LIVE Report From Crawford (3,000 folks now and STILL COMING!)

Basil in Crawford | 8-27-05 | TxBubba

[TXBubba]

Just talked to Basil on site in Crawford, Texas. Currently there are about 100 folks there helping to set up. They have not received word about the caravan arrival in Waco yet. JimRob is riding with the caravan. She thinks it might get to Crawford around 1:00 p.m.

Basil says the stage is set up, the sound system is excellent and they have hung the most beautiful banners overnighted by W04Man on the stage. A big thanks for the banners, they are much appreciated!

Someone arrived early and hung yellow ribbons everywhere.

They have an American flag that is about 50 feet by 40 feet. Children of military personnel serving in the Middle East have written notes to their parents on the stripes of this flag. A very touching thing to behold.

The HOT Chapter booth is being unloaded right now. The will sell buttons made by Angelwood to help off set costs.

Someone rented the Community Center for our use so there is access to AC. However, they also have 10 tents set up. And there is a Moonwalk for the kiddos.

To top everything else there is BBQ on the grill! Basil is the official taster and says it is great!

That is all the news I have at the moment. It is hard to get a cell phone connection to Crawford but when I hear more I will try to update everyone.

[woofie]

'bitch in the ditch

She makes me itch

[Jeff Head]

Agreed...we are waiting on pics from freepers who were actually there, some of whom are enroute home now. If I get any, I will post them immediatley like two weeks ago.

[Chena]

I understand, Jeff Head. It's a rather emotional day for all of us. I've been reading REAL fast through this thread so I missed your post about singing patriotic songs. I'm trying to help hubby with the porch roof, but I sneak off now and then to try and catch up on the latest FR news. I am just so darn thankful for all of those who have made the trip to Crawford.

I just wish the MSM would start covering this awesome sight! What a spirit-lifting gathering for our troops to see.

[GodBlessUSA]

If you ever have a Fox Freep, and remember my name, let me know, I'll be there!

[Mo1]

I thought it was .. but I wasn't sure

[WKUHilltopper]

Big hug and thumbs up from me in Kentucky, wish I were there!

[STARWISE]

Awesome site .. thank you! From Yahoo News

A young pro-Bush supporter watches during a pro-Bush rally outside the Crawford Community Center in Crawford, TX. Tensions mounted in President George W. Bush's hometown, as a small army of his supporters poured in to challenge demonstrators opposed to the war in Iraq.

A Bush supporter signs a US flag to be sent to troops in Iraq during a rally in Crawford, TX. Tensions mounted in President George W. Bush's hometown, as a small army of his supporters poured in to challenge demonstrators opposed to the war in Iraq.

Sheriff deputies arrest a pro-war demonstrator at the protest camp near U.S. President George W. Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, August 27, 2005. Bush called on Saturday for Americans to brace for additional sacrifice in Iraq as his supporters and anti-war protesters converged just outside his vacation ranch.

From The Buzz

Some parents themselves have personally arrived to plant the crosses.

Crawford: From Those He Served and Lived With- 08/26

When Marine Lance Cpl. Louis Wayne Qualls was in Iraq, a member of his company had a shirt for Harley Davidson Kuwait that Qualls greatly admired. He tried to buy the shirt, but since it was rare his friend wanted to keep the shirt for himself. After Qualls was killed in Iraq, the friend mailed the shirt back to Gary Qualls signed by every member of his son’s company. Included with the shirt was a letter from the company expressing their sympathy to Mr. Qualls for his loss.

Crawford: "Lest They Be Forgotten" - 08/26

We’ve heard more than enough from Cindy Sheehan and her supporters. Can’t say I’m exactly innocent in this regard. But what about the parents of fallen soldiers who continue to support the war in Iraq? Gregg Garvey is one such American. Mr. Garvey lost his son, Sgt. Justin Wrisley Garvey in Iraq on July 20, 2003.

Not only does Garvey continue to personally support the war his son died fighting in, but he’s also heading up a project to build memorials in the hometowns of every fallen U.S. soldier from the war. Garvey runs a group called Lest They Be Forgotten that is raising money and support for his memorial effort. Their mission statement reads:

“To create, establish and help maintain hometown memorials in honor of our brave men and women who have lost their lives defending the United States of America in our War Against Terrorism.”

I asked Garvey to describe why he’s here at “Camp Qualls” supporting the president and the continued war on terror:

“I lost my oldest son in Iraq. I’ve been working on this memorial project for two years every since my son was killed. I was sitting at home in Florida watching what was going on here and had no idea what to expect. I’m not here because of politics. The election is over. The president won again, and it’s time as they say to move on again. But at the same time I was not going to sit at home and watch what was going on here, this travesty and injustice to my son and all of his fallen brothers and sisters.”

Garvey has actually been staying with Gary Qualls in his Crawford home while the two maintain a growing tribute site to fallen soldiers and supporting this president and this war:

“We’re brothers in a way we never anticipated. We have a lot of the same healing towards the desecration of our sons and daughters. This is no longer about a grieving mother over there. She referred to these terrorists as freedom fighters. The media insists on calling them insurgents. They are neither. They are terrorists. We liberated that country and now the terrorists are invading that country.”

Garvey says liberal activists like Cindy Sheehan and the mainstream media are making an already difficult war more challenging not only for those fighting it but those who want to support it:

“I would like to see the number of innocent Iraqi citizens these terrorists have murdered. If the Americans were bombarded with those numbers every day, we might not see this supposed 60 percent disapproval rating.”

[MinuteGal]

I bet that if President Bush himself popped up and made his way to our patriots' encampment to shake hands with Jim Robinson, Fox Nutwork would give it the cold shoulder.

Leni

[Howlin]

She's taking a "peace train" up to D.C. in September and then she's going to set up shop outside the White House.

[Amityschild]

Anybody up for a NY Fox FREEP?

Maybe you could get Steve, E.D. and Brian to come out and talk to you!!!

[jennyjenny]

Are they talking about Janet Jackson, cuz Jesse is going to Venezuela to kiss some Chavez butt.

[Amityschild]

Anybody up for a NY Fox FREEP?

Maybe you could get Steve, E.D. and Brian to come out and talk to you!!!

[Mister Baredog]

I'm gonna be on the street in front of Fox in DC later in the week. maybe as a prelude to next Friday's FReep of Code Pink?

KEWL

[mware]

DU last post on Gold Star Mothers

Deborah Mathews: At Bush rally. Rally dispersed. Goldstar families accompanied by law enforcement heading to Camp Casey to ask crosses to be removed.

Heading to Camp Casey 1 and 2 now.

[DocRock]

Strange to watch the news unfold here on FR when the media refuses to cover it. I had to email this link to a friend of mine in Iraq to help boost her morale.

[BladeLWS]

Ugh, yea well then the DC Chapter gets to have fun. ;)

[SkyPilot]

I just got off the phone with Kristinn. I only talked for a minute, because he's trying to keep stuff on track out there. I told him that no live media reports. He said there is TONS OF MEDIA THERE.

If we ever wanted further proof that these people are not "journalists" but propaganda shills, this is it.

[Jeff Head]

No prob. I am hoping to get some pics soon from those who were there so we can post them, like we did two weeks ago.

For thousands of people to drive from points all over the country on their own dime to counter what the anti-American crowd is doing...and for it not to be reported is a travesty.

[ThreePuttinDude]

Tony Orlando and Dawn, tied a Yellow ribbon around the old oak tree.

[Mister Baredog]

Compton travels with the POTUS.....she must be there in Crawford with her back turned to the truth, AS ALWAYS.

Well she sure can't count, maybe Dan Rather called in the numbers to her. LOL.