Soldiers' Homecoming

While coming back from Orlando after gathering with some friends for a few days, I was stuck in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. I saw what looks like a Army soldier. Later I saw two more. After my gate was switched, I saw around 20, give or take, soldiers coming out of the gate. It felt like that Budweiser commercial honoring the troops. When I was on the flight going home, I notice the two soldiers were in the same plane. I got to the lobby of the airport and saw balloons and cameras waiting. I knew it was for the two soldiers. I wanted to catch the couple hugging and kissing each other but the guy in yellow blocked my way. It was very moving and I'm glad I witnessed this.

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[xX20lindsay08Xx]

Did you thank them? :)

[Yoshi11583]

@xX20lindsay08Xx I would but I felt weird enough just filming this because I didn't know either one of the soldiers. I do feel bad a bit for not thanking them for their service.

[sn00kz]

My husband got home from Afghanistan about two weeks ago. We live in Las Vegas. Not one single person said/did anything to recognize their service. It was a shame that I was the only one cheering on the three guys in uniform that I saw!

[Yoshi11583]

I know what you mean. When I saw those soldiers come out of that gate in Atlanta's airport, no one around me did anything. I wanted to thank the soldiers for their service but didn't want to be stared at.

[bajamatty1]

What a great sight.Lucky for you you're not in England,because you would of been called racist for waving the flag of your OWN country.Plus there would of been groups of muslims protesting and calling US soldiers animals and murderes.Yes i know thats hard to believe but thats whats happening here.Were going to vote BNP and rid England of these scum.God bless all the US soldiers! from everyone in England.

[Crystal19761]

My husband came home through Dallas/Ft.Worth. People cheered, and thanked him, and he would get really embarrassed over it as well. I thought it was sweet, but he said 'we're doing our job.' And left it at that. He was a Scout, and trust me you guys helped more than you'll ever know...

[AwsumSaus]

@combatkevin123 Sometimes that's all it takes. :) When you're on that long trip home and you reach the end, you're just so glad to be home.

My second deployment I came home to nothing, and my ride from the airport was even late lol. But I live and work with the knowledge that many appreciate what the military does so every handshake and small gesture is appreciated. :)

[silkcity19]

@sn00kz Sad. I thank your husband for his service and you sacrifice

[HuskerGram]

@sn00kz Sometimes people feel awkward, especially during times when soldiers are being welcomed home by their loved ones. That welcome seems private and interrupting to say thanks feels like an intrusion. So please understand that silence is often a respect for privacy. But ALWAYS the troops and their families are appreciated. God bless your husband for his service and you for your sacrifice. Don't EVER think you're not appreciated. THANK YOU!!!

[combatkevin123]

I feel sooooo bad for the Soilder that had the backpack... a handshake... 1 handshake... Thats about all i saw..

[LizMarieandElla]

It's funny you always get stuck at Hartsfield-Jackson Airport! It took me 2 days to catch a plane after waiting n line for hours!!! It was tough. It was because of the weather. Anyways, there are no troops in my country, however I'm really proud of all the troops around the world for leaving their families and fight for their countries.

[xMoveLikeUGonnaDiex]

When I see soldiers in the airport, I get so teary-eyed. They are such beatufiul, strong people. It's sad that people just walk past them like nothing. They risk their lives for us. I know I embarrass my family when I do this, but I have to go up to soldiers in the airport to say thank you. Most of them are extremely nice and I think want to hear it, too.

[Sionnach1601]

@renegade4ever1952

Good for you. I'm not a soldier, nor have I any family military history. So this is NOT biased.

I just salute you for the universal respect & decency you've just shown.

Damn fine thing to do. I wish there were a lot more of it.

It'd end all wars.

[Sionnach1601]

@sn00kz

That's really sad for the soldiers & their families. But part of the reason people might not be cheering is because of the motives of the war, which are an abomination, and reflect none of the decency and valour of those good people who are sent to fight it.

Those who believe it to be a good war, but don't cheer for the soldiers are a disgrace - ignorant on 2 counts, and selfish.

Those who couldn't give a crap one way or the other, are just shocking.