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| American Pride serving overseas. |
| 2007-06-08 |
| No link. Source is a retired US Army SGM buddy at FORSCOM. Subject: American Pride serving overseas. Just, a few noticeable comments from the guys in Iraq: I recently attended a showing of "Superman 3" here at LSA Anaconda. We have a large auditorium we use for movies as well as memorial services and other large gatherings. As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. All was going as planned until about three-quarters of the way through the National Anthem the music stopped. Now, what would happen if this occurred with 1,000 18-22 year-olds back in the States? I imagine there would be hoots, catcalls, laughter, a few rude comments, and everyone would sit down and call for a movie. Of course, that is, if they had stood for the National Anthem in the first place. Here, the 1,000 Soldiers continued to stand at attention, eyes fixed forward. The music started again. The Soldiers continued to quietly stand at attention. And again, at the same point, the music stopped. What would you expect to happen? Even here I would imagine laughter as everyone sat down and expected the movie to start. Here, you could have heard a pin drop. Every Soldier stood at attention. Suddenly there was a lone voice, then a dozen, and quickly the room was filled with the voices of a thousand Soldiers: And the rockets red glare, the bombs bursting in air, gave proof through the night that our flag was still there. It was the most inspiring moment I have had here in Iraq. I wanted you to know what kind of Soldiers are serving you here. Written by Chaplain Jim Higgins on 5/14/07. LSA Anaconda is at the Balad Airport in Iraq, north of Baghdad. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #5 Jeebus Frank, I don't what to say, other than I bet you weren't in Frisco. |
| Posted by: Flumble Dark Lord of the French3742 2007-06-08 16:19 |
| #4 happened at my youngest's high school graduation last night - the singer broke down mid song - the crowd picked it up and finished for her. Red-State California for ya |
| Posted by: Frank G 2007-06-08 16:03 |
| #3 Those words bring a tear to my eye even though it was our navy's rockets bursting in air. God bless the United States of America. |
| Posted by: Excalibur 2007-06-08 15:03 |
| #2 I'm sure this will be in this Sundays New York Times. Formerly Mike N. I gots me a new nym. |
| Posted by: Flumble Dark Lord of the French3742 2007-06-08 14:56 |
| #1 As is the custom back in the States, we stood and snapped to attention when the National Anthem began before the main feature. Except for a military installation here, where else in America have you ever seen or heard the National Anthem played in a movie theater? i agree with the author, can't imagine this happening in Berkeley or Madison or Austin. |
| Posted by: Jack is Back! 2007-06-08 14:43 |