Posted: 12/1/2004 7:07:23 AM EDT
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About 2 weeks ago I was taking a flight from New York to Colorado, and like most flights these days the large plane was very full. After we landed and the flight attendant was going through her normal "thanks for flying with us" speech, she added this at the end: "We're fortunate to have with us today several members of our armed forces who are returning from overseas. I'd like to ask all of our passengers to remain seated when we arrive at the gate and let our servicemen deplane first so they can be back with thier families a little sooner". Once the plane stopped at the gate and the seatbelt sign went off, nobody budged from their seats, except for about 10 young men in uniform. They collected their bags from the overhead and deplaned at the head of the line, and here's the best part, they received a very hearty round of applause and cheers from the other 150 or so people on the plane. I just wanted to share this story with you guys and gals overseas so that you'd know the level of respect and appreciation that your sacrifice and service recieve from us at home. At every intersection you'll see that the majority of cars have american flags or yellow ribbon decals on the back. The American people are served by the finest and strongest military the world has ever known, and you honor us with your courage, patience, and professionalism. You are writing history, and please know that we recognize and deeply appreciate what you are doing on our behalf. Keep your head down, keep praying, and keep our flag flying proud, worldwide. God bless you all. |
Well, I guessed Denver because the person who posted this is: a) from Colorado and b) said he was flying from NY to Colorado Figure the odds.  ETA: yet, it might have been a flight with stops along the way.  
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I was in Atlanta air port a few months ago and lots of service guys were there. I saw a couple of crowds of people who were "stationed" by major foot traffic areas and applauded, had signs, ect. I was glad to see it. I remember when I came back from Europe with my Squadron (peace time NATO exercise) and as we went back to our hangers in the woods, the families were out with signs, ect, and I remember that was one of few times in my life I felt a little emotional about something like that. I know our guys really appreciate it now, especially. |
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Good to know this is happening all over. This is the e-mail:
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| I remember returning from Saudi in 1993. We went through customs in Bangor , Maine. There was this older coouple shaking our hands as we passed through customs. I later found out the this couple greeted every aircraft carrying service members that came through that airport. This is one of the small things ths give me hope for America. People that go out of their way just to say thank you. Eventhough you have never met them. The democrats need to learn that this is what America needs to do to come toghther as one country. |