La Mesa, CA Rally for America

April 4, 2003 | Hildy

[Hildy]

"Stand Up for America" Rally in La Mesa this Saturday

Proving that La Mesa supports its Commander-in-Chief -- the one in Washington, D.C., not the one on The West Wing -- the City Council unanimously adopted a resolution last week in support of our nation's troops and President George W. Bush. This will be followed by "Stand Up for America," a rally this Saturday, coordinated by the members of the La Mesa City Council and sponsored in part by American Legion La Mesa Post 282. We invite all residents of La Mesa, East County and San Diego to join us for a morning of patriotism and a show of support for our troops and military families during the war.

WHO:

The members of the La Mesa City Council, as well as invited guests Congressman Duncan Hunter, Senator Dennis Hollingsworth, Assemblyman Jay La Suer, County Supervisor Dianne Jacob and other East County dignitaries join the members of the American Legion and the public in a tribute to our military troops, courageously providing freedom and security to all of us here at home.

WHAT:

Stand Up for America Rally, with food and patriotic music -- fun for the entire family. Assemblyman La Suer's Blue Star Service Banners for those with a family member serving in our military. Stop by, pick up a bumper sticker, and send a strong message to our troops we give them our maximum support.

WHEN:

Saturday, April 5, 2003, 10-11:30 a.m.

WHERE:

The American Legion

8118 University Ave. (at Spring Street) La Mesa, CA 91941

For more information call: (619) 920-4811 or (619) 303-4795

[Howlin]

Bump to you guys!

[Mrs.Liberty]

bttt

[CARepubGal]

Rats! i overslept. How did the rally go and will there be another in East County? Inquiring minds want to know.

[Hildy]

The rally was ok..all the politicians were out, only about 150 people or so, but it was good. Lots of honking horns and such.

[Flora McDonald]

150 is a great number, biblical even! Thumbs up to all of you.

Our mayor (Richmond, VA) is demanding President Bush to account for all his actions and wants the troops home immediately. (sigh) Could we work out an exchange?

[sanjacjake]

I was there- little late ..but wife and I had our Hamburger
and were in the auditorium with all the flags and bunting
and at 12:30 pm- still lots of people there (started at
10am)....also a member of the Legion Post 282....Jake

[Hildy]

I was there at about 10:15 - 11:00. I own a store on La Mesa Blvd. Stop on in and say hi! I'll freepmail you the info.

[CARepubGal]

The UT said you had 200. The prayer rally in Chula Vista was estimated at 300. :-)

[Hildy]

I thought there's be many more at Chula Vista because of the military families down there.

[Hildy]

Hey, when are you stopping by the store? Ever do mosaics...tomorrow is Mosaic Monday here...we have a blast.

[CARepubGal]

LOL! next weekend most likely. The time change has me off balance. I was supposed to be in El Cajon at 9am and missed it by an hour. :-(

Gail

[CARepubGal]

The 300 was a rapidly changing crowd. Plenty of folks came for a little while then left. There was no food there so that may have been the issue.