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Groups to Announce Plans to Protect Vietnam Veterans Memorial and Rally for Troops
Gathering Of Eagles/PR Newswire ^ | 02/20/2007 | Kristinn Taylor

Posted on 02/20/2007 3:32:39 PM PST by Impeach98

Groups to Announce Plans to
Protect Vietnam Veterans Memorial
and Rally for Troops

WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following was released today by the Gathering of Eagles:

When: 9:30 a.m. Thursday, February 22, 2007

Where: The National Press Club
First Amendment Lounge
529 14th St., NW, 13th Floor
Washington, D.C. 20045

Who: Larry Bailey, Co-Chairman, Gathering of Eagles
Ted Shpak, National Legislative Director, Rolling Thunder
Jeff Roy, National Junior Vice Commander, Military Order of the Purple Heart

Spokesmen for three veterans organizations which are urging their members to rally in Washington, D.C. on March 17, 2007, to protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (The Wall) from antiwar protesters will be holding a press conference at 9:30 a.m., Thursday, February 22, 2007, at the National Press Club to announce their plans to protect The Wall and rally for America's servicemen and women serving in Iraq.

Word has been spreading like wildfire across the country in the veterans' community about the plans of an anti-American group to hold an antiwar rally on Saturday, March 17, 2007 at, according to their announcement, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial (Constitution Gardens.)

The Gathering of Eagles was formed by Vietnam veterans to protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial from being desecrated as the Capitol was at an antiwar march last month. While there is no way to accurately gauge attendance, it is expected that thousands of veterans, their families and other patriotic Americans will gather that day to protect The Wall and other war memorials.

In addition to Rolling Thunder and the Military Order of the Purple Heart, participants in the Gathering of Eagles rally include Move America Forward, which is organizing a cross-country caravan that will bring Gold and Blue Star parents and veterans to the Gathering of Eagles, and FreeRepublic.com.

SOURCE Gathering of Eagles

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http://www.gatheringofeagles.org

http://www.press.org


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Extended News; News/Current Events; War on Terror
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www.GatheringOfEagles.org

1 posted on 02/20/2007 3:32:44 PM PST by Impeach98
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To: Impeach98

VN Vet ping for later


2 posted on 02/20/2007 3:35:01 PM PST by unkus
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To: Impeach98

BUMP!


3 posted on 02/20/2007 3:36:26 PM PST by snippy_about_it (Fall in --> The FReeper Foxhole. America's History. America's Soul. WWPD (what would Patton do))
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To: Impeach98

I hope some thought is given to also watching the WWII and Korean War Memorials.

If the anarchists can't get to the Wall, they may just deface the Memorials to our other fallen soldiers just because they are maggots.

[Mr] T


4 posted on 02/20/2007 3:37:15 PM PST by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: Impeach98
I work with Move America Forward, and our contribution to this event is the following:

1. The "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" national patriotic, pro-troop caravan across the nation (collecting American flags at each stop to bring to D.C. for a giant "Flag City" sea of positive, pro-troop, patriotic red, white & blue to counter the negativity and defeatism of the anti-war crowd:


www.MoveAmericaForward.org

2. We will have the caravan attendees, plus MAF member/supproters join the "Gathering of Eagles" event in Washington, D.C. on March 17th. See: www.GatheringOfEagles.org for more information on this.

6 posted on 02/20/2007 3:43:08 PM PST by Impeach98 (Anti-war protestors should try holding rallies in Damascus and Tehran!)
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To: kristinn; Syncro

Head's Up PING - I didn't see the press release on this posted yet, so I started this thread to highlight the good work of Kristinn and the news conference participants in helping attract media attention to the March 17th Gathering of Eagles (and appreciating the plug for MAF's national "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" caravan that will head to D.C. and join the many fine groups involved in putting together the March 17th event).


7 posted on 02/20/2007 3:45:04 PM PST by Impeach98 (Anti-war protestors should try holding rallies in Damascus and Tehran!)
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To: Impeach98

Thank you. Thank you.


8 posted on 02/20/2007 3:46:38 PM PST by unkus
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To: Jim Robinson

PING a LING!


9 posted on 02/20/2007 3:46:42 PM PST by Impeach98 (Anti-war protestors should try holding rallies in Damascus and Tehran!)
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To: unkus
The biggest thanks I believe belongs to COL Harry Riley and CAPT Larry Bailey, two Vietnam Veterans who are organizing the "Gathering of Eagles" in Washington, D.C. and FReepers JustANobody, trooprally, et. al for first coming up with this concept!

It worked out perfect, because MAF was planning a national caravan to collect flags and unveil them in DC for a "Flag City" and then we saw what the FReepers were planning and we realized that THIS was the perfect thing to tie in to and support.

