Rally for the Troops/America - Utah

Operation Yellow Ribbon ^ | 11 April, 2003 | n/a

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FYI for Utah freepers - 'Unofficial' Rally for America:

Saturday, April 12, 2003 at 12:00 P.M.   The General Pulbic Is Invited To Help And Make HISTORY! And Become A Part Of A 10-Ft. Wide, 1-Mile Long Human Yellow Ribbon Around The Utah State Capitol And Help Us To Say “We Are Here For You” We Will Send An Aerial Photo With A Powerful And Colorful Message To Our Men And Women Overseas! Click here for more information!

---- SNIP ----Agenda for the April 12th Salt Lake City rally
State Capitol Building
300 North State Street
Salt Lake City, UT

12:00 P.M. - 2:00 p.m. - This program will begin with a flag-raising ceremony done by a Military Color Guard. We will gather the crowd in a circle around the Capitol Building to form the Human Yellow Ribbon (so participants need to be dressed in bright yellow). During this time there will be bands, Native American drum circles, etc. around the perimeter of the circle.
2:00 P.M. - There will be a fly over by the Air Force during this time. Also, the press will be filming and photographing our Yellow Ribbon from the air.  A 20’ X 30’ American Flag will be unfurled in front of the Capitol for the aerial shot.
2:00 - 4:00 P.M. - Program which will include "big-name" participants from local celebrities, elected officials, Utah National Guard, music group(s), etc.

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Agenda for the Provo rally
March 29th Saturday 1:00 - 4:00
Provo Library
3rd North University Avenue
Provo, UT

1. We will have the Provo Jr. ROTC who will provide a color guard who
   will conduct the flag raising ceremony
2. National Anthem - Aubrey Adams
3. Provo Jr. ROTC Armed Regulation Drill Team demonstration
4. Provo Jr. ROTC Exhibition team
5. Native American performances
6. City Dignitaries
7. Marching band(s)
8. Provo Jr. ROTC - flag Presentation Team

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Let's show our support for our troops, president, and country!

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You guys get your own VIP Ping for your support in the past!

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I know these rallies (whether at Provo or Salt Lake City) will require a bit of a 'road trip' for some of us, but remember that the troops have taken a far longer and more dangerous road trip!

There is a hight likelyhood that the media will be there so excellent turnout will be nice. Let's dress appropriately (remember the yellow) and be sure to be a stark contrast to the 'anti-war' (anti-Bush/pro-Saddam) civil disobedience crowds with out marked civility and maturity.

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Oops, I just noticed the date on the Provo rally (I was under the impression that they would be held simmultaneously) - Sorry....
Everyone come to the Salt Lake Rally!!!

[T Minus Four]

Sorry, I'm a redhead and look hideous in yellow, so I can't make it (/kidding)

LOL!! Seriously, I'm going to plan to attend. Please FReepmail me and maybe we can hook up. Are we doing signs and such? I could also use some advice on parking, etc, I don't get into downtown SL much, unless it's to go eat at the Macaroni Grill. Mmmmm, maybe an early dinner is in order Saturday!

[Excuse_My_Bellicosity]

Hmm, looks like I've got something to do tomorrow after all...

[batter]

I may bring a "Liberate Iraq, Support our Troops sign". However, I'm undecided. I WILL bring a US flag, however.

If you know how to get to the Capitol, parking shouldn't be a problem (a nice spot is in the church lot just accross from the front of the capitol building). Otherwise, there are lots adjacent to the building as well as some street parking.

In terms of getting freepers together...I'm not the most familiar with the area either but how would meeting at the bottom of the 'lowest' stairs (i.e. first steps next to/from the road) in front of the captiol between 11:45 and 12:15 sound?...

[T Minus Four]

OK, sounds good. You'll recognize me right away - I'll be wearing a yellow shirt.

[redrock]

I'll be there....with wife and kids in tow.

..or maybe they will be towing me....

Either way......

redrock

[T Minus Four]

Hi Soccer8, I'll leave you to do the official after-action report, but 'd like to say what a pleasure it was to meet you, and I think the rally was a great success! Do you have web space to post pictures?

[T Minus Four]

Here's a link to KSL's website with a story and a video. I think it's hysterical that the tiny cadre of anti-war protestors felt the need to be miles away!

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OK here's the link to the story in the Salt Lake Tribune this morning, but I'm very disappointed that they didn't bother to print a picture. I saw it on channel 2 news last night - pretty cool!

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The Deseret News had a great story AND pictures! Here's the link. If you look at the close-up picture, we were just to the right! In fact, T-Junior insists that 4mer Liberal's arm is in the edge of the shot.

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I'll try to get the 'after action' report up today. It was a lot of fun. Too bad we missled Excuse_my... and redrock. They were probably in the crowd somewhere! I think I can get webspace for photos (I'll send you my e-mail address tomorrow so that you can get them to me).

[lady lawyer]

I was there with husband, sister (luvtheconstitution), six kids and in-laws, and 11 grandchildren. It was fun, and a good memory for the children.