Sometimes it gets a little contentious in political and we lose sight of what we can agree on. My cousin sent me this and I hope it passes muster as administered by the ever alert topic police in this forum. I believe your reaction will transcend politics....for a moment anyway.

God bless our troops.

http://www.youtube.com:80/watch_popup?v=hkGzqpGx1KU

Thanks for the reality check cabo35.

cabo35--- Shame on you for not giving a Kleenex alert.

My family is eagerly awaiting my nephews return from his 5th tour duty this time in Afghanistan. He is expected to leave the area sometime around May 25....his daughters are counting the days.

When he gets back his next trip is to TV for a family vacation including Disney.

Cologal--- I know how excited your family must be. Five tours is above and beyond the call of duty. I was fortunate enough to be in the Bangor, Maine airport, twice, when troops arrived. I can't tell you how moving an experience it was. God bless your nephew and all members of the armed forces.

I see this video in the past but it was just as good viewing it again today.

May our troops never again get the shameful greeting that was waiting for them from Vietnam.

Thanks for posting Cabo.

It is so uplifting to see prayers happily answered.

I pray for the others, and for us to learn how to avoid having to put so many in uniform.

Originally Posted by ijusluvit

It is so uplifting to see prayers happily answered.

I pray for the others, and for us to learn how to avoid having to put so many in uniform.

I believe your reaction will transcend politics....for a moment anyway.

Well, it did for 6 posts anyways.

Remember, there will be peace through strength.

reaction is the same each time...pride and happiness at it's best.

I am always amazed/amused by the absence of response when something like this is put up for comment.

To each his own but it does raise a question in my eyes about the "regulars" who elect to not post. Maybe it is just the undeniable reality that can't be absorbed.

btk

After all is said and done, it's all about love and family and friends.

Originally Posted by ptownrob

After all is said and done, it's all about love and family and friends.

At last we agree on something

Just don't let anyone else know- It'll be our secret.

which I believe basically every one has regardless of their need for party affiliation!!!

btk

Being a vietnam vet this clip is heart warming and I believe that this is what people back then really would rather have felt but politics just could not allow.
Thank you and god bless everyone who has and will serve.
USAF Redhorse

Thank you so much, Cabo. Absolutey beautiful! Now, where are my tissues???