Subject close to heart, no, not bus related

[ruthi]

This may have been posted before, but it is a reminder of what our sons and daughters are giving for us. God Bless each one one them.


WILL YOU WEAR BLUE???   

International Picture of the Year 
Here are two very touching photos honored this year   

First Place :   



First Place   

Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News 

When 2nd Lt. James Cathey's body arrived at the Reno Airport , Marines climbed into the cargo hold of the plane and draped the flag over his casket as passengers watched the family gather on the tarmac. 

During the arrival of another Marine's casket last year at Denver International Airport , Major Steve Beck described the scene as so powerful: 'See the people in the windows? They sat right there in the plane, watching those Marines. You gotta wonder what's going through their minds, knowing that they're on the plane that brought him home,' he said 'They will remember being on that plane for the rest of their lives. They're going to remember bringing that Marine home. And they should.'   

Second Place   


Second Place   
Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News 

The night before the burial of her husband's body, Kat herine Cathey refused to leave the casket, asking to sleep next to his body for the last time The Marines made a bed for her, tucking in the sheets below the flag. Before she fell asleep, she opened her laptop computer and played songs that reminded her of 'Cat,' and one of the Marines asked if she wanted them to continue standing watch as she slept. 'I think it would be kind of nice if you kept doing it,' she said. 'I think that's what he would have wanted.' 

PLEASE KEEP THIS GOING!   
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Blue Fridays.   

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing blue 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 blue. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of blue much like a homecoming 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 BLUE 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 blue every Friday.   

[bevans6]

I applaud the sentiment.  In Canada, all of our fallen are brought to Trenton Air Force Base about 150 miles east of Toronto, and are brought to Toronto Coroner's office over Highway 401, which has been named Highway of Heroes.  The entire stretch is lined with people, overpasses and bridges are full, flags wave, as the police-escorted convoy of hearses and limo's is guided along the path.  I've had the honour of standing along that highway to acknowledge the passing of our fallen heroes.

Brian

[4905 doc]

Never forget

[ruthi]

Indeed, and honor! A lot of us never think what it must be like to live that life every day. I understand the sacrifice that our troops make each and every day, I see it in the lives of my son in law, daughter and their children, who also sacrifice a lot. It is so hard on the kids. It is so hard for them to tell the kids goodbye for a year. Sacrifices made each day for all of us.

[ruthi]

Sorry, mis print. Suppose to say, indeed, an honor!

[white-eagle]

   
Blue Fridays.   

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing blue every Friday. 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 blue. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make the United States on every Friday a sea of blue much like a homecoming football game in the bleachers..

Why quit when they come home?  Wear blue to show support until armed forces are no longer needed.
what color Blue stands out as different?  I want people to really know we support our troops, not a normal blue jeans and blue jacket.