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Ride and Rally for the Haditha Marines: After Action Report
Defend Our Marines ^ | July 1, 2007 | Don Dinsmore

Posted on 07/01/2007 2:58:11 PM PDT by RedRover

Ride & Rally for the Haditha Marines: After Action Report

Leaving Seattle, June 23

Sacramento, June 26

Camp Pendleton, June 28

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."

These Marine parents drove 50 miles to give Don Dinsmore a send-off on June 23 for his I-5 corridor ride (see map below)

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.

The press talks to Don at the gates of Pendleton, June 28

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.

Marines listen to a speech as the press takes notes.

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.

Riders and supporters (including Gold Star Marine dad, Mike Anderson) in Stockton, California give contributions to the defense fund.

Another check in the mail to the SSgt. Frank Wuterich Fund.

Don stops to "meet and greet" at Renegade Classics in Bakersfield, June 27

Trust me, a small insignificant motorcycle ride turned some heads and shook some constitutions because of you who saw it as a priority.

Supporters of the 3/5 and 3/1 Marines stood together.

A 3/1 mom takes part at the rally.

"I AM NOT GUILTY! DON'T LEAVE ME BEHIND!"

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!

Capt. Jeffrey Dinsmore, 3/1 Marines, currently deployed in Iraq

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


TOPICS: Military/Veterans
KEYWORDS: aar; defendourmarines; haditha; iraq; marines; motorcycles; supportourtroops
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Freeper Honor Roll for the Ride & Rally: Blue Ribbon Mom, sheana, NordP, BigDingo (on the phone from Iraq)

Freeper Ground Control: The Spirit of Allegiance, jazusamo

1 posted on 07/01/2007 2:58:15 PM PDT by RedRover
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To: 4woodenboats; aculeus; American Cabalist; AmericanYankee; AndrewWalden; Antoninus; AliVeritas; ...

2 posted on 07/01/2007 3:03:42 PM PDT by RedRover (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover; All
Great report, Red and a great message from Don Dinsmore. Thanks to you both.

If you would like to help with the civilian lawyer’s legal fees for the
Haditha Marines you can do so by going to these sites.

Defend Our Marines

Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt

SSgt. Frank Wuterich

Lance Cpl. Stephen B. Tatum

Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani

Military Combat Defense Fund


Photo Sharing and Video Hosting at Photobucket

3 posted on 07/01/2007 3:12:26 PM PDT by jazusamo (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover
God bless each of these warriors. I firmly believe justice (as can happen now) will see that each of these men walk free.

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.

4 posted on 07/01/2007 3:39:12 PM PDT by SevenMinusOne
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To: Blue Ribbon Mom; sheana; NordP; The Spirit Of Allegiance
Ping!
5 posted on 07/01/2007 3:50:20 PM PDT by RedRover (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover
Every donation counts, every dollar counts

and thou shalt be blessed; because they have not wherewith to recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed in the resurrection of the just.

6 posted on 07/01/2007 3:58:43 PM PDT by lilycicero (It is true and it is Sunday. It all comes back to you. Luke 14:14)
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To: lilycicero

((((lily))))


7 posted on 07/01/2007 4:04:40 PM PDT by RedRover (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover
Thanks for the ping RR - God Bless and God Save these Heros!

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

8 posted on 07/01/2007 4:07:26 PM PDT by NordP (HUNTER: "The real question for Mexico--Why are your people crossing burning deserts to get away?")
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To: NordP
Whoops - let's try this again... Hubby's Friend's Site
9 posted on 07/01/2007 4:09:10 PM PDT by NordP (HUNTER: "The real question for Mexico--Why are your people crossing burning deserts to get away?")
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To: RedRover

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!


10 posted on 07/01/2007 4:26:14 PM PDT by Girlene
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To: RedRover
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!

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.

11 posted on 07/01/2007 4:33:17 PM PDT by 4woodenboats (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover

Thanks RedRover!
We were with Don in spirit at Camp Pendleton!


12 posted on 07/01/2007 4:36:28 PM PDT by sheana
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To: sheana

He loved seeing you in Bakersfield! Everyone’s support means A LOT!


13 posted on 07/01/2007 5:06:37 PM PDT by RedRover (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: 4woodenboats
WOO-HOO. WAY TO GO 4WoodenBoats

Show Don and the Haditha Marines the MONEY!



14 posted on 07/01/2007 5:09:18 PM PDT by Girlene
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To: 4woodenboats; Girlene; lilycicero
Way to go, boats! We want a picture!
15 posted on 07/01/2007 5:50:04 PM PDT by RedRover (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover; 1stbn27; 2111USMC; 2nd Bn, 11th Mar; 68 grunt; A.A. Cunningham; ASOC; AirForceBrat23; ...

PING


16 posted on 07/01/2007 5:53:32 PM PDT by freema (Marine FRiend, 1stCuz2xRemoved, Mom, Aunt, Sister, Friend, Wife, Daughter, Niece)
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To: 4woodenboats; RedRover

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!


17 posted on 07/01/2007 5:53:43 PM PDT by Chickenhawk Warmonger (The Media Lied & Soldiers Died)
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To: NordP
Great idea! Pardon the Border Agents NOW!
18 posted on 07/01/2007 5:54:23 PM PDT by RedRover (DefendOurMarines.com)
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To: RedRover
Thanks!

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!

19 posted on 07/01/2007 6:00:11 PM PDT by NordP (HUNTER: "The real question for Mexico--Why are your people crossing burning deserts to get away?")
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To: 4woodenboats

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))))


20 posted on 07/01/2007 6:20:36 PM PDT by lilycicero (Generous people grow here.)
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