Support yellow ribbons .. DH's letter to the editor

[Bon Bon]

I wanted to share with you DH's letter to the editor printed today.
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Soldier says yellow ribbons important

I just read an article in the Press Herald about some people complaining of yellow ribbons on utility poles ("S. Portland eases ban on posting of ribbons," Nov. 18).

Here's what I think: Those complainers either have not been in or have not had someone they love in the military.

I just returned home in September from Kuwait for Operation Iraqi Freedom. Throughout the summer, I had to rely on newspapers sent from home to see what was being said.

I was saddened to see for a while that not much was being written about the men and women who are serving our country. More important issues were in the headlines until hostilities kind of snuck up on us once again. It is now all over the news.

Regardless of what you may think of the war or President Bush, take a minute to think of our troops. Also think of the troops who are left behind, wives, husbands and children. They are troops as well and deserve to see the support of yellow ribbons everywhere they look.

Get over whatever reason it is you want these symbols of patriotism taken down, and support those who serve.

If we did not follow our orders, maybe none of us would have a utility pole to hang anything from. I know for a fact in southern Iraq there are people who don't even have roofs or are missing walls from their homes.

And their lack of electricity is not because of this war but because of the tyrant our troops removed from power. Be at least thankful you have the right to voice your opinion.

Sgt. Cory Goodell
1136th Transportation Co.
Maine Army National Guard
Phippsburg

 

[Pam]

Kudos and applause to your husband! And tell him I thank him and each and every man and woman serving in the military.

 

[pumba]

thanks for showing us .....it does mean alot to people that the ribbons stay up.......thanks again bon bon

 

[ead79]

Good for your husband! I am SO thankful for our brave troops!

 

[Melora]

Well said!!!

 

[Marla Hellwig]

THANK YOU!

 

[inaminute]

That brought tears to my eyes.

Our yellow ribbon was put up the day our son left for Iraq. He just returned to Oklahoma on the 17th (safe and sound, thank heavens). He's been gone since just before the war started.

Our battered and torn ribbon will be taken down when he comes home for Christmas. Together, we're putting up another one for the troops still there. He thinks it's a great idea.

They'll be home around the 17th! Can't wait to see him!

 

[mamajoan]

Very nicely said!! I hope that many will read your dh letter and that it will open their hearts and eyes.

I wish Pres. Bush and members of congress would tie a yellow ribbon around one of their fingers so that they would remember to bring all of our service people back home... and SOON!

 

[delswife]

I know that story! I was beyond mad when they tried to make that mother take down those ribbons!

http://www.pressherald.com/news/local/031111veterans.shtml

Mothers Quote:

"Every one of those ribbons represents a soldier to me. It doesn't represent a Republican. It doesn't represent a Democrat," said Swiger, who explained the ribbons have helped her focus on something other than worrying about her son's well-being.

If I remember correctly she had 900 ribbons down Broadway Street in S. Portland. (I could be wrong about that number)

psss...hey, south portland, want to see how fast my crew & I can put up 9000 yellow ribbons?

That city should be ashamed of itself.

Tell your DH that we are behind him 110% For my brother, father, husband and son who have and are now serving. I wear my yellow ribbon everyday.

Here's what I think: Those complainers either have not been in or have not had someone they love in the military.

AMEN!

 

[aunt lissa]

Very well said! Thank-you to your husband and all the other men and women out there making sacrafices everyday to protect our country!
What I don't understand is WHY would these people have a problem w/ the yellow ribbon being hung around the town or anywhere else? Are they not being protected by these brave men and women as well?