Walking on Freedom Road

The Coconut Telegraph ^ | November 1, 2001 | Luis Gonzalez

[Luis Gonzalez]

Author's note:

The "God Bless America" rally in Little Havana was organized by a handful of community organizations and a radio station, there was very little notice, and almost no advertisement (outside WAQI-AM, Miami), the best estimates placed the crowd at about 150,000.

These rallies are not unusual on Freedom Road, best known as Calle Ocho, they happen regularly, but the majority of the Nation never hears about them, nor do they see the pictures, there is seldom any coverage by the dominant media.

This has become a badge of honor for the participants, we understand WHY the leftist media organizations stay away, they can't demonize and marginalize those whose love and respect for America is so clearly, and frequently evident.

So we take to the streets not expecting to see ourselves in the evening news, but that's OK by us, "what we do, we do because it is the right thing to do, and we do it on our own. Expect nothing from no one; give your all because anything less is unacceptable."

God Bless President Bush, our troops, and God bless the USA.

Luis Gonzalez

Proud American
Copyright Luis Gonzalez ©2001

[Luis Gonzalez]

This is a post card for our brothers and sisters across the nation, we stand as Americans, for the love of America, and united as one in her defense. In support of our President, our troops, and the American heroes that entered the pages of History on 9-11-01. Their memories will live on as long as mankind loves Freedom. God bless America.

[Luis Gonzalez]

Below are links to the works of Rafael Contreras published on Free Republic.

A voice without fear in a silent herd.

Seaweed from far away

The crowd would not wish Fidel a Happy Birthday

The forbidden fog

Another old man and the sea

In the line of fire

More than a dream

The rest of his amazing prose can be found at:

Project Cuba Free Press.

[RippleFire]

Powerful BUMP

Time to clean house in our hemisphere so Cuba can be free

[LurkerNoMore!]

Very uplifting. Thanks, Luis.

[Luis Gonzalez]

Thanks!

Libertad!

[Luis Gonzalez]

Thanks LNM!

Good to see you here!

[Luis Gonzalez]

Hey guys!

Back from Paradise!

[Luis Gonzalez]

FYI

[JohnHuang2]

Gracias por el ping, hermano -- Bookmarking for later read =^)

[Luis Gonzalez]

FYI

[Taxman]

You have a gift, brother, a real gift! This article is in keeping with the high quality of writing we have come to expect from you!

Luis, you let me know the next time you and your FRiends will be marching down Calle Ocho, and I'll drive down and march with you, my FRiend, if you will have me. I'll need about two days notice.

[SAMWolf]

Bump.

[No!]

You are blessed, Luis...

You make me wish I were Cuban!

I feel I've missed the struggle and the sacrifice needed to REALLY know America...

I feel it in my soul... yes, sacred ground it is...

[No!]

Have you met Luis?

I can recommend his work WHOLEheartedly!

[Mudboy Slim]

"I spied a man on a wheelchair working his way to the street corner where I stood, he was wearing a t-shirt with the words “United We Stand” written across his chest, as he came closer, his Purple Heart became noticeable, as did his sacrifice. I watched him roll unto the crowd and disappear from view. El Nuevo Herald found him as well, and talked to the 56 year-old veteran, whose leg was lost in a far away place. He was still a refugee when he volunteered to fight for his new home, barely a man when he walked the rice paddies. Today, he’s willing to fight again."

You da Man, Luis!! I'm damn Proud to have made yer acquaintance.

FReegards...MUD

[Mudboy Slim]

"Luis, you let me know the next time you and your FRiends will be marching down Calle Ocho, and I'll drive down and march with you, my FRiend, if you will have me. I'll need about two days notice."

Let me know and you can swing through Richmond and I'll ride shotgun with ya, Brother!!

In hoc...MUD

[William Wallace]

When you walk back, down this street, hold high your head, because you walk on sacred ground. When you walk on this street, you are walking down Freedom road.

Great read Luis.

Thanks for the heads-up. ;-)

[Taxman]

That is a deal, bro.

In Hoc.

[austinTparty]

Gracias, Luis. I always look forward to your postings.

Today we do the same in Austin... Rally for America at the Capitol at 4pm. Barbara Olson's sister will be speaking, among other honored guests. If we have a fraction of the participation y'all had, I'll be thankful.