Press Release: Support the Troops and Their Mission Weekend Sept. 22-23 in Wash., D.C.

SupportTheTroopsWeekend.org ^ | Thursday, September 14, 2006

[kristinn]

"Support the Troops and Their Mission Weekend"
Will Spread Message of Victory-Not Retreat-in the Global War on Terror

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.

[kristinn]

And thank you for the bumps!

The events cover Friday the 22nd and Saturday the 23rd.

[dinasour]

Way cool. I'm going too. It will be nice to see y'all again.

[kristinn]

Yes, it is!

[kristinn]

Great! See you next week!

[Syncro]

Email from Melanie Morgan from Move America Forward.

(She is also a talk show co-host on KSFO 560 radio

Melanie Morgan is the co-host of the popular KSFO morning program, The Lee Rogers and Melanie Morgan Show. Ms. Morgan was instrumental in the success of the 2003 California Recall election, being called the “Queen of the Recall”. Ms. Morgan is currently on the Board of Move America Forward an organization committed to supporting America’s efforts to defeat terrorism and supporting the brave men and women of our Armed Forces.

 

Here is pertainent part of the email:

Friends, this is Melanie Morgan here.  I have a few brief items to update you on.

1.  We will have a wrap up on the incredible and moving "America Remembers 9/11" commemorative event from the California State Capitol up on the Move America Forward website by Saturday morning.  We had such an amazing event that was so moving and inspirational.  I want to thank all of you who came.  It was a night I will never forget and I am so glad I got to share it with so many of you.  Look for the update on our website in the next 24 hours:
http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org

2. Our friends from Free Republic have teamed up with Military Families Voice of Victory and ProtestWarrior.com to put on the 2nd annual "Support Our Troops And Their Mission Weekend" which will take place next weekend (Sept. 23 - 24).  They have a thread up on Free Republic with more details:  http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1701474/posts .   Also be sure to check out their website:  http://www.SupportTheTroopsWeekend.org/

3.  I've been receiving a lot of comments - mostly favorable, but some that aren't so positive - regarding my latest column at WorldNetDaily.  It deals with the war on terrorism and the split between some Bush administration officials.  While some of the most flagrant disruptors have left office, many of their loyalists and staff members remain.  This all came to a head this weekend when Colin Powell came out with U.S. Senator John McCain to kill President Bush's anti-terrorism legislation in the U.S. Senate.  Read more here:  http://www.wnd.com/news/article.asp?ARTICLE_ID=51984

Hay Joe, activizm baby!

:>)

[Syncro]

I forgot to ping "all" in my last post. And you...

So here's another

BUMP!

[Syncro]

Here are the links that don't work in the post above:

http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1701474/posts

http://www.SupportTheTroopsWeekend.org/

[4integrity]

If Dubya can't make it...would be happy to have Sec. Rumsfeld fill in for him !

[Smartass]

Thanks for the ping...

 

[Deetes]

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[kristinn]

See ya next week!

[Ros42]

You can ping me anytime when it comes to our awesome troops! :-) Donation sent!

[ALOHA RONNIE]

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The Words:

http://www.Freerepublic.com/~ALOHARONNIE


The Pictures:

http://www.RickRescorla.com/The%20Statue.htm


The Thread:

http://www.ArmchairGeneral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=24361

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[nutmeg]

Sure, we'll take Rummy! ;-)

[nutmeg]

Way cool. I'm going too. It will be nice to see y'all again.

Alriiiiight! Looking forward to seeing you again as well. :o)

[nutmeg]

The weather forecast for the 23rd is for a beautiful fall day: Sunny with a high around 70.

You can forecast that far ahead? Being from New England where the weather changes on a dime, I find this hard to believe... LOL.

In any event, I sure hope we have that perfect weather you predicted. The last couple of times Zelig and I came down to DC we brought horrendous snowstorms with us. There shouldn't be any snow danger in September though... ;-)

[concretebob]

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[Just A Nobody]

LOL! Looking forward to seeing you again Syncro!!!

[Gondring]

BUMP!

I really wish I could attend again this year.

[AirBorn]

Hey Folks! >Any NEW YORK FREEPERS out There?

Looking for a lift down from White Plains area ( 20 minutes South of the Tappan Zee bridge if you don't know the area)

But hope it's a someone with a VAN!

Have my 9/11 Replica Memorial display I'd like to bring down this are; to use it as a center point and Media Attention getter!

Anyone who might know of such a person (people) I'd appreciate it if you can get them to E me!

My Ride just had Twins--and there's no Van Rentals to DC That I can afford after sinking my monies into my display! Other wise; It'd just be me on the buse minus the model!

Come On New Yorkers! Don't shy!

The 9/11 Memorial with buildings ( Minus the Display table which was just re-done in Silver too!)

A Look at what the other WTC buildings with the Photos on it look like too!

Airborne