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Rumsfeld cheered at Arlington -- A Memorial Day Moment.
e-mail | 5/31/04 | "Larry"

Posted on 05/31/2004 11:39:22 AM PDT by Stagerite

Fred, I just watched the Arlington Cemetery ceremonies. It was impressive as always, but there was a particularily poignant moment. General Meyers introduced Donald Rumsfeld -- to introduce the Commander in Chief. When our embattled wartime Secretary of Defense reached the podium the cheering and whistles became a prolonged, standing ovation. "Rummy" was touched and almost speechless for awhile ... until he said "WOW!" The President gave him a knowing nod and then patted his friend's right shoulder. "WOW!" indeed. ... Semper Fi, Larry


TOPICS: Constitution/Conservatism; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: arlington; arlingtoncemetery; memorialday; ovation; rumsfeld
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A retired Marine friend just sent me this clip within an e-mail.
1 posted on 05/31/2004 11:39:23 AM PDT by Stagerite
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To: Stagerite

AWESOME!


2 posted on 05/31/2004 11:41:44 AM PDT by Militiaman7 (Fear not tomorrow, God is already there.)
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To: Stagerite

I watched it live, it was great!!!


3 posted on 05/31/2004 11:46:31 AM PDT by Mister Baredog ((The French can"t even build an airport))
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To: Stagerite

Rumsfeld is my hero. I am so glad that he received a standing ovation. He deserves it.


4 posted on 05/31/2004 11:46:49 AM PDT by M007
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To: Stagerite

You could tell Rummy was touched by the big cheers. I also heard someone say "We love you!" when Bush got up, too. He was touched. It was a great day!


5 posted on 05/31/2004 11:47:14 AM PDT by Milligan
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To: Stagerite

Without Rummy we'd be in dire straits.


6 posted on 05/31/2004 12:04:29 PM PDT by JOE43270 (JOE43270)
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To: JOE43270

I am hearing a lot of talk that Rummy could be dumped before the election to help Bush's chances. I think it would be a huge mistake.


7 posted on 05/31/2004 12:09:45 PM PDT by Honestfreedom
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To: Stagerite

I sure hope this is run again...I missed it!!


8 posted on 05/31/2004 12:20:54 PM PDT by Gator113
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To: All

This is how someone called David Morgan at the Drudge link covered the story:

WAR PRESIDENT

Bush, who avoided combat in Vietnam while serving as a pilot in the Texas Air National Guard, calls himself a war president for his re-election campaign against Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry, a decorated Vietnam veteran.

It goes on from there. But there's no liberal media bias....(sarcasm)


9 posted on 05/31/2004 12:26:24 PM PDT by Havisham
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To: M007

I just wish he was 20 years younger.


10 posted on 05/31/2004 1:31:04 PM PDT by Eric in the Ozarks (STAGMIRE !)
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To: Stagerite

Awesome BUMP, indeed!


11 posted on 05/31/2004 1:31:55 PM PDT by Libertina (Happy Memorial Day Weekend, FRee Republic!)
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To: Mrs Zip; BOBWADE

ping


12 posted on 05/31/2004 3:24:31 PM PDT by zip (Remember: DimocRat lies told often enough became truth to 42% of americans)
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To: Stagerite

Different speech, same Rumsfeld.

13 posted on 05/31/2004 4:24:16 PM PDT by risk
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To: Stagerite

BEST... SECRETARY OF DEFENSE... EVER!


14 posted on 05/31/2004 7:13:00 PM PDT by Imal (Enough of this! Let's hear more about Abu Ghraib.)
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To: Stagerite
President Bush Gives "Rummy" a Standing Ovation!!

U.S. President George W. Bush (L) applauds as Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld prepares to speak at an observance of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 2004.   REUTERS/Larry Downing

Mon May 31, 1:14 PM ET
Reuters

U.S. President George W. Bush (news - web sites) (L) applauds as Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld prepares to speak at an observance of Memorial Day at Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 2004. REUTERS/Larry Downing

President Bush, left, shares a light moment with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld after Rumsfeld spoke at a ceremony marking Memorial Day at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 31, 2004 outside Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
Mon May 31, 1:47 PM ET
AP

President Bush (news - web sites), left, shares a light moment with Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld after Rumsfeld spoke at a ceremony marking Memorial Day at the amphitheater at Arlington National Cemetery Monday, May 31, 2004 outside Washington. (AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
President Bush applauds while Army Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld acknowledges the audience during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheater in Arlington, Va. Monday, May 31, 2004. At right is Army Maj. Gen. Galen Jackman, Commander of the Military District of Washington. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
Mon May 31, 1:48 PM ET
AP

President Bush (news - web sites) applauds while Army Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld acknowledges the audience during Memorial Day ceremonies at the Arlington National Cemetery amphitheater in Arlington, Va. Monday, May 31, 2004. At right is Army Maj. Gen. Galen Jackman, Commander of the Military District of Washington. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
President George W. Bush(R) bows his head with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Richard Myers(L) and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld(C) during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 2004. Photo by Larry Downing/Reuters
Mon May 31, 4:53 PM ET
Reuters

President George W. Bush (news - web sites)(R) bows his head with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs General Richard Myers(L) and Secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld(C) during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, May 31, 2004. Photo by Larry Downing/Reuters

15 posted on 05/31/2004 7:18:26 PM PDT by deport (To a dog all roads lead home.......)
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To: Mister Baredog
Anyone know where there is tape of it on the web?
16 posted on 05/31/2004 8:18:14 PM PDT by JasonC
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To: deport
Well deserved. And I've got an attaboy for the crowd, too. Don't you just love Jacksonian America? Pity the ideologues lost in spin who will never understand it...
17 posted on 05/31/2004 8:47:49 PM PDT by JasonC
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To: JasonC
Anyone know where there is tape of it on the web?

Try C-SPAN, they might have the whole event.

18 posted on 05/31/2004 10:46:43 PM PDT by Mister Baredog ((Kerry is a major dork))
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To: Howlin; StarFan; Dutchy; RaceBannon

Rummy bump!


19 posted on 05/31/2004 10:49:18 PM PDT by nutmeg (Land of the Free - Thanks to the Brave)
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To: JasonC
Click on Wreath Laying by the President
20 posted on 06/01/2004 6:36:24 AM PDT by deport (To a dog all roads lead home.......)
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