http://www.freerepublic.com/tag/americanpatriots/ en-us Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:04:30 GMT Focus Forum 15 http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1799738/posts Announcing: NewsGuests.com and the "Move America Forward – These Colors Don't Run!" Bus Tour -- Coming to your city in the next 5 days. Contact: Noel Zimmerman, 562-243-7882, 800-486-0176, Noel@NewsGuests.com; Terry@NewsGuests.com; both with www.NewsGuests.com WASHINGTON, Mar. 12 /Christian Newswire/ -- On the eve of the 4th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a national patriotic caravan of military families will come to cities across America on its way from California to Washington, D.C. The "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" caravan of vehicles including motorhomes, cars, trucks and motorcycles is being organized by the nation's largest grassroots pro-troop organization, Move America Forward. The... Christian Newswire http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1799738/posts#comment Mon, 12 Mar 2007 23:04:30 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798841/posts             FIRST SET OF CARAVAN PICTURES ARE IN! THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH San Francisco, California Lafayette, California Vacaville, California Sacramento, California Stockton, California Fresno, California Bakersfield, California FRIDAY, MARCH 9TH Bakersfield, California Los Angeles, California Palm Springs, California Palm Desert, California SATURDAY, MARCH 10TH Blythe, California Phoenix, Arizona http://moveamericaforward.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798841/posts#comment Sun, 11 Mar 2007 01:14:41 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798681/posts Caravan for U.S. troops shows colors Military families and supporters in Move Forward America speak at Griffith Park en route to a rally next weekend in Washington, D.C. By Valerie Reitman, Times Staff Writer March 10, 2007 Kyle Crowley, an 18-year-old Marine, died in Iraq nearly three years ago. Stricken by stress and grief, his father, Mark Crowley, suffered a near-fatal heart attack about 17 months later, on the fourth anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks. The elder Crowley, now 48, a sheet metal worker from the Northern California town of Tracy, wasn't healthy enough to return to work. He's... http://www.latimes.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798681/posts#comment Sat, 10 Mar 2007 18:34:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798456/posts Met with those traveling through Palms Springs Area tonight. It was an honor to meet Deborah Johns Blue Star/Marine Mom and the gal who's moto is "Cindy Doesn't Speak For Me. I was interviewed by a newspaper gal and a TV news crew. I did get Freerepublic and Gathering of Eagles mentioned. If they don't cut me out I am a blonde with glasses and a white jacket on. It will be on one of three local news stations in the palm springs area. I am visiting and don't know the stations. Take care and God Bless our troops. Tess... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798456/posts#comment Sat, 10 Mar 2007 05:03:56 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798440/posts Gathering of Eagles, UtahCome to SLC on March 17th At Noon According to a poster (Ken) at the Gathering of Eagles Utah Page: "I’m a member of Marines MC, ourselfs [sic] and members of the Viet Nam Vets MC/Legacy Vets MC are going to have a gathering at the State Capital in Salt Lake by the Vietnam Vet memorial at 12:00. Please join us and pass it on to friends and family. Semper Fi, Ken" Utah FReepers - I know many (all) of us aren't able to make it to DC on the 17th. This is our chance to gather... Gathering Of Eagles http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798440/posts#comment Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:07:05 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798441/posts BAKERSFIELD - As Democratic leaders push for withdrawal, members of another group are pressing for greater support of troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. They began their national tour Thursday in San Francisco and held a rally in Bakersfield Friday, on the eve of Operation Iraqi Freedom’s fourth anniversary. MoveAmericaForward.org is on its second day of a national “These Colors Don’t Run” trek across 25 cities. The caravan arrived at Heritage Park in Bakersfield displaying “These colors don’t run” support for troops fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan. Deborah Johns’ son is serving in Iraq and has joined the pro-troop caravan to... KGET http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798441/posts#comment Sat, 10 Mar 2007 04:16:28 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798252/posts National Association of Uniformed Services (NAUS) Supports Gathering of Eagles NAUS NEWS Gathering of Eagles On March 17th, from 0700-1600 hours, a coalition of veterans and American patriots will gather at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., "to stand silent guard over our nation's memorials, in honor of our fallen, and in solidarity with our armed forces in harm's way today." The impetus of the gathering is in response to a planned anti-war protest on the same day. The last time the group ANSWER rallied for a "peace" march, they desecrated government buildings and memorials, including the painting of... http://www.naus.org/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798252/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 21:36:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798343/posts The small group is heading to Washington D.C. to plant a "Flag City" to honor the troops. A small caravan of military families in cars, trucks and motor homes gathered in Griffith Park at noon today to support the troops and to criticize politicians calling for withdrawal from Iraq. la times http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798343/posts#comment Sat, 10 Mar 2007 