Posted on 08/17/2007 12:20:54 AM PDT by BillF
On Aug 10, FReepers from DC Chapter and beyond, together with friends, held our weekly Friday night support the troops gathering at Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WR) in Washington, DC.
The FReepers had to withstand sweltering humidity and heat, probably about 90 degrees as we got underway at 6:30 pm, albeit nothing compared to the 140 degrees that our troops in Iraq must put up with. We had a black cat attack as will be described below.
(Here is a web page with the background of the event, which is also a FReep of the cruel Code Pinko hate group and their fellow travelers assembled down the block to continue their vicious taunting of wounded troops. It also describes the intense hatred that the venomous Pinkos have for our troops, except those troops who join Pinko efforts. Some photos from past FReeps will be added to the web page.)
Our honor roll of those present:
3D-Joy, Albion Wilde, Alicia of VA *, Chief (GOE), Cindy-true-supporter, Fraxinus, Jimmy Valentine's brother, kristinn, Loro, Madison of MN*, tgslTakoma, Tolerance Sucks Rocks, Tom the Redhunter, VAFlagwaver, VictoryNY, and BillF. GOE=Gathering of Eagles * = lurker
As opposed to our 16 patriots, the Pinkos managed to assemble only 11 America-hating traitors and their well-meaning, but misguided, dupes at their location down the street.
tgslTakoma and I took the photos. Mine have DSCN follwed by numbers in their names, whereas tgsl's photos have just numbers in the names. Photos with borders are hyperlinked. Click on them and a larger version should appear in another window. All of tgsl's fine photos, many with funny captions, can be found here. If tgsl is in parenthesis after a caption below, that means that tgsl wrote the caption.
The four corners of the FReep:
Northwest: Jimmy Valentine's brother knows which corner is the most fun (tgsl) |
 Northeast: Tom the Redhunter with another FReeper mostly hidden from view |
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 Southwest: Tom the Redhunter and 3D-Joy |
Southeast: Cindy-true-supporter, whose name is apt |
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With most FReepers out of view eating pizza or on the other three corners, tgsl's great MOAB is framed by U.S., military, and
allied flags mounted on upright PVC support poles
As shown by the above photo, our northeast corner location is dominated by the MOAB (Mother-of-all-Banners) brilliantly created and built by tgslTakoma, modified with input from others, and having the eye-catching array of flags on tall poles behind them.
Click here for a recipe for some earlier version MOABs. I suspect that tgsl would be willing to offer advice to any who need help building the improved latest version. (And while I'm talking FReeper tech, trooprally (Mr) has designed and built some great support stands that we usually use to hold the MOAB, effectively making it self-standing except in real windy conditions.)
The MOAB and flags are what the WR patients see when they look out their windows on Friday nights. Patients, family members of patients, and medics have told us that it lifts their spirits to see Americans out in the streets thanking them for their many efforts and sacrifices. Please sacrifice some time and join us this or another Friday in the near future. It's a small sacrifice compared to those made by troops and their families. Make sure that the WR patients keep seeing the MOAB, flags, signs, and supporting patriots.
tgslTakoma, kristinn, and Chief on the southeast corner with Pinkos about half a block away in background right
Pinkos on Parade
As shown above, the Pinkos have changed dramatically from their early days at WR, when an American flag was never in their midst. They initially started bringing leftist versions of U.S. flags with peace symbols, instead of the stars. Later, they brought a real U.S. flag, which they often dragged on the ground as they rolled it up at the end of their event. When we included photos of Pinkos abusing the flag in our reports, a passing Pinko told us, out of the blue, that it was "ok to drag the flag on the ground as long as you wipe your arse with it first." Clearly, their use of American flags is simply an effort to mislead people into thinking that the Pinkos actually care about this country and its brave troops.
It was a fairly quiet night at WR with a few patients/troops stopping to talk with us and many more honking and waving as they entered or left the main gate at WR.
The real excitement of the night was when a black cat "attacked" FReepers gathered in our pizza-eating area. Despite our false reputation as right-wing attack dogs and concern that the evil Chief DC Pinko Gail Murphy might have dispatched the cat from her troop-hating and America-hating witch's lair, FReepers were able to blunt the "attack" as Fraxinus gently reduced the cat to a purring ball of fur as shown below.
