I arrived home 40 minutes ago (1am) from Walter Reed. I have recently relocated in VA two hours from DC. The last 2 Friday nights I have been privileged to join the DC FReepers to counter the disgusting display that Code Stink or pink, whatever, puts on every Friday night at the main gate to Walter Reed. I want to assure you, there is overwhelming support for our troops, even in the liberal bastion that is DC.
Horns honking, traffic literally stopping to read our signs then letting out a loud whoop. Police, ambulance, city buses all honk and/or flash their lights. Several cars pulled over in front of us to say "thank you for doing this" as we responded "thank you for supporting our troops."
Last week we had the honor of visiting with a soldier back from Iraq, accompanied by his mom and sister. Tonight a group of young people stopped to ask what we were doing and why. Once they realized that we were supporters of our troops, unlike those across the street, they were excited. A few FReepers talked with them and passed out some literature.
The tear jerker tonight was when a vehicle pulled out of WR and slowly passed us honking, the passenger waved as we all got misty. He had an artificial right arm/hand that was still just a hook ..... and HE was thanking us. I could not love and appreciate these men and women any more, if they were my own children. God Bless them and keep them all.
Captain Alvarez, welcome home sir, and THANK YOU for your service. Keep writing and informing of the real news in Iraq.
The story told by Capt. Alvarez and yours as well as other posts tonight have warmed the heart of this old soldier.
Thank you for all you do!
Thank you for your report; the FReeper action at Walter Reed immensely warms my heart and lifts my spirit. So I know the troops and veterans are thrilled, too.
JAN, they ARE my children, every one of them...
Thanks for posting that- Justanobody!