Changes in Congress Won't Thwart Our Troop Support!

11/08/2006 | PleaDeal

[PleaDeal]

#81 at Walter Reed - November 3, 2006

Dang, it was cold!

Lovely skyline pic by Trooprally [Mrs]

Yes, it was a dry, very cold night on Georgia Ave. Unbeknownst to us, our fearless (literally!) D.C. Chapter leader Kristinn was winging his way to Iraq! No foolin', Iraq! Read his reports #1 and #2. This was a trip sponsored by our good friend Melanie Morgan of Move America Forward and included Gold Star parents who wanted to meet with the brothers and sisters with whom their own children fought and died. The parents wanted to see for themselves what it was like and thank the troops for their hard work as well as bring the message of US support directly to the Iraqis.

Way to go, Kristinn!

Wounded Warriors Neil and Jody holding the most famous pic of the week. Maybe the year! They had not heard Kerry's slanderous attack on their intelligence and once filled in, they had some unprintable responses. Thanks guys! We really appreciate you and the time you spent with us tonight!

More FReepers & FRiends showed up (26) than pathetic Pinkos (9). If I missed anyone - please let me know!

The whole list of FReepers & FRiends in attendance tonight:

Barbara* from VA, Bill* from MD, BillF and FRiend Bob* from PA, chcknhawk & family (4), Cindy-true-supporter, Craig* from DC, Fraxinus, Freeping_In_Silence, George & Ethel*, Jimmy Valentine's Brother, maica, olgaesq01, PleaDeal, Sensei Ern, staytrue, TFroatz, tgslTakoma, Tolerance Sucks Rocks, Trooprally [Mr. & Mrs].

Trooprally and chcknhawk

Setting up the MOAB (Mother of All Banners).

Here are my pics from the night. As always, the multi-talented Trooprally [Mrs.] digitally captured much more of the event and her pics are here.

FReeper Canteen complete with coffee, hot water for tea or cocoa, and pizza!	Folks enjoying some hot chow!
Trooprally [Mr] and StayTrue, who made the fantastic looooong poster of 'Halp Us Carry'	tgslTakoma - purveyor of sustenance and keeper of secrets!

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Meanwhile, waaaaaay down the block...

Line of Lonely Loonies	Pinkos like standing in the street. Nobody pays attention to them.
JVB and Cindy-True-Supporter show the Truth! to the cowardly Pinkos as PleaDeal records the occasion behind them.	Pinkos from a vantage point underneath the signs.
The Trooprallys and BillF acting as spotters across the street. Mrs. T got some good pics!

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Bill from MD* and maica on the corner.	Trooprally [Mrs] joins the C-gar club!
BillF, FRiend Bob and Olgaesq01.	Ethel & George
Barbara* and Fraxinus	Jimmy Valentine's Brother and Craig* chatting with Cindy-True-Supporter

The Bus from Fran O'Brien's kept us on the corners until well after 10pm. It's always worth a few frozen toes and fingers to see the smiling faces of the warriors and their kin drive by.

We'll be back out at Walter Reed Friday night, November 10th, from 6:30 until at least 9:30 at the intersection of Georgia Avenue and Elder Street, NW in Washington, D.C. Friday should be a special night because...

Its the 231st Birthday of the United States Marine Corps!

Come prepared to be the FEW, the PROUD, and the LOUD! OORAH!

The wounded warriors inside the hospital are heartened by the sight of ordinary citizens cheering for them and displaying our heartfelt thanks for the service and sacrifice they've made on our behalf. On the eve of Veterans Day, there's no better place to go to say Thanks! to a whole bunch of young Vets.

A couple hours this Friday night is very little to give compared to what they've contributed!

As always, the DC Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence. No profanity. No racism. No provocations. Obey the law. Treat all law enforcement officers with respect.

Keeping the BIG LIST: All DC Chapter Walter Reed FReeps - c/o BufordP.

 

[PleaDeal]

Now I can go back to my old tagline!

[trooprally]

Thanks for your roving "Support the Troops" Freeps. That's great. And some FReepers always have an excuse not to show our troops support, but not you.

[Mr] T

[tgslTakoma]

A little bird told me that we will have a very special visitor tomorrow at WRAMC. I can't tell you who it is, it's another secret I have to keep; but I will say it's not Kristinn.

[do the dhue]

I support the Troops, the Iraqi people who voted for a hope and a future. I am damn proud of them all.

I am ashamed of the media and the Demorats. We lost 2,700 intrepid Troops in 4 years. We lost almost half a million in four years of WWII. 2,700 Marines and Sailors lost their life in the first 2 and a half days of fighting on Iwo Jima. I went to Gettysburg this summer. I stood on ground that soaked the blood of 2,500 NY Calvary in one day. They told us we would lose 10,00 going to Baghdad.

I think our brave young men and women have done a great job for being in the heart of a land that hates us and burns our flag. I am proud of them. I think our media and the Demorats owe our Troops an apology.

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

A little bird told me that we will have a very special visitor tomorrow at WRAMC.

"Do we have to dress up in fancy clothes?" she asked in a whiny voice. "I hate to get dressed up."

[tgslTakoma]

Well, you could come out in your pearls and fur, but I think our visitor will be more interested in the sincerity in your hearts than your attire.

I am so glad that you and Sisku will be here tomorrow. Thank you to all the long-distance Walter Reed Freepers who have come to WRAMC to honor our wounded warriors!

[Dinah Lord]

A special visitor?

oh tgslTakoma - how I wish I could be with you guys tonight. Hope the weather stays fine and you have a GREAT turnout. God bless you for all you do.
Cheers - Dinah
(P.S. I love pearls and fur!)

[PleaDeal]

Hey, it's pretty close to gathering time. Can't you tell us who the "special visitor" is now? I really want to plan my wardrobe!

[BillF]

PD, great report, as usual. Thanks for your hard work.

Beautiful weather tonight at FReep time: temp: 62 degrees, falling to 58, slight breeze of 4 mph.

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks for the great report and pics PD!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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The Words
http://www.Freerepublic.com/~ALOHARONNIE


The Pictures
http://www.RickRescorla.com/The%20Statue.htm


The Heroism
http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24361





Signed:.."ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer
Veteran-1st Major Battles for Freedom of the Vietnam War 1965-66

(Photo Collection)
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set1.htm

http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm

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