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Million Vet March
13 October 2013 | Self

Posted on 10/13/2013 1:11:48 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa



MILLION MAN MARCH
After Action Report
13 October 2013



As I walked down 17th Street to the WWII Memorial I was passed by at least a dozen D.C Police cruisers and Paddy wagons. Two Secret Service cruisers were blocking vehicular access to 17th below Constitution Avenue.

I was late arriving and missed Sarah Palin, Mike Lee and Ted Cruz.


Photo by KC Lion

Arriving at the Memorial, I made my way to the high U.S. Flag and Gadsden Flag
held by FReeper Mr. Trooprally.



ConorMacNessa, Mr. Trooprally and Ron G. Kirby

Those who arrived before me made short work of the Barackades:



This young lady was stting just west of the WWII Memorial:



On my way to the Vietnam Vets Memorial:



At the Wall, I was able to find the names of several of my Fallen Brothers:



The Wall - W-25 - HM/3 Jerome L. Menter And Others Fallen 11May1969



The Wall - W-22 - Jack Murdock, Eddie Locklear And Others Fallen 21-22 June 1969

A lady at the WWII Memorial was giving out these cards to any Vets she encountered:








"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Government; News/Current Events; US: District of Columbia
KEYWORDS: aar; barrycades; operationwhipcracker; rally; shutdown; wwiimemorial
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To: Mfkmmof4
Thank you very much,Sweetie-Pie! Your love and support during the last twenty-five years have sustained me in the face of great adversity. I love you very much.



EAGLES UP! Sunday 13 October 2013 at 0900 – WWII Memorial on the National Mall!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

61 posted on 10/13/2013 4:17:40 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa
Sierra Hotel. You done well


62 posted on 10/13/2013 4:17:48 PM PDT by darkwing104 (DonÂ’t take my word for it, these are my opinions...Do your own Homework)
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To: onyx; Mfkmmof4; ConorMacNessa; Jim Robinson; Syncro; OwenKellogg
Thank you very much, onyx for the ping. I'm honored to be among so many great Patriots and God loving people here on Free Republic.

God Bless you all.


63 posted on 10/13/2013 4:29:33 PM PDT by RedMDer (http://www.dontfundobamacare.com/)
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To: Mfkmmof4; ConorMacNessa

Thank you for your active patriotism. What an inspiration you are.


64 posted on 10/13/2013 4:33:44 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Somewhere, my flower is there. ~ Þ)
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To: darkwing104
Thanks very much, Dangerous One!



EAGLES UP! Sunday 13 October 2013 at 0900 – WWII Memorial on the National Mall!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

65 posted on 10/13/2013 4:37:11 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: trooprally

Thank you. I was teary eyed during mass for a variety of reasons.

We have 4 children. Our eldest is working with L’Arche. She lives with adults who are mentally retarded. This is a wonderful organization that respects and believes the challenged deserve a life of respect.

Our second child a son is autistic and a challenge but again I realized today what a hero he is —— when the going gets tough he rises to the occasion. When he believes he is misunderstood he lets us know. :)

Son #2 is a cancer survivor who still struggles with self esteem 10 plus years later. But lately is making strides.

Finally, son #3 is the child I never planned on having and he is my heart. He is away getting his diploma because the local high school was an impediment to his learning. When he decided to go to military school it broke my heart. He has been gone for 3 months and sorely missed.

Not only is he missed by his family and friends but our beloved Sir Winston is a mess without him.

Please keep John in your prayers - he is the kid who never liked spending the night away from home with his friends. He misses us but is soaring in his grades and has gained the respect of the military who are part of this program.

Finally, I asked God to forgive me for not always recognizing the gifts I have within my family which also includes 2 older stepchildren who I am proud to have as part of my life.


66 posted on 10/13/2013 4:37:28 PM PDT by Mfkmmof4 (St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle!)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Thank you, and God bless you!


67 posted on 10/13/2013 4:46:03 PM PDT by Heart-Rest ("Let his days be few, and let another take his office." Psalm 109:8)
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To: Mfkmmof4

Thank you too, and God bless you also, and your family!


68 posted on 10/13/2013 4:48:57 PM PDT by Heart-Rest ("Let his days be few, and let another take his office." Psalm 109:8)
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To: Mfkmmof4; All


David and John-Man - 29Sept2013




EAGLES UP! Sunday 13 October 2013 at 0900 – WWII Memorial on the National Mall!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

69 posted on 10/13/2013 5:09:34 PM PDT by ConorMacNessa (HM/2 USN - 3/5 Marines RVN 1969 - St. Michael the Archangel defend us in Battle!)
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To: jazusamo; onyx

BARRYCOPS ON THE MARCH!!!

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70 posted on 10/13/2013 5:24:01 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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To: ConorMacNessa

Great FREport and photos. Thank you for posting. And thank you for being there.


71 posted on 10/13/2013 5:29:59 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Let me hear what God the LORD will speak. -Ps85)
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To: trooprally

Thank you for the ping. Thank you for being there. God bless.


72 posted on 10/13/2013 5:31:34 PM PDT by Bigg Red (Let me hear what God the LORD will speak. -Ps85)
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To: ConorMacNessa; trooprally; caww; OwenKellogg

Oh Conor what a fun AAR. so glad you were able to get there. Mibiliry problems make most things more challenging. Have always enjoyed your enthusiasm both at FR and FB. So nice to “meet” the Mrs and learn more about your family. Big hug to you from NE Ohio

And Trooprally and all others from DC chapter — I miss you all!

Owen n caww. Loved your pix from the live thread. Thank you!


73 posted on 10/13/2013 5:32:15 PM PDT by DollyCali (Don't tell God how big your storm is... tell your storm how BIG your God is!)
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To: smoothsailing; onyx

ROFL!

Now that’s funny...Looks like an entire squad of 0bama’s in disguise, don’t know their left foot from their right.


74 posted on 10/13/2013 5:36:05 PM PDT by jazusamo ([Obama] A Truly Great Phony -- Thomas Sowell http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/news/3058949/posts)
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To: ConorMacNessa

Thank you for the report! Looks like you were in very good company with all those other heroes. Ya looked good! :)


75 posted on 10/13/2013 5:40:05 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: Mfkmmof4

When you and Conor call it a day, I bet there is a great sense of satisfaction in a day well done. You two are inspirational in your everyday living.

[Mr] T


76 posted on 10/13/2013 5:43:32 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: Mfkmmof4; ConorMacNessa

We are all honored to know your hubby....he is our hero! I’m so glad he got to participate with his brothers in arms!


77 posted on 10/13/2013 5:44:48 PM PDT by luvie (All my heroes wear camos! Thank you David, Michael, Chris Txradioguy, JJ, CMS, & ALL of you heroes!)
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To: Bigg Red

10-4


78 posted on 10/13/2013 5:45:49 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: DollyCali

Dittos on missing you. Time and distance making it harder for FReepers to gather. Hope we all can get thogether one more time in the near future.


79 posted on 10/13/2013 5:48:02 PM PDT by trooprally (Never Give Up - Never Give In - Remember Our Troops)
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To: jazusamo
Now that’s funny...Looks like an entire squad of 0bama’s in disguise, don’t know their left foot from their right.

LOL, the BarryCops are really BarryBots!!!


80 posted on 10/13/2013 6:01:04 PM PDT by smoothsailing
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