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Blue Star Dad Organizes West Coast Motorcycle Run to Show Support for the Haditha Marines
Defend Our Marines ^ | June 9, 2007 | Don Dinsmore

Posted on 06/08/2007 7:28:18 PM PDT by 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...

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.


TOPICS: US: California; US: Oregon; US: Washington; War on Terror
KEYWORDS: defendourmarines; gatheringofeagles; haditha; iraq; marines; motorcycles; pendleton
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To: lilycicero

I’m dawdling.


181 posted on 06/25/2007 7:45:35 PM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines)
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To: Girlene; lilycicero

Lily is the best!


182 posted on 06/25/2007 7:48:07 PM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines)
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To: Girlene

I showed you I am too lazy to go to the post office and get 2 cent stamps.


183 posted on 06/25/2007 7:50:14 PM PDT by lilycicero (I hope more people will give at least 5 bucks every now and then.)
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To: RedRover

Did I tell you I took it from dude’s pistol fund? LOL


184 posted on 06/25/2007 7:52:05 PM PDT by lilycicero (Just kidding.)
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To: RedRover; Girlene

Freepers are the best.


185 posted on 06/25/2007 7:53:52 PM PDT by lilycicero (Sweet dreams.)
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To: lilycicero

I thought you needed two stamps because you were sending it in bullion.


186 posted on 06/25/2007 7:54:10 PM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines)
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To: RedRover

What the stuff you make gravy with? :)


187 posted on 06/25/2007 7:54:55 PM PDT by lilycicero
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To: lilycicero; Girlene

Exactly.

Hey, Girl had an idea! We could put on a fundraising thread called something like “Stump the Goober” (starring me as the Goob).


188 posted on 06/25/2007 7:59:49 PM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines)
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To: RedRover
Actually in due time she may check this site out. She lives in another state with her current hubby. Via. The occasional visits due to my daughters graduations etc., over the years I have stayed in contact. She always respected my opinions on political matters. Ah we where young. In fact she is due for an email from me. I think the time is ripe to drop the FreeRepublic site on her with a solid intro obviously why she should at least give the site a chance. Her hubby is also of a conservative nature as well as a Navy SEAL. We get along fine on the every few year visits. At any rate.
At any rate. Damn Home Depot 5AM to 11PM shift changes (9 hour stints) in the store I am at can ruin ones mind. I simply put the list aside and forgot to follow through with a donation. It will be corrected. As far as I am concerned I owe these guys!
189 posted on 06/25/2007 8:05:22 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle
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To: Marine_Uncle

Agreed. I think we all feel that way about these guys, Unc.


190 posted on 06/25/2007 8:08:50 PM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines)
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To: RedRover; lilycicero; pinkpanther111; freema; jazusamo

Now we’re talking! We could raise some money for the Haditha Marines with a “Stump the Goober” challenge. Goodness knows he’s shown himself to dumber than a box of rocks after today (and not very good under pressure) :-) Just kidding.

Freema, lily, pink, jaz, any ideas while we’re waiting for Don’s update?


191 posted on 06/25/2007 8:11:28 PM PDT by Girlene
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To: Girlene
"...dumber than a box of rocks..."
ROLF. I have no option. I will have to plagiarize this one.
192 posted on 06/25/2007 8:33:19 PM PDT by Marine_Uncle
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To: RedRover

Great post, great updates! Thanks for doing this, Red! Also, many, many thanks to the Dinsmore’s for their undying support of our Haditha marines!


193 posted on 06/25/2007 9:22:36 PM PDT by Semper Fi Mom
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To: RedRover

Bump


194 posted on 06/25/2007 9:26:48 PM PDT by Enterprise (I can't talk about liberals anymore because some of the words will get me sent to rehab.)
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To: lilycicero

Thank you, thank you for your donation! It is greatly appreciated. You’d be interested to know that SSgt. Wuterich is a “garlic” gourmet. The more garlic, the better! What a coincidence you used that question for your trivia! Bless you!


195 posted on 06/25/2007 9:33:47 PM PDT by Semper Fi Mom
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To: Semper Fi Mom

The thanks goes to you and your family for raising a Marine and getting him through this mess. We hope to raise more Haditha Marine funds soon!


196 posted on 06/25/2007 10:13:13 PM PDT by lilycicero (SSgt Wuterich is not a vampire :) .)
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To: Girlene

We could call it, “Are You Smarter Than a Goober?”.


197 posted on 06/26/2007 5:33:23 AM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines)
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To: Semper Fi Mom; Defend Our Marine; Girlene; jazusamo; lilycicero; All
Spoke to Don last night. The first group of riders accompanying him headed back at Chico. Don is picking up some new riders in Sacramento. I haven't heard anything more about activities there.

The riders have a tough haul ahead of them, nearly 400 miles...

I passed jaz's advice to Don to limit the riding to morning and evening. For updates on the rally itself this Thursday, June 28th, see this thread: "I'm not here to give Capt. Dinsmore moral support, Sir, I'm here to watch his back..."

198 posted on 06/26/2007 6:58:54 AM PDT by RedRover (Defend Our Marines)
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To: RedRover; jazusamo; freema; lilycicero; pinkpanther111; Girlene; xzins; smoothsailing; ...
Cheers for lilycicero's creative and generous idea to help!

That picture of Red facing down his dinner on the sidewalk was priceless...:~)

I have another idea, and while not as creative as lily's or even unique, would be a fun way to help these Marine's with their legal fees.

Why not "sponsor" one or more of our accused Marines, just like they do at marathons and such.

We could base our pledges on a number of things, such as the miles in a given leg, the full trip down, up, or round trip, how many riders overall participating, etc.

The mileage numbers could be based on Don Dinsmore's odometer, and I bet he could be persuaded to get any other criteria needed, such as number of riders or miles in a given leg.

Even a nickle or dime a mile could be substantial given the length of the ride, but it'd take an awful lot of us to make a dent in the families' legal bills.

I'll start it off by pledging 5 cents a mile, for every mile put on Don Dinsmore's odometer during the extent of the run for each of the three that still have murder charges pending - Wuterich, Sharratt, & Tatum.

199 posted on 06/26/2007 8:41:01 AM PDT by 4woodenboats (http://warchronicle.com/TheyAreNotKillers/DefendOurMarines.htm)
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To: 4woodenboats

Hi everyone, this is Don’s wife. Just wanted to let you know that I just talked with him and he has just under 900 miles added to his odometer for this trip so far.


200 posted on 06/26/2007 10:04:45 AM PDT by Blue Ribbon Mom
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