00:09:55 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798320/posts A patriotic caravan of military families arrived in Bakersfield on Thursday night, one of dozens of stops on their way to our nation's capitol. The group Move America Forward waved American flags as they arrived at the Doubletree Hotel around 9 p.m. Their journey began Thursday morning in San Francisco and will end on March 17 in Washington, D.C. Along the way, they plan to collect thousands of U.S. flags to show America's support for our troops who are fighting abroad. "These young men and women answered the call of duty after 9-11 to serve our country and we need... KGET http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798320/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 23:33:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798128/posts More than 200 demonstrators supporting the Bush administration's conduct of the Iraq war gather to protest a Lafayette hillside display of more than 3,000 crosses representing U.S. soldiers killed in Iraq. San Francisco Chronicle http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1798128/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 18:01:38 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797982/posts ....and head to Washington, D.C. for the Gathering of Eagles next weekend.Freeper #1 Jim Robinson has joined the Move America Forward caravan and is making the cross-country trek to join the Eagles as they protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and rally for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan.March 17, 2007 has the potential to go down in history as the day Vietnam veterans, veterans of other eras and their fellow patriotic Americans stood up to the anti-American left in overwhelming numbers.Troops in Iraq and Afghanistan know about the Gathering of Eagles and are cheering us on. Will you let them... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797982/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 14:00:24 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797856/posts We, the undersigned, pledge to attend the March 17th Gathering of Eagles in Washington, D.C. We intend to stand guard at our nation's sacred memorials to honor the memory of our troops who died in service of our great country. We promise to recognize and reflect on the sacrifice of our fallen heroes. Gathering of Eagles Website - www.gatheringofeagles.org http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797856/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 05:35:00 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797767/posts A group of Military families began a cross-country journey in San Francisco Thursday to show their support of the Troops in Iraq. The group called "Move America Forward" is sponsoring the caravan. It kicked off Thursday morning and held the first of dozens of rallies in Lafayette. Organizers said they wanted to protest an unofficial memorial for service people killed in the war that sits on a Lafayette hillside. Two peace groups have planted thousands of crosses across the street from the Bay Area Rapid Transit Station. One man who is took part in the event said his son was... NBC11.com http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797767/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 02:12:23 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797712/posts The communist, pro-terrorist group International ANSWER (Act Now to Stop War and End Racism) seems to realize they are facing a hot LZ on March 17. ANSWER has made significant changes in their plans since their initial announcement that they would hold their ‘antiwar’ rally at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Last week they changed the location of their rally from Constitution Gardens (East side of the Vietnam Memorial) to a park one block west of Memorial on Henry Bacon Drive. Yesterday, ANSWER announced they are only going to use the Henry Bacon Drive park as a meeting point for their... Gathering of Eagles http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797712/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:42:43 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797700/posts Andrews Park was awash in red, white and blue today as dozens gathered to show their solidarity with American troops. Vacaville was one stop for a multi-vehicle caravan traveling through Northern California on its way across the country to Washington D.C., picking up new supporters on the way. After Vacaville, the caravan planned to visit Sacramento and Stockton before heading to Fresno and Bakersfield. The caravan is sponsored by Move America Forward, a non-profit group committed to backing the Armed Forces and defeating terrorism. "We're not into politics," said Joseph Williams, a Vacaville resident affiliated with the group whose son... The Reporter http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797700/posts#comment Fri, 9 Mar 2007 00:25:33 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797305/posts The latest Gathering Of Eagles Video. GREAT! Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=coRz44cVE4E And then pass it along to all your friends! http://gatheringofeagles.org/ http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797305/posts#comment Thu, 8 Mar 2007 13:02:45 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797315/posts Col. Harry Riley Gathering Of Eagles Discussion on WTAM 1100 AM radio (The Bob Franz Show) yesterday 03/0707. Click 'listen' to hour two (2) for Col. Riley's compelling interview. http://www.wtam.com/cc-common/podcast/single_podcast.html?podcast=BobFrantz.xml WTAM 1100 AM Radio --The Bob Franz Show http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797315/posts#comment Thu, 8 Mar 2007 13:21:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797418/posts Not This Time They gathered in the 60s And Ol' Glory burned and tore With all their hollow slogans such as "Let's make love, not war." They took for granted freedoms