An Amazing Moment at the Airport today

**chrisdavis** · 07-17-2005, 05:01 PM

I had to take my Mother-in-law to the airport this afternoon. While we said our goodbyes, there was an eruption of applause that went on for minutes in the atrium. As we went through the atrium to leave there was still applause (it was almost deafening), I looked around to see what the fuss was about and on the second floor of the atrium was a group of soldiers coming home, and another group heading for thier flights. It was a very surreal moment(very emotional). My wife said had she not been crying from telling her mother goodbye that it would have made her cry.

**Leisa** · 07-17-2005, 05:02 PM

thats cool... I probably would have cried as well...

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 05:07 PM

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

**chrisdavis** · 07-17-2005, 05:12 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

where in Myrtle Beach did you live?

**HyPer50** · 07-17-2005, 05:14 PM

Hmmm, sounds almost like that commercial they played during the superbowl of the troops comin' home.

**quickdodge®** · 07-17-2005, 05:17 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

You must not know the dangers of war.

That's awesome. I actually might have gotten a little emtional, also. Later, QD.

**Leisa** · 07-17-2005, 05:26 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

wow.. you sound like a real dumbass

**quickdodge®** · 07-17-2005, 05:28 PM

^^^ Later, QD.

**HyPer50** · 07-17-2005, 05:28 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

I notice you are in the air force... but I guess you are doing it just cause it's a job... but alot of military men and woman take lil more pride in there "work" for there country. And thats why people applaud them for it.

**A.P. Photography** · 07-17-2005, 05:32 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

Congradulations, you are now officially a asshat .

**Shawna** · 07-17-2005, 05:35 PM

Dude you're a jackass. Im sorry but thats more than just a job. I just found out that my cousins husband is being shipped out in August and he has 2 beautiful baby girls and a wife that he is leaving behind...excuse if I cry when he leaves.

**soul** · 07-17-2005, 05:40 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

Your a jackass, its ok your in the AF pussy.

**Buford®** · 07-17-2005, 05:42 PM

TsiSpyder is in the military, so he can say that I guess.

**LeAnna** · 07-17-2005, 05:42 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

Its a damn job, i dont know why peopel make a big deal out of it.

What a dumbass.

**Buford®** · 07-17-2005, 05:44 PM

Originally Posted by soul

Your a jackass, its ok your in the AF pussy.

....And are you in the armed services, Jed?

**Buford®** · 07-17-2005, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by LeAnna

What a dumbass.

Once again...

Originally Posted by Buford

TsiSpyder is in the military, so he can say that I guess.

**Shawna** · 07-17-2005, 05:51 PM

all of my family is in the military and I wouldnt ever say that

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 05:51 PM

oh for all the dumbass comments, and stupid. I just got back from deployment. SO yes i know what its like. And our plane actually brought home 3 remains from a Navy Seebee unit. I know the spoils of war. We sign our name knowing it could happen. Dont tell me i dont know something.

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 05:52 PM

Originally Posted by chrisdavis

where in Myrtle Beach did you live?

29th north by broadway

**chrisdavis** · 07-17-2005, 05:53 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

29th north by broadway

Oh shit I lived on 28th Ave N across from New York Prime

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 05:55 PM

no shit, ever hang out wiht anyone, i had hte white GST spyder with talon conversion.

**Shawna** · 07-17-2005, 05:59 PM

no ones saying you dont know anything. theres a lot of people on here though that have either lost someone or have family over there and to here someone in the military say soemthing like that hurts. for you it is a job. it's something you deal with everyday but not everyone feels the same way.

**soul** · 07-17-2005, 06:03 PM

Originally Posted by Buford

....And are you in the armed services, Jed?

Actually i am signe up, ship out after 2 years at GMC ill be in the ranger program going in as an Officer thank you very much

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 06:03 PM

all im saying is people need to realize. We do it becuase we want to. I dont know about everyone else, but when people say thank you, i ask them for what. I wanted to do somethign for my country, this is what i did. I work with a rescue unit that refuels helicopters in flight when they go in for downed pilots. It is a job, we know the risks going into the entire ordeal. We are no more of a hero, special, or anythign than the guy down the road directing traffic for little children.

