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> > Last week I was in West London
> > 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 uniforms, 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 Briton 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 enjoy
> > our 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 knelt down and said 'hi,' the little girl then
> > asked him if he would give something to her daddy for
> > her.
> >
> > The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22
> > himself, said he would try and what did she want 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.
> >
> > The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter’s name
> > was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a
> > Corporal and had been in Afghanistan for 5 months
> > now.
> >
> > As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney,
> > missed her father, the young soldier began to tear
> > up.
> >
> > When this temporarily single mum 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 mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and
> > as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney
> > and her mum.
> >
> > I was standing no more than 6 feet away as 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 moment 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
> > Englishman.
> >
> > RED
> > FRIDAYS
> >
> > Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red
> > every Friday.
> >
> > The reason?
> >
> > Englishmen and women who support our troops used to be
> > called the 'silent majority'.
> >
> > We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for
> > 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 English people, like you, me and all our friends,
> > simply want to recognize that the vast majority of
> > Britain 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 Briton who
> > supports our men and women afar will wear something
> > red.
> >
> > By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Great
> > Britain on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming
> > football team
> >
> > 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 Britain 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.
> >
.
> >
> > THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED!
> > ---
> >
> > Lest we
> > Forget.
Remembering my Cousin
Captain Sean Dolan
.
> > Last week I was in West London
> > 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 uniforms, 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 Briton 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 enjoy
> > our 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 knelt down and said 'hi,' the little girl then
> > asked him if he would give something to her daddy for
> > her.
> >
> > The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22
> > himself, said he would try and what did she want 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.
> >
> > The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter’s name
> > was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a
> > Corporal and had been in Afghanistan for 5 months
> > now.
> >
> > As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney,
> > missed her father, the young soldier began to tear
> > up.
> >
> > When this temporarily single mum 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 mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and
> > as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney
> > and her mum.
> >
> > I was standing no more than 6 feet away as 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 moment 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
> > Englishman.
> >
> > RED
> > FRIDAYS
> >
> > Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red
> > every Friday.
> >
> > The reason?
> >
> > Englishmen and women who support our troops used to be
> > called the 'silent majority'.
> >
> > We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for
> > 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 English people, like you, me and all our friends,
> > simply want to recognize that the vast majority of
> > Britain 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 Briton who
> > supports our men and women afar will wear something
> > red.
> >
> > By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Great
> > Britain on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming
> > football team
> >
> > 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 Britain 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.
> >
.
> >
> > THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED---- SO WEAR RED!
> > ---
> >
> > Lest we
> > Forget.
Remembering my Cousin
Captain Sean Dolan
.
