[smoothsailing]

I know alot of us are aware of Melanie Morgan's efforts, but this is a great way for freepers to participate if they are unable to make it to D.C. for A Gathering of Eagles

[Edgerunner]

Just look at the flags shown at these anti-war rallies, and you'll see who supports a defeat for America...

[Eagle of Liberty]

bookmarking

[hsalaw]

Will read later. I think "A Gathering of Eagles" is a wonderful idea, but can't find anywhere on their website, last time I looked, to contribute, since I can't be there in person. I'll keep checking.

[hsalaw]

Excuse my last post. I checked again, and there is a donation site.

[Bob J]

Who originally put together the March 17th event?

[james500]

Cindy Sheehan, Jane Fonda AND Ramsey Clark?

Karl Rove set up this event, I'm convinced.

[bnelson44]

If you know anyone in the active or reserve military, please let them know about the following site.

If you are on any lists that the military read or frequent any such blogs, please let them know about this site:

www.appealforcourage.org

Please spread the word.

[cgk]

This is currently being discussed on Neil Cavuto's show on Fox News Channel right now, and Deborah Johns gave a mention to Free Republic as one of those involved. :)

[mdittmar]

Thanks Jim,for putting it front and center.

[HuntsvilleTxVeteran]

Just received this EMAIL, I wish I could go!

A dedicated group of American heroes will lead a caravan of cars, trucks, motorhomes and other vehicles across the nation in a patriotic, pro-troop effort called "THESE COLORS DON'T RUN." (The effort will culminate in a giant patriotic event in Washington, D.C. where we will join with "The Gathering of Eagles").

Move America Forward is honored to be working with these wonderful people - and they want to meet personally with all of you as the caravan heads across the nation. Find out where the caravan will be each day - and if we are not coming to your city, then try to organize a mini-caravan of fellow pro-troop supporters to drive down and merge with our caravan across the nation.

Here are brief biographies on the people who will be leading this national caravan. They remind you to please bring American flags to each of our rally stops throughout the nation so we can bring them to Washington, D.C. for a massive display of American flags - the flags will then be sent to our troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan.

DEBRA ARGEL BASTIAN: Debra's son, Air Force Capt. Derek Argel, gave his life for his country in Operation Iraqi Freedom on May 30, 2005 - he was 28 years old. Derek was from Lompoc, California; assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Florida. He died in the crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern Diyala province, Iraq.

Currently Debra Bastian is the Military Outreach Coordinator for Move America Forward, and she speaks throughout the country in support of the War on Terror and most especially in support of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. She recently returned from a trip to Iraq with Gold Star Families, to see first-hand some of the progress being made in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

JOHN UBALDI: John Ubaldi served as a Master Sergeant in the United States Marines during Operation Iraqi Freedom (Iraq) from March 2005 to September 2005 and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan) from June 2002 to December 2002. Ubaldi has served in the United States Marine Corps for 22 years, enlisting in December 1982, assigned to various military units while he was on active duty. Discharged from active duty to attend college, he subsequently joined the Marine Corps Reserve.

Mr. Ubaldi has helped ship millions of dollars in relief supplies to the people of Afghanistan and Iraq, so that they may rebuild peaceful, free nations that reject terrorism.

DEBORAH JOHNS: Deborah Johns is a hero to the pro-troop movement, and has led countless efforts to support our troops. Her son, William, is now serving his third tour of duty in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Deborah is the founder of Marine Moms Online; co-founder of Northern California Marine Moms; was leader of the "You Don't Speak for Me, Cindy" tour; organized a protest of the Sacramento City Council for their passage of a resolution attacking Operation Iraqi Freedom, among many other actions in the pro-troop cause.

Ms. Johns regularly organizes drives to ship care packages to our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. In 2004 she teamed up with Move America Forward to organize "Operation Fuzzy Wuzzy" that collected and sent more than 5,000 teddy bears and stuffed animals to the children who survived the terrorist attack on the school in Beslan, Russia.

Deborah has been featured in national television ads such as this one: WATCH IT HERE

She also lent her voice to a national radio campaign urging support for our troops. You can LISTEN TO HER AD HERE

JOSEPH WILLIAMS: His son, Marine Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, died on March 23, 2003. Michael was 31 years old and from Yuma, Arizona; assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C. Michael was killed in action near Nasiriyah, Iraq.

Joseph Williams currently is active in letting the American public know how important it is to support the effort of the nation in supporting the War on terror and the American Armed Forces. He recently returned from a trip to Iraq with Gold Star Families, to see first-hand some of the progress being made in Operation Iraqi Freedom.


We're going to make this effort a HUGE success...

[Jim Robinson]

Woo hoo!! Just got the word from the boss (Sheila). We WILL be there!!

[mdittmar]

Sent a donation last week,will be sending a new 5'x8' American Flag tomorrow.

Send flags via UPS,US Mail,FedEx or other delivery service to:
Move America Forward 770 L Street Suite #1400 Sacramento, CA 95814

I wish I could be there.

