Will you give this to my Daddy?

WHETHER OR NOT THIS STORY IS TRUE, WE SHOULD BE SUPPORTING OUR SOLDIERS FOR EVERYTHING THEY DO FOR US, START WEARING SOMETNING RED EVERY FRIDAY IN HONOR AND SUPPORT OF THEM, I SUGGEST WEARING A SIMPLE RED RIBBON.

As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support 'RedFridays.' Last week I was in Atlanta , Georgia attending a conference.While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind mebeginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed Oneof the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen. Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in theircamos. 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, beingapplauded and Cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the onlyred-blooded American who still loves this country and supports our troopsand their families. Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for theseyoung unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for usso 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 orof our Service men and women, a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years oldran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said 'hi.' The little girl then asked him if he would give something toher daddy for her. The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Thensuddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him thebiggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek. The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's namewas Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Marine and hadbeen in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much herdaughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mom was done explaining hersituation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then oneof the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie-talkie. Theystarted playing with the device and talking back and forth on it.. After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walkedback over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to yourdaddy and he told me to give this to you.' He then hugged this little girlthat 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 heis coming home very soon.' The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and asthe young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I wasstanding 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 lookedaround, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldierin one last act of selflessness turned around and blew a kiss to Courtneywith a tear rolling down his cheek. We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and theirfamilies 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 peoplewearing red every Friday. The reason? Americans who support our troops usedto be called the 'silent majority'. We are no longer silent, and are voicingour love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing.. We get noliberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. ManyAmericans, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize thatthe vast majority of America supports our troops. Our idea of showing solidarity and support for our troops withdignity and respect starts this Friday - and continues each and every Fridayuntil the troops all come home, sending a deafening message that.. Everyred-blooded American who supports our men and women afar will wearSomething red. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States onevery Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football game in thebleachers. If every one of us who loves this country will share this withacquaintances, co-workers, friends, and family. It will not be long beforethe 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 letson. The first thing a soldier says when asked 'What can we do tomake things better for you?' is.....We need your support and your prayers. Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, byexample; and wear something red every Friday.