done nothing, and even today that nutter Mugabe still hangs on in Zimbabwe while 000's are dying of starvation and sickness .....(oh I forgot, they don't have any oil so the yanks aren't interested). what a world eh?! you could drive yourself to desperation if you thought about it too much...

09-04-2009, 12:18	#5
wildbri Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: south lakeland Vehicle: terrano 1997 tdi Posts: 940	Yes and a thing to remember, the Taliban war is paid for by drugs so the users and dealers you see in our streets are paying for the arms and terrorists that are trying destroy our life and our young servicemen and women. We should use all our energies and resorses to eradict drugs,drugs users and firstly dealers who prey on others weakness... As for Iraq they are an Arab nation we as european do not understand their way of life or thinking. they should be left to sort out their problems in their own way, the days of the crusades are over. bri

09-04-2009, 14:49	#7
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	Ive got a brother currently in Afganistan... driving one of these beasts.... 6x6.... and 23,500kgs!!!!

09-04-2009, 14:52	#8
lacroupade Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: All hail to the Glove of Love... Posts: 9,212	what a piece of kit - check out that exhaust!!

09-04-2009, 14:57	#9
BigBlack Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: West Yorkshire Vehicle: 2005 Terrano II 2.7tdi SE Posts: 568	Aint it just, its a Mastiff Armored Truck... apparently it'll do 90kph top speed, has built in anti-mine 'stuff' and 6 cameras in the cockpit giving a 360 degree view around it! Oh, and a 50mm cannon on the roof!

09-04-2009, 15:23	#11
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	That's one heck of a beast, certainly beats the trucks my old man drove in the desert nearly 70 years ago and the Land Rovers years after that. Though I'm 100% in agreement with the sentiments about supports our lads n lasses who do a fantastic job around the whole world, I'm not really sure I beleive the story that started this thread off. I have to say that I make a point of buying a Poppy every year and encourage my children to do the same but explain to them so they know what it actually means. Jim T

09-04-2009, 16:57	#14
Deleted account DD Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 4,705	As ex military and with family and friends being shot at at the mo I know what I would do with the taunting foreign nationals (they went well beyond freedom of speech I was very disappointed at the polices tolerant stance) Stop their benifits too and buy some decent kit for the troops I have my windscreen poppy sticker in the car window all year round. No reason not to and every reason to.