Originally Posted by astro

Without getting into the politics involved, here is an idea that was forwarded to us by our owners, and supported by them, also.

All of our managers were forwarded a lenghty story concerning a soldier escorting the remains of another soldier killed in battle, and the treatment (excellent treatment, by the way) he received by the aircrew and the other passengers on the aircraft.

As a result of this story, it was decided to show our support for the Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and Airman by wearing a red shirt every Friday. Our company will foloow this idea.

Personally, when I was in the Air Force, and traveled by plane, I was spit at and yelled at wherever I went. And no, I wasn't in Viet Nam, I was in San Antonio. Maybe they didn't like Yankees there, but I believe that it was something else. Anyway, I would rather have gotten off a plane and seen a sea of red shirts.

Incidentally, did you know that at major airports (at least Atlanta) the USO meets every arriving soldier with applause, and usually a small crowd of people joining in. Some days you are prouder that others of being and American.

Again, no intent to include politics, but how about all of you and you companies joining in this movement?

Bob (Astro)