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by soul

Actually i am signe up, ship out after 2 years at GMC ill be in the ranger program going in as an Officer thank you very much

my father was 82nd airborne, thats what made me want to work on c-130s. Hope you do well!

**quickdodge®** · 07-17-2005, 06:05 PM

Well it was still a dumbass remark. Just because you don't like to be thanked and to be made to feel welcomed home, doesn't mean no one else does. Later, QD.

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 06:07 PM

i do, but the applause is unneeded.
Im not here looking for glory in my job. I wanted to serve my country in a job i loved. Im a c-130 engine mechanic. I love my job and i love my country. I just dont think we should be treated like heros.

**Shawna** · 07-17-2005, 06:08 PM

dude its cool it hits home for me b/c it would kill me if anything happened to any of my family over in Iraq or Korea. It is a job to a certain extent but if it werent for people like you people's family members would still be there waiting and or dieing. The thank yous are more or less an easy way of saying that we are proud of you and all of the other military personel that are busting their butts for us.

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 06:10 PM

i just dont want to come off as an asshole. i just didnt word my stuff too well, which is a problem with me. Ill duck outta this post now. sorry everyone

**Brett** · 07-17-2005, 06:11 PM

Just like the Bud commercial they had during the super bowl this year, I wish I could have seen that, I would have loved to applaud them

**Brett** · 07-17-2005, 06:12 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

i do, but the applause is unneeded.
Im not here looking for glory in my job. I wanted to serve my country in a job i loved. Im a c-130 engine mechanic. I love my job and i love my country. I just dont think we should be treated like heros.

The ones going over there may not be HERO's per say, But they are dying for our country and fighting for it, and that deserves the applause anytime from me.

**quickdodge®** · 07-17-2005, 06:14 PM

Originally Posted by tsispyder

i do, but the applause is unneeded.
Im not here looking for glory in my job. I wanted to serve my country in a job i loved. Im a c-130 engine mechanic. I love my job and i love my country. I just dont think we should be treated like heros.

I understand that it is your job and all. I don't understand why you don't like to feel like you have people appreciate what you're doing. You guys volunteered to do this, knowing the possible outcomes. Just like cops and firemen, you guys put your lives on the line for us. To me, that makes a hero. Later, QD.

**A.P. Photography** · 07-17-2005, 07:08 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

Just like the Bud commercial they had during the super bowl this year, I wish I could have seen that, I would have loved to applaud them

If I could figure out how to get it to you I have it on my comp.

**YokotaS13** · 07-17-2005, 08:14 PM

guess you didnt read after that. but its ok.

**99ITRGIRL** · 07-17-2005, 08:16 PM

But that's amazing!! I would have cried and just grin ear to ear. I mean these soldiers have been gone for a while and to come home to their families is priceless. I can't imagine them comming off the plane and their kids and families waiting anxiously for their arrival!! I'm tearing just thinking of it. My friend has been over (for his 2nd time as a marine) since January. And will hopefully return September. And has a 3yr. old son. And the last time he talkd to his dad he was saying "when are you coming home daddy?" and "I miss you daddy. and "I love you daddy" Thought was soo sweet. Sorry for blabbering, thought I would tell you of another experience. ~God bless our brave soldiers~

**99ITRGIRL** · 07-17-2005, 08:18 PM

Originally Posted by GA_Teg

If I could figure out how to get it to you I have it on my comp.

really? could u post it up if u can figure it out? I would also love to see that! Thanx

**99ITRGIRL** · 07-17-2005, 08:19 PM

Originally Posted by quickdodge®

I understand that it is your job and all. I don't understand why you don't like to feel like you have people appreciate what you're doing. You guys volunteered to do this, knowing the possible outcomes. Just like cops and firemen, you guys put your lives on the line for us. To me, that makes a hero. Later, QD.

I agree!!

**99ITRGIRL** · 07-17-2005, 08:26 PM

does anyone know the site to get those wrist bands "support our troops?" My friend's mom has one and keep forgeting to ask her. So I thought of asking you guys. Thanx

**Brett** · 07-17-2005, 08:28 PM

^^ Look on Ebay, They sell them

**99ITRGIRL** · 07-17-2005, 08:29 PM

Originally Posted by Brett

^^ Look on Ebay, They sell them

ok thanks Brett

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