W.L., the former Special Forces Assn President (a good friend) began this program over a year ago.
I may have posted here then.
At his request, it was done at the Special Forces reunion/convention last year.
I guess the word is getting out. This was just emailed to me by a female civilian with no tie to the military.
Subject: Patriotism
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You will soon see a lot of people wearing Red on Fridays. Here's
why ....
The Americans who support our troops, are the silent majority. We
are not "organized" to reflect who we are, or to reflect what our
opinions are.
Many Americans, like yourself, would like to start a grassroots
movement using the membership of the Special Operations Association,
and Special Forces Associations, and all their friends, simply, to
recognize that Americans support our troops. We need to inform the
local VFW's and American Legion, our local press, local TV, and
continue carrying the message to the national levels as we start to
get this going. Our idea of showing our solidarity and support for
our troops are -starting Friday, and continuing on each and every
Friday, until this is over, that every red - blooded American who
supports our young men and women, WEAR SOMETHING RED.
Word of mouth, press, TV -- let's see if we can make the United
States, on any given Friday, a sea of red much like a home football
game at a University.
If everyone of our memberships share this with other acquaintances,
fellow workers, friends, and neighbors, I guarantee that it will not
be long before the USA will be covered in RED - and make our troops
know there are many people thinking of their well-being. You will
feel better all day Friday when you wear Red!
Let's get the word out and lead by example; wear RED on Fridays.
I sent this out to everyone on my email list; hopefully, you will
too.
Please forward this to everyone you know!!
Wear Red on Fridays .
SUPPORT OUR TROOPS, WE LIVE IN THE LAND OF THE FREE, BECAUSE OF THE
BRAVE.
FOR US, THEIR BLOOD RUNS RED!! GOD BLESS AMERICA !! |
