22,421,795 members doing good!
about our ads
share your passions, stories, inspirations, and more
Red Shirt Friday's
Nov 9, 2007
Focus: Freedom of Expression
Action Request: Other
Location: United States
Wear your red on Fridays!!



If the Red shirt thing is new to you, read below...

Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two together.

After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd been invited to sit in First 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 and 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 that you please remain in your seats when we open the forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and 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 and 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 ever y 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 overbearing.

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, coworkers, friends, and family, it will not be long before the USA i s 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 COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON
(0) | () | | send green star | flag as inappropriate
Visibility: Everyone
Tags: , , , , , ,
Posted: Nov 9, 2007 5:06am

 
 
 
Content and comments expressed here are the opinions of Care2 users and not necessarily that of Care2.com or its affiliates.

Author

Nimue Of the Lighted Grove
female, age 40, married, 6 children
Delta, AL, USA
Shares by Type:
All (1) | Alert (1)
Nimue's Tags:
we, the, no, are, silent, longer, majority!
ads keep care2 free
SHARES FROM NIMUE'S NETWORK
Jun
8
by JSun G.
(0 comments  |  discussions )
Care2Pagans is now on Twitter!  Come follow me if you're a member there.  Not sure how much "tweetin'" I'm gonna do, but hopefully it will help more people find us..... Click Here
Feb
10
by JSun G.
(0 comments  |  discussions )
Young Reporter Gets the Olympic Scoop World  (tags: Special Olympics, GoodNews, children, interesting ) JSun - 2 minutes ago - idahostatesman.com Maybe it was his constantly snapping camera, the wise-beyond-his-years scowl, or his preternat...
Feb
9
by JSun G.
(0 comments  |  discussions )
Scott Hamilton Performs Rare Feat at Olympic Games   World  (tags: Special Olympics, GoodNews, ice skating, world ) JSun - idahostatesman.com Scott Hamilton, who won figure-skating gold at the 1984 Winter Olympics and is one of ...
Jan
20
by JSun G.
(1 comments  |  discussions )
    & nbsp;   Ad Campaign: Special Olympics Winter Games Aren't So 'Special' Society & Culture  (tags: Special Olympics, women, men, children, humans, GoodNews ) JSun - 30 seconds ago - idahostatesman.com ...
Jan
19
by JSun G.
(0 comments  |  discussions )
Special Olympics Puts a Spotlight on the Developmentally Disabled Society & Culture  (tags: Special Olympics, children, family, sports, world, news, media, GoodNews ) JSun - 1 minute ago - idahostatesman.com During the second week of Fe...
Dec
16
by JSun G.
(0 comments  |  discussions )
  The Holly King Presents Christmas's Pagan OriginsSociety & Culture  (tags: culture, religion, education, society, Pagan ) JSun  - witchvox.com These are many of the ancient legends of the Solstice, which have been importan...
Nov
26
by JSun G.
(1 comments  |  discussions )
I'm sending this out for my daughter.  She's a stay at home Mom of a 1 yr. old boy.  They just bought their first house, and she is just getting started with selling Avon.  I know they would really appreciate your support, and it could...
Oct
14
by JSun G.
(0 comments  |  discussions )
Amazon Burned, Forest Loss Up Amazon forests in Brazil are shrinking three times faster than in 2007, officials say. A key culprit is the national government itself, according to reports.  http://www.care2.co m/news/member/542126598/9 11483
Sep
12
by JSun G.
(0 comments  |  discussions )
 Author Unknown From the moment of the September Equinox, the Sun's strength diminishes, until the moment of the Winter Solstice in December, when the Sun grows stronger and the days once again become longer than the nights... During this t...
Jul
24
by Head T.
(0 comments  |  0 discussions )
If your summer vacation plans include traveling with the canine members of your family, be sure to check out Care2's traveling tips for dogs.And speaking of the dog days of summer, get these five favorite raw vegan salad dressings--perfect for hot...

Copyright © 2013 Care2.com, inc. and its licensors. All rights reserved