Project Red Shirt

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I have to say with all the Facebook group that our out there. Yankees fans this, and "Lets make this the biggest facebook group ever" that. I came across this one, That I think is truly touching, and moving.

Project Red Shirt

If project red shirt is new to you, read below how it went for a man...

"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. Thank 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 a far, 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 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 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.

I feel is it a sad but moving tribute to our fallen heroes. The brave men and women who serve our country, and sadly don't get much in return.

Also it is especially moving to me because of a few thing. I have been recently bless, with good friends, from all over the county mainly because of EMTBravo. Because of them I now have Habitat for Humanity at my house helping me ( Lohud link to my story, (Habitat for Humanity Link), and my family out with home renovations. Due to a recent family down fall ( both my parents getting sick, and sadly becoming disable.) My brother, and my self have had to pick up the slack.

Recently a group of West Point Cadets came to my house to help us out. Hence why this tribute is important to me. I would suggest, anyone with a facebook account

So Thank you to you all for your help and support, and god bless all the armed forces and god bless America

Here is the link for the Project Red Shirt

[SageVigiles 1,194]

The three West Haven FDs do this, the union made up red T-Shirts so all the guys are uniform and they are authorized to wear them on Fridays by the Chiefs. Good program to support the Troops!