DANCIN' in the STREETS with FLAGS: GATHERING of EAGLES III at WALTER REED, FReep #126—9/14/07

DC Chapter | September 21, 2007 | by Albion Wilde, with photos by [Mrs] Trooprally

[Angelwood]

WOW!!

Thanks to all who were at Walter Reed last Friday!

FReep On!

[Little Bill]

I haven’t had so much fun since the 2004 Kerry rally and the Boot Murtha get together. I love the smell of Pastouli Oil in the morning, it means FReepin’!

[Trteamer]

AWESOME!!!
BTTT!

[Syncro]

Hay hiya Albion Wilde

Wish I could have been there, I was gonna bring Buzz (he likes cigars...) but we had other obligations that nite

GRATE report, I think you mentioned everyone...LOL

Oh and just as an aside, Deborah Johns is a Blue Star Mother, not Gold.

Missed saying hi to you this time, I'll catch you next time!

[BillF]

As Albion said in the great report, his screen name is chcknhawk
http://www.freerepublic.com/~chcknhawk/. Chickenhawk is possibly a different FReeper?

[\/\/ayne]

What a great report and a wonderful time it must have been with all those people! That is so funny about Code Pink forgetting their permit. By the time Bruce got back it must have been almost over. Must run before the bus gets back!

[weldgophardline]

I hope that many of the D.C. freepers signed our banner that we sent with our GOE rep from Colorado. We wanted a spirit of the D.C. group here with us on our freeps also when we get it back.

[Albion Wilde]

I hope that many of the D.C. freepers signed our banner that we sent with our GOE rep from Colorado. We wanted a spirit of the D.C. group here with us on our freeps also when we get it back.

That white banner and a black felt pen made the rounds. As you can see, it was a very crowded and dynamic event, with participants crossing the intersection and cars and trucks whizzing by; but I know many people there did get the chance to sign. Thank you for sending it!

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

Once again your exactitude bears witness to my sloppy research. Thanks for the correction.

[Jimmy Valentine's brother]

With the high humidity it was tough signing but when I signed it was filing up fast.

Thanks for raising your son right.

[trooprally]

Thanks for all the time putting together this most excellent thread, especially in getting everyone’s names.

You should receive a medal just for getting everyone's name. The medal should read “For Keeping the Notebook Paper Dry Above and Beyond A FReepers Duty”.

[Mr] T

[trooprally]

I may be biased, but I personally like this pic best. [Mrs] T spends much of her time taking pics, so it's good to see her enjoy herself.

[Mr] T

[freema]

Ping

[concretebob]

Hey Lady. Chris is Freeper Airborn, from NY

[JoyjoyfromNJ]

Thanks for all the time putting together this most excellent thread, especially in getting everyone’s names. You should receive a medal just for getting everyone's name. The medal should read “For Keeping the Notebook Paper Dry Above and Beyond A FReepers Duty”.

Now y'all know what to buy her for the DC Chapter Christmas party--waterproof notebooks; she seems to get the reporting duty on the "climatically challenged" freeps! I agree with you Mr. T--just getting all those names and groups correct was a task that took a dedicated freeper journalist! Thanks to you all for your dedication!

[debm29palms]

I am so humbled to be included in that list. It was certainly an honor to be there with everyone.

I must say that the regulars at the Walter Reed FReeps really deserve so much praise!!! It amazes me that the regular FReepers have gone so many times and no matter what the weather. You all are angels on Earth :)

[Albion Wilde]

Hey Lady. Chris is Freeper Airborn, from NY

Thank you. I missed a few people. I'm gathering them up before making a correction.

And who is that is the photo above?

[Taxman]

Great FReep! Great pics! Great report!

I sure miss living in WDC! Mrs. Taxman and I will be back, I promise, to stand with you again in the near future.

Thanks to all for what you are doing.

[concretebob]

Were it not for the shirt, I wouldn’t know...but the lady is definitely familiar.

[Mustng959]

~ HONOR ROLL:

If I missed your name, or mistook your information,
please accept my apologies.
FReepmail Albion Wilde to make a correction.

