neat story! I know that when they are in the right peer pressure (around other Rangers) they have no problems with the uniform. They need to know that its cool to wear it. Bob Simons
For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jer. 29:11 [EMAIL PROTECTED] ----- Original Message ----- From: "Giddy'up GO" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 2:33 PM Subject: [RR] true stories- Uniform > > OP207 was invited to march in a Vet day parade made up > of various service orginizations and groups united in the > cause of Honoring our Armed Forces and the Americans who > have served.. > > One of the "No Uniform-no way" Boys was "Joey".. > > This kid was hyper and a quick temper, full of bad language and > reeking of attitude. He was invited to go with us.. but we > asked him to wear a Uniform. *No-way..! > > But on the morning of the Parade, he was there with his mom. > > "I'll just watch" He told me.. > > We waited in place, got it figured out with the Color Guard > of USA-RR- and Christian flags... and when they signaled- > > BOOM CHUCK-LUCKA! OP207 was "Marching!!" > > Our town has a Historic section, down by the old Fort > that still is a US Army base known as "Officers row" > for the houses on a tree covered street where we marched. > > In the reviewing stand was Gen Collin Powell and "Marshal" > and OP207 turned the corner and down the street we came.. > > Buckaroo's Pioneers and Trailblazers.. *Flags flying and > People saluteing our "colors".. Every so often, a "God > Bless you Royal Rangers!" came from the crowd.. and along > the sidewalk ran... *Joey.. > > I watched.. He would run up and march at the rear.. then > fade back to the crowd.. then run up and march<G> > > (Sr.Commander didn't say a thing..) But a boy said to him.. > "How come you didn't march with us Joey?" Joey said: > > "Now, I wish I had worn my uniform..." > > ===== > *High MORALE is the Index of effective Leadership. > --------------********+********-------------------- > Morale raises belief of the Leader in the follower, > of the follower in the Leader, of each in themself, > and both in the .....cause! > > __________________________________________________ > Do You Yahoo!? > Great stuff seeking new owners in Yahoo! Auctions! > http://auctions.yahoo.com > _______ > Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. > > Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ > > To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm > http://rangernet.org > _______ Let the Golden Rule be your daily rule. Please pray for your list sponsor: http://eBible.org/mpj/ To unsubscribe, send "unsubscribe rangernet" to [EMAIL PROTECTED] or visit http://rangernet.org/subscribe.htm http://rangernet.org
