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Friday, November 09, 2007

Dogs in Powell River tonight, "Red Fridays"

The pre game show tonight is on the air at 7:15 with the play-by-play at 7:30.
Tonight's second intermission feature guest is former Bulldog Maury Edwards, now attending UMass-Lowell.

Emails to the pressbox can be sent HERE

Something to think about- Thanks to Wanda from the radio station for e-mailing this to me

I am not telling you what to believe or what to do, but it's something to think about.

What are RED FRIDAYS?

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE E-MAIL

AND YOU WILL SEE WHAT IS MEANT BY: RED FRIDAY.

Last week, while traveling in Canada on business, I noticed a soldier

traveling with a folded flag, but did not put two-and-two together.


After we boarded our flight, I turned to the soldier, who had 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 am escorting a soldier home.

Going to pick him up?

No. He is with me right now. He was killed in Afghanistan. I am 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 honour 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. Thank you

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


Upon landing in Canada 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 honour

of having Sergeant Steeley of the Canadian Armed Forces 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 a Canadian.


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 ... 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 overbearing.


Many Canadians, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize

that the vast majority of Canada 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 Canadian who supports our

men and women afar, will wear something RED. It could be just a small

RED ribbon.


By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make 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.


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.


IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON.


IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON.


IT IS YOUR CHOICE THANKS TO OUR MILITARY !

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

If people are interested you will find that most legions sell a red golf shirt with the legion crest, the legion designed ribbon and under it says "we support our troops". You can also get bumper stickers and various other items supporting the troops.

Ross Beebe
Langley Chiefs