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Postby Soto All The Way » Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:02 am

If the Red shirt thing is new to you, read below...(all the way to the
end).

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a
Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and
two together.

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who had been
invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if he was
heading home.

"No," he responded.

"Heading out?" I asked.

"No. I'm escorting a soldier home."

"Going to pick him up?"

"No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq, I'm taking him
home to his family."


The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch
to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that although he didn't
know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his death to the
soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in
so few days.

I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, "Thank you. Thank
you for doing what you do so that my family and I can do what we do."

Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and
made the following announcement over the intercom.

"Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the
honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join
us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his
family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the
forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his fellow
soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign."

Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant
saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made
me realize that I am proud to be an American.

So here's a public "Thank You" to our military Men and Women for
what you do so we can live the way we do:

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 we are voicing our
love for God, country and home in record-breaking numbers. We are not
organized, boisterous or overbearing.

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 it continues each and every Friday
until the troops all return home, sending a deafening message: that eve
r y 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 that
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 PLEASE SEND THIS ON.


IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN

HIT THE DELETE BUTTON (and try to face yourself in the mirror...)
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Postby 7 Wishes » Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:18 am

That's a wonderful story, and I couldn't agree more. These people are dealing with an enemy unlike any ever confronted in the history of warfare.
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Postby texafana » Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:31 am

hmm...I read a similar story but the proposed color was blue not red.
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Postby Rip Rokken » Mon Nov 26, 2007 3:37 am

It's a great story with an excellent and thoughtful message, because we have short memories over here. The story may or may not be factual, but it's the thought that needs to be heard. The origins of the "Red Friday" effort seem to have actually started in Canada, and can be found here: http://www.snopes.com/politics/war/redfriday.asp
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