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San Diego Support The Troops Rally 10-28-05 (after action report/photos)
CAluvdubya | 10-30-05 | CAluvdubya

Posted on 10/30/2005 10:20:07 AM PST by CAluvdubya

On Friday, Oct. 28th, the San Diego area FReepers joined with the San Diego Protest Warriors for the chance to tell our soldiers, "Thank you", at the Marine Corps air Station at Miramar.

It was very heartwarming to see the smiles on the faces of our Marines as they realized that these shouting, waving, flag bearing, sign carrying people were there to salute them! They have not been forgotten!

We had a terrific response from the troops as well as passers-by. The local news was with us the entire time and even went "live" with us. Thank you to everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to give a little back to the troops.

Our numbers are growing with each event. Congratulations San Diego and thank you for supporting our troops!


TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; US: California
KEYWORDS: aar; rally; sandiego; supportourtroops
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We had about 25 people show up, with 9 of them representing Free Republic. In attendance were: SoCalPol, NordP and her husband, sofaman, cgk and her adorable daughter, Aquakat and his wife (Orange County), and myself. Big thanks to NordP for bringing music and representing FR on tv. Great job! Also, thanks to Aquakat for taking the time to drive down to San Diego to join us.
1 posted on 10/30/2005 10:20:08 AM PST by CAluvdubya
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To: SoCalPol; sofaman; cgk; Travis McGee; La Enchiladita; Aquakat; Two-Bits; weldgophardline; ...
My apologies for taking so long to get this up, I got a tad bit waylaid.

Pictures to follow.

2 posted on 10/30/2005 10:22:10 AM PST by CAluvdubya ("You are stuck on stupid!". Gen. Honore 9-20-05----On the line with Water Bucket Brigade!)
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sofaman and SoCalPol
The MCAS Miramar sign is in the background

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cgk (in red) having a good time!

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NordP on the left. The Marines loved this sign.

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A Marine driving by had given his cap to one of the kids!

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SoCalPol, NordP's husband, NordP.

Thank you everyone!!

I apologize if the pictures are too large (still learning how get the correct size)

3 posted on 10/30/2005 10:39:47 AM PST by CAluvdubya ("You are stuck on stupid!". Gen. Honore 9-20-05----On the line with Water Bucket Brigade!)
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To: CAluvdubya; SoCalPol; NordP; Jim Robinson; Hildy; Travis McGee; All

They're WONDERFUL pics!

WOO-HOO!

Good going, y'all!

I sure miss my San Diego FReepers!


4 posted on 10/30/2005 11:27:52 AM PST by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: CAluvdubya

Very cool and lovely to meet you and SoCalPol.


5 posted on 10/30/2005 12:14:28 PM PST by sofaman ("Get off the phone, you big dope!" Mark Levin.)
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To: sofaman

and, of course, NordP...How could I forget?


6 posted on 10/30/2005 12:15:58 PM PST by sofaman ("Get off the phone, you big dope!" Mark Levin.)
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To: onyx

Thanks onyx, I sure wish you were here to join us! We are getting bigger every time.


7 posted on 10/30/2005 12:27:41 PM PST by CAluvdubya ("You are stuck on stupid!". Gen. Honore 9-20-05----On the line with Water Bucket Brigade!)
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To: sofaman

Wasn't that a kick! It was fun putting faces to names. I can't wait until the next one!


8 posted on 10/30/2005 12:28:33 PM PST by CAluvdubya ("You are stuck on stupid!". Gen. Honore 9-20-05----On the line with Water Bucket Brigade!)
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To: CAluvdubya

Awesome! Looks like you guys did a great job! Thanks for posting the pictures!


9 posted on 10/30/2005 1:10:38 PM PST by GloriaJane (http://music.download.com/gloriajane "Seems Like Our Press Has Turned Against Our Country")
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To: CAluvdubya

Thank you SOOOOO much - the pics are great!


10 posted on 10/30/2005 1:20:25 PM PST by NordP (Must See TV - Mark Levin's Supreme Court Nomination Hearings ----- I WISH!)
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To: sofaman; All


LOOKING GOOD -- ALL OF YOU!


11 posted on 10/30/2005 1:28:53 PM PST by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: CAluvdubya

Me too. I would love to be with y'all thanking our brave troops.

I pinged Jim. I'll send him a link.


12 posted on 10/30/2005 1:34:42 PM PST by onyx ((Vicksburg, MS) North is a direction. South is a way of life.)
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To: CAluvdubya; NordP; sofaman; cgk; Aquakat

Photos are great and it was a great time with everyone


13 posted on 10/30/2005 4:59:37 PM PST by SoCalPol (I BELIEVE CONGRESSMAN WELDON!)
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To: CAluvdubya

In the words of my kids....

"Sweet!"


14 posted on 10/30/2005 6:22:44 PM PST by freema (Proud Marine Mom)
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To: freema

I like that! Indeed it was "sweet"!


15 posted on 10/30/2005 6:34:13 PM PST by CAluvdubya ("You are stuck on stupid!". Gen. Honore 9-20-05----On the line with Water Bucket Brigade!)
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To: CAluvdubya; SoCalPol; NordP; sofaman; Aquakat

Thanks for the thread and pics! It was wonderful to be there, to let our troops know how much we appreciate them, and of course to meet all of you. I'm glad we were able to make it!

Lauryn (my 3 yr old daughter, also in red, wearing the turtle backpack) had a lot of fun. When she saw this thread and the pics she said to her daddy "We went there!" She LOVES the cap the Marine stopped to give her... (she'll have to share it with me until she grows into it).

I'm sorry to say I didn't meet sofaman or aquakat! Or we probably said "hello" but I didn't know you were FReepers, as we said Hello to almost everyone there. One of the other women who attended has my email address to send some more pics, so as soon as she sends them, I'll post them. I'm looking forward to the next rally.

Note to NordP and husband: Thanks for bringing the music! We're VERY VERY sorry the little one knocked it over! ;)


16 posted on 10/30/2005 6:34:57 PM PST by cgk (Delay/Weldon '08: That's the ticket! // QUAGMIERS: Punditry's present, predictable predicament.)
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I'm so glad you made it and hope you can come to more in the future. Can't wait to see more pictures (my camera skills are NOT the best. LOL!)


17 posted on 10/30/2005 6:44:15 PM PST by CAluvdubya ("You are stuck on stupid!". Gen. Honore 9-20-05----On the line with Water Bucket Brigade!)
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Keep up the excellent work! Pictures were great!
18 posted on 10/30/2005 7:32:19 PM PST by timestax
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To: CAluvdubya

Oh, please! The pictures you took are FANTASTIC!!! :)


19 posted on 10/30/2005 7:39:19 PM PST by cgk (Delay/Weldon '08: That's the ticket! // QUAGMIERS: Punditry's present, predictable predicament.)
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To: cgk

Thank you, you are very sweet.


20 posted on 10/30/2005 7:44:36 PM PST by CAluvdubya ("You are stuck on stupid!". Gen. Honore 9-20-05----On the line with Water Bucket Brigade!)
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