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RED Friday

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RED FRIDAY… some food for thought…

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? Canadians who support our troops used to be called the “silent majority”. We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for God (or at least a higher power), country and home in record breaking numbers. We are not organized, boisterous or over-bearing. We get no liberal media coverage on TV, to reflect our message or our opinions.

Many Canadians, like you, me and all our friends, want to recognize that the vast majority of Canadians support our troops abroad. 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-blooded Canadian supports our men and women in the Service – just by wearing RED on fridays.

By word of mouth, press, TV — let’s make Canada on every Friday a sea of red much like a 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 Canadians covered in red and it will let our troops know the once “silent” majority is on their side more than ever, certainly more than the media lets on.

The first thing a soldier says when asked “What can we do to make things better for you?” is… “We need your support and your prayers”

Let’s get the word out and lead with class and dignity, by example; and wear something red every Friday.

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6 Responses to "RED Friday"

  • John Scratchley says:
    May 2, 2006 at 1:01 PM

    Yep, I’ll try and remember to wear red on Fridays! Hope the general public is aware of what it means. We need to support our troops, be proud and not maudlin about this situation. These guys know when they join the military (no matter what branch of the service) that at some time there may be some risk of life involved. They are doing a valuable service to try and bring peace to this area It ain’t easy!.

  • Ranger Bob says:
    May 3, 2006 at 11:15 AM

    Do Flames Jerseys count? Ugh!

  • Ranger Bob says:
    May 9, 2006 at 2:56 PM

    Lin…. blog something. =)

  • Franck says:
    June 9, 2006 at 7:32 PM

    Excellent idea. It,s a simple way yo support our troops and a great way to wear our country’s colors!

  • Gwen Doyle says:
    July 26, 2006 at 10:23 AM

    As a military veteran myself, I question the ideal of wearing red on friday. I am proud of all people who served to keep peace and freedom in the United States. For my part being a volunteer at a VA hospital, sending messages and care packages to the troops, helping out families who’s loved one who are now serving and was served in the past, is the support that really is needed. Wearing Red to me seems to be for supporting The Silent Majority group. If you are wearing red, please think of the troops, and not an organization or angenda.

  • greg says:
    July 27, 2006 at 9:37 AM

    Gwen – your thoughts are more than reasonable. In this case – we’re trying to send a message to our friends and families abroad in the service, as well as the vocal minority in this country (Canada) that we value the contribution of those soldiers, and honor their dedication to serve their country. In any case – I agree with your sentiment – we’re supporting our troops, not pushing an agenda.

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