Posted on 09/22/2006 9:34:49 PM PDT by HAL9000
Ah, such fond memories, eh??
Thank you, Jim.
Pinging the SnowFlakes for Happy Birthday FReeRepublic greetings.
HAL, you might be a geek if...
you've ever used "whois" to construct a birthday card.
I just came here for comfort during the election debacle and what a world FreeRepublic has opened up for me.
Here Here to the Robinson Family!
--Dollar-a-day Freeper...the best money I ever spent!
The early threads are not exactly compatible with the current version of FR.
You did good.
5.56mm
Thanks for the ping.
Me and my trusty WebTV found it in August of 1997.
Registered at the end of Clinton's trial and Boston's Washington Times ad.
Thank you Jim. I don't know how I lived before I discovered FreeRepublic. You've given us a voice and we are LOUD!!
And Happy 10th Anniversary, Mr. Robinson! Thanks for the great site!!!! I've learned a lot & laughed a lot here. :o)
March for Justice Ping........
Who is this Jim Robinson fella that people keep talking about?
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1701474/posts
Press Release: Support the Troops and Their Mission Weekend Sept. 22-23 in Wash., D.C.
SupportTheTroopsWeekend.org ^ | Thursday, September 14, 2006
Posted on 09/14/2006 1:43:45 PM EDT by 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.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MR ROBINSON
Wish you were here. (at the DC Rally)
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