RED FRIDAY

internet | 5/02/2007 | Unknown

[Badeye]

“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.”

My allergies must be acting up today...having a bit of a problem seeing clearly after reading the above.

Semper fi

[dblshot]

Yeah pollen is bad here in Houston too.
Last month I switched my first class company paid for seat with soldier in uniform in coach. The flight attendents made sure I got free drinks delivered back there and several people in coach bought me drink too. I had Sky bottles lined up all the way across the tray. But hey, I’m proud to what I can to support the troops! At least I lived up to my log in name.

[Ab Alius Domitor]

I posted a similar article I was sent via email about 3 weeks ago and someone here said Red Fridays started in Canada as a way to honor their troops. Since then my wife, children and I are wearing red on Fridays.

[Badeye]

“Last month I switched my first class company paid for seat with soldier in uniform in coach.”

I’m flying into Las Vegas for the SHRM convention next month, and after I read this article I decided if the opportunity arose I would do the same thing you did.

Least I can do. Last time I went through an airport in uniform was January of 1981, in San Francisco.

Half dozen teenagers called me a ‘baby killer’.

Never saw a baby aboard ship...

[Badeye]

“Since then my wife, children and I are wearing red on Fridays.”

I plan on doing this from now on, beginning this Friday.

[fightinbluhen51]

First post (I read frequently) but couldn’t NOT reply to this. Godspeed to ALL our fallen heros! :usa:

[fortunecookie]

Yes, pollen levels very high here in western PA, also, as I dab eyes with a tissue. Good thing I bought a fresh box of tissues. What a touching story. Not holding breath for MSM coverage. Note to self about rotating red clothing to Fridays...

And dblshot, what a wonderful way to help honor our soldiers. Kudos.

[Stayfree]

A while back, my son and I drove past a small rural cemetary south of Durango, Colorado. With all of the American flags and yellow ribbons and the burly Viet Nam vets blocking the entrance with their Harleys, it was pretty obvious that one of our country's finest who served in Iraq was being laid to rest surrounded by over a hundred from this little community.

MAKES ME WANT TO SCREAM AT THE TOP OF MY LUNGS "GO TO HELL, HARRY REID, YOU ARE A F'N TRAITOR!

[Christian4Bush]

"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.

Blurry monitor/saluting in my heart BUMP

[Badeye]

I’ve seen the same around here for the past couple of years, especially since Matt Maupin went missing - just a couple miles up the road from his family here in Ohio.

The bikers in particular are a huge support group for Sgt Maupin’s family.

[fishergirl]

I’ve actually screamed that at my tv quite a few times lately. God bless our troops and protect them.

[Allegra]

My allergies must be acting up today...having a bit of a problem seeing clearly after reading the above.

That started me off, but the part about watching him salute the casket is what got me.

May God bless and protect our Armed Forces.

[fishergirl]

Thank you so much for what you did!

[dblshot]

No big deal. I can remember sitting on a pallet of supplies in the back of a C-130 thinking how that beat those uncomfortable web seats that we used. I figure on a soldier's pay they aren't going to get to sit up front anytime soon and the air miles they rack up are not always shall we say redeemable.

[rbosque]

Just though I'd share a picture of my boy. He is in Iraq as was his older brother last year.

[Lazamataz]

I will wear red every Friday, per this announcement.

[stylecouncilor]

Kleenex alert.

[stevio]

I passed this along.

[call meVeronica]

DFW has the same allergy problem. I lost a Marine cousin in the first push into Falluja.

I pray over our troops daily.