Posted on 09/29/2004 12:06:59 PM PDT by Former Military Chick
PITTSBURG, Kan. - A rally for a Kansas National Guard unit headed overseas as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom drew about 2,000 people, displaying what one attendee called "a level of patriotism today that we haven't seen since World War II."
"I am proud of all of the soldiers that are being deployed," added Fort Scott Mayor Gary Billionis.
The Tuesday night rally was for Pittsburg-based Company A of the 891st Engineer Battalion. The unit's Company B is from Coffeyville, and the battalion headquarters is in Iola. In all, about 500 soldiers are involved in the deployment.
They will train at Fort Sill, Okla., before being sent overseas.
"All of these soldiers will be in our hearts and our prayers until they return home safely," said Pittsburg Mayor Ralph McGeorge.
Proud to be an American *ping*!
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