[Miss Didi]

On the way to the 6 train this morning, I saw a young man dressed in army fatigues weighed down by a huge backpack and all his gear also headed in the same direction. He dropped something, so I helped him pick it up and then thanked him for his service.

A few minutes later at another stoplight, another woman thanked him and so I thanked him again and shook his hand asking him his name and where he was headed. The woman tried to buy his subway fare but he wouldn't accept. I told him he would be in our prayers and not to worry, that we've got his back.

He was such a fine young man, so grateful and courteous. Of course, afterward I broke down and sobbed in the street...meeting him just made my day!

[rightinthemiddle]

I was in Lowe’s a few weeks ago. The “kid” employee helping me told me this was his last week at work. I asked him if he’d found a new job, going to school. He said, “No, I’ve completed my training and I’m going to Iraq...I’m a Marine.”

We talked for about 20 minutes...I told him the majority of Americans support the military AND the mission...that he shouldn’t count on the media.

The funny thing is, most of the “kids” haven’t been around long enough to know the media LIES. He said he and his buddies talked about it during training and were just realizing the difference between what the MSM says and what the average American believes.

I could tell how PROUD he was to be going and that I would take the time to talk to him. He’s a .50 cal gunner.

I’m kinda tearing up...I’ll finish later.

[MEG33]

I am so distressed at what the Dims and a few truly repugnant Repuglicans are doing to harm our nation,our military and their mission..Your post made me feel a bit better. Thank you.

[Marysecretary]

One of our dear friends married a recruiter for the Air Force. They live in a university city in CT and he can’t even wear his uniform to the recruitment center for fear of reprisal from students and activists. How sad is that????