[12 Volt Man]

I just returned from the annual "Pioneer Days" parade in my home town of Bountiful, Utah. My daughter was in the parade with her dance group.

There was a section of the parade with a big banner that said, "Till They All Come Home". They had a bunch of local military boys who had just returned from the war and families of those who were still there. They got a standing ovation as they passed by. They were all in their BDU's and as they walked by, kids were running up for high 5's and wanting to shake their hands. I was damn proud. The best part was a woman walking her baby in a stroller with a big sign on the side of it. The sign said, "My Daddy is Fighting the Bad Guys in Iraq". It was so awesome. It brought tears of joy to this big 280 pound man.

I am glad I was not around when the boys came home from Vietnam and did not get the same patriotic welcome. I feel bad that they were treated that way.

[RVSinOK]

Wow. I think I would have had a hard time keeping the eyes dry seeing a sign like that, too. What an awesome thing that that kid's mom is teaching her child, even while daddy is away. That soldier married one hell of a lady....let's all pray that he makes it home safely!

[PATH]

I wish I could have been there to see it. What you described is the real America that you never see on the 6 o'clock news.

[mormonsniper]

Bless the warriors for they protect and defend us all. May they be blessed with safe returns to loving families and appreciative citizens.

[BowStreetRunner]

man 12 volt i wish id seen it too
:D
huzzaah for our troops
BSR