I got the following email forwarded to me, and I think it is a good idea to show our troops we do care about them and what they do for all of us. What do you guys and gals think?
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EMAIL AND YOU SEE WHAT IS MEANT BY RED FRIDAY.
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine Sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but I didn't put two & two together. After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in 1st Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home. No, he responded. Heading out, I asked? No. I'm escorting a soldier home. Going to pick him up? No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq . I'm taking him home to his family. The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days. I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do. Upon landing in Chicago , the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom. "Ladies & gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask thatn you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane & receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign." Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American. So here's a public "Thank You" to our military Men & Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.
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, & are voicing our love for God, country & home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity& support for our troops with dignity & respect starts this Friday -- & continues until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every red-blooded American who supports our men & 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 everyone who loves our Country will share this, 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 & your prayers." Let's get the word out, by example, & wear something red every Friday.
So what do you say org family?
Sincerely, Jet Li.
PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE EMAIL AND YOU SEE WHAT IS MEANT BY RED FRIDAY.
Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine Sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but I didn't put two & two together. After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in 1st Class (across from me), and inquired if he was heading home. No, he responded. Heading out, I asked? No. I'm escorting a soldier home. Going to pick him up? No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq . I'm taking him home to his family. The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the soldier's family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations in so few days. I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you. Thank you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do. Upon landing in Chicago , the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the following announcement over the intercom. "Ladies & gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his family. I ask thatn you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane & receive his fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign." Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action made me realize that I am proud to be an American. So here's a public "Thank You" to our military Men & Women for what you do so we can live the way we do.
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, & are voicing our love for God, country & home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or overbearing. Many Americans, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity& support for our troops with dignity & respect starts this Friday -- & continues until the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that every red-blooded American who supports our men & 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 everyone who loves our Country will share this, 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 & your prayers." Let's get the word out, by example, & wear something red every Friday.
So what do you say org family?
Sincerely, Jet Li.