10 posted on 02/20/2007 3:49:11 PM PST by Impeach98 (Anti-war protestors should try holding rallies in Damascus and Tehran!)
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To: Impeach98

Great job.


11 posted on 02/20/2007 3:50:53 PM PST by unkus
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To: Impeach98

Great job.


12 posted on 02/20/2007 3:50:58 PM PST by unkus
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To: Impeach98

This is the time for Americans to rise up. The MSM expects this to be a big day for renouncing the war. Instead, we need to make it a big day for Americans demanding victory against Islamic terrorism.

You need to post the schedule so people can plan to meet along the route and possibly continue with you to Washington DC.


13 posted on 02/20/2007 3:53:59 PM PST by RWGuy
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To: trooprally

Over my dead body!


14 posted on 02/20/2007 4:00:59 PM PST by flynmudd (Proud Navy Mom to OSSA Blalock-DDG 61)
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To: Impeach98

This thread needs a bump to the top.

I intend to take metro to join in the street theater. heres hoping the pinkos don't like the play!


15 posted on 02/20/2007 4:04:00 PM PST by Fraxinus (My opinion worth what you paid.)
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To: Fraxinus

BTTT

Repeat: BTTT


16 posted on 02/20/2007 4:24:13 PM PST by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: trooprally
BTTT
Repeat: BTTT

lol

17 posted on 02/20/2007 4:30:29 PM PST by Fraxinus (My opinion worth what you paid.)
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To: Fraxinus

Echoing the REPEAT of the Bump to the Top!


18 posted on 02/20/2007 4:33:04 PM PST by Impeach98 (Anti-war protestors should try holding rallies in Damascus and Tehran!)
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To: Impeach98

BUMP!


19 posted on 02/20/2007 5:07:55 PM PST by Mo1 ( http://www.gohunter08.com)
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To: Impeach98

BRAVO! BUMP



20 posted on 02/20/2007 5:30:48 PM PST by The Spirit Of Allegiance (Public Employees: Honor Your Oaths! Defend the Constitution from Enemies--Foreign and Domestic!)
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To: trooprally

That's very true. If they can't get to the Wall, then they will have no problem going after the other war memorials.

In the meantime, the call should go out for the demonstrations to be countered in other cities, like Los Angeles. ANSWER always, and I do mean ALWAYS makes a statement in a big way. I'll bet this is a world-wide protest day.

Anyone know who is heading up the LA counter?


21 posted on 02/20/2007 5:54:53 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Question ANSWER!)
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To: oneamericanvoice
Thunder90 has posted the list of other cities that ANSWER will be demonstrating in.

[Mr] T

22 posted on 02/20/2007 6:10:38 PM PST by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: Impeach98; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; AirForceBrat23; ...

Ping


23 posted on 02/20/2007 6:25:42 PM PST by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: Impeach98

Unfortunately I can't get off work to be there for this.


24 posted on 02/20/2007 6:26:39 PM PST by Leatherneck_MT (Duncan Hunter in 2008)
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To: trooprally

Thanks, but I didn't have to read the list, because I knew that they were going to march in Hollywood since their offices are there. Who are the contacts for the counter?


25 posted on 02/20/2007 6:39:04 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Answer ANSWER! Stand up for the Troops and America!)
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To: All

If there is one to be present. This is the one.


26 posted on 02/20/2007 6:52:43 PM PST by bmwcyle (It is time to stop the left at the wall.)
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To: flynmudd

Im with ya brother...ill Fly your "alfie"


27 posted on 02/20/2007 6:57:16 PM PST by M-cubed (Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
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To: freema

Thank God, I got a bunch of Marine Veterans chomping at the bit for some plans.


28 posted on 02/20/2007 6:59:43 PM PST by usmcobra (I sing Karaoke the way it was meant to be sung, drunk, badly and in Japanese)
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To: flynmudd

Whoops!...LOL....after closer inspection... let that read...

Im with ya sister!...and ill fly lead....(if u dont mind...*W*)


29 posted on 02/20/2007 7:03:05 PM PST by M-cubed (Why is "Greshams Law" a law?)
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To: Impeach98; 91B; HiJinx; Spiff; MJY1288; xzins; Calpernia; clintonh8r; TEXOKIE; windchime; ...

If you can.


30 posted on 02/20/2007 7:36:45 PM PST by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country. What else needs to be said?)
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To: All; Impeach98

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NEVER FORGET




..BRUCE CRANDALL = Medal of Honor..

http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=48215




NEVER FORGET

.


31 posted on 02/20/2007 7:59:44 PM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: ALOHA RONNIE

Ronnie, who's organizing the counter in Hollywood?


