Carrie On Real American Heros

Real American Heros don't wear pro football uniforms.
They don't wear basketball uniforms.
Not baseball either.
Nope, not hockey.
They are also not in the movies.
Not in race cars as well.

Genuine Real American Heros wear the uniforms of the United States Armed Forces.
These men and women are Hero's Heros.

Carrie has a great story about these Heros and the way it should be when they come around.

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Will you give this to my Daddy?

As a company, Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays."
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 acts of patriotism I have ever seen.

Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. 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 asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier, who 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 daughter's 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. 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 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, all our friends, and me 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 information 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 TELL YOUR FRIENDS.
IF YOU COULD CARE LESS THEN TALK TO TRAMP ---
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.

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*FOOTNOTE The vast majority? If you are living in this country and enjoying the freedom that these HEROS fight and die for every day, and you don't support them, I'm going to politely ask you to leave.
When it comes to unpatriotic non-supporters of this country who live here, I do my polite asking with a baseball bat! -Tramp

The United States of America isn't perfect,
but it's the best there is.

I can't believe that some people who live here don't support it.
I support it 100%.
If I am asked to help this country, I'll do it.
If I am asked to fight for this country, I won't hesitate.
The way I see it, if you don't support this country,
well, if you are not with us, then you're against us.
And when it comes time to fight for this country,
you better get out of my way.
Because I support the troops and I believe in what they are doing.
I believe this country is worth dying for, if and when necessary.

You see, I think like our service members.
I rather be dead than be without this country and it's freedom.