Touching Story from an 18 year old on his way to Iraq

[HopeforChange]

From: bryan kawika oran

Date: Wed, 9 Apr 2008 20:34:45
To:NC for Obama <[e-mail]>
Subject: Re: MUST SEE Clinton Against Labor / Abuse of Power


Way To Go NC for Obama!!!!!
 
 My names Bryan, and i usually dont Post or send emails to the whole group, but i wanted to share something with you.
 
 I am a active duty member of the US ARMY, im 18, and i will be leaving for my first deployment in iraq next tuesday. When i heard that Michelle Obama was comeing to Raleigh, NC, i was exited, and i drove up from fayetteville with a friend to go see her speak. As i sat there during her speach, it dawned on me that Barack and his wife is just like all of us.... with the same struggles, hardships, and heartaches that we all "regular people" experience...and i will never ever stereotype him as "just another politician" again. I was stunned by the motivation, and the intensity of the crowd, not to mention hearing one of the best speaches ive heard in a while. So after Mrs. Obama was done, she made her rounds shaking hands and signing autograpghs, and when she came to me? well i handed here a $20 dollar bill and asked her to autograph it for me ( it was all i had in my pocket). i told her that i was deploying to iraq  next week, and tha t i hope that her and her husband will d
o everything in there power to bring us home. she stared at me and for a second and i saw so much compassion in her, i think i turned red. she then asked me if she could get a hug, and told me to stay safe, and that they will work hard to bring us home. but the words was not what affected me, it was her emotion and compassion that was shared, it was amazing... i never have seen or felt a emotional connection with a "politician" before! thats when i knew that this was the man and woman i wanted for the top job. they represent the things that so many of us represent, honesty, compassion, family, respect, and so many more.... so she gave back my 20 dollar bill ( it was not signed because she was not allowed to sign money) got a peice of paper and wrote me a note and signed it. she gave it to me, and with anather hug she wished me luck and moved on to the next person.
 
I hope that every person will be able to share a connection with the Obamas... its truly amazing!!!
 
bryan oran

[TexasLady]

1. aww how heartfelt and sweet.

thanks for sharing that

[OhioChick]

2. You should edit out

the young man's full name and email address.

On edit to add: It was a nice story. :)

[SaveAmerica]

3. Holy cow, I'm crying, thanks for posting that here, good luck to the soldier

[Symarip]

4. Dammit

Here I was having a snark filled lol'ercoaster of a night and now my eyes are all welled up.

[SaveAmerica]

5. We have to remember why we're fighting the Republicans in November!

:hug:

[Symarip]

6. I'm with you. Regardless.

But I'm still going to get my LOL on. Just not in this thread.

If this kid can have hope, we all can.

[Willo]

7. That was special...thank you for sharing it Hope K&R n/t

[JimGinPA]

8. Great Post!

K&R

[SunsetDreams]

9. Now you got me crying..

What a touching post, thank you for posting it.

Bryan, God Bless You and keep you safe in Iraq. Please know that we are all working very hard to get you and our military members home safely.
My prayers are with you and your family!

[SunsetDreams]

10. kick

[ClayZ]

11. Stay safe, Bryan Oran!

:kick:

[samsingh]

12. kick

[SaveAmerica]

13. kicking for kids who want a better Commander in Chief!

[formernaderite]

14. cute story..but why would a kid

who sounds like he doesn't support the war, sign up at age 18? I mean it's not like he didn't know we were in Iraq...