Cindy Sheehan of Vacaville, Calif., gathers herself as she recounts stories of her son to a reporter by a tent that she is staying in on the side of the road that leads to President Bush's ranch, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2005, in Crawford, Texas. Her simple, quiet protest of the war that took her son's life is gaining momentum as dozens joined her Wednesday at the site.
Conservative radio talk show host Mike Gallagher uses a bullhorn to talk to his followers across the street from the camp of Cindy Sheehan near Crawford, Texas.