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LET"S HONOR OUR TROOPS
Greeting everyone,
I received this in an e-mail from a friend today and want to pass it on because of the value
of the content.
"Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergent traveling with a
folded flag, but did not put two and two together,
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergent, who'd 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?" I asked.
"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
passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after so 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
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 so proud to be an American.
So here is 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 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 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 -- lets make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a
homecoming football game in the bleachers. If everyone of us who loves this country will share
this with acquaintances coworkers, 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.
ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE EVER OFFERED TO DIE FOR YOU:
JESUS CHRIST AND THE AMERICAN SOLDIER.
ONE DIED FOR YOUR SOUL;
THE OTHER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.
If You agree..... Then Pass This On.
Thank you to whoever reads this far and I hope you agree with this and have a great day
Ray
Greeting everyone,
I received this in an e-mail from a friend today and want to pass it on because of the value
of the content.
"Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergent traveling with a
folded flag, but did not put two and two together,
After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergent, who'd 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?" I asked.
"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
passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after so 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
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 so proud to be an American.
So here is 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 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 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 -- lets make the United States on every Friday a sea of red much like a
homecoming football game in the bleachers. If everyone of us who loves this country will share
this with acquaintances coworkers, 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.
ONLY TWO DEFINING FORCES HAVE EVER OFFERED TO DIE FOR YOU:
JESUS CHRIST AND THE AMERICAN SOLDIER.
ONE DIED FOR YOUR SOUL;
THE OTHER FOR YOUR FREEDOM.
If You agree..... Then Pass This On.
Thank you to whoever reads this far and I hope you agree with this and have a great day
Ray
