Posted on 07/01/2007 2:58:11 PM PDT by RedRover
The response to the ride and rally was phenomenal. In many places, at many times between June 23rd and the 28th, people made standing up for the Marines their priority.
I take this from the mouths of the supporters.
The parents of a Marine who saw us off in Seattle said, "Should we go to support them or not? It's over 50 miles from our house and early in the morning on Saturday. But it's the PRIORITY."
All along the 1,422-mile route, those who realized the significance of the ride treated their participation, no matter how insignificant they felt their part was, as a PRIORITY.
And the PRIORITIES won.
I shunned the news media and yet the Priority thinkers contacted them and encouraged the media to cover this Priority event. Reporters from the North County Times, San Diego Union-Tribune, NBC San Diego were there because you called or e-mailed and told them to be there.
I rode and the Priority thinkers followed the ride from all over the country on Priority thinkers' web sites: Free Republic, Conservative Thoughts, Defend Our Marines.
The Priority thinkers didn't politically bicker about who was being supported. They just supported the Marines and our Nation, as it should be run. And Marines came out to the main gate at Pendleton and saw that we were there.
Passing motorists waved and stopped to talk when they saw our flags and signs all along the I-5 corridor. I passed out flyers at every rest stop and spoke to total strangers who asked me about the Marines. We collected many envelopes filled with cash that will be delivered to the Military Combat Defense Fund--a fund that so far has raised $80,000 for Marines who could be deprived of their freedom by the same government who sent them to war.
Trust me, a small insignificant motorcycle ride turned some heads and shook some constitutions because of you who saw it as a priority.
For those who lent their support for the Ride and Rally, in so many ways, thank you.
For those who haven't yet joined this cause, please join up now. Make this a priority before it's too late.
The Marine in this picture has one thing on his mind, protecting us. And he is one insignificant Marine...Yeah right! You are one insignificant Citizen...Yeah right! Priority! Priority! Priority!
What next?
This was one event. Much more needs to be done.
Organize a ride of your own. We'll put our support behind you in every way we can.
Make a donation to help the accused get the defense they deserve. How about giving a nickel for every mile I rode? Write out a check for $71.10 and put it in the mail today. Make this a priority!
Every donation counts, every dollar counts. Just read the appeal from LCpl. Stephen Tatum's parents and see what these honest, hard-working people are up against.
Send e-mails, make phone calls, to talk shows and news programs. LCpl. Justin Sharratt was all but fully exonerated at the end of his hearing. When tested in a hearing, the story as reported by Time magazine and Congressman Murtha was proven to be false. Why is there nothing but stone-cold silence from the media? Where are the likes of Sean Hannity and Bill O'Reilly on this story?
Let the media know our defenders are a priority to you.
God bless,
Don Dinsmore
Defend Our Marines
Freeper Ground Control: The Spirit of Allegiance, jazusamo
Simply shameful what they've been put through. Their skills and services should still be in this fight.
Reminds one of the recent fiasco in the Duke case.
and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just.
((((lily))))
It was hubby's and my pleasure to be there.
NordP
P.S. Hubby's the webmaster for his friend in AZ, who welcomed him when he went to AZ to volunteer as a Minuteman's website. There are some great "INDEPENDENCE DAY" (say that instead of 4th of July) quotes on the home page: Hubby's friend's site
Job well done to both Don Dinsmore and RedRover! Don just put this ride together in a flash because he believed in raising money and awareness for the accused Marines. And now was the right time. RedRover, you followed the trip, kept updating the thread with maps, photos, and emails from Don.
I’m not sure how all the press made it there, except Red, you probably had a hand in that, as well. And there were people making donations.
Job well done to all the people who made it their PRIORITY to follow this cause!
Hey wait a minute - unless someone's sent a Huey to pick up Don and his bike, he's got 1422 miles still to ride - Leave No Motorcycle Riding Dad With Monkey Butt Behind!
(I'm constantly having to remind my own son of this very same thing ;~))
3 checks for 142.20 going out in tomorrow's mail.
God Bless the Dinsmores and the Marines of 3/l Kilo - Thanks for displaying the Honor, Sacrifice, and Sense of Duty that gives our Independence Day such Sincerity of Meaning.
Thanks RedRover!
We were with Don in spirit at Camp Pendleton!
He loved seeing you in Bakersfield! Everyone’s support means A LOT!
PING
OMG 4woodenboats I haven’t heard “monkey butt” in a while! They actually sell “Monkey Butt” powder at one of our favorite spots to gas up for trips to Florida.
Red - as always a superb job covering this for those of us unable to physically attend (we were all there in spirit).
Thank you Don and thank you 3/1 Marines!
I was concerned that this thread is and should be all about Don and Co. and maybe I shouldn't have shared that site with you; but the Marine theme is all over that site, too. And, as you noticed, there are links to other great sites as well.
Hubby's friend is another proud Dad of a Marine!
God Bless them All!
You are living ALOHA!
I just learned what this meant so I will pass it on to you because it would be square if Red did this for you.
((((4woodenboats))))
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