Conflict draws protesters to Fresno intersection (There were more supporters than "protesters")

The Fresno Bee ^ | 7-22-06 | By Erik Lacayo

[Enterprise]

Demonstrators waved signs and flags to express their views on the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah on Friday afternoon at Shaw and Blackstone avenues in Fresno.

About 50 people gathered at 5:30 p.m. at one corner of the intersection to support Israel. About 15 people were at the other side of the street to protest Israel's military campaign in Lebanon.

[Mama_Bear]

I am so pleased to see such a good turnout for this. Sure wish JK and I could have been there. Especially sorry I missed you, DD and Syncro, because of the driving distance it isn't often that you can come to our rallies.

[wita]

Hardly any of you patriots even mentioned the usual valley heat. I was stationed at Castle AFB three times, all for rather short periods, but one of those in the early eighties, a record was set for the number of days over 100 degrees. IIRC it was up in the 50's or 60's the number of consecutive days over 100. Great report, thanks.

[blackie]

[JustAmy]

Hey .... its a dry heat. :)

[afnamvet]

We marked our calendar for Sept 8th & 9th. We come toFesno/Clovis at least monthly. Myself anf wifeofafnamvet will be there Lord willing. Please ping or FReepmail me the details. Thanks Amy.

[afnamvet]

Fesno/Clovis=Fresno/Clovis.......111 degress on our deck here in Rocklin.

[afnamvet]

degress=degrees..Sorry, it's the HEAT.

[wita]

Yes I hear you. Wish I had heard you while I was sitting in the unairconditioned greenhouse (cockpit) at the end of the runway at Castle. After takeoff, the airconditioning worked just fine, but not on the ground. I remember opening any door from an airconditioned space, and that dry heat would slap you right in the face.

[JustAmy]

I've added you to my picnic ping list and also to my Fresno ping list.

We don't have any details worked out yet but I will send you freepmail of what we have.

It will be great to meet you and wifeofafnamvet.

[afnamvet]

Thankyou Amy for all you do.

[JustAmy]

Thank you for your service.

I wish FR had been around at the end of the Vietnam war. It is very sad the way you guys were treated.

BUT Never Again!!!

[bmwcyle]

You do great work!

[RandallFlagg]

Could someone please shoot me a pingaroonie whenever the pics get posted?

Thanks. Y'all rock.

[ladyinred]

This is soooo great! I am so glad to hear how many turned out! Only 15 from so called "peace Fresno" Wish we could have been there!

[ladyinred]

Is the picnic going to be at Kearney again, and not Woodward park?

[JustAmy]

We have reservations at Woodward.


I really enjoyed Kearney but Jim thinks Woodward is more convenient.

This is your type of weather, I expected to see you last night. :)

[JustAmy]

Yep ... it is like stepping into a furnace. The heat bothered a few yesterday but nothing serious. Thank God.

[JustAmy]

Syncro is with Jim Robinson at the Reagan Library today so he may not post any pictures until tomorrow.

I'm hoping we can get some pictures posted. I will ping you.

[afnamvet]

Thanks Amy.

[TenthAmendmentChampion]

Way to go FResnans! Mr. TAChampion and I plan to move to FResno soon, Lord willing. Looking forward to my first FReep there, maybe even the picnic in September! I might even bring Jr. TAChamption too!