32 posted on 02/20/2007 8:01:39 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Fight ANSWER!)
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To: oneamericanvoice

We are coming to Los Angeles - will let you know our precise locations once we've got them firmed, in the next day or so.


33 posted on 02/20/2007 8:56:19 PM PST by Impeach98 (Anti-war protestors should try holding rallies in Damascus and Tehran!)
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To: Impeach98
 
 
 
Counter the commie scum BUMP!
 
 
 
 

34 posted on 02/20/2007 9:22:39 PM PST by lapsus calami (What's that stink? Code Pink ! ! And their buddy Murtha, too!)
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To: Impeach98

Looking better all the time.


35 posted on 02/21/2007 2:39:11 AM PST by R. Scott (Humanity i love you because when you're hard up you pawn your Intelligence to buy a drink)
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To: Impeach98; smoothsailing; freema
Bump!


36 posted on 02/21/2007 3:01:55 AM PST by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! NOW.... PLEASE CONTINUE ON TO VICTORY!)
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To: oneamericanvoice

I don't know who is organizing the other cities. I haven't seen any threads either.

[Mr] T


37 posted on 02/21/2007 3:06:24 AM PST by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: oneamericanvoice; Impeach98
I need to hit the VIEW REPLIES next time. Thanks Impeach98.
38 posted on 02/21/2007 3:09:03 AM PST by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: Impeach98

BTTT Keeping at least one thread about March 17 active.


39 posted on 02/21/2007 4:18:34 AM PST by Fraxinus (My opinion worth what you paid.)
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To: Fraxinus; trooprally; kristinn; Earthdweller; Just A Nobody; freema; tgslTakoma
I've created a Poster to put with the tri-fold brochures that I'm putting out at places, feel free to use it as needed:


40 posted on 02/21/2007 5:09:27 AM PST by W04Man (Bush2004 Grassroots Campaign We Did It! NOW.... PLEASE CONTINUE ON TO VICTORY!)
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To: oneamericanvoice

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Please check with Freeper Ron Dog...

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41 posted on 02/21/2007 6:49:22 AM PST by ALOHA RONNIE ("ALOHA RONNIE" Guyer/Veteran-"WE WERE SOLDIERS" Battle of IA DRANG-1965 http://www.lzxray.com)
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To: SandRat

Bless every single one of you who will be there to defend these sacred places. March 17 falls in my husband's "deployment window", so please know that while these losers from ANSWER are doing their traitorous thing, over 550 families will be saying goodbye, again.

Tell them for us that this is now what we view as "support". What you guys are doing--that's support. Thanks.


42 posted on 02/21/2007 7:10:13 AM PST by USMCWife6869
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BTTT


43 posted on 02/21/2007 7:13:21 AM PST by retrokitten
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To: W04Man

After work bump


44 posted on 02/21/2007 12:13:08 PM PST by Fraxinus (My opinion worth what you paid.)
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To: Fraxinus

I will be there. Looking forward to it!

Thanks to the Victory Caucaus, Free Republic and Gathering of Eagles, among other groups, for spreading the word!

See you there.


45 posted on 02/21/2007 2:25:52 PM PST by bstein80 (Freedom Works)
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To: Impeach98

We're in the San Fernando Valley. North Hollywood for me. Let me know the details. Would like to meet you and give you some flags.


46 posted on 02/21/2007 3:05:24 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Freedom isn't free, but it is worth it!)
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To: Impeach98

We're in the San Fernando Valley. North Hollywood for me. Let me know the details. Would like to meet you and give you some flags.


47 posted on 02/21/2007 3:05:37 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Freedom isn't free, but it is worth it!)
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To: ALOHA RONNIE

Will do. Are you going to DC?


48 posted on 02/21/2007 3:07:02 PM PST by oneamericanvoice (Freedom isn't free, but it is worth it!)
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To: Impeach98; kristinn
Will you PING me with an After Action Rport of the Press Conference please? I'd be interested in knowing which media outlets attended, what their questions were and whether the question was asked of them why they give disproportionate coverage of the anti-war protests and very little of the pro-troop rallies.

Hold their feet to the fire. Confront them about their lack of coverage of the capitol steps being painted and their selective editing of video that doesn't show the really violent and radical signs and chanting of the hard core Anmarchists/Marxists at these protests.

49 posted on 02/21/2007 6:20:12 PM PST by BlueOneGolf (The 2nd Amendment...America's ORIGINAL Homeland Security! http://www.ar15.com)
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To: Impeach98

Got My Plane tickets today.

Flying in from Texas.....I know people on the Wall...

This will not happen on my watch!!!


50 posted on 02/21/2007 11:34:43 PM PST by Leofl (I'm from Texas, we don't dial 9-11)
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