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Fraxinus entertains the visiting black cat
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 File photo of 100 lb black "cat" that we hope Frax will tame this week |
BufordP says "I'm here in spirit", here being up a tree
Flat BufordP showed up in an unusual place, up in a tree as shown above. The real BufordP, expected to be back to WR this Friday following Haliburton summer training :) , could not be reached for comment as to why his 2-D counterpart had climbed the tree.
As happens most Fridays, a highlight of the evening is at the end when the bus with wounded troops returns from a restaurant visit. We cheer as the bus driver turns on the interior lights and the troops wave and give us "thumbs up" signals.
MOAB at left, bus with wounded heroes returns to cheers from FReepers, most out of view, arrayed on the four corners.
If you can't get to D.C. to join us, but would like to do something for the wounded, FReepmail Albion Wilde, Cindy-True-Supporter, or VAFlagwaver for some ideas.
Our troops in Iraq, Afghanistan, and elsewhere are out on a limb for us. Don't let the Pinkos and their allies saw the branch off. Come join us every Friday night per below details between the hours of 6:30pm to approx 9:30pm and also join us the week of Sept. 9, at least on Sept 15 per this thread and others:
Leftists Announce Sept. Actions in D.C. (Help the D.C. Chapter and GOE Defend America!).
The troops do the hard stuff, facing bullets and bombs, surely you can come out to back them up.
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.
Directions to our Walter Reed FReep location from the Takoma metro station
BufordP's Walter Reed FReep archive
PleaDeal's (GunnNutt) blog at Semper Gratus
What cuteee KITTY CAT
Why can’t you and others call the “pinkos” for what they truly are? Socialists/Communists!
The cat is taking a vacation from zotting DU trolls to support our troops at Walter Reed!
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You guys are great. Thank you for your service to our troops. THe Lord BLess You,
RM
You guys are great. Thank you for your service to our troops. The Lord BLess You,
RM
BUMP for my Bud.
I took care of it.
I'm very thankful that you did! I'm also sure that the wounded heroes in WRAMC and those who read these reports in the sandbox are also very grateful. Shows the difference one person can make!
First, Josh Sparling, a wounded Vet at Walter Reed who received a "Hope You Die" Christmas card in 2005, and who has attended several FReeps, has successfully under gone a surgery on his already amputated leg to relieve the constant pain that he had. His family wants to Thank All of those who have prayed for Josh over the last several years.
Best wishes can be set to Josh's father, Mike Sparling, at MSparling@americaswoundedheroes.org
Second, Mike Sparling, with the help of several D.C. FReepers, has started a web site called America's Wounded Heroes.
It's Mission is to: Provide financial assistance to military personnel, policemen, firefighters, and EMT’s wounded in service who have put their lives at risk to protect and serve American citizens.
Enable such persons to obtain relief in the area of special adaptive mobility equipment such as motorized wheelchairs, golf carts, segways, and other mobility devices not provided for by the government and private insurance.
Give such persons monetary grants for the transition from hospitals or rehabilitation facilities back to active service or monetary grants needed for the transition from hospitals or rehabilitation facilities back to civilian life."
VA Mortgage is having another Charity for Charities Contest. Being new and in need of funds, America's Wounded Heroes could sure use some seed money.
There are a lot of other well known web sites on the list that help our soldiers, whether wounded or active duty. While in good faith we're not going to discourage you from voting for them, America's Wounded Heroes is near and dear to several D.C. Chapter FReepers who have made Walter Reed their second home, helping the wounded.
The Trooprallys
Done!!
Ping!
Pinging a few friends to post #52 - let’s see if we can help a charity started by one of our wounded warriors! If everyone that I pinged will do this before midnight tonight, we have a chance to put him over the top!!
Read trooprally’s post #52!!!
I just voted.
Done!!!
Thanks, especially for the extra ping.
[Mr] T
Thanks. It will really help Mike.
[Mr] T
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