Maybe the President will stop in and say a few words?
Well, I can hope, can't I?
:-)
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.
Maybe the President will stop in and say a few words?
Well, I can hope, can't I?
:-)
That was awesome last year. Unfortunately, I'm going to be out of town this year. :-( But I will be with you guys in spirit!
BTTT
Support the Troops!!!!
BUMP
IMPORTANT EVENT PING - "Support Our Troops Weekend" on September 23rd and 24th. Sorry, I think this is my 3rd PING in a week to you guys. Please forgive the volume, I will be more respectful in the coming weeks to limit such activity.
IMPORTANT EVENT PING 2 - "Support Our Troops Weekend" on September 23rd and 24th. Sorry, I think this is my 3rd PING in a week to you guys. Please forgive the volume, I will be more respectful in the coming weeks to limit such activity.
Check out tgslTakoma's fabulous photos of the Sylvan Theatre and of last year's Support The Troops and Their Mission Weekend... posts #16-22.
Please FReepmail me if you want on or off my ‘miscellaneous’ ping list.
Check out tgslTakoma's fabulous photos of the Sylvan Theatre and of last year's Support The Troops and Their Mission Weekend... posts #16-22.
Connecticut ping!
FReepers... This is an important event. Please try to attend (and/or make a donation to the DC Chapter) if at all possible. My husband and I were able to re-arrange the plans we originally had for this weekend... I'm now about 90% sure we will be attending, hopefully starting with the Friday night rally at Walter Reed, through the rest of the weekend.
Check out tgslTakoma's fabulous photos of the Sylvan Theatre and of last year's Support The Troops and Their Mission Weekend... posts #16-22.
Please Freepmail me if you want on or off my infrequent Connecticut ping list.
Check out tgslTakoma's fabulous photos of the Sylvan Theatre and of last year's Support The Troops and Their Mission Weekend... posts #16-22.
Check out tgslTakoma's fabulous photos of the Sylvan Theatre and of last year's Support The Troops and Their Mission Weekend... posts #16-22.
All the times we've been to DC, and I don't think I've ever noticed the Sylvan Theatre before. We're looking forward to the rally, and to seeing our good FRiends from the DC Chapter again! :o)
Bump!
:o)
The use of the Sylvan Theater is free of charge as this is a First Amendment activity. The other expenses I noted above still need to be covered.
The weather forecast for the 23rd is for a beautiful fall day: Sunny with a high around 70.
Wow! What a cool country!
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.