Red Friday's....show your support for our troops

[Hunt'nFish]

This came in from a friend in Yuma.
It's been massively edited but appears to be a conversation beetween a couple exec's about a story one of them witnessed recently. Enjoy, very cool story and I plan to wear Red this Friday too.
Hunt'nFish



Subject: FW: Red Friday's .. A Must Read
Date: Mon, 7 May 200717:20:49 -0700

I like this!! Enjoy


Terry W. Frydenlund
President/CEO
1st Bank Yuma
2799 S. 4th Ave.
Yuma, AZ85364
Phone: (928) 783-3334 X101
Fax: (928) 344-2132



This is a must read

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.

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.

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."

The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.

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.
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 the 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.

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.

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.

YOUR CHOICE WHAT YOU DO WITH THIS MESSAGE FROM HERE!! DO THE RIGHT
THING!!

[1bigfish]

Thank you for sharing that Mike. I will make sure to wearing red every Friday.

[Queeg]

http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/redfriday.asp

[Hunt'nFish]

Well I figured it must've been a copy/cut/paste deal........
BUT... it still doesn't change my mind on wanting to visually support our troops.

So while I wear MY red shirt,
I'll look around and take note of my fellow Americans who I see are showing their thanks from a grateful nation.
Hunt'nFish

[Rank Amateur]

Snopes-whatever!!! Yep, red on Fridiay's. Count me in!

[tnj8222]

i will be wearing red this friday! i even went and baught a red work shirt

[pdxkevin]

I think I can find something red to wear... I don't know if I actually own anything red...


This attachment has been going aroundthe office lately... sorry if it's a repost. This was a new one to me.

Its hard to come home...

[12244]

Thanks for the slide show. Ive been trying to again find that photo "I'd rather be fishin'"

Of all the causes to help and support our soldiers, and their families, especially those of the fallen, photographer "Q" of IraqWarHeroes could really use a few bucks for gas to get himself to NW soldiers funerals, PGR escorts, and remembrances where he takes hundreds sometimes nearly a thousand digital photos.

[2dog]

Red for me as well. I dont understand why left leaning politico's are so much louder than Rights.

[cooky]

Originally Posted by 2dog

Red for me as well. I dont understand why left leaning politico's are so much louder than Rights.

Why do people always have to make supporting the troops a divisive issue by incorporating terms like "liberal media" and "left leaning politicos"? It is unfortunate that people on both sides of the aisle use war as a wedge issue. Supporting our troops should not be a partisan issue.

[Hunt'nFish]

I don't want to get into a political discussion about this. I suppose their wouldn't be any political wedge if we saw the left encouraging thier kids to do service for their county too. I personally couldn't care less about what the left side thinks. If you admire (& are proud of) this country's fine young military men & women, then wear red and show it.

And for all those that have served in the military, I personally thank you.
This county is what it is today because of the sacrifices of those that came before us.
If you like your way of life, as it is today, then thank a VET.
If you don't, then you may leave at any time. I'm sure Canada or France would love to have you.

As for me, I will thank every soldier I see and I will wear red on Fridays.
For it is their blood that protects our way of life.
Hunt'nFish

[Queeg]

A person can serve their country in many more ways than just joining the armed forces.

The best "support" we can give our men and women in uniform is to bring them home from the war. I wear red now and then, it might be Friday.

[roadsend]

Originally Posted by Queeg

A person can serve their country in many more ways than just joining the armed forces.

The best "support" we can give our men and women in uniform is to bring them home from the war. I wear red now and then, it might be Friday.

The best "support" we can give our men and women in uniform is to pray for their safe return after they have accomplished ther mission.

[bait dunker]

Originally Posted by roadsend

The best "support" we can give our men and women in uniform is to pray for their safe return after they have accomplished ther mission.

truer words were never spoken!

[Queeg]

Originally Posted by roadsend

The best "support" we can give our men and women in uniform is to pray for their safe return after they have accomplished ther mission.

Right on -

[northfork 9]

Originally Posted by roadsend

The best "support" we can give our men and women in uniform is to pray for their safe return after they have accomplished ther mission.

What is the mission?

[P8ntballrman]

I will be going out and picking up some red shirts........ I have the upmost respect for the soldiers in the middle east and will wear red on fridays to show my support




Phillip Howard
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Feb 2003 - April 2004

[tnj8222]

Originally Posted by northfork 9

What is the mission?

at this point i dont think it matters. just pray for a safe return home!