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Please Pass On A very powerful message! A Simple Thank You

Copy and paste this entire message and email to all your friends, family and acquaintances.

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.

signed: Stuart Margel -- Washington, D.C.

Also, here are two very touching photos honored at this years International Picture of the Year.

First Place

Second Place

Todd Heisler The Rocky Mountain News

The night before the burial of her husband's body, Katherine 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!

"No arsenal, no weapon in the arsenals of the world, is so formidable as the will and moral courage of free men and women." -- Ronald Reagan

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  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.

IF YOU AGREE -- THEN SEND THIS ON. IF YOU COULDN'T CARE LESS -- THEN HIT THE DELETE BUTTON. IT IS YOUR CHOICE. WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, ONLY BECAUSE OF THE BRAVE!!

Pledge of Allegiance - Francis Bellamy (1855 - 1931), a Baptist minister, wrote the original Pledge in August 1892.

I pledge allegiance to my Flag,
and to the Republic for which it stands:
one Nation indivisible,
With Liberty and Justice for all.

The Constitution of the United States of America

We the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defense, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

March 4, 1789 Constitution goes into effect

Mexican Constitution

Minimum Wage in Mexico - Mexico's minimum wage stands at 18.30 pesos ($2.70) for a full day's work (March 31, 1995)

Well, it is no wonder they come to the US to work. I am sure the cost of living is cheaper in Mexico. It is said Mexico needs to get a grip on their country so their people will stay there.

If only some of the Mexican people living in the US can adapt to being courteous and respectful. They may be able to get away with their behavior in their country, but to come to the US and conduct themselves in such a rude and disrespectful manner is intolerable. Many are appreciative of being in the US and respect others.

I have Mexican neighbors all around me. There are a few that use the streets to play and when you drive down the street, they don't want to move. They look at you as if you have done something wrong. They will park in front of your driveway, even though there is no reason they can't park in front of the driveway or yard of where they are waiting for someone. They will repeatedly blow their horn with no respect for peace and quiet. They have no care in the world you may be sleeping or on an important telephone call or maybe you just appreciate peace and quiet. But there are these kind of people in all races.

They will stay up to the early morning hours, having a party and playing their music loud. They act as if they are the only ones in the neighborhood. I have no interest in listening to their music. They should consider renting a facility for these types of parties. Do I care they know I call law enforcement on them?