Posted on 07/28/2006 12:25:54 PM PDT by WayneLusvardi
Walkie-Talkie - A True Story Nancy Beggs - Idyllwild, California First hand account from her father-in-law:
Last week I was in Atlanta, Georgia 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 act's of patriotism I have ever seen.
Moving thru the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camo's, 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 American 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 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 kneeled down and said "hi," the little girl then she asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier, he didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Then 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 Marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mom 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 mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from 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, their were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness, 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 American.
This is neither new nor original, in spite of it being a touching story.
I always wonder why people need to point out things like something not being new or original. What difference does it make?
This story has been recycled so often I'm surprised someone would just post it in their column as if it really was first hand.
If the story is true, it is great.
If it is false, it should be pointed out. Passing false stories to make a point is so... Democrat.
I haven't seen it before. Reminds me of someone who says to someone when telling a story, you said it before. Maybe whoever feels good about telling it or just wants something positive to say.
I think there are people out there who like to bust people's balloons. Because someone else heard it, doesn't mean EVERYONE HAS.
That was kind of my reaction - that it appeared to be something put on as original, current work... but it is not. I don't discount the message, just that it seemed strange to be shown as something "new"...
RE: Your post number 2 .......... SO WHAT??????? I've been Freeping here for several years and have never seen it. It's an enjoyable read.
Nice link.
Very nice.
Yep. No problem with the content or even a reposting of the story; though I admit that the frequency starts to make it look like an urban legend.
I was just surprised this Pasadena Pundit passed it off as original. Then again, Bill Press just wrote a column recently citing the Presidential IQ analysis that was exposed as a hoax 5 years ago!
Timely forwarded by a retired Marine. ;)
Someone sent personally known to the Pasadena Pundit submitted it purporting it as original to their father in law. It now ends up it has been around the internet. Next time I'll double check "first hand" stories.
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