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Let's all remember to wear something red EVERY Friday to show our support for our troops. 
My sister e-mailed me this, this morning, and I just had to share.

 > If the Red shirt thing is new to you, read below...

>

> Last week, while traveling to Chicago on business, I noticed a Marine

> sergeant traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two and two

> together. After we boarded our flight, I turned to the sergeant, who'd

> been invited to sit in First Class (across from me), and inquired if

> he was heading home.

>

> No, he responded.

>

> Heading out I asked?

>

> No. I'm escorting a soldier home.

>

> Going to pick him up?

>

> No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Iraq , I'm taking him

> home to his family.

>

> The realization of what he had been asked to do hit me like a punch to

> the gut. It was an honor for him. He told me that, although he didn't

> know the soldier, he had delivered the news of his passing to the

> soldier's Family and felt as if he knew them after many conversations

> in so few days.

>

> I turned back to him, extended my hand, and said, Thank you. Than k

> you for doing what you do so my family and I can do what we do.

>

> Upon landing in Chicago the pilot stopped short of the gate and made the

 following announcement over the intercom.

>

> 'Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to note that we have had the honor

> of having Sergeant Steeley of the United States Marine Corps join us

> on this flight. He is escorting a fallen comrade back home to his

> family. I ask that you please remain in your seats when we open the

> forward door to allow Sergeant Steeley to deplane and receive his

> fellow soldier. We will then turn off the seat belt sign.'

>

> Without a sound, all went as requested. I noticed the sergeant

> saluting the casket as it was brought off the plane, and his action

> made me realize that I am proud to be an American.

>

> So here's a public Thank You to our military Men and Women for what

> you do so we can live the way we do.

>

> 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 overbearing.

>

> 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 home coming football game in the

> bleachers.

> If every one of us who loves this country will share this with

> acquaintances, coworkers, 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.

God bless America and God Bless our soldiers and keep them safe!