After Action: Gathering of Eagles Counter-Protest in Washington DC - PHOTOS

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[BlueOneGolf]

This is an AAR from the General Discussion Forum on AR15.com with some great pics. Just click on the links and you'll see them.

"I was proud to attend today's "Gathering of Eagles" (GOE) counter-protest to the large anti-war march to the Pentagon and was pleased find the attendance by many loyal veterans and Americans. Those carrying American flags and backing our men and women in uniform arrived and participated in very large numbers. I was impressed and pleased.

The dingbats were also in very large numbers and behaved shamefully. They didn't do so without direct, loud and clear commentary from the assembled patriotic souls and faced a sea of American flags flying stiffly in the cold wind. The "moonbat" crowd did shameful things to the few American flags that they had - including altering the to stars and replacing them with dishonorable symbols and later - dragging the American flag on the ground.

The voices and messages of those of us flying the American flag with pride were numerous, loud and gave absolutely no quarter. I was proud to raise my voice with them. The event began with the dingbat anti-war protesters assembled near the State Department giving their shrill speeches. The Gathering of Eagles patriots were assigned an area on the opposite side of the Viet Nam Veteran's Memorial wall and it was a proud display of U.S. flags. The Pledge of Allegence was said and our National Anthem played in sight of the Wall. The Memorial was very well protected and there were no incidents that I'm aware of..."

After Action: Gathering of Eagles Counter-Protest in Washington DC - PHOTOS

[BlueOneGolf]

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[Bigg Red]

God bless you and all of the loyal patriots who attended.

[BlueOneGolf]

I did not attend. However I did phone a couple of FReepers who were there and they gave me reports. I then posted their observations on the LIVE THREAD.

It wasn't much but I did what I could seeing as my schedule didn't allow me to be in DC.

[cgk]

EXCEPTIONAL photos - saved them all - thank you and GOD BLESS.

[Heavy Fuel]

great photos thanks!!

[TNCMAXQ]

Looks like a good number of people turned out. So glad to see it. I would much rather have been there than at home digging out from this awful snow and ice storm we had. Then later I had to help set up for a church dinner tomorrow and that was exhausting. But at least I feel as if I did a good deed there.

Thank you to those who were there for representing the rest of us!

[lmsii]

You know what I noticed, just like their signs, the traitor's spines are yellow. Cindy Shehan can go to 7734 along with the rest of them.

[DTogo]

AWESOME!! So many great patriots out there!!

[Calpernia]

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

BTTT!!!

I'm in the mood for some Lee Greenwood!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Rnf7DS5YlQ

[prairiebreeze]

From your link:

Initially three veterans blocked the start of the "march" by standing silently at attention in the middle of the road. They did not move when the Park Police motorcycle cops zapped them with their sirens and remained motionless for a few minutes. It was clear that the Park Police didn't want to arrest them - and with their point made and the antis delayed - they re-joined us one traffic lane away from the flow of antis.

Awesome! Best pix of the day I've seen too, ping to pix at PHOTO link!

[mac_truck]

Best photos I've seen yet of our side. Great work.

[Txsleuth]

Thanks for the ping...I looked at all of the wonderful pictures.

I was hoping there would be one of the three vets, holding up the march of the antis.

[tflabo]

To all you Vets, Freepers and Patriots who love God and country... we SALUTE you our HEROS.

The lunatic leftists are scum and Zero's. Seems like Yellow was their dominant color in the pics today...how fitting!

[4integrity]

Thanks for the AR15 link. Awesome pictures!

When looking at each side of the street, the difference is startling.....there are numerous American flags held by people who support our troops and our country but ...looks like ONE flag on the other side. Speaks volumes.

[Thrownatbirth]

I saw some old friends from the "Win In Vietnam" contingent that used to show up at the big anti-war rallies on the Mall ('71-72). Some people just hang in there.

I live across the river in VA but got no takers on my hot tub offer. I guess the though of being wet wasn't real appealing at the time. :-)

[sibb1213]

Watched you guys on FOX--great job!!!

[JockoManning]

I followed the link and looked at all the pictures, that was very powerful. Thanks. jm

[pissant]

Hey, excellent!! Screw the hippie scumbags.

[Bizzy Bugz]

I am so proud of our Freepers. "You did good"
So sorry that I could not be there in person. however I was there in spirit.
GOD BLESS AMERICA

[LimaLimaMikeFoxtrot]

First timer here but I've been reading FREEP regularly for a long time. Thanks for the great pictures of great Americans and revealing pictures of the anti-everything loonies. Sure wish I could have been there.

I emailed C-SPAN and politely inquired as to why they were not covering the GOE but only the protesters. Yep, I'm holding my breath waiting for that reply.

Just when I thought my life was free of Cynthia McKinney too..