National GoE Leaders and Media:
Capt. Larry Bailey, Chairman, Gathering of Eagles (GoE)
Colonel Harry Riley, Chairman, EaglesUP
(with his son Brad and grandson Ryan)
Chris Hill, GoE National Director of Operations
Ernie “Smiling Hawk” Tucker, co-Chaplain, GoE; Chaplain, Military Order of the Purple Heart
Melanie Morgan, journalist, radio host; Chairman, Move America Forward
Michelle Malkin, Bryan Preston, journalists, HotAir.com
Kit Lange, GoE webmistress

Gold Star family members and Speakers for GoE rally:
Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mother
Deborah Johns, Blue Star mother
Gary Qualls Gold Star Father
Gary’s sister, Angel, Gold Star Mother and Blue Star Mother
Deb May, Gold Star Wife
Laura Youngblood, Gold Star Wife

FReepers, from DC Chapter and many other states: 3-DJoy, AConservativeRealist, Albion Wilde, BillF, chcknhawk, Cindy-True-Supporter, concretebob, Danang68, Deputy Dawg, Doctor Raoul, do the dhue, EaglesUpFlorida (FL GoE & EaglesUp Coordinator), Fraxinus, GodBlessUSA, GunsAreOK, HonestConservative, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, JoyJoyfromNJ, kristinn (DC Chapter co-leader), Little Bill, LUV W, mithglin, Mrs.Nooseman and Pretty Kitty (Oregon), mtngrandpa (Colorado GoE Coordinator), Olney-Keith, Pasquale, ponsdorf, PrezUSA222, Race Bannon, STUDABAKER, Taco Mamma, TennesseeNana, tgslTakoma, Tom the Redhunter, TroopRally [Mr & Mrs], Trueblackman, USMCdaughter1, VAflagwaver, VictoryNY and Yorktownpatriot.

DC area lurkers: Alicia, Andrea, Bill from MD, Mrs chcknhawk and 3 kids, Eddie, George & Ethel, Matt, Michael, Rocco, T.J. and Verity Kindle (Little Green Footballs).

PATRIOTS, BY STATE (some State groups also included persons named above):
California: Mary P (MAF) and Mike of Operation Helmet (provides helmet upgrade kits to help prevent combat brain injury).
Colorado: Freewheeler (GoE; “Support Victory” car magnets), and Susie.
Connecticut: Dinky Dawg (EaglesUp).
Florida: Denny, Ed D, Frank, R.J., Ron and Tommy (Vietnam vets).
Illinois: Don Costello (GoE, Vets for Freedom State Coordinator).
Indiana: Jim J (GoE, Indiana State Coordinator), Kurt (active duty Army) and Ron R.
Louisiana: Robert (Special Forces veteran).
Massachusetts: Paul (Iraq vet), Tony and Rich.
Nevada: Fritz
New Hampshire: (Freeper listed above)
New Jersey: Karl (Coastal NJ Protest Warrior Chapter Leader), Bob G, Carl, Carolyn, Holly, Garth, John, Tim.
New York: Deborah, Frank, Joe S, Julia, Monk (22-yr Marine vet, Lebanon – just enlisted in Army), Phil & Kathy.
North Carolina: Bubba & Donna, Chris, Daniel (Army ROTC, UNC-Charlotte), Emmit (GoE), Jamie & George Samek (GoE), Jim T, Kelly, Larry (Bubba’s brother-in-law), Lori & Larry Hoffa (GoE), Mike (Vietnam vet), Tina M (Blue Star Mother), Patrick, Pete M, Ray (Vietnam vet), Soapbox (Rolling Thunder), Yack (Patriot Guard, EaglesUp) & Yack’s Girl.
Oregon: (2 FReepers listed above)
Pennsylvania: Bill from Schwenksville, Bob, Squid Doe (Patriot Guard & GoE), and FReeper Olney-Keith’s Mom, Dad, wife Sara & her Mom.
South Carolina: Don & Stan (Rolling Thunder, Vietnam Vets of America), George B.
Tennessee: Leta Carruth of ProgressThroughPeace foundation, providing social infrastructure to Kosovo communities.
Texas: Amanda, Joe V (Iraq vet), Ken and Street Sleeper.
Virginia: Angela, Daniel (active duty Coast Guard), Linda, Ranger Steve & Susan, and YankeeMom.
Wisconsin: 1SGWalt, Tracy.
Vermont: Kathy Upton (GoE VT State Coordinator).
West Virginia: Jack (GoE), daughters Megan &Janie.
GoE & Eagles Up, home states unknown: Chris “Airborne”, Dave and Ron K.
Belize, Central America: Jim D (Vietnam vet). ~

Well I did make it Saturday to the rally and “circus parade” but was driving all night Friday night and missed the fun at Walter Reed ... maybe next time. Glad to see y’all had a great turn-out for our wounded, they deserve all the support that we can muster!