Blue Star Dad Organizes West Coast Motorcycle Run to Show Support for the Haditha Marines

Defend Our Marines ^ | June 9, 2007 | Don Dinsmore

[RedRover]

A motorcycle ride is being organized to start on June 23rd at Seattle, Washington and finish on June 28th at the Main Gate of Camp Pendleton, Oceanside California.

The main compliment of riders will be veterans of all branches of our military who are fed up with the way the Marine Corps and the political community are treating the Marines, mainly the men of Kilo Company, 3rd Battalion, 1st Marine Regiment, the “Thundering Third.”

These Marines fought in Haditha and returned home the champions that they are, only to find themselves indicted on charges from murder to cover-up.

These charges have stemmed from an incorrect article in Time magazine, as well as some politicians who seem to have jumped to conclusions without stopping to get facts.

The facts were brought forth by men, such as a Bronze Star winning Intelligence Officer who viewed the whole incident by unmanned camera aircraft and accumulated log books and reams of data that exonerates all the Marines of K/3/1. This evidence seems to be pushed aside by the politically motivated opportunists.

The question now arises for the parents and family of military individuals on deployment in Iraq...

• “Does my son or daughter or husband or wife have to get shot before they can legally defend themselves?”
• “How do they distinguish between an insurgent or an Iraqi citizen being used as a shield by an insurgent.”
• “Could my son go to prison for five years and be dishonorably discharged from the military that he loves because he fought for his country?”
• “Will the facts be pushed aside and incorrect reporting believed to the detriment of our war heroes, our family members and friends who have sacrificed all for our freedom?”

That is politically incorrect!

The veterans of the past and family of current military are not going to stand for it.

On Saturday morning, June 23, 2007 at 8AM veterans from the Northwest will meet at the South Center Mall in Tukwila, Washington, and prepare to depart at 9AM for destination Main Gate, Camp Pendleton.

We plan to arrive sometime Thursday, June 28th.

We don’t intend to block traffic of cause any discomfort whatsoever to other Americans. We fought for their rights, too and we intend to make their day, not wreck their day.

At this late date it is realized that some who would want to go, but can’t, may want to ride a short distance to show they’re support. Our colors will be Old Glory, the Stars and Strips will fly from the back of each motorcycle.

Some of the riding veterans will carry a container for donations to be given to the Defense Fund upon arrival at Camp Pendleton.

This ride is open to every American who wants to support our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. Those who don’t have motorcycles or can’t ride will want to go to the overpasses near their homes and wave flags as the motorcycles travel down Interstate 5.

Normal regrouping locations will be the numerous Rest Stops along the way. We will ride daylight hours only, because our intentions are visibility to American Citizens, so that we may all show support together.

Veterans and military family members from other parts of the country who want to participate may want to meet the ride at some location on Interstate 5 that is more convenient to their location. This ride is spontaneous and is designed to meet every American’s desire to show support to our military heroes.

We want “No Man Left Behind.”

This thread will be updated with itinerary and progress reports so you can join the ride as it passes through your community or just give them your support!

For ride information, contact Don Dinsmore at ddingo630@aol.com, and view DonDinsmore.com.

[bray]

With all due respect, you need to put God above politics.

It is not the CIC’s job to interfere in this fiasco. The truth is coming out and the snowjob is being shown for what it is.

Pray for W and Our Troops

[StarCMC]

BTTT

They are never alone — there is One who goes with them everywhere. :-)

[RedRover]

A mighty fortress is our God! Thanks for stopping by, Star!

[RedRover]

Hey, lily and Girl! Look at this blog, Conservative Thoughts, that picked up Don's story! Obviously written by a person of rare distinction and discernment.

• Ride and Rally for the Haditha Marines: The Beginning

• Ride and Rally for the Haditha Marines: Day One

[Girlene]

Awesome, and I agree. Obviously written by a person of rare distinction and discernment.

[pinkpanther111]

You guys are a hoot!!

I must say its a story worth sharing!!!

[RedRover]

And frantically packing for her family vacation so she may not see the shout-out 'till the 9th of July.

[RedRover]

So much for my predictions! :)

[Gene Eric]

>The other is currently deployed with the 3/1 in Iraq. He is Capt. Jeffrey Dinsmore

I just read Capt. Jeffrey Dinsmore’s letter to his father and my sense of disbelief regarding the Haditha rush to judgment is only tempered by the simple fact that there are sick people in our media and Congress that wish to inflict arbitrary harm to those that defend us.

It’s no doubt an inescapable memory once accused on the front pages of the NYT, in the Halls of Congress, and by the liberal foghorns who’ve mastered the art of defamation. It’s hard to imagine a retribution that would ease, let alone heal, the anguish unjustly thrust upon these guys. It is in my prayers that the trust we have in our Marines is the prevailing thought our defenders remember; our trust reflected in the truth which shines brighter each day ahead.

Thanks for the the links, pings, and cross references to other threads, articles, and sites.

[RedRover]

You’re welcome, Gene! There are good men, military guys turned lawyers, on the side of the Marines: Brian Rooney, Gary Myers, Neal Puckett, Jack Zimmermann, to name a few. And I believe they will prevail. But you’re right. Some damage is too great for justice to ever be truly done.

[jazusamo]

Well said, Gene. The truth is starting to come out and it will prevail. Like you say though, it can’t be erased from the memory of these fine Marines.

[lilycicero]

The Conservative Thoughts blogger is obviously all that and more!

[RedRover]

"Support the Haditha Marine Riders"
in Redding, California!

Report from Day Two, June 24

In post 80, we left Don & Co. for the night of June 23rd in Roseburg, Oregon. Here's his report for the day of June 24th.

I'd ride a mile or two for a hug. I tell you, actually, I'm getting a lot of hugs on this trip. I have not met one person who was not elated by what we are doing.

Everyone knows and is nauseated by Paris Hilton in jail, but has no idea the Marines are charged and in jail. There response has been, "I didn't know, tell me about it."

Bob, Jason's Dad met us in Grant's Pass this morning. He called me a couple of times to make sure he could link up his support, and a great support he was. He gave me some terrific ideas for the ride.

I'm in Redding, California and should be in Chico about 8 AM and Sacramento at 1 PM. I've been ask to ride up to the capital building, and I plan to do that.

The groups in the two attached photos are those who met me in Grants Pass and a Rest Stop just after that.

It was great to see a long line of Old Glories heading down the freeway, all for the same reason.

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From Roseburg to Grants Pass, June 24th

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Photos from Day Two

[RedRover]

Newsflash! They're reading about the Ride & Rally in Iraq!

Someone very special left a comment at Conservative Thoughts blog on this story. Here's the message. To find out who left it, click on the link above.

I’m watching your progress from here in Camp Fallujah, Iraq. You shouldn’t feel too alone, my butt gets pretty sore riding around in my HMMWV. Keep the faith and have a great ride. We will link up for a ride together when I get home!

[RedRover]

Meant to ping you to the above. They’re seeing all this in Iraq.

[StarCMC]

Very very cool!!

[RedRover]

Ain’t it though???

[Girlene]

Awesome photos and comments from day two. A very awesome post on Conservative Thoughts! God bless the Dinsmores and their support for the Haditha Marines.

[Chickenhawk Warmonger]

Now that gave me the chills on this 100 degree day! Wish we could be there!!

[jazusamo]

It’s wonderful that Capt. Dinsmore and other Marines are able to follow the progress of Don on this ride.

Great posts from both of you, thanks!