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Red Fridays - ZX5focused - 10-12-2006
I got this in an email at work and I'm not sure where it came from:
A story to read;
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>Last week I was in Trenton, Ontario attending a conference.
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>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.
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>Moving thru the terminal was a group of Canadian soldiers in their
>cameo'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.
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>I'm not alone. I'm not the only red blooded Canadian 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.
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>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 asked him if he would give something to her daddy for
>her.
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>The young soldier, he didn't look any older than maybe twenty two, said
>he would try and asked what she wanted to give to her daddy. 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.
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>The mother of the little girl, who said her daughters name was Courtney,
>told the young soldier that her husband was a Corporal and had been in
>Afghanistan for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her
>daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear
>up.
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>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
>about10-15 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."
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>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 while 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.
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>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 a
>Canadian. Red Friday, just keeping you "in the loop" so you'll know
>what's going on in case this takes off.
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>RED FRIDAYS ----- Very soon, you will see a great many people Wearing
>Red every Friday. The reason - Canadians 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.
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>Many Canadians, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to
>recognize that the vast majority of Canada support 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 Canadian who supports our men and women afar will wear
>something red.
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>By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the Canada 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 Canada 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.
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>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.
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>Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and
>wear something red every Friday.
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>IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON. IF YOU COULD CARE LESS THEN HIT THE
>DELETE BUTTON. I T IS YOUR CHOICE.
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>THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED! ---
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>Lest we Forget, Lest we Forget. HAVE A GREAT DAY!
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Red Fridays - habmann - 10-12-2006
Glad you shared that. Thanx
Red Fridays - ANTHONYD - 10-12-2006
I will!
Red Fridays - mo_focus - 10-12-2006
thanks, will follow for sure.
Red Fridays - dlb - 10-12-2006
The whole "wear red" campaign started here in Petawawa. A soldier's wife started it and its balooned across the country !! Its a very small gesture and I encourage all of you to participate - spread the word to all of your co-workers. I've been to Afghanistan and the soldiers over their do appreciate the support !! Thanks guys and girls B) !!
Red Fridays - PIGEON1 - 10-12-2006
As some of you know I am a serving member of the Canadian Forces. I want to say I wear a red t-shirt under my uniform on fridays (even though I not suppose to) and one when I get off from work.
I know I feel good when I see the red shirts on friday. I feel as if theirs at least a few decent people still out there that appreciate what the men and woman are doing over there. I would like to thank everyone on this site for your support in this campaign (not for me) cause I haven't gotten my chance to do that yet (go over) But for the men and woman like Pte Klukie that is coming home tonight t ohis family (he's why I think this campaign is important)
I would love to see this thread got 10+ pages of members saying they will support this too. Cause I've only been here a year but I know that we as a club are very pasionate about doing good, So who's wearing Red every friday from now on
1. PIGEON1 (Mike Harrington)
Red Fridays - NefCanuck - 10-12-2006
Unfortunately I'm wearing my only red sweater today but I'll see what I can dig up from my closet that's red for Friday.
Worst comes to worst, does my car's colour count? (Sangria Red) ;)
NefCanuck
Red Fridays - ZX5focused - 10-12-2006
ill support this as much as i can, might be time for a canadian flag to find a spot on my car too!!!
Red Fridays - NOS2Go4Me - 10-12-2006
NefCanuck,Oct 11 2006, 01:42 PM Wrote:Unfortunately I'm wearing my only red sweater today but I'll see what I can dig up from my closet that's red for Friday.
Worst comes to worst, does my car's colour count? (Sangria Red)ÃÂ ;)
NefCanuck
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I'm proposing we create the Red Focus Support Our Troops squad - or something like that :lol:
Toreador Red and other available red colours are welcome to tag along as well.
This doubly works for me as I find those ribbon sticker things that everyone and their mother has now really tacky.
I support our troops, but I'd have more support for Afghanistan if they'd task some more satellite time to keep our boys out of harm's way.
Red Fridays - PIGEON1 - 10-12-2006
I'm up for something like that ( got a sangria red sedan)
Hey Anthony....lets make up a focuscanada supports our troops decal
Red Fridays - Drivesthebeast - 10-12-2006
I was in Afghanistan last year, and will be again next year too (unless I get picked in the replacement pool first)...
That was a cool little story, and thanks for sharing... B)