My Flag will be there though,it has no history now,but it will have a damn fine one come March 17th.

I hope hanoi jane can see it.

[do the dhue]

bookmark

[blam]

How do I contact other people who are going to the rally?

I would like to ride and share expenses with someone from the North Florida, South Alabama area.

[freema]

Marine Mom Alert


(Cindy Sheehan looks like a clown next to Johns.)

[csense]

[Mr. Silverback]

Here's the schedule:


Here is our tentative schedule for the national caravan. If you have a suggestion for a location of a particular rally stop, send us an email to: jwierzbicki@rmrwest.com

REVISED: Tuesday, February 20, 2007 - 1:28 PM PST

Thursday March 8th

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8:45AM - 9:30AM :: San Francisco Rally
(Rally in front of KSFO studios)
900 Front Street - San Francisco, CA

9:30AM - 10:20AM :: San Francisco to Vacaville
10:20AM - 11:15AM :: Vacaville Rally (Possible stop in Vacaville)
11:15AM - 12:00PM :: Vacaville to Sacramento
12:00PM - 1:00PM :: Sacramento Rally
(Planned for California Veterans Memorial - Capitol Park, downtown Sacramento)

1:00PM - 5:00 PM :: Sacramento to Fresno
5:00 PM - 6:00 PM :: Fresno Rally
Fresno Convention Center
700 M Street (at Ventura)

6:00 PM - 8:30 PM :: Fresno to Bakersfield
End the day in Bakersfield

Friday March 9th

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8:30AM - 9:30AM :: Bakersfield Rally
9:30AM - 12:00PM :: Bakersfield to Los Angeles
12:00PM - 4:00PM :: Los Angeles Rally & Media Appearances
4:00PM - 7:00PM :: Los Angeles to Palm Springs
7:00PM - 8:00PM :: Palm Springs Rally
End the day in Palm Springs

Saturday March 10th

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8:00AM - 2:00PM :: Palm Springs to Phoenix
[ TIME CHANGE PST to MST at CA/AZ Border] – Move Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
2:00PM – 3:00PM :: Phoenix Rally
3:00PM – 5:30PM :: Phoenix to Tucson
5:30PM – 6:30PM :: Tucson Rally
End the day in Tucson

Sunday March 11th

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8:00AM – 2:00PM :: Tucson to El Paso
2:00PM – 3:00PM :: El Paso Rally
[ TIME CHANGE MST to CST after leaving El Paso] – Move Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
3:00PM - 9:00PM :: El Paso to Midland/Odessa
End the day in Midland/Odessa

Monday March 12th

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7:00AM - 8:00PM :: Midland/Odessa Rally
8:00PM - 3:00PM :: Odessa to Dallas
3:00PM - 6:30PM :: Dallas Rally (Allow time for potential evening news coverage)
6:30PM - 12:00AM :: Dallas to Little Rock
End the day in Little Rock

Tuesday March 13th

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8:00AM - 9:00AM :: Little Rock
9:00AM - 12:00PM :: Little Rock to Memphis
12:00PM - 1:30PM :: Memphis
[ TIME CHANGE CST to EST at AL/GA border] – Move Clocks Ahead 1 Hour
1:30PM - 10:30PM :: Memphis to Atlanta
End the day in Atlanta

Wednesday March 14th

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8:00AM - 11:00AM :: Atlanta Rally
*Event to be held adjacent to CNN International Headquarters in Atlanta*
11:00AM - 3:00PM :: Atlanta to Columbia
3:00PM - 4:00PM :: Columbia Rally
4:00PM - 8:30PM :: Columbia to Raleigh
End the day in Raleigh

Thursday March 15th

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9:00AM - 10:00 AM :: Raleigh Rally
10:00AM - 2:00 PM :: Raleigh to Richmond
2:00PM - 3:00PM :: Richmond Rally
3:00 – 6:00 PM :: Richmond to Wash D.C.
End the day in Washington DC

Friday March 16th

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All Day :: Set up “Flag City” in Washington, D.C. on Capitol Mall.
Evening :: Please join the pro-troop vigil at Walter Reed Medical Center
Organized by Free Republic


Saturday March 17th

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11:00AM - 5:00PM :: Patriotic/Pro-Troop Rally with Move America Forward,
Gathering of Eagles, Free Republic, Rolling Thunder, Vets for Victory
& Others. Located on Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C.
www.GatheringOfEagles.org

Sunday March 18th

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Washington, D.C. (Regroup/Prepare for Monday Press Conference)

Monday March 19th

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10:00AM - 12:00PM :: Washington (Press Conference at Press Club to Announce MAF Ad Campaign)

[Mr. Silverback]

Freepers, scramble for escort duty! If you're receiving this ping, the caravan will pass through your state. See post 64 for the itinerary.

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[Mr. Silverback]

Oklahoma, Alabama and Mississippi Freepers, the caravan may be passing close to you. See post 64 for the itinerary.

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[AliVeritas]

WooHoo! Thanks for posting.