Wednesday, January 12, 2011

One Millionth Soldier Greeted By Volunteers At Dallas-Fort Worth Airport



Millionth Soldier Greeted by Volunteers at Dallas-Fort Worth Airport -- ABC News

Greeter Bert Brady and Fellow Volunteers Recognized for Their Work Today

Bert Brady doesn't know who exactly was the millionth soldier to pass through the Dallas-Fort Worth airport returning from duty, but to him it doesn't matter. The Army veteran greets them all the same.

For the past four years, Brady has been there for the nation's heroes as they arrive in the terminal on leave from places like Iraq and Afghanistan. He offers a smile, word of thanks, maybe a cell phone to call family or often just a hug. In the first days of 2011, Brady and his fellow volunteers at the 'Welcome Home a Hero' program reached that milestone, greeting their millionth soldier.

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Millionth Soldier Returns to DFW -- FOX News
Volunteers welcome one-millionth hero at D/FW Airport -- WFAA

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