TEARS AND CHEERS AT THE AIRPORT

[nChrist]

TEARS AND CHEERS AT THE AIRPORT

From: QUEENIEMAX
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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 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 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 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.

IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON

IF YOU COULD CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON --- IT IS YOUR CHOICE. WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE.

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

HAVE A GREAT DAY.

[Soldier4Christ]

Amen.

[ibTina]

ok...ok... ya got me crying now first thing in the morning.....

[Rookieupgrade1]

And I too, will add anouther AMEN to that.

[Shammu]

I'm adding my AMEN!!

[airIam2worship]

Amen from me too.

[Soldier4Christ]

This article reminds me of the many times that I returned home to have my own family waiting for me at the airport or at the dock. Many a time that I would be there at the receiving end to welcome home and thank those that had no family waiting for them. A really wonderful time and one that means so much to these Soldiers and Sailors. It made what they were doing so much more worth it. I also remember being overseas somewhere and a receiving letters from various people that I had never met. The ones that come foremost to mind are those from school aged children that thanked us for what were doing. The simple love that was showed, a lesson that many adults seem to forget.

The display of love that the Soldiers showed for this little girl in the article is not uncommon. It is the very thing that motivates these Soldiers.

[nChrist]

Pastor Roger,

You are completely correct, and I wish that everyone knew it.

It has been my pleasure to talk to many young men and women who were either coming home from battle or going to battle. The believe in what they're doing. Children are representative of the innocents they think about and who they risk their lives for. They don't want our children and other innocents to live in terror. They want peace, safety, and freedom to continue in our land, and they know that's the opposite of what the terrorists of this world want for us. We must remember that they also fight for the peace, safety, and freedom for hosts of innocents in other countries. Millions are being freed from the hands of barbaric butchers and are tasting freedom for the first time.

I give thanks that there are men and women of sufficient courage and determination to stand up in every generation to preserve our way of life and our freedoms. My son was one of them for 6 years, and I'm very proud of all of them. There is no irony that the vast majority of them are Christians, and they depend on GOD to be with them and watch over them. They give thanks first to GOD, and so should we. In the meantime, we should be praying for them every day and showing them our thanks and appreciation in every way that we can.

Love In Christ,
Tom

Philippians 4:7 NASB  And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

[Rookieupgrade1]

This article reminds me of the many times that I returned home to have my own family waiting for me at the airport or at the dock. Many a time that I would be there at the receiving end to welcome home and thank those that had no family waiting for them. A really wonderful time and one that means so much to these Soldiers and Sailors. It made what they were doing so much more worth it. I also remember being overseas somewhere and a receiving letters from various people that I had never met. The ones that come foremost to mind are those from school aged children that thanked us for what were doing. The simple love that was showed, a lesson that many adults seem to forget.

The display of love that the Soldiers showed for this little girl in the article is not uncommon. It is the very thing that motivates these Soldiers.

Amen Brother, I was blessed to receive a letter like that my last trip over. Brought tears to my eyes, that these children could care so much, and parents so little......