For those who don't already know - I've decided to donate all of my share of any money made from my new varieties to Help For Heroes until the conflict in Afghanistan and Iraq is over, and our men, and women return. I can't keep seeing large transport planes landing with coffins draped in the Union Jack, or heart broken mothers, fathers, and wives on my television screen - without at least doing something. After all we live in comfort to what our troops, and the people of both these countries do at the moment. I can never understand how these so called terrorists think they are helping their fellow countrymen. Surely a better plan would be to try and heal their broken countries. Should anyone want to give support to this organisation here is the link.  HELP FOR HEROES

I was sent the touching report via an email from a friend, and knew it belonged on this page. We British are a quiet ol' lot - well the majority are, and we don't always shout about this wonderful set of countries called the British Isles.  I think the idea of wearing something red on a Friday to support our men, and women who are giving their all for Queen and country is brilliant. I for one will either find something red, or buy something red to parade in a quiet British way every Friday.

Ken Stock.

LEST WE FORGET

Last week I was in West London attending a conference. While I was in the airport, returning home, I heard several people behind me beginning to clap and cheer. I immediately turned around and witnessed one of the greatest acts of patriotism I have ever seen. Moving through the terminal was a group of soldiers in their uniforms, as they began heading to their gate everyone (well almost everyone) was abruptly to their feet with their hands waving and cheering. When I saw the soldiers, probably 30-40 of them, being applauded and cheered for, it hit me. I'm not alone. I'm not the only red blooded Briton who still loves this country and supports our troops and their families. Of course I immediately stopped and began clapping for these young unsung heroes who are putting their lives on the line everyday for us so we can go to school, work, and enjoy our home without fear or reprisal. Just when I thought I could not be more proud of my country or of our service men and women a young girl, not more than 6 or 7 years old, ran up to one of the male soldiers. He knelt down and said 'Hi,' the little girl then asked him if he would give something to her daddy for her. The young soldier didn't look any older than maybe 22 himself, said he would try and what did she want to give to her daddy. Suddenly the little girl grabbed the neck of this soldier, gave him the biggest hug she could muster and then kissed him on the cheek. The mother of the little girl, who said her daughters name was Courtney, told the young soldier that her husband was a Corporal and had been in Afghanistan for the last 5 months. As the mum was explaining how much her daughter, Courtney, missed her father, the young soldier began to tear up. When this temporarily single mum was done explaining her situation, all of the soldiers huddled together for a brief second. Then one of the other servicemen pulled out a military looking walkie-talkie. They started playing with the device and talking back and forth on it. After about 10-15 seconds of this, the young soldier walked back over to Courtney, bent down and said this to her, 'I spoke to your daddy and he told me to give this to you. 'He then hugged this little girl that he had just met and gave her a kiss on the cheek. He finished by saying 'Your daddy told me to tell you that he loves you more than anything, and he is coming home very soon' The mum at this point was crying almost uncontrollably, and as the young soldier stood to his feet he saluted Courtney and her mum. I was standing no more than 6 feet away as this entire event unfolded. As the soldiers began to leave, heading towards their gate, people resumed their applause. As I stood there applauding and looked around, there were very few dry eyes, including my own. That young soldier in one last act turned around and blew a kiss to Courtney with a tear rolling down his cheek. We need to remember everyday all of our soldiers and their families, and thank God for them and their sacrifices.

At the end of the day, it's good to be British.

RED FRIDAYS

Very soon, you will see a great many people wearing Red every Friday. The reason? British men and women who support our troops used to be called the 'silent majority' We are no longer silent, and are voicing our love for 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 English people, like you, me and all our friends, simply want to recognize that the vast majority of Britain supports our troops. 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 Briton who supports our men and women afar will wear something red. By word of mouth, press, TV -- let's make Great Britain on every Friday a sea of red much like a homecoming football team 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 Britain is 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.

I think its brilliant please support it.

Tony Rowe
Chief Executive
Sandy Park Stadium
Sandy Park Way
Exeter EX2 7NN

BELOW IS THE REAL WINNER OF THE NOBEL PEACE PRIZE!

The message below was sent to me via an email I sent it to everyone I knew - so if you want to copy it and send it to more people be my guest. The person who sent it hoped it would make it's way round the world. I think it probably will now don't you?
 

                                                          Wouldn't it be fitting if this went completely around the world!............

John Gebhardt's wife, Mindy, said that this little girl's entire family was executed. The insurgents intended to execute the little girl also, and shot her in the head - but they failed to kill her. She was cared for in John's hospital, and is healing up but continues to cry and moan. The nurses said John is the only one who seems to calm her down, so John has spent the last four nights holding her while they both slept in that chair. The girl is coming along with her healing.

He is a real Star of the war, and the hero of peace.

This, my friends is worth sharing. Go for it!! You'll never see things like this in the news. Please keep this going. Every person can make a difference in the life of someone even if it is one little girl.

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