There are THOUSANDS of Patriots there! I couldn't make it up to DC so I put in a call to her on her cell phone. She said it's a muddy mess but they've got a stage and quite a number of speakers addressing the crowd. Good sound system too...I could here part of a speech of a mother talking about her son who considered it an honor to serve in the 101st Airborne in Iraq.
Anglewood also reported that ABC, CNN, FOX are there and there was a helicopter circling overhead. Unknown if it was media or NPS on patrol.
MARINE ONE also flew overhead at one point!
The memorials WERE PROTECTED! The Vietnam Wall has been guarded for three days by GOE and the NPS has a metal detector set up at the entrance to the Wall. MISSION ACCOMPLISHED!
There are thousands of American Flags set up on the National Mall and I imagine it's quite a sight.
I talked to her at 12:30PM and they said the stage presentation was wrapping up and they were going to disperse to their permitted areas along the Commie death march route. The wind is howling and she didn't know if they'd be able to deploy their larger banners.
I'll report more as I recieve information from onsite.
EAGLES AND FREEPERS UP!
Here's another Live blog....
http://perishthethought.blogdrive.com/
Angelwood is an angel.... and so are you...:^)
There are thousands of American Flags set up on the National Mall and I imagine it's quite a sight.
tears in my eyes as I read this. Thank you
I have Kristinn's cell number but hesitated calling as I know he is very busy. I think I might have a couple others.. will check & call them.
thanks for idea.
keep us posted. Imagine it is noisy & getting the phone heard yet alone messages might be tough
Great report
Thanks for the live action report.
Thank you !! And God bless you, Angelwood and all who are there. These colors don't run BUMP!
HUGE BUMP!!