Northwest corner with WR hospital in background
Northeast corner
Southwest corner
Southeast corner
Posted on 06/28/2007 11:55:24 PM PDT by BillF
On June 22, FReepers from DC Chapter and beyond, together with allies, gathered outside the main gate of Walter Reed Army Medical Center (WR) for our weekly support the troops FReep. At the same time, the cruel Code Pinkos and their fellow travelers assembled a block away to continue their vicious taunting of wounded troops, but they bombed out yet again.
Here is a web page describing background for the FReep, including the intense hatred that the venomous Pinkos have for our troops, except those troops who join Pinko efforts. Some photos from past FReeps will be added to the web page.
Our honor roll of those present: 3D-Joy, Albion Wilde, Bruce & Christy (WR patient & wife), BufordP, Chief (GOE), Cindy-true-supporter, DaNang68, daughterofTGSL, Fraxinus, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, Kathleen from MD*, kristinn, Lauren from VA (a different Lauren than the one who had started coming to WR in late 2005 or early 2006)*, Pasquale, R.T. Delta, SenseiErn, TacoMama, tgslTakoma, Tolerance Sucks Rocks, Tom the Redhunter , trooprally, VAFlagwaver, VictoryNY, and BillF. * = lurker GOE = Gathering of Eagles
It was two years ago this month that FReepers started regularly outnumbering the Pinkos. Tonight, for the second week in a row, the evil Pinkos bombed out, managing an abysmal turnout. The America-hating traitors and their well-meaning dupes only had 5 during most of the night, but had an additional 4 make a token appearance at the end, just before they cut, run, and surrendered the night to the much larger group of FReepers.
Photos included in the report are from trooprally (Mrs.) and R.T. Delta. You can see all of their great photos by clicking: here for trooprally (Mrs.) and here for R.T. Delta. (No hyperlinks on the photos this week.)
Four corners of FReepers:
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Northwest corner with WR hospital in background |
Northeast corner |
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Southwest corner |
Southeast corner
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DaughterofTGSL and Kathleen |
BufordP, wearing headphones to protect against ringing
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Albion Wilde was among many glad to see 3D-Joy back
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trooprally (Mrs.) and VAFlagwaver |
Pinkos hold their sick psych op against wounded troops about a block from the WR main gate.
Pinkos have softened their signage since August of 2005 when they were caught by national media exposure of their "Maimed for a Lie" sign, captured in photos taken by FReepers. The evil Pinkos held signs saying that it was a vigil and had Perry guitar guy play and sing. That led Doctor Raoul to shout LET THE CAT GO, STOP THE TORTURE, CLOSE ABU MEOW. Recently, Perry and his guitar have been missing from the Pinko ranks, but it is unclear what happened to the poor cat.
In the absence of Perry, this enterprising young performer,
Elvis, opened his guitar act outside a store a few blocks away.
Comments from trooprally (Mr.):
Early on, the southwest corner had several FReepers. A young lady walked past and I nodded in recognition and she half smiled. I went back to holding my sign and waving at the passing cars. A little while later she came back across the intersection, this time thanking us for being out there. By this time, Sensei Ern was the only FReeper with me. We shook her hand, thanking her for her service.
She stayed and started a conversation. She was in Afghanistan and three weeks ago, due to heart problems, was transported to Walter Reed. She is better now and will be going back to active duty.
She learned about our Walter Reed Freep and the many other FReeps around the Country in support of her and our military, of how we rain on the moonbats parade and ruin their media coverage. To my surprise, she said that they hear about our Support The Troops Rallies while in Afghanistan. She said that it really does make a difference after hearing mostly bad news on the MSM.
As she was leaving in the direction of the moonbats, I further explained the moonbats dismal protest, how they used to be on the two corners and have since been banished into obscurity.
About 5 minutes later she was back. Turns out, she was heading down the block to enter Walter Reed by the other gate. The gate is closed to both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. I thought military personal could still walk onto Walter Reed at the gates. In effect, she had to twice walk by the moonbats. [end trooprally comments]
We had numerous honks of support from cars passing by and honks and shouts of thanks from cars leaving WR. In particular, someone in a car leaving WR shouted "You guys are the bomb!"
