Drive a liberal nuts, start wearing Red on Fridays!

As a Company, Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays."

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 acts of patriotism I have ever seen.

Moving through 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 asked her 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 daughter's 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, there 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. 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, and are voicing our love for God, country and home in record breaking numbers.

We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions. 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, co-workers, friends, and family. 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 and your prayers. Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.

WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE. THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO

When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for it hit me. I'm not alone.

Far from alone, in fact. ....and don't Chuck Hagel tell you otherwise.

I don't care what snopes.com says ...

I have PERSONALLY observed soldiers being warmly received, applauded, thanked, hand-shook etc in the Atlanta airport.

I know for a fact that D#LT4 41RL1N35 (redacted) has allowed large 'families' to go through security to greet returning soldiers AT THE GATE.

ATLANTA treats its heroes well.

Any time you go to the main concourse atrium, you have ample opportunity to shake a hand, pat a back, offer a cup of coffee, or time on a cell phone. You can also go upstairs to the USO and say 'hey'. It's worth it.

I don't care if this story is real or fabricated. I think I'll wear red on Fridays now.

With "Red Fridays" I first thought the whole thing was about communism.

Why just red. WEAR A FLAG!

I flew back from FT McClellan, AL (out of Birmingham, AL via Atlanta) last Wednesday after a 2 week US Army demolitions school. I was traveling in my ACU's and lost count of the people that just came up to me out of the blue, shook my hand and told me "thank you for your service". Regardless of the spew that comes out of the dhimmicrat's pieholes, there are still a lot of people in this country that do appreciate the job we are doing for them.

Every time I have been at Atlanta-Hartsfield (which is often) and a soldier walks off the escalator there is always applause any time day or night. This is a fact. I have seen it with my own eyes.

Here's a real story..
I was headed back home from a meeting and had layover in Dallas. My departure gate was near the USO and dozens of soldiers and airmen were around. After a bite at one of the food court areas, I noticed several soldiers eating, most alone. I asked the waitress if they could bring me the checks from their tables. After a discussion with the manager, the waitress came back and told me that an earlier patron had left his credit card number with the directions to pay for the meals of all uniformed military. I was not able to get the name but I was truly moved!

I've got one of those shirts (in white, unfortunately). Most people don't get it, but it gives those that do a good chuckle.

Hey stm!

"Thanks for serving!"

:-)

What are we, robots?

If the graphic is an embossed plastic it will resist dye.

If the graphics are black, just run that shirt through some bright red RIT according to the package directions. That should do the trick!

"Moving through 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."

Still doesn't make up for the spit and jeers and the baby killer remarks in airports during Vietnam.

Believe me, Americans will be patriotic one day and turn you the next, it pretty much depends on which way the wind is blowing! The American public will do what is in their own best self interest to make themselves look good, and will stab anyone in the back, including those who defend them, to make themselves look righteous to the crowd from whom they desire approval.

I've seem this before, and lessons learned tell me not to trust these happy go lucky flag wavers.

I've got one of those shirts (in white, unfortunately). Most people don't get it, but it gives those that do a good chuckle.

I have the red version and when I wear it in NYC, the little stalinists from NYU give me a look of disgust. As if I shouldnt have the gall to besmirch their t-shirt.

Was in San Diego last week, bought three soldiers lunch...one shook his head and said they rarely have to pay for their lunch going out.

Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays."

Or we could take this a step further and book your next flight on Southwest. I don't think I've flown on any other airline in about 4 years.

Just going to work drives liberals nuts.

Here's a link to the Anheuser-Busch Superbowl ad that ran in 2005 depicting an event like this.

That was great. Thank you. I got a smile on my face & a lump in my throat at the same time when reading that. G-D Bless all involved in that story. I'll wear the red on Fridays from now on.