papa smurf
16-11-2007, 07:35 PM
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> Had this emailed to me today & thought i'd share it.
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> From the daughter of a soldier,
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>
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> Last week I was in Melbourne 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 Australian 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
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> Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Corporal and had
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> been in Afghanistan for 5 months now.
>
>
>
> As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her
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> father, the young soldier began to tear up.
>
>
>
> When this temporarily single mum was done explaining her situation,
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> 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.
>
>
>
> At the end of the day, it's good to be an Australian.
>
>
>
> RED FRIDAYS
>
>
>
> Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
>
>
>
>
>
> The reason?
>
>
>
> Australian's who support our troops used to be called the "silent
>
> majority". We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for 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 Australian's, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
>
> recognize that the vast majority of Australia 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
>
> Australian who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
>
>
>
>
>
> By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Australia on every Friday a
>
> sea of red much like a homecoming football team.
>
>
>
> 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 Australia 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
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>
>
> IF YOU COULD NOT CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.
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>
>
> IT IS YOUR CHOICE.
>
>
>
> THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED!
>
>
>
> LEST WE FORGET
>
>
> Had this emailed to me today & thought i'd share it.
>
>
>
>
>
>
> From the daughter of a soldier,
>
>
>
> Last week I was in Melbourne 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 Australian 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.
>
>
>
> At the end of the day, it's good to be an Australian.
>
>
>
> RED FRIDAYS
>
>
>
> Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday.
>
>
>
>
>
> The reason?
>
>
>
> Australian's who support our troops used to be called the "silent
>
> majority". We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for 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 Australian's, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
>
> recognize that the vast majority of Australia 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
>
> Australian who supports our men and women afar will wear something red.
>
>
>
>
>
> By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Australia on every Friday a
>
> sea of red much like a homecoming football team.
>
>
>
> 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 Australia 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 NOT CARE LESS THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.
>
>
>
> IT IS YOUR CHOICE.
>
>
>
> THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED!
>
>
>
> LEST WE FORGET
>
>