I got goosebumps while waiting for a plane at DFW airport last week.  No - I wasn't cold, or concerned about my flight - it was brought on by a wonderful display of American appreciation.

DFW is one of two R&R airports - the main destination for soldiers on their way home from Iraq to spend time with friends and relatives.  I was waiting at a gate for my flight, when about 200 men and women in uniform started strolling by on a catwalk one story above us.

Everyone - and I mean everyone - stood up and applauded and cheered the soldiers for the five minutes or so it took them to walk by.  There was no thought of whether they were for or against the war in Iraq.  It was clear they were just appreciative of the young soldiers for risking their lives to be there for us.

I must say it was a stirring sight.  I was proud of my fellow travelers for bringing a warm smile to the soldier's faces - who like the rest of us - really have no say of whether we should be fighting in Iraq. 

Jim