POLITICS - Do you wear red each Friday?

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Tue Oct 02, 2007 10:06 pm

I found this e-mail again while searching for another. I received it the first time back in early 2006 (I'm not the author), and started wearing red each and every Friday, when it is just a T-shirt and shorts, or a suit and tie.

Are you wearing red every Friday???

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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 act's of patriotism I have ever seen.

Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camo's,
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 Ame rican whostill 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 she asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.

The young soldier, he 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 daughters 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 he 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 unfolded. As the
soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their
applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, their were
very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in o ne 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 Friday - Just keeping you "in the loop" so you'll know what's going on in case this takes off.

RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many peoplewearing 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.

THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! --- MAY GOD HELP AMERICA TO BECOME ONE NATION, UNDER GOD.

HAVE A GREAT DAY.

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Rusty · Post by **Rusty** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:40 am

We do it at our workplace. everyone is encouraged to wear their red uniform shirts which the company provides, even though we have several different colors red is set aside for Friday.
You can also show your support by getting involved with a group that sends shoe boxes to the troops. Our Church sends out shoe boxes about once a month packed with all sorts of things that are hard to come by overseas.

Rusty <><

BlaineCGarverakaTubbyTuba · Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:44 am

I was ignorant of this.....Thanks!

PPpastordon · Post by **PPpastordon** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:10 am

Ysabel;
I, also, was ignorant of this. I am glad you posted it. I want to copy it and place it in our church newsletter. I have nobody to show for credit for it but you - or anonymous.
I have a red shirt I wear each week. Now I am going to have to make sure I wear it on Fridays. Thanks!
PPpastordon

Post by **Hobie** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:56 am

I've been doing this or wearing my Regimental golf shirt.

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:05 am

PPpastordon wrote:Ysabel;
I, also, was ignorant of this. I am glad you posted it. I want to copy it and place it in our church newsletter. I have nobody to show for credit for it but you - or anonymous.
I have a red shirt I wear each week. Now I am going to have to make sure I wear it on Fridays. Thanks!
PPpastordon

I wish I knew the original source, but it was a forward, of a forward, of a forward... you get the drift. I'd chalk it up to anonymous.

I did write the following one - mid-May this year, and the experience happened to me. I shared with with my peers at work, my personal e-mail distribution list (friends and family), and my buddies here at leverguns. Not quite as nice by a long shot, but still important perspective. I travel a lot for work - mostly by air.

"I wasnâ€™t in an overly good mood earlier this week. Wednesday, on my birthday (43rd), I had to leave for business travel. So far this year Iâ€™m batting â€œzippoâ€

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 7:38 am

I can do this. Thanks!

JReed · Post by **JReed** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:05 am

Man y'all need to stop making me all misty eyed in the morning like this its hard to be gruff to my Marines when they see me wiping my eyes and blowing my nose while sitting here at the computer.

levers · Post by **levers** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 11:10 am

I think this is a very good idea, too. I read about this a while back and it seems to have originated in Canada by wives of Canadian servicemen in
Afghaninstan. Wherever it started, it's a great idea.

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 12:14 pm

YK A very good post

CraigC · Post by **CraigC** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 5:17 pm

Not since they started doing Gay Day at Disney where everybody wore red shirts.

1886 · Post by **1886** » Wed Oct 03, 2007 6:44 pm

Great story. 1886.

leverhunter · Post by **leverhunter** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 1:04 am

Was started here in Canada to show support for Canadian troops in Afganistan. Lots of Canadians wearing red on Fridays. Good to see it spreading around, not a lot of difference in the job being done by US or Canadian troops in Afganistan, protecting the freedoms and interests of North America!

Post by **Ysabel Kid** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:46 am

leverhunter wrote:Was started here in Canada to show support for Canadian troops in Afganistan. Lots of Canadians wearing red on Fridays. Good to see it spreading around, not a lot of difference in the job being done by US or Canadian troops in Afganistan, protecting the freedoms and interests of North America!

Very true!!! We can throw in our English and Australian brothers as well. Seems to be our lot in life - protecting freedom worldwide!!!

gamekeeper · Post by **gamekeeper** » Thu Oct 04, 2007 6:14 pm

Ysabel Kid wrote:
Very true!!! We can throw in our English and Australian brothers as well. Seems to be our lot in life - protecting freedom worldwide!!!

Good Idea to show support but don't know how many Brits would understand the wearing of red on Fridays. Still I might be able to educate a few!!

leverhunter · Post by **leverhunter** » Sun Oct 07, 2007 12:02 am

game keeper wrote:
Ysabel Kid wrote:
Very true!!! We can throw in our English and Australian brothers as well. Seems to be our lot in life - protecting freedom worldwide!!!
Good Idea to show support but don't know how many Brits would understand the wearing of red on Fridays. Still I might be able to educate a few!!

You are quite right, UK and Aussie troops should be included.
Most of the Brits who have trained at BATUS (CF/UK training base in Alberta) would certainly understand the wearing of red on Friday.