(Marine)Recruiter stages counter-demonstration (See #40. Let's give Sgt. Chamburs a warm welcome!)

When my stepson and nephew came home from Iraq 2 years ago, they had a huge gathering at the National Gaurd Armory to welcome them home. Most of the town showed up. The radio station was broadcasting from there that day. The troops came home on a really nice bus from Nashville.

When they got to the county line, the entire police force was there to welcome them and escorted them back home. Cars had pulled over on the 4lane bumper to bumper with their occupants lining the road cheering. They passed the school complex on the way and the schools were let out while they passed so the students could cheer.

When the bus became visible from the Armory, the whole place erupted in cheers and it went on till they pulled up in front of the Armory. One of the soldiers remarked that when they saw all the police and people at the county line, they thought their had been a bad car accident and when they saw all the people cheering, he said "Holy cow! Thats for us!"

It was a really memorable day. We are really proud of our guys and gals here. Its funny the MSM never shows this kind of support for our troops. They are too busy covering the likes of Shehag, I suppose. If they ever did cover these patriotic gatherings, I bet it wouldn't take long for patriotism to return to America.

I just saw this, sorry so late to the thread, but kudos to you Sgt!! The picture of you makes me so proud! My best friend's hubby is a Marine just back from Iraq and he gets so mad when we drive down Rt. 9 (in Pok NY) and see these creepy anti-war (really they are not anti-war, they just want the other side to win!) slime. I have two cousins in the Marines as well, one in Thailand, one in Iraq..God Bless you, Sgt. Semper Fi!

Brendan us fine young man. I am rick from coastline signs. Sgt called me that morning and said he had a protestor outside the his recruiting office and want some help. We donated the signs to him. He stood outside most of the day, in the cold in shirt. We love Brenda. He comes into the shop once and awhile. I know it has been a long time but if you send your email address, I will email his back and post it on this page.

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BRAVO ZULU, Sergeant!!!