Posted on 03/06/2007 7:24:15 AM PST by BufordP
Honor Roll:
Albion Wilde; A Conservative Realist, Bill from MD*, BufordP, Cindy-True-Supporter, Citizen SMASH, Craig from PA* (OIF Vet), Pfc David* from Malogne House, Jimmy Valentine's Brother (JVB), Just A Nobody, Kristinn, Olney-Keith, PleaDeal, Sensei Ern, Tantor, TFroatz, tgslTakoma, Tom the Redhunter, Trooprally [Mr. & Mrs], VAFlagWaver, Zoomie81 & hubby & kids MiniZoomie and JrZoomie down from NJ.
PleaDeal's report
The warm weather seemed to bring LOTS of folks out of the hospital. We were very honored to have at least a dozen wounded warriors and caregivers stop by and say thanks and let us shower them back with gratitude. Pfc David* hung out nearly all evening with us, which is why I included him in the list.
Another young woman, who I believe is a nurse, came out and posed with JVB and his favorite sign "Straight guys "heart" women in uniform"!
Our Dutch Public Radio guy was back asking about conditions at Building 18. I think he spoke a lot with Justa who knows more of the patients than most of us. We also had a visit from ABC News, though I didn't know it while they were there. One of our friends from inside was interviewed and actually made it onto the 11 O'Clock news!
Bruce finally got his interview, too! ABC and the Dutch coorespondent went down and spent a loooong time with the pinkos -- none of which made it onto the news. AAAwwwwww, poor Bruce! heh.
[Mr] Trooprally's report AConservativeRealist, aka Lurker Adam, was once again waiting in the parking lot upon our arrival. This time though, it was 51 degrees, not the 25 degrees several weeks ago. He actually looked warm.
Wind was only slightly blowing so it was banner time again. As I was putting up the red banner on the southwest corner, I watched as the MOAB was also being put together. After a long period of wind, rain and snow, it was good to once again see the MOAB up.
A disabled Vietnam Marine Vet was shuffling across the street with a cane just after the red banner was put up. We talked for a while the MOAB was being putting up. After it was up, the Marine read it and was happy to see our support of the troops.
About an hour later he came out of WR carrying a paper bag. He offered us a candy bar and being a little chilly out and being a chocoholic, I eagerly accepted it with a big Thank You. As he was starting to leave, he handed me another one and said to give it to another of our group. Offering it to several FReepers/Lurkers, no one wanted it, so I had a snack on the way home.
We also had many soldiers out tonight. Must be the warm weather. Of course anything is "warm" relative to below freezing weather with a wind chill. One soldier arrived at WR last November. He was excited about getting out to our group to Thank us. When showed the MOAB, he was almost giddy about telling us how he could see it when he was on the 6th floor ward, AND that he could read it from up there.
It was real good to see some CPAC attendees show up. I friend of [Mrs] T's and I, Zoomie81, and her family were there. The kids were having a ball with their Support the Troops dance routine. The FReepers really enjoyed their excitement.
BufordP's report We had just finished putting up the MOAB. I was standing in the parking lot talking with ACR when a southbound moron, while stopped at the red light, yelled out his car window to all of us, "Why don't you go over there and get killed!" Here we are holding signs saying "Support the Troops...", "Bless Our Troops...", "Our Troops Are Heros...", etc. and this idiot shouts derision. Fortunately that was the only drive-by of the evening.
About 15 minutes later 2 lovely ladies in a PT Cruiser also stopped at the light and asked if they could have one of our small American flags. tiggles motioned for them to pull into the side street and we would provide. While they were stopped tiggles and I talked with them for awhile. Found out the woman driving had a cousin currently serving in Iraq. She said they were against the war and wanted their cousin to come home. I said I understood they wished for their cousin to be safe. But he signed up to do a job. A job he wanted to do. They agreed. In past correspondence he pretty much told them that. I said telling a soldier that you don't like him doing what he's doing is much the same as telling a fireman you don't like them putting out fires, telling a cop you don't like them catching criminals. They had never thought of it that way. I said that constant message can wear on a person after awhile. They were very receptive. I hope they left with a new perspective on the war and the job our military men and women are doing on our behalf. After that I went over to the SW corner to spend the rest of the evening.
If you can't get to D.C. to join us but would like to do something for the wounded, you can find a wealth of ideas by FReepmailing Albion Wilde, Cindy-True-Supporter, VAFlagwaver, or PleaDeal. Come join us every Friday night between the hours of 6:30pm to approx 9:30pm. Directions to our Walter Reed freep location from the Takoma Metro station Just A Nobody's RESOURCE LINK for March 17th: Counter ANSWER's march from the Wall to the Pentagon. |
Any CPACers???
Hey there DC FReepers.....GREAT JOB Again!!! Thanks for the after report and photos.....they were great!!
I'm sure hoping to join you someday soon!!
The early bus really caught us by suprise. Unfortunately, the moonbats hadnt yet left when the bus passed. Hopefully our wounded hereos didnt have to see the half-dozen scum bags from Code Pink. Luckily, those on the bus were looking out their windows and waving to all of us on the FOUR corners waving the flags and holding signs of support.
None of these soldiers who have sacrificed so much should have to witness these low-life and despicable maggots.
Outstanding all, I can't thank you guys enough. I hope to see you soon. I'm trying to get down the day before the 17th.
Thank you so much.
[Mrs T]
AWESOME!!
The 100th WR FReep? WOW! I'm riding up with FReeper SheWolf and I'm INSISTING we be up there in time to FReep with you guys. I AM PUMPED ABOUT GOE!
I still need a place to stay that night since I'm doing this on the cheap. I'm allergic to dogs and cats so I can't stay where there's pets. Can anyone help a KY FReeper out?
I said telling a soldier that you don't like him doing what he's doing is much the same as telling a fireman you don't like them putting out fires, telling a cop you don't like them catching criminals. They had never thought of it that way.
Of course, the fact that they asked you to give them a flag for free rather than asking what they could do to help you support our wounded instantly marked them as lefties (to me, at least), but at least they listened and perhaps will grow a little from this interaction.
God bless you all for the wonderful work you do supporting our wounded heros.
I meant to come back here and say, "Hi, Mrs T!" It got so busy at work today... as every day.
Thanks to Mr T also for his report. You DC Chapter FReepers have given the soldiers a big boost and a lifetime memory that will always stay in their hearts... more than you know.
Moab is also a town in Utah!
In context of the DC Rally, MOAB = Mother Of All Banners.
Good deal!
Hello, ro you also. Hope you work day goes well.
[Mrs T]
Good job. We will join you on the corner soon!
I'm getting tired sending care packages to the troops after watching this!
http://www.armychic256bde.com/id42.html
I'm just joking....but our wounded warriors should not live in conditions like in Building 18! Even if its only one building.
Can anyone help me?
I want to donate to a reputable organization that really help out our disabled warriors. I don't want donate to an organization that spends their hard cash on administration fees and for lawyers....if you know what I mean.
That's a great link to the troops' Mardi Gras celebration in Iraq! Thanks!
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