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But the sound carried, my dear bride did a walk a bout and could here Kristinn, Nicki Mendicino, and all the other fine speakers from as far away as the WWII Memorial! She reported back that people stopped and listened. There were thousands walking around throughout the day. Many heard the message.
GREAT!!!
That's great news and thanks for giving us the report on it, it makes for a great Saturday night. :-)
I agree. I was there also. I was on a long planned wekend vacation here in DC. I coud hear everything at the base of the Washington Monument waiting to go up to the top.
I met Jim Rob and Just A Nobody (that was cool) and another Freeper who did not give me his name. He was carrying a large flag and counting people at around 1:30 pm. I didn't mean to but I interupted his counting. I hope he did not have to start again.
I was with a friend who does not "get" Freeperville so I didn't stay long, but you could listen from anywhere near the mall.
Port-a Potties are wonderful things in times of need.
Here is a sneak peak at some preliminary pictures: (click)
Also, visit: http://Vets4Irey.com
I was there - great to see folks that were tourists and others just out exercising stopping by and sticking around to listen
btw - this guy was GREAT
http://www.evansayet.com/politik.shtml
Great news!!!
A man walked into the restaurant/bar at the tail end of our anniversary dinner last night. I commented on his shirt and he stopped to say hello and asked who we were. He was visiting the capital and the monuments and wandered over to the rally after hearing the speakers. He was surprised to find us and ended up hanging out and talking to us for a couple hours.
What a great day.
Glad you and your lovely bride made it home safe and sound.
Way to go!!!
I agree with the sound system and with the fact that we had somewhere between 70 - 100 people.
This was my first year of attending. It was so thrilling.
My husband, who is not a FReeper, came and enjoyed it very much, as well.
I got a chance to meet many FReepers. I met JimRob and got a chance to thank him for the Free Republic.
I remember seeing one young man sit down not too far from me with a tape recorder. I am not sure who's side he was on or why he was taping, but he did not stay long. I saw one young couple who I believe were with some tour group stop over at one of the tables and start talking to some of the FReepers. I'd glance behind me one in a while and would see people standing or sitting and listening. It was thrilling to see so many people walk by and pay attention. I kept thinking that this may have been the first time many of those people had heard "our side".
I am going to do my best, between now and next year, to let as many people know about the rally.
I was amazed at the lack of visible press. They must have been there, because they quoted the speeches I heard. There certainly weren't any TV camera...at least while I was there.
All the speakers were just wonderful in unique ways; engaging, inspiring and really informative.
Many tourists of all nationalities walked down to admire and take pictures of the huge beautiful flag from Fort Benning that graced the stage.
To all you male FReepers, you missed a chance to hear the firey Mrs. Irey, whose sincere respect and love for our troops just shines out from her heart. And she's even lovelier in person than she is in pictures!
I hope you looked around during the final musical tribute and prayer. People were standing at attention all over the hill behind us, even as the gold and blue star parents stood at attention in front of the flag on stage. It was extremely moving.