Walter Reed Week 208, New MOAB Unveiled

April 13, 2009 | Kburi

[kburi]

New MOAB

Raising the New MOAB - Video

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAl1caKemPk

NEWS FROM THE FRONT GATE

Tonight – Week 208, we unveiled our new MOAB ( Mother Of All Banners), Last week was too windy for its coming out but tonight was just fine, breezy and mild. We had a good crowd and a lot of good conversation throughout the evening. A perfect ending to the Cherry Blossom week long festival.

MOAB Slogan Contest – The Winner Is ….Jimmy Valentine’s brother

Jimmy Valentine’s brother and the New Slogan

(BufordP and Trooprally are also in this photo under the banner)

We want to THANK those Freepers who sent in suggestions for the MOAB. They kept us going. After deliberation, Jimmy Valentine’s brother had the winning slogan. Many thanks to tgslTakoma for hemming the banner which fit perfectly on the existing frames after Trooprally did some minor trimming to several poles. And thanks to Trooprally, who always strives for perfection, for painting the slogan using a template which he had drawn to scale. This was especially exciting as we started painting from the center of the banner and either painted forward or backward. Kburi had a small role in identifying what letter we were to paint next. Since we had only one banner, there was only one chance to do it correctly. And so it was…

VISITORS

Several Wounded Warriors dropped by to talk with us. Among them were Andre from Florida. He has been at WR since August with an arm wound received in Afghanistan.. A little later, Lee from Chicago visited. He has been at WR for 3 months. He was with Patriot Warriors Ann and Ted. Several Patriot Guard members make hand carved canes for the Wounded Warriors. Ann and Ted bring those canes to those who need them. Lee has already put in for his next deployment.

Also joining us were Bruce and Chris, their daughter and grandson. Bruce, a Vietnam Veteran, periodically returns to WR for treatment. It’s always great to visit with them.

Early in the evening, Big John, a VFW Post Commander and VietNam veteran, arrived to coordinate with Tennessee Nan to get a wheelchair to a wounded soldier in need. The wheel chair had been donated and Tennessee Nan brought it from Tennessee.

To whoever cares there were 5 motley moonbats passively doing whatever moonbats do.

There was no bus on this Easter weekend.

HONOR ROLL BufordP, Cindy True Supporter, Fraxinus, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, New England Patriot, Kburi, Plea Deal, Rongkirby, (Mr) Trooprally, (Mrs) Trooprally, and…..Victory New York. (Photos by Mrs Trooprally, Plea Deal and Kburi; Video by Mrs Trooprally))

We are always looking for troop supporters to stop by and visit. Parking is free right across from Walter Reed’s front gate.

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 Tom the Redhunter, Cindy-True-Supporter, VAFlagwaver, or PleaDeal.

A Big Thank You to all FReepers who transport and store our many signs and banners every week.

Come join us every Friday night between the hours of 6:30pm to approx 9:30pm.

* Thank you to BufordP for maintaining the BIG LIST of all Walter Reed FReeps * Tom the Redhunter blogs at The Redhunter

April 10, 2009 Photos

Cherry Blossoms at the Tidal Basin

The New Slogan

Plea Deal and Rongkirby

Lee, Ted and Ann

Trooprally

Fraxinus, Jimmy Valentines brother, BufordP and Cindy True Supporter

Tennessee Nan and Mrs Trooprally

Mr and Mrs Trooprally – Getting the corner ready

Moonbat Alley - The other ones

Jefferson Memorial –2009 Cherry Blossom Festival

[maica]

Terrific MOAB and terrific report about terrific people!

[trooprally]

Yep, tough decision on the sayings though. All were real good.

[Mr] T

[Veeram]

Greatjob on the new MOAB everyone!!!!

[kburi]

CC: P8riot and nina0113

New MOAB says:

Thank You to Our Troops
You Did Not Falter
You Did Not Fail

Kburi

[fanfan]

Thank you FReepers for what you do every week for the troops and veterans.

[WVNan]

No no, that is what I said. Congratulations! (this contest wasn't "fixed" was it?)

Well, I did my patriotic duty today. Made my way to Charleston for the tea party. Rain, cold, misery; made me appreciate you guys even more. It was rewarding though.

[Yorktownpatriot]

Absolutely love it!
We’re so proud to be Freepers.
Darth and I will see yall again on July 4th weekend.

[kburi]

WE are looking forward to seeing you!