Hey Bob,
This email has been circulating for the last couple/few years. It's a nice sentiment, but has never really taken hold.
Totally tongue in cheek here, but red is just not my color. In some parts of the country you have to be careful with the whole red vs. blue regarding gang stuff. That being said, if our industry gets involved in anything we'd be a major force to be reckoned with. Count me in if this takes hold and my three guys as well. I'll just make it a job requirement.
The USO is great for doing what they do for our troops, and the effort is appreciated.
I've been trying to decide if it would be appropriate to post a Blue Star flag at our facility since our eldest son is in the Army. I will put the poster up at least over this weekend, other than that, I'm not sure if it's appropriate.
Like you, I'll be watching to see how others respond. 53,000 facilities across the nation, times 2.5 employees on average? Hmmm, that's a lot of red shirts, and could easily make a statement.