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Richmond's Rally for America - Post Rally Report
03/23/2003 | P8riot

Posted on 03/23/2003 2:25:17 PM PST by P8riot

Great Job Richmond! Over 10,000 strong. Post your comments, photos, etc


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Announcements; Free Republic; US: Virginia; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: march23reports; rallyforamerica; richmond
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To: Ligeia
WRVA had a videographer, and so did Channel 8. I don't know what the plans are, but watch the news we'll probably be on it. We already made the Jerusalem Post. Check out the link on post #22
41 posted on 03/23/2003 6:41:08 PM PST by P8riot (Looks like Deja Vu all over again)
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To: P8riot
I saw the quote from the Jerusalem Post. Is there more? The website wants a bunch of personal information to access their site.
42 posted on 03/23/2003 6:52:47 PM PST by Ligeia
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To: M Kehoe
Great after action report. Great crowd. Henrico/Chesterfield/Richmond did us all proud

You say that like you know the area! Did you spend some time in Richmond?

43 posted on 03/23/2003 6:54:25 PM PST by Ligeia
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To: Ligeia
Here's an excerpt. This is everything about Richmond from the article:

Near Richmond, Virginia, on Sunday, police said more than 5,000 people showed up to show their support for the war -- something veteran Terry Steer said they could have used during Vietnam.

"I'm here to support the troops because I know what it was like when people didn't," said Steer, 55, who fought during the 1968 Tet Offensive with the 1st Air Calvary Division of the Army. "That can't happen again."

Forrest Winks, a 14-year-old corporal in his high school's Junior Army ROTC program, said he sees the soldiers on television and hears duty calling.

"I really wish I could be out there with them taking part, but it's very scary, too. I know that," Forrest said, in his dark green dress uniform and black beret. "I'm stuck here, at home."

Onstage at the outdoor pavilion, an actor recited Patrick Henry's "Give me liberty or give me death" speech. Supporters sang the national anthem, removed their hats and bowed their heads in prayer.

Excerpted from the Jerusalem Post article "In US, pro-war demonstrators appear after massive anti-war rallies" dated 3/23/2003

44 posted on 03/23/2003 6:57:16 PM PST by P8riot (Looks like Deja Vu all over again)
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To: Ligeia
I left the Army in '79 from Ft. Lee. Then 3 years later graduated from VCU. I owned property there up until last year. I still have many friends in the area.

5.56mm

45 posted on 03/23/2003 6:58:27 PM PST by M Kehoe
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To: M Kehoe
You are welcome back anytime.

FReegards....

P8riot

46 posted on 03/23/2003 6:59:39 PM PST by P8riot (Looks like Deja Vu all over again)
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To: P8riot; PatrickHenryinVA
See Post #44! You made the Jerusalem Post! You'll have to buy a copy to send to your Mama! :^)
47 posted on 03/23/2003 7:08:55 PM PST by Ligeia
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To: Ligeia
Thank you for your kind words of praise! With your permission, I'll use your comments on my web site as a testimonial! I'm so gratified that everone found the presentation moving and appropriate. If I could make a living by just portraying Mr. Henry, I'd be a happy man.
48 posted on 03/23/2003 7:10:20 PM PST by PatrickHenryinVA ("I know of no way of judging the future, but by the past." Patrick Henry)
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To: M Kehoe
Ah, I'm glad where you're living now you're able to wear flip-flops year round. You've earned it!
49 posted on 03/23/2003 7:10:38 PM PST by Ligeia
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To: Ligeia
I was reminded of how timeless the message of liberty is and how it spoke to me at this point in time.

Thank you for saying that. It is so true.

50 posted on 03/23/2003 7:15:26 PM PST by P8riot (Looks like Deja Vu all over again)
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To: PatrickHenryinVA
Yes, of course, by all means. The sound system was perfect, at least from my vantage point. I hope you're able to obtain a copy of the video. I'd want that performance to show the granchildren.
51 posted on 03/23/2003 7:18:40 PM PST by Ligeia
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To: Blennos; Ligeia; Mudboy Slim; jla; P8riot
I looked for the FReepers too, but couldn't find a one. Did get to say "Hi" to the Governor though, just as he was leaving.

Great photos, P8tiot!!

52 posted on 03/23/2003 7:42:23 PM PST by sultan88 (FReeper embedded with the Black threads)
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To: Ligeia
That Jerusalem Post story came from the Associated Press wire, so expect to see it in other papers.

Here is the story from the Richmond Times-Dispatch web page:

Thousands Attend 'Rally For America' Mar 23, 2003

Thousands of Virginians crowded onto a sun-kissed field outside Richmond this afternoon, chanting "USA," waving American flags of all sizes and cheering the U.S. troops in the Persian Gulf.

Police estimated 7,000 squeezed onto the grassy field of the Innsbrook Pavilion for the "Rally for America." The Innsbrook Foundation, which manages the property, confirmed that figure. Organizers noted traffic heading to the pavilion on Lake Brook Drive snaked all the way back to Nuckols Road.

Glenn Beck, a syndicated radio host whose talk show is carried locally on WRVA 1140 AM, led the rally in western Henrico County after bringing it to several other cities across America, including Atlanta, Philadelphia, and Cleveland.

53 posted on 03/23/2003 7:48:54 PM PST by PatrickHenryinVA ("I know of no way of judging the future, but by the past." Patrick Henry)
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To: PatrickHenryinVA; SarahW
Really enjoyed your speech. As you reached the crescendo, everybody in my area (stage right-waaay back) gave a fever-pitched whoop. Next time I see you it will be at St. Johns's.
54 posted on 03/23/2003 8:00:12 PM PST by sultan88 (FReeper embedded with the Black threads)
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To: P8riot
Great pictures and great looking people.
55 posted on 03/23/2003 8:53:21 PM PST by ClancyJ
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To: sultan88
Thanks! Hey, we were shown on CNN Headline News! They talked about the thousands of people at the Richmond Rally. They even interviewed Glenn Beck over the phone!
56 posted on 03/23/2003 8:57:13 PM PST by PatrickHenryinVA ("I know of no way of judging the future, but by the past." Patrick Henry)
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To: P8riot
It was fantastic!! And great to know there are so many like-minded Americans. I had an opportunity to personally thank Glen Beck for all that he's doing for America.
What a patriot-----we need more of his caliber.
57 posted on 03/24/2003 2:25:33 AM PST by Lindykim
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To: P8riot; Mudboy Slim
Thanks for the thread. It was a great day.

Hey Mud, where were you? I looked and looked...

58 posted on 03/24/2003 4:49:54 AM PST by Corin Stormhands (I Support Our Troops and Our President)
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To: P8riot
Great turnout!.My girlfriend and I were there, sporting hand made signs:

SADDAM WEARS A BERET. COINCIDENCE?

QUESTION FOR UDAY, KUSAY. DID WE BAGH DAD?

SAQ IRAQ AND CHIRAQ!! and

IRAQ, CHIRAQ'S WATERLOO!

Did anyone see us?

Anyway, it was heartwarming and nice not to feel so alone in our beliefs.

59 posted on 03/24/2003 5:30:00 AM PST by wayoverontheright
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To: PatrickHenryinVA
Thanks! Hey, we were shown on CNN Headline News! They talked about the thousands of people at the Richmond Rally. They even interviewed Glenn Beck over the phone!

Did they show any crowd shots taken from the forklift? I've yet to see any of those and I bet they look great! Also, did you see we made the NYT?

60 posted on 03/24/2003 5:57:29 AM PST by Ligeia
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