One of my favorite Olympic moments so far has been one that was very brief and fleeting. After commandeering the TV from my Sponge-Bob obsessed kids, I flipped over NBC to catch a moment of glory for three US women. Hearing the Star Spangled Banner during the Olympics is always a good thing, but as I saw the flag rising above the crowd, I quickly realized that there was not one US flag, but three; and the Gold, Silver, and Bronze podiums were all usurped by US women, beaming proudly from the top of the world. Tears streamed down the gold winner's face, and at that point, I was just trying to figure out what event it was. (At this point, I believe I was watching the winners of Women's Fencing).
It was a proud moment, and the announcer commented while the camera man scanned the crowd, and noted former President George H.W. Bush "displaying obvious pride" as he looked on. The girls all crossed to shake hands with the former President, beaming, crying, and jubiliant; and in a flash, I noticed- although the announcer didn't, that Mr. Bush fished into his pocket, and removed a white handkerchief, which he handed down to one of the girls- asking her to pass it to the crying winner.
What a moment- she can not only frame her gold medal, but perhaps place the handkerchief of a former US President beside it! And I was VERY impressed, and thought it was the coolest thing ever- that not only did he have a handkerchief on his person, but did in fact, have the presence of mind, and chivalry to actually offer it to a crying woman! What a notable act!
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