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Osama bin Laden (1957-2011) was one of the most notorious terrorist leaders in the world. The purported founder of terrorist organization al-Qaeda, bin Laden was credited with–or claimed credit for–masterminding numerous attacks against the United States, including the 1993 bombing of the World Trade Center, the 2000 bombing of the U.S.S. Cole and the attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon on September 11, 2001. Originally from Saudi Arabia, bin Laden fought against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan during the 1980s. After returning from Afghanistan, he became increasingly militant and, beginning in 1996, issued a series of fatwas, or Islamic religious edicts, declaring a holy war against the United States. On May 2, 2011, after nearly a decade of eluding capture following the September 11 attacks, bin Laden was killed by U.S. forces during a firefight at a compound in Abbottabad, Pakistan.

"Will you give this to my Daddy"

Hello Ladies,
I know it has been a while since I have posted and I apologize. Spring has finally arrived though and with that comes all things new and refreshed. With that said, I felt lead to share a story and an event that was shared with me in hopes to spark our hearts and our passion to get our group in action . I challenge all of us that after you read this you will take a moment when opportunity knocks to send a note, shake a hand or even honk your horn to say "Thank You" to those serving.  Remember, while not all are overseas on the battlefield,  "ALL" are equally important in keeping America  "LAND OF THE FREE"

"Will you give this to my Daddy"

 As a company, Southwest Airlines is going to support "Red Fridays' Last week I was in Atlanta, Georgia attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home. I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen.
     Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their camos. As ... t....hey began heading to their gate, everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering. When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and Cheered for. it hit me. I'm not alone! I'm not the only red-bloodied American who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families.
     Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work and home without fear or reprisal.
     Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or our Service men and women, a young girl not more than 6 or 7 years old ran up to one of the male soldiers. He kneeled down and said "hi..'
    The little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her...
    The young soldier, who didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy?
     Then suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek.
     The mother of the little girl, who said her daughter's name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a marine and had been in Iraq for 11 months now. As the mom was explaining how much her daughter Courtney missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up.
     When this temporarily single mom was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second... Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military-looking walkie -talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it..
     After about 10-15 seconds of this the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said to her, "I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you" He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying " your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything and he is coming home very soon."
     The mom at this point was crying almost uncontrollably and as the young soldier stood to his feet, he saluted Courtney and her mom. I was standing no more than 6 feet away from this entire event.
     As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act of selflessness turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek.
     We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families and thank God for them and their sacrifices. At the end of  the day, it's good to be an American!
     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 numbers.
     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-bloodied 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 homecoming football game in the bleachers.
     If every one of us who loves this country will share this with acquaintances, co-workers,friends and family. It will not be long before the USA is covered in RED.
     The first thing a soldier says when asked "What can we do to make things better for you?" is ... We need your support and prayers.
    Let's get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example.....
    This is not my story I am just one of the proud trying to pass it on........

Melody

Welcome to Sideline hero's

Hi,
Welcome to the Sideline Hero's blog. I'm Doc's Mom and I can‘t wait to share with you what we are all about and how you can become a part of an amazing group of women.. I hope that what you find here will be informative on who we are and what we are about, but more than that I hope you find encouragement and blessings especially if you are having one of those "I miss my soldier moments!
     The Sideline Hero’s are a group of women who all have something in common, a loved one in the US military. These women are ready to lend and ear, give a hug or help you in some way to get through what ever it may be you are struggling with. You see, the women you find here have ALL had those moments. From the day our Soldier left for boot camp we have all felt lost, afraid and worried. “When will I hear him or her and when will I see them again” are just a few of the normal fears a mom has!! That’s why this group was began. I remember when my Soldier left for boot camp, how empty I felt and how all those "normal" fears overwhelmed me. I bet I cried a million tears that day and still do at times, Thus, the group Sideline Hero’s.  
     This group was created so that women of Taney County and surrounding areas could get together and support each other while participating in other areas of service to our military. We meet at least once a month, have lunch or dinner, talk about what is going on with our soldiers, when they are coming home, and anything else we can think of. We have speakers and give talks, but one of the biggest things we do is show our support to our local soldiers, by making sure the community they live in know who they are, where they are and making sure that when they come home the community gives them a Hero's welcome! Our support also extends outwardly, by keep ourselves busy creating and accepting donations for care packages to send to our local soldiers and their “battle buddies” overseas. We also support "Angel Soldiers" a support group that sends care packages to unknown soldiers and to the soldiers in hospitals abroad. Some of us also show our patriotism by riding with Patriot Guard Riders a group who stands guard during the funerals of our fallen. All in all, we here at Sideline Hero's want to be a support not only to each other but to our military.     
     We all come from different branches of the service and those that do not go abroad are just as vitally important as those who are on the front lines. We are one family supporting the same country and the men and women who work to defend it. This is what makes us sisters, what makes us "Sideline Hero's". We would love to have you join our group even if you do not live in Taney County, Missouri. and if you are ever in the neighborhood, we would love to meet you and hear all about your soldier!

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