Fresno's 5th Annual Rally and Tailgate and FR's 10th Anniversary! Photo Update!

Fresno/Central Valley Chapter ^ | September 6, 2006 | Jim Robinson

[b9]

Amy, thank you for posting the letter.
How WONderful for that Marine vet, and for all of you who made his day!

[Diver Dave]

It's a "GRATE" letter!!!
The huge crowd on the corner that night makes it all the more meaningful.
And, the fact that the lefty loonies were not across the street to spoil the effect for this young hero makes it even more special.
Keep up the "GRATE" work FResno FReepers!!! Looking forward to joining y'all occasionally.

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Dave.

It was a "grate" experience to have the young people join us. Their enthusiasm was addicting. :)

[JustAmy]

Thanks, Doodlelady.

It is great to know that we can make a difference.

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

Wow Wow Wow,

If that doesn't make it all worth it I don't know what would.

I hope that someone can get a copy of that letter to the Riverdale group. It would make their day also.

[JustAmy]

I sent email to the young man who coordinated getting the group to Fresno.

[Mama_Bear]

I made up this collage of the military flags present at the rally that John Allen Essex mentions in his letter to the editor.

You know, it is nice too that he says "A large group of people, from all races, all ages, were holding signs and waving service flags and the American flag. It was not a protest of political ideologies; it was not a protest of any type. It was all in support of American service members",...... because that is so true. We are not any political party, or any certain religious sect, or any particular race.....we are just Americans, proud Americans, united in our desire to thank those who serve the country we love and protect and defend our freedoms with their lives.

I am ashamed and angered that his co-workers would harass him for being in the military reserves. What kind of animals are these? Are they of the same sick mind as those who spit on our returning Vietnam veterans? I just don't understand this. I will never understand it.

[JustAmy]

I love the flag collage, Lori.

Those kids from Riverdale came well prepared to show their support.

Enterprise suggests we find where the letter writer works and hold a freep there. Sounds good to me. :-)

[notpoliticallycorewrecked]

ESGR (Employee Support Guard/Reserves) should take care of his work issues. Trust me, if he filed a complaint with an ESGR rep, the business will learn "thou shalt not mess with military personnel".

But a good old fashion Freep could also help.

[Mama_Bear]

Trust me, if he filed a complaint with an ESGR rep, the business will learn "thou shalt not mess with military personnel".

Good! I hope he did.

[Saundra Duffy]

Thank you for posting the letter to the editor. It's so wonderful!!

[Saundra Duffy]

His letter made me cry. Thanks for posting the collage of flags, too. God bless America.

[Mama_Bear]

His letter made me cry.

Me too!

In case you didn't see Amy's post, be sure to set aside the first Friday in October (the 6th) and come to the rally if you can. The kids from Riverdale Assembly of God Church will be there again. I love it when they come with their signs and flags. They electrify the corner with their energy! Hope to see you and lager there.

[Mama_Bear]

Oops, looks like you did forget Syncro and Dr.Zoo....of all people. LOL.

[JustAmy]

NO Way could I have missed both Syncro and Dr. Zoo!

Someone must have erased their names. :)

[Mama_Bear]

For the archives, posting a link to a slideshow of photos that I took at the rally and picnic....

2006 FreeRepbulic Tailgate Picnic and Rally Photo Slideshow

[Mama_Bear]

Okay, let's try this again and get the spelling right this time....

For the archives, posting a link to a slideshow of photos that I took at the rally and picnic....

2006 FreeRepublic Tailgate Picnic and Rally Photo Slideshow

[lager]

As you all know, I rarely post. I have to repent of that lazy habit. This time, however, I couldn't let this go by without a sincere "Thank you!!!!" to you and your wonderful selfless husband. You two are magical. Saundra and I are in awe of all you do for so many of us. May you both be blessed by our loving Father in Heaven for all your angelic deeds.

[Mama_Bear]

Lager!! Great to see you!

This time, however, I couldn't let this go by without a sincere "Thank you!!!!" to you and your wonderful selfless husband. You two are magical.

Oh, my! Well, now I am blushing! You are too kind. The truth is, we do what we do because we love what we do. I can't think of a nicer bunch of people to be associated with. Really, we don't do all that much, but what we do is a labor of love for people that we truly care about. :-)

May God bless you and Saundra with every good thing.....and don't be a stranger around here. I look forward to seeing you on the forum more often.

[Mama_Bear]

Someone must have erased their names. :)

Must have. LOL