Freep #62: Freepers and FRiends Support the Troops at Walter Reed (Join Us June 30!)

Thursday, June 29, 2006 | Kristinn

[kristinn]

Honor Roll for Friday, June 23, 2006: Albion Wilde, Amanda* from MD, Ashley* from VA, Bill* from MD, BillF, Cindy-true-supporter, Dan* (veteran), daughterofTGSL, Debbie* from VA, Greg (WR), Gretchen15, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, Just A Nobody, kristinn, Landry Fan, Megan* from VA, PleaDeal, Sensei Ern, SonofTGSL, staytrue, tgslTakoma, Tom the Redhunter, trooprally [Mr. & Mrs.]

The after-action report fell to me this week so you don't get any fancy graphics or photos.

The weather was threatening heavy thunderstorms throughout our stay last Friday, but the Lord was merciful and kept the storms at bay. They approached us from the south and west, but they changed direction just enough each time they got near so as to not pour down on us.

In the early part of the evening, we were heckled rather passionately by several leftists driving by. They were a bit more agitated than usual and were a cause for concern. It's been a while since we've been assaulted out there, but we're always on guard.

As the night wore on, however, the passing cars were back to the usual horn honking and cheers for our troops and the heckling stopped.

As has become the norm since Code Pink lost their permit for the main gate and we took over, more and more soldiers are comfortable enough to venture out and spend some time speaking with us. The time we spend with our recuperating heroes is much more valuable than that expended dealing with the Code Pinkos.

The Pinkos are still down the block. They're starving for attention, though. It looked like they only had about eight America-haters last Friday. Most cars going by are filled by regulars who use Georgia Avenue on Friday nights and have long ago figured out that Code Pink sucks. The number of cars giving them horn honks is pathetically low. If they do get a honk, it is probably by someone who is taken by the sight of the one American flag that they hold. A false-flag operation, for sure.

We on the other hand, get deluged by a cacophony of horn honks every Friday night as folks from all walks of life express their enthusiastic support for the troops at Walter Reed.

Mr. Trooprally had made a sign honoring the two soldiers who were taken prisoner and slaughtered by al Qaeda in Iraq, Cpl. Tucker and Cpl. Menchaca. He ventured down to talk with some of the Pinkos about their horrific murder at the hands of terrorists. He told us it was a waste of time. Pinkos always seem to put the blame on the U.S. whenever terrorists attack.

That was one of the few blemishes on what turned out to be a very pleasant and successful night. The dinner buses returned before ten. We gave the soldiers and their families onboard a hearty welcome.

We'll be back at Walter Reed tomorrow night beginning at 6:30 p.m. You can find us at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Elder Street, NW. We may have a few early 4th of July surprises.

As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.

PleaDeal's photos here.

Mrs. Trooprally's photos here.

Landry Fan's report here.

BufordP's archive of the D.C. Chapter at Walter Reed here.

[kristinn]

EAGLES UP !!!

[kristinn]

D.C. Chapter mega ping!

[kristinn]

D.C. Chapter mega ping!

[patton]

BTTT

[kattracks]

BTTT

[Coop]

Nice work, Kristinn. Good seeing you & Raoul the other evening.

[kristinn]

Thank you!

[kristinn]

It was a pleasant surprise, indeed. Good to see you and yours.

[Coop]

If it wasn't buried in your queue, I pinged you to an old Larry Bailey article. He's back on the scene, this time taking on John Murtha.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Thank You DC FReepers for showing up week after week
and standing up for our troops.

I enjoy seeing the pics of FReepers in action against the Code Pink traitors.

[jazusamo]

Thanks to you and all the others for the job you're doing for our brave Troops.

[kristinn]

I saw that in The Washington Times. Glad he's back in the fight.

[kristinn]

Much obliged, Tonk. Thank you.

[kristinn]

Thank you. It has made a great difference in morale at Walter Reed for the troops and their families to see their fellow Americans showing support for them.

[Albion Wilde]

Two sergeants -- who had just arrived at Walter Reed that very day from Iraq -- were delighted to see us at the gates, celebrating the troops. Joseph (left) from Pennsylvania and Bobby (right) from New Jersey are drill instructors who had been training Iraqi troops when injured. Joseph has already earned three Purple Hearts. (FReeper Sensei Ern is in the black shirt.)

The two troops were headed out for "some American food" at Red Lobster (as opposed to MREs -- Meals, Ready to Eat). We were concerned about their walking four blocks due to the threat of rain, but they were exultant that "it isn't 114 degrees in the shade out here."

[trooprally]

Thanks for the Report. The Report takes time even without pics.

Here are the 5 new people that should up. They said they can't make it this week but will be with us July 7.

TOP: Jimmy Valentine's brother with two of the "newbies". BOTTOM: The other three "newbies". Pics by Pleadeal

[Mr] T

[Albion Wilde]

Code Pink's Ballet Man, festooned in Barbie colors, decided to dance the Tarantella this week.

Code Pink's "Emily Latella" (left) has had her hair tamed and her roots touched up since we saw her last, but Eric Anderson, alias Squeegee Guy, has taken over Code Pink's armpit flasher detail. Emily Latella's dad, Bruce Wolf (rear), alias Blue Pony Tail Guy, still hasn't resumed posting his self-serving, delusionary Walter Reed "vigil" writeups -- ever since we threw Code Pink off the gates months ago.

And Generalissimo Franco is still dead.

[Coop]

Great photo of some American heroes! Thanks

[Landry Fan]

bump

[Landry Fan]

They're starving for attention, though

Is this why they're having that hunger strike? lol