Posted on 07/24/2011 6:25:12 PM PDT by trooprally
DON’T FORGET NEXT WEEK, JULY 29TH. WE ARE HAVING THE LAST BIG GET TOGETHER TO CHEER OUR WOUNDED WARRIORS THRU THE GATE. This will be the last chance to see everyone together. A special invite goes out to the past regulars who stood at the gate in our early years.
"Eagles don’t flock, you gather them one at a time".
This could not have been more true than last night. While we expected “several” additional patriots this Friday, we also knew of several other Friday night regulars who would not be there. An average attendance of a dozen was expected.
BUT THEY CAME, one at a time and by the car load, . The remarkable thing was that there was no planning, no word of mouth, no texting. Some patriots came because they will not make this Friday, some came to support Bev Perlson’s cause, some are the regulars that show up each Friday, and some said that they will be back this Friday for our last FReep.
List of 29 Patriots at Walter Reed this extremely hot and muggy Friday: Lurkers Bill, Jim, Terry and Bryan, 3DJoy (Florida), Cindy_True_Supporter, Credo 2 (Eastern Shore), Fraxinus, Patriotsister, Prez222, RongKirby, SeektheTruth & husband James (Florida), Sensei Ern, Tammy Cat, USNRetired (aka Chief), and Special Visitors: Allie (Consultant helping to close down WR), Bev Perlson (Band of Mothers, Chicago area), Debbie Lee (Mother of 1st Navy Seal killed in Iraq, Arizona) Don, Jaime, Phil Kiver (former Army and author of several books on the military in Iraq), Provi, Ted & Ann (Patriot Guard Riders), TJ (Gathering of Eagles) and her granddaughter, and of course [Mrs] T and myself.
The dinner bus was cancelled tonight due to the hot weather. When looking at the weather channel, worry about the ‘dew point’, not the ‘humidity’. Humidity was a bearable 64% while the dew point was 74%. It starts to get stickie when the dew point gets to around 65%.
BELOW: We broke up shortly as the moonbats left to celebrate 3 birthdays - 3DJoy, Debbie Lee and Don.
Pics by [Mrs] T, assisted by Prez222
And the pictures say everything about these patriots.
BELOW LEFT: Canteen BELOW RIGHT: The table was so full, the pizzas had to be put on the back of SeektheTruth’s truck.
BELOW LEFT: Debbie Lee with picture of her son. BELOW RIGHT: Moab, 2nd week in a row it is up.
BELOW LEFT: PGR Ted BELOW RIGHT: PGR Ann & Chad
BELOW LEFT: Don with cigar. There were a lot of cigars floating around tonight. BELOW RIGHT: Phil Kiver and Fraxinus, more cigars.
BELOW LEFT: Lurker Bill and 3DJoy BELOW RIGHT: Terry and Bryan.
BELOW LEFT: The southwest corner had a large gathering. Must have been TJ’s music. With her music and Lurker Bill’s, we had plenty of music. BELOW RIGHT: TJ (back ground), her granddaughter, Beveley and me sneaking out of picture.
BELOW LEFT: Prez222, granddaughter, Chief and Beverly. BELOW RIGHT: Ida, Provi, Jeime and RongKirby.
BELOW LEFT: Credo 2, 3DJoy and Cindy_True_Supporter. BELOW RIGHT: Tammy Cat.
BELOW LEFT: Allie BELOW RIGHT: Lurker Jim wondering why his Army flags are not unfurled, with Debbie Lee in back ground, Phil Kiver and Fraxinus.
BELOW: Three moonbats. Must be really disheartening to see the numerous patriots out this Friday, actually every Friday. And we are not paid by the unions.
Not a record, but really impressive. As [Mrs] Prince of Space recalls, on 9/1109, we had a conservative estimate of 500.
Thank you both for your kind words.
[Mr] T
If you can make it, it would be really great to see you. It has been several years since you have made it down. And thank you for the kudos.
[Mr] T
TR, the video was a great idea and it gave FReeps the opportunity to look back........but the concept of “being there”, something we all wished we could do, helped many of us know for certain, that people cared. People like you and the Misses, and all the DC FReeps deserve all the “thanks”.
Lurker and Concretebob are certainly patriots!
yes it has been MUCH too long. WIth my mom’s last couple years of being totally dependent on me I simply could not make the trips I wanted - anywhere.
I do miss her but now have travel time... now just need the travel money to go along with the time! LOL
I will bring cameras & as usual try to do a photo addition to whomever’s effort on the AAR thread/report.
Hoping all will think of this as a reunion time to get together for this last symbolic time to support the troops and spend time with other patriots
I sent out an email to some friends that I would love to have join us. Short notice, $$, other plans are factors for all
Just returned today and saw two fantastic aar’s by Mrs and Mr Trooprally.
We can add Friday’s 115 heat index to one more extreme weather challenge the DC Chapter of Free Republic has overcome.
See you Friday!
If DollyCali makes it, she will also have some pics to review. Looking forward to your tan. Will you be wearing shorts for our very own WVNan?
[Mr] T
"Partly Cloudy - Washington DC
Partly cloudy. Highs 99 to 103F and lows in the low 80s."
Actually, I love this kind of weather.
It helps to be skinny.
Opps, will have to change my tag line after Friday.
Remember, weather forecasts are only 50% correct.
Don’t forget to bring rain gear, just in case the other 50% kicks in.
Remember, weather forecasts are only 50% correct.
Don’t forget to bring rain gear, just in case the other 50% kicks in.
You will always have a special place in my heart.
A humble “You are Welcome” from the DC Chapter.
We let our Vietnam Vets down, we are not going to let down our current crop of soldiers.
Thank you for your service.
[Mr] T
Hello Mr. and Mrs. Trooprally,
I wish I could have made it down there today, but we’re playing catch-up here at work due to the lost time we had after the fire. A BIG THANK YOU to all of the DC Chapter, for your hard work at WR over the years ! It’s pretty remarkable that there has been folks at the gates at WR for so many Fridays, I salute you all !!!
God Bless,
V
Thank you for the kudos from the DC Chapter and all the patriots who have stood with us. And that includes you!
[Mr] T
Thanks for the pics and the video. Video is great!! Real nice way to remember our last days.
[Mr] T
Great pictures and video!
It was so great to get to stand with all of you to honor our wounded warriors! We will look forward to seeing you all again.
God Bless our troops!
Here is a replacement Video (with one name modification) now lets see if I can correct my previous post:
Great video - thank you for posting!
What a great tribute to our troops!
God bless them and God bless America!
Ping to Post 37
Thanks!
What a lovely ending for the day.
Good night ALL.
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.