Struggled for in every clime. But as their sequel gathers steam We're saying "Not this time." ~~~~ Peaceniks still don't grasp the irony As they demand free speech. Atop soapboxes, with bullhorns They curse and mock and preach. And in our country that's their right 'Twas earned in blood and grime. Secured by men they tried to shame But not now, not this time. ~~~~ Perhaps someone can tell... Gathering of Eagles e-mail http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797418/posts#comment Thu, 8 Mar 2007 16:14:11 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797176/posts A cross country caravan with a pro-troop message leaves the Bay Area Thursday for Washington DC. Their message is for politicians who they say should stand down on their anti-war rhetoric. The group plans a stop at a controversial East Bay anti-war memorial the differences Americans have on this war will be more than apparent. Deborah Johns, Blue Star Moms: "My son, William, is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq." While her son is serving his country, Deborah Johns will be leading a pro-war caravan from California to Washington D.C. to send a message to politicians. Deborah Johns:... ABC7/KGO http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797176/posts#comment Thu, 8 Mar 2007 04:04:48 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796892/posts We got word today that PAC SAT's Capitol News Service (which provides footage that is uplinked for the national television and cable networks to use in their broadcasts) are going to cover the Thursday, March 8, 2007 Pro-Troop rally at the State Capitol Park (Veterans Memorial) at 12:45 PM. Pro-troop supporters should try to get there by 12:30 PM. The folks at PAC SAT said their clients had been looking for more pro-troop stories/news to use in their reports given the recent rash of anti-war rallies and stories about declining support for the war. It's therefore VERY IMPORTANT we... Move America Forward - PAC SAT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796892/posts#comment Wed, 7 Mar 2007 19:26:21 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797056/posts UPDATED:  March 7, 2007 3:32 PM HERO'S COLORS: Mother of fallen airman plans trip to Washington As the fourth anniversary of the Iraq war nears, an outspoken mother from Lompoc is heading to Washington, D.C., to show her support for the effort that claimed her son's life. Debra Argel Bastian, whose son, Capt. Derek Argel, was killed on Memorial Day 2005 in Iraq, is joining the "These Colors Don't Run" caravan from California to the nation's capital, carrying with her U.S. flags from around the country. "It's time we showed the American public there is a lot of support... Santa Barbara News-Press http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1797056/posts#comment Wed, 7 Mar 2007 23:53:34 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796181/posts Conservatives Plan Convoy to Counter Anti-War Protest Conservatives activists will set out Thursday on a nationwide caravan ending in Washington D.C., to counter anti-war protests scheduled to coincide with the fourth anniversary of the launch of the Iraq war. The "These Colors Don't Run" caravan begins Thursday in San Francisco and moves through the southern United States, stopping for more than two dozen "pro-troop" rallies along the way. The caravan ends in the nation's capital, where the activists will join the "Gathering of Eagles," a counter-protest to the anti-war demonstrations on March 17. "We're going to bring thousands of Americans... CNS News http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796181/posts#comment Tue, 6 Mar 2007 18:58:59 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796409/posts HISTORIC PRO-TROOP CARAVAN CROSSES NATION - STOPS IN LOS ANGELES Friday - March 9, 2007 On the eve of the 4th Anniversary of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a national patriotic caravan of military families will come to Southern California on Friday March 9th on its way to Washington, D.C. 12:00 NOON - FRIDAY, MARCH 9, 2007: The caravan will stop in Los Angeles for a pro-troop rally and news conference at at Griffith Park - Pad D (4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90027). The "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN" caravan of vehicles including motorhomes, cars, trucks and motorcycles is being... http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796409/posts#comment Wed, 7 Mar 2007 01:34:17 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796594/posts Join up with Move America Forward's “These Colors Don’t Run!” Caravan to Washington, DC, March 8th through 17th! Move America Forward invites you to join us as we launch a national caravan leaving from San Francisco, California on Thursday, March 8, 2007 to Washington, D.C. where we will join "The Gathering of Eagles" for a giant pro-troop rally on Saturday March 17, 2007. Caravan Route - “THESE COLORS DON’T RUN”Click here for detailed Itinerary of Caravan Route!Click above for the detailed itinerary, but here is an overview of the route: THURSDAY, MARCH 8TH: San Francisco, Lafayette, Vacaville, Sacramento, Stockton, Fresno,... Move America Forward http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1796594/posts#comment Wed, 7 Mar 2007 10:54:25 GMT http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1795267/posts Hello Folks! I thought that I'd post up some rough maps I have form my visits- that were good whhen i came to outlining the Tourist/Main Buildings stops in D.C> for those going to the gathering of eagles- so you can just get a rough idea of where things are- and to hopefully help orientate yoursleves. Later I will ADD more THREAD of Better MAPS - and etc..- Just wanted to put this up for some folks requesting this! HERE's a SMALL version of one- the LINKS I LIST here are for the FULL PAGE-Better to read ones! Just copy... Darth AirBorne http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1795267/posts#comment Mon, 5 Mar 2007 02:46:08 GMT