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 Posted: Sat May 02, 2009 2:07 pm Post subject: Red Fridays: supporting the troops |
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There is an article in my local rag about locals getting involved
http://redfridays.co.uk/j/
What do you think?
| Quote: | Support Our Troops Red Fridays
If this works, then very soon you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
The reason?
If you ask a soldier: "What can we do to make things better for you?" his reply is likely to be: "We need your support and your prayers''
British men and women who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority'. Well we are no longer silent, and are voicing our support in record breaking numbers.
Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops starts this Friday and continues each and every Friday by symbolically wearing something Red to indicate our support.
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 Britain 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 they ever thought.
Please remember to wear something Red every Friday. |
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| Quote: | Last week I was in West London 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 through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their uniforms, 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 Briton 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 enjoy our 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 knelt down and said 'hi,' the little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. 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 Corporal and had been in Afghanistan for 5 months now. As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mum 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 mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mum. I was standing no more than 6 feet away as 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, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of moment 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."
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| Quote: | | 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 enjoy our home without fear or reprisal. |
Is that why they really are out in Iraq and Afghanistan? My late father was a Normandy Veteran and I flew my cross of st george during the week. I feel sorry for our soldiers out there and am as pleased as the next bloke they are coming home but i find it hard to label them "Heroes" Is it right to label someone a hero who has far superior weaponry that adds to the deaths of innocent men women and children and destroys the fabric of a nation. ? Was every Nazi soldier a hero?
Yes its a lovely heart warming tear jerking story but i am not sure i will be wearing Red on Fridays just for our troops.
Oxford Dictionary Hero: man admired for great deeds and noble qualities.
Any soldier putting himself in the firing line IMO is either brave or foolish but i think "hero" should be reserved for something very special not automatically given to soldiers on service.
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The comment section of the Advertiser is about this and part of the comment is the reaction across generations given the area has a strong military presence.
I agree with your comments about the use of "hero" and will try to include such sentiments in a letter I intend to write. I want to try to include 9/11 as well but not sure how!
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| scubadiver wrote: | | Quote: | Last week I was in West London 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 through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their uniforms, 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 Briton 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 enjoy our 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 knelt down and said 'hi,' the little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her.
The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. 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 Corporal and had been in Afghanistan for 5 months now. As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
When this temporarily single mum 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 mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mum. I was standing no more than 6 feet away as 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, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of moment 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."
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iam sorry but his artical turns my blood cold,this type of Jingoistic propaganda could have been wrote by Gorbals himself.
I feel they are ramping up the image of "our saviours"to induce more young men and women to join and kill or be killed at the behest of oil companies.
I have nothing but respect for our troops and want them home safe but this type of rubbish and the so called "red day"..(blood day) will only get the next poor young guy who is tired of flipping burgers in Mc something or other because of no jobs killed.
I watched the "leaving or Iraq" on the news the other day and the General was spouting off about doing a great job removing sadam etc,whilst the interviewer never once stopped him and asked the question "thats not why we came"..
Educate our young,remove them from the violins and the flag waving,let them see the pain and distruction that war reeks upon our lives.
I like so many others would fight to protect our country just like in the second world war but the lies and spin and propaganda that have produced these wars must be fought and stopped.
Please take a little time to google this and you will find that it is in the Uk,Canada,America etc..this is a ploy,they are recruiting big time..as once was said "fine body of men"..reply "soon to be fine bodies of men". |
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