We were fortunate to get the Sylvan Theatre site.
Now all we need are Freepers and like-minded friends to come to the rally.
Will YOU be there?
Posted on 09/14/2006 10:43:45 AM PDT by kristinn
Washington, DC-Military supporters from around the country will gather in support for the Second Annual Support the Troops and Their Mission Weekend in Washington, D.C. from September 22-23, 2006. The grassroots effort by military family members, veterans and other patriotic Americans will honor and celebrate the progress made by the men and women defending our nation in the Global War on Terror.
Events will begin on the morning of Friday, September 22 as supporters visit congressional offices to encourage congressional members to support America's efforts to defeat violent Islamic fascism in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. That evening, at 7 p.m. supporters will gather at the main gate to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 7200 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., in a show of appreciation for the sacrifices made by wounded soldiers and their families to protect Americans from terrorism. The gathering that evening will mark the 75th consecutive Friday of the Walter Reed troop support gathering.
The Support the Troops and Their Mission Rally will be held on Saturday, September 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument. The speakers will feature Gold Star and Blue Star family members, as well as veterans and other notables. The theme of the rally will be victory in the Global War on Terror.
To date, confirmed speakers include:
o Larry Schweikart – co-author of Patriots History of the United States
o Mychal Massie - Project 21
o Richard August - father of Cpt Matthew J. August, KIA 1/27/04, Iraq
o Capt. Larry Bailey, USN Ret. – Vets for the Truth
o Ray and Becky Davis - Military Families Voice of Victory
o Diana Irey - Washington County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
o Nikki Mendicino - POW/MIA activist
o Kevin Martin - veteran, USN
o Eve Tidwell - God Bless Ft. Benning
o Frank Schaeffer – co-author of AWOL, author Faith of Our Sons-a Father's Wartime Diary
In the wake of the September 11th five-year anniversary, it is important that service men and women and their families are given the support, appreciation and gratitude they deserve.
The rally is organized by FreeRepublic.com, Military Families Voice of Victory and Protest Warrior.
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All those who have never been to DC for Freeper activities, Please try and come on down.
I am coming from Texas because the DC Chapter is a fabulous group of people and Kristinn is a nut (in a great way). Support the Troops and meet some really fabulous people.
Also Try and go to the Friday Night Walter Reed Freep. You'll be glad you did!!!
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We were fortunate to get the Sylvan Theatre site.
Now all we need are Freepers and like-minded friends to come to the rally.
Will YOU be there?
There is room enough for everyone to lay out a blanket and enjoy the rally.
For our rally, this low retaining wall makes for a great place for our kids to sit and watch the rally from.
With the gentle slope of the hill facing the Sylvan Theatre, everybody will have a great view of the stage. And the sound system will carry up the hill without difficulty.
After the rally, you can do some sightseeing. Looking at this photo, if you follow the sidewalk (behind my camera), the WWII Memorial, Vietnam Memorial and Korean War Memorial are all just a very short walk away.
Kristinn, Congressman Mike Bilirakis and Congressman Bill Young from Florida are great supporters of our troops ....wonder if they would like to say a few words at the Rally...
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