Support the Troops Rally in DC May 26, 2007

U.S. Veterans Dispatch ^ | May 28, 2007 | "Dispatch"

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

Support the Troop Demonstration planned for May 26 in Washington

The National Park Service has granted a permit to Rolling Thunder to sponsor a "Support the Troops" demonstration on the Henry Bacon Drive field adjacent to the Lincoln Memorial on Saturday May 26, 2007. This is the same location which was occupied by the anti-Americans on March 17.

GOE and all will be invited to participate..

Let's put on a show of support for our troops.

May 26th gives us an opportunity to send a message to the world that the American people clearly support our troops and the war against Islamic terrorism.

We must band together to make the demonstration a success. Larry Bailey, representing GOE has been invited to join in on the organization and planning. Getting the word out and people to the demonstration is critical. Rolling Thunder could have as many as 500,000 supporters in Washington on the Memorial Day weekend. The numbers will already be in Washington for the run, we have got to get them to Henry Bacon Drive for the demonstration.

The colors are red, white and blue.

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

Scroll down the link above to find the update from Dispatch concerning the rally; I modified the format a bit to condense the info. Please spread the word to freepers and non-freepers alike. Make your hotel reservations early if you plan to come!

I do not know what, if any plans, the DC Chapter of Freerepublic may have regarding this rally. I am posting this only to alert folks to save the date.

[Long Island Pete]

Their Website is saying May 27th.

[Issaquahking]

I do not know what, if any plans, the DC Chapter of Freerepublic may have regarding this rally. I am posting this only to alert folks to save the date.


Asking and pinging for Freepers

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

The official Rolling Thunder gathering is May 27th; this rally is "in conjunction" with that but has been scheduled for May 26th.

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

Just a head's up for the DC Chapter and others whom I remember from the GOE threads. (But not a full DC ping, though as I don't have a ping list.) Kristinn, if I goofed by posting this, please have the mod delete it!

[kristinn]

Sorry to post and run. This announcement was a tad premature, but it's right up with what Rolling Thunder and Gathering of Eagles are working on. Stay tuned....

[InfantryMarine]

How about a MARCH ending with the Rally?

W/ a Rolling Thunder escort ... fore and aft of the marchers!

Now, THAT would be impressive!

[YourAdHere]

I will definitely be there. Thanks for the heads up.

[BufordP]

OK, joyJoy. DC Chapter pingage.

[processing please hold]

{{{talking to myself}}} My, my how can I pull this off again with my hubby so soon....think, think, think.

It's gonna take me a bit before I can rustle up enough courage to mention it.

[NavyCanDo]

Tacoma, WA - Operation Support Out Troops got recognized by Bush himself. I have been to several of their rallies. It's a great way to spend a day and with some great people. Get involved with a support group in your area.


Bush meets Issaquah grandmother (2004)
The call from Nadine Gulit's grandson came in January of last year. From his Army base in upstate New York, Scott Sheaffer looked at the images of anti-war protesters on the news and asked, "Where are you guys?"
Days later, Gulit, her daughter and a couple other people took up the call. They met at a rally near Tacoma and began gathering e-mail addresses.

Over several months, the mailing list grew to a few thousand people and Operation Support Our Troops was born.

They have since grown into a powerful group, holding rallies across Western Washington and sending care packages to thousands of troops.

They have become so high-profile that people e-mail and call from across the country, asking how to start similar groups.

At 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, someone else also noticed.

Gulit, the self-proclaimed "grandma of the group," met President Bush last night after he landed at Boeing Field. She was one of about 300 people Bush has recognized in various cities for "exemplary" volunteer service as part of his USA Freedom Corps program.

The 73-year-old retiree from Issaquah, with three children and five grandchildren, was thrilled. But she quickly deflected attention to the group she helped start, going so far as to ask White House officials to delete her name from press releases.

"It's not a one-man show," she said. "Everybody has put their love and heart into supporting our troops."

Since the war in Iraq started more than a year ago, Gulit has emerged as an outspoken voice in support of the military, regardless of the reasons behind the conflict.

She seethes at many anti-war protests, particularly when they take place near military bases.

Her effort is personal. Grandson Scott just arrived back at his base after 10 months in Afghanistan and will come home next week. Another grandson will be home on leave from an Army base in Alaska.

In the meantime, the group continues to grow. The mailing list is up to 8,000, and sister groups have sprung up in Colorado, Oregon, California and North Carolina. Gulit sends out a "cheat sheet" for people wanting to start a rally, and it shows her cause can be pretty simple.

"Hold a flag and they will come," she said. "That's the short version."

[GrandEagle]

tagged...

[razzle]

"How about a MARCH ending with the Rally?"

Too bad the rally is not on Rolling Thunder day. Guess I have to ride down both days. I would think most of the Rolling Thunder folks would support the troops rally also.

[RaceBannon]

ROLLING THUNDER BUMP!!

[RaceBannon]

No one would hear us!! :)

not that there's anything wrong with that.....

[trooprally]

Count Mr T and my self in!!!!
[Mrs T]

[trooprally]

Save to remember. BUMP!!!!!

[PGalt]

BUMP!!

[GoldwaterChick]

This support rally is desperately needed after that horrendous Date Of Departure bill passed in the Senate yesterday.

IT IS NOT THE WILL OF THE MAJORITY OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE!

Perhaps this will wake-up those clods in Congress--they are on the wrong side!!!

[W04Man]

Well, GoldwaterChick, maybe we need to have another announcement on the day that our Commander in Chief VETOS that bill?

Maybe that will be the day that Kristinn announces that FReeRepublic is joining and co-sponsoring the May 26th Rally?