Posted on 09/14/2006 10:43:45 AM PDT by kristinn
Washington, DC-Military supporters from around the country will gather in support for the Second Annual Support the Troops and Their Mission Weekend in Washington, D.C. from September 22-23, 2006. The grassroots effort by military family members, veterans and other patriotic Americans will honor and celebrate the progress made by the men and women defending our nation in the Global War on Terror.
Events will begin on the morning of Friday, September 22 as supporters visit congressional offices to encourage congressional members to support America's efforts to defeat violent Islamic fascism in Iraq, Afghanistan and around the world. That evening, at 7 p.m. supporters will gather at the main gate to Walter Reed Army Medical Center, 7200 Georgia Ave., NW, Washington, D.C., in a show of appreciation for the sacrifices made by wounded soldiers and their families to protect Americans from terrorism. The gathering that evening will mark the 75th consecutive Friday of the Walter Reed troop support gathering.
The Support the Troops and Their Mission Rally will be held on Saturday, September 23 from noon to 3 p.m. at the Sylvan Theater on the grounds of the Washington Monument. The speakers will feature Gold Star and Blue Star family members, as well as veterans and other notables. The theme of the rally will be victory in the Global War on Terror.
To date, confirmed speakers include:
o Larry Schweikart co-author of Patriots History of the United States
o Mychal Massie - Project 21
o Richard August - father of Cpt Matthew J. August, KIA 1/27/04, Iraq
o Capt. Larry Bailey, USN Ret. Vets for the Truth
o Ray and Becky Davis - Military Families Voice of Victory
o Diana Irey - Washington County Commissioner, Pennsylvania
o Nikki Mendicino - POW/MIA activist
o Kevin Martin - veteran, USN
o Eve Tidwell - God Bless Ft. Benning
o Frank Schaeffer co-author of AWOL, author Faith of Our Sons-a Father's Wartime Diary
In the wake of the September 11th five-year anniversary, it is important that service men and women and their families are given the support, appreciation and gratitude they deserve.
The rally is organized by FreeRepublic.com, Military Families Voice of Victory and Protest Warrior.
Richard August - father of Cpt Matthew J. August, KIA 1/27/04, Iraq
I worked with Cpt. August's wife who was also an Engineer Company commander in Iraq.
Both were stationed at Ft. Riley, he in 1st Bde. 1st ID and she in 3rd Bde 1st Armored with me.
Support our troops and their mission and God Bless America!
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Everything went perfect Taxman. Just got home because I don't want to drive at night with these eyes. They were going to dinner at 7. I picked up a fish sandwich and ate it at Fort March Park on the way home.
Great to see you today. We just got back from dinner with Jim Robinson.
Glad to hear that!
Sure wanted to be there in person, but spirit was the best I could manage today!
I hope that everyone gets just one THREAD set up here to post ALL the photos from that day! I'd like to add them to some of my next posters Supporting the Troops.
Too bad the Protest Warrior WEBSITE went down before the Rally too.
Did any of them show up there?
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