Posted on 06/08/2007 7:28:18 PM PDT by RedRover
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.
Sometimes it just takes some people longer to get the jist of this blog stuff. Am I the Blue Ribbon Dad that you are welcoming?
I feel more comfortable on a motorcycle then in a blog.
Did anyone see this Lt Grayson story?
Now the beauty of this is that he has a choice. Sign the paper and he gets off pretty free. Just make a deal and walk away clean. But no, He has to be the ultimate Marine and say “NO, your music’s not what I dance to.”
G-Man is the Ultimate Marine. Proud to know him!!!
I am going to ping others to know you are here (finally, again) :)
Did you find the Lt. Grayson story? I will post to you there too.
New York, New York-- As October 1st dawns in Iraq, Captain Jeffrey Dinsmore, former S-2 of the Third Battalion, 1st Marines, is now Major Jeffrey Dinsmore.
Your reporter reached the valiant Marine officer's father, Donald Q. Dinsmore, who responded, "He has always been a Major to me, Major Paininthebutt."
Reportedly, Major Dinsmore's decision to remain in the Corps came from an advisor on the homefront who said, "I'm not going to go through all this crap and end up being married to a Costco Manager. You're not going out 'til I'm at least a colonel's wife."
Major Dinsmore could not be reached for comment.
Congratulations, Major Dinsmore and the whole Dinsmore family!
Congratulations MAJOR Dinsmore! You are a hero to us all! Mom and Dad - you raised one helluva son - Congrats!
Congratulations to Don and Mrs Dinsmore for raising a true patriot.
Thank You God for delivering us these men of stout heart and mind to protect us from our enemies.
Thanks! That’s major news around here!
Congrats to Major Jeff and Mrs. Dinsmore!
Congratulations, Major Jeff Dinsmore!
WOO HOO!!
Thanks for the PING!
CoNgRaTuLaTiOnS to Major Dinsmore!!!
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