What you gave them was respect and pride in wearing their uniforms and for the service they were called upon to carry out.
It's the old addage that if you think you have it tough their are many others who have things a lot worse. I also remember that old story I wished I had shoes until I saw the guy with no legs.
Well done and thank you for the story. Those kids needed that boost and it will go along way in their lives remembering the welcome they got from a plane load of civies.
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O Almighty Lord God, who neither slumberest nor sleepest; Protect and assist, we beseech thee, all those who at home or abroad, by land, by sea, or in the air, are serving this country, that they, being armed with thy defence, may be preserved evermore in all perils; and being filled with wisdom and girded with strength, may do their duty to thy honour and glory; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
"IN GOD WE TRUST"
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