Wa. State "Support troops" rally HUGE success!

From the Front | 11/15/03 | JDoutrider

[JDoutrider]

Todays support the Troops rally at Camp Murray (FT Lewis, Washington state) was a resounding success!

I arrived an hour early and the Supporters had already spanned Exit 122 and the surrounding streets!

This show of support was for the largest call up of National Guard in decades. The organization "Not in Our Name" had threatened to protest the arrival of troops of the 81st Armored Brigade, and other detachments reporting for training duty before their deployment to Iraq.

Word got out that the loonies from Seattle were going to show up at exit 122 to make a stink about the war, and our brave men and women soldiers heading there.

Thanks to a heads up from local radio stations KVI 570, and KTTH 770, plans to launch a counter protest were made...and I'm here to tell ya it was a glorious response!

The smile on the troops diving by, and the constant blaring of horns from the freeway passerbys was quite moving. Yet everywhere I looked, I couldn't find the war protestors! Believe me...I looked everywhere...including the garbage cans and grease pit outside of Galloping Gerdies Restaurant...nowhere I tell ya! I wonder if the sight of all those American flags and support the warrior signs held by hundreds, if not thousands of Patriotic Citizens had anything to do with it?

Must admit, had to leave early as old war wounds won't allow me to stand for more than half an hour at a time, but managed to wave Ol Glory for two hours...damn the pain...this was FUN!

On the Way back North I was delighted to see that not only was Exit 122 filled with red, White, and Blue...but the next THREE highway overpasses were burgeoning with Americas Finest! Great going fellow Freepers! Especially Libertina...great to finally meet you!

JD

[davidtalker]

Congrats. I wish I could have been there. Pretty difficult from here in Texas. However, it was an honor sitting in at KVI for John Carlson and getting the word out. One thing is certain, I am proud to be a Freeper!

God Bless,
David Gold

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I am very interested in seeing whether the report is accurately presented. We all know that thousands of pro-troops people completely overwhelmed a handful of demonstrators...but will it appear that way on the news tonight? We'll see.

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

I've heard you! You're great!!

[potlatch]

That's great!! Too many flags and supporters scared the protestors off, LOL.

[American Sovereignty Defender]

For TV news of the rally watch NWCN Channel 2. The report repeats often...I think every half hour.

[American Sovereignty Defender]

Gold, a hearty thanks to you for getting the word out via KVI! And the same goes to Rusty and the producers (Travis & Luther)...for encouraging folks to attend. I love talk Radio!...and the fine FR network of Patriots like yourself!

[DaughterOfAnIwoJimaVet]

Thank you!

[MarMema]

Second thread with many pics!

[djwright]

More pics from my other thread

http://community.webshots.com/album/100230204ULCKNY

[MarMema]

Also on the thread link I posted above in 48 there is a link to video (KOMO4) showing how our side overcame the bad guys bigtime.

[Spunky]

Great going all you West Side of the Cascade Freepers.

Just to far for us East of the Cascades old folks to drive.

[MarMema]

You were there in spirit.

[Auntie Mame]

This is fantastic! Way to go, Washington!

[sleavelessinseattle]

[sleavelessinseattle]

Some buds of mine brought their ambulance at my bequest...

next time...APC complete with Airsoft BMG, eh folks? That is NOT an idle offer btw the only issue is parking and lead time.

They're at the WAC show like clockwork!;-D

[sleavelessinseattle]

Please...someone reassure me that I am NOT related to this object...okay?

[sleavelessinseattle]

That yellow BLUR is LT...Wave quick...she'll be off haranguing the unwashed before the shutter clicks closed!;-D It was great to see everybody...Next event...Cinnamon Rolls of DOOM!8-@

[sleavelessinseattle]

There they go...What a turnout...and yet Channel 7 ONLY showed interviews of these TOTAL LOSERS!!! Anybody with any thoughts on how to fight the bias of reporting in WA state...PLEASE Freepmail...I'm in INDIGNANCY...But it was fun to yell after them..."HEY you're already soaking wet! Now try some friggin SOAP!!!

[sleavelessinseattle]

Did I mention that I really LOVE seeing the Flag wave??? GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS!!!!

[sleavelessinseattle]

Lest we forget...ALSO...I LOVE the guy next to LT in the Pith helmet...He played trumpet ALL DAY LONG in the RAIN to keep the spirits up. Hope someone knows his email and thanks him from the heart for me. I wish all Freepers had been there and I mourn for the losses we're suffering to EXTERMINATE ISLAMIST TERRORISM...