[RedRover]

NewsFlash!

June 25, 2007

Travel Trivia Contest on Free Republic Thread Results in $$$ for the SSgt. Wuterich Defense Fund

It came as a surprise this morning to Haditha Marine supporters Jazusamo, Girlene, and RedRover. But there it was. A post from Freeper Lilycicero challenging RedRover to answer a Bear State travel trivia question: What city is known for its garlic festival? The prize? A one hundred check to the SSgt. Frank Wutetich Defense Fund.

Despite being Freepmailed the answer, and broad hints from Lily, Jaz and Girl, Red nearly muffed it. Finally, he posted the correct answer to the relief of all.

We salute you, Lilycicero, for your contribution to the defense of a Marine who did his job and did it well. And thanks to all who help the Haditha Marines. (Hey, Jaz! Where are those links?)

The lithe and lovely lilycicero makes a powerful fashion statement as she holds an envelope (see enlarged view below) containing a fat check for the SSgt. Frank Wuterich Defense Fund.

[pinkpanther111]

wooohooo; you go girl!!!!!!!!

[jazusamo]

Thank you. Lily! You did good.

I'm slow tonight, Red but here's the links.

If you would like to help with the civilian lawyer’s legal fees for the
Haditha Marines you can do so by going to these sites.

Defend Our Marines

Lance Cpl. Justin Sharratt

SSgt. Frank Wuterich

Lance Cpl. Stephen B. Tatum

Lt. Col. Jeffrey Chessani

Military Combat Defense Fund

[Marine_Uncle]

I'm ashamed. I forgot to write a check to the fund many weeks back when Red and others started to advertise where to send contributions to. My list of all the places got shifted under a pile of bills and other things.
Sounds like I had better get on the ball here. Now lets see. OK. List is located. Put ON TOP of current bills to pay.

[Girlene]

WOO0OOOOOHOOOOOO!!!!!!

You really did it! We were all holding our breath wondering whether Red would get all the hints. It took some effort to lead him to the answer. But he did it!

THANKYOU, Lilycicero, for your most generous contribution to the Haditha Marines. And I compliment you on your ensemble!

You be stylin’, lily! There you go, Don Dinsmore, another faithful FReeper making a sizable donation to support the Haditha Marines.

[freema]

OUR DEAR, DEAR LILY AT POST #160!

[4woodenboats]

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.