Upon hearing about that shout, I realized that, if the troops and relatives think that we are the bomb, the Pinkos have really bombed out again, both in numbers and in effect.
If you can't get to D.C. to join us but would like to do something for the wounded, you can find a wealth of ideas by FReepmailing Albion Wilde, Cindy-True-Supporter, or VAFlagwaver.
Come join us every Friday night per below details between the hours of 6:30pm to approx 9:30pm.
Directions to our Walter Reed FReep location from the Takoma metro station
BufordP's Walter Reed FReep archive
PleaDeal's (GunnNutt) blog at Semper Gratus
Bill,
Keep up the *outstanding* work. I am a service member who has seen combat in Iraq and have more than a few buddies that have been injured over there. ***I cannot stress the importance of the role you are playing in the states.*** The war stateside, in the public view and in the headlines will ultimately decide our country's fate. As for morale...we get angry overseas about hearing ppl whine about the war, but when we hear these stories we are profoundly rejuvenated. I commend you for your service and bringing the fight to the enemy!!
Will you come out this Friday night to help cover the backs of our brave troops against the psyche-ops of treacherous Code Pink and their allies? Will you help our troops become "profoundly rejuvenated?"
Please don't let the troops think that regular Americans are too busy with TV, ballgames, movies and other recreation to peacefully counter America-hating leftists.
As always, the DC Chapter's rules for protesting will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence. No profanity. No racism. No provocations. Obey the law. Treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
Fridays, 6:30 to 9:30 pm Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 7200 Georgia Ave., at Elder St., NW, Washington, DC
On street parking is usually easy to find. Location is about 6 or 7 blocks from Takoma metro station and is walkable, but it is best if you get a ride. If you want a ride, FReepmail tgslTakoma and me, preferably with your cell phone number as far in advance as possible. If you wait until Friday afternoon, it may be too late to coordinate a Metro ride.
DC Chapter ping!
Join us tonight if you can. Cheer up some wounded troops and their relatives.
Good job, love seeing the pics when you post these threads. Keep it up.
Thanks for the report. Many wives expect their husbands to take them out to dinner or a movie on Friday nights. Vivien Valentine always says when I come home on Friday evening, “you are going to Walter Reed tonight.”
Great thread! I like the addition of the background page!
Bump!
Friday night is the highlight of my week! It was especially great this week to see 3D and all our troops coming out to talk with us.
Great AAR guys !!!! I wish I could be there more often, but the pictures and comments are the next best thing !
V
Great AAR and photos and really great work as always! Look forward to being there soon!
Thanks for the “hug” and welcome!
You represent me for so many weeks I can not thank you enough.
BillF,
This was so much fun to read and live again...
Tonight will be a repeat, and they will just keep getting better!
Another great freep and AAR. You guys ARE the bomb.
Thanks so much for doing this!
I’m on the left coast but my spirit is with you!
Great thread as always! I enjoy reading them every week. My rally buddies and I commend you for staying the course! I mentioned your rally and ours in some notes going into boxes headed to Iraq. A depressed pinko is a good thing! Keep up the bombing!
Keep up the fantastic work!
Just to rub it in, you all missed one of the better WR FReeps this past Friday. Lots of ‘electricity’ from the FReepers and visiting Eagles. But that is what makes WR legendary. One really doesn’t know what will happen week after week.
You two have a Good 4th and take care til we see you again.
[Mr] T
We have ex vets who are consider “Priority 8 Vet” who after retirement who went to Iraq to help the troops as contractors who can not even apply for VA benefits, who served 13 to 24 years in the service. So no I don’t understand how BOB was able to get treatment at a VA Hospital, being that he never served NO TIME IN ANY PART of OUR MILITARY, yet EX VETS who are shot in the head can not even get in! Priority 8 Vets are vets earning over $27,000 after retiring from the military, so again how is it a news reporter (ya know who was making well as a contractor/ Ex vet get in to this VA hospital?)
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