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The City of San Marcos, Mayor Susan Narvaiz, the Blue Star Mothers and the PatriotGuard did a lot of work to make a very nice rally. There was a big stage and they set out hay bales for the audience to sit on (covered with serapes and blankets)
The City Wide Worship Band played before everything started and as soon as it started (with a prayer) we left the table and went to sit on the hay bales.
The Blue Star Moms of the Central Texas area spoke and one was the daughter of a MIA from Vietnam. He went missing when she was 2 years old. She told us of the 5 MIA of this war, including Maulpin. The Star Spangled Banner was sung by a very young girl, Chris Williams, with the most powerful voice. There were speakers and then a friend of mine, Debbie Daniel sang her song, It's Always been the soldier then she had the military remain seated and everyone else who wished to, walk around and shake their hands and say thanks. It was very nice.
Then the Heart of Texas Chorus sang several songs. They were all dressed in Texas shirts.
Someone played TAPS and it was over.
But it is very refreshing to have lots of people come out to support the troops.
Thank You!
Great report. Kinda made me feel like I was there with you.
Please post your pictures when you can.
Sounds like there are a lot of good, caring folks in your area.
Here is the booth I set up
http://www.freedomnotions.com/STFOLDER/27.jpg
The signs say:
Thank you Soldier, Thank you Sailor, Thank you Airman, Thank you Coast Guard, God Bless Marines.
At the front was a sign with FR addy, 2 signs in the back were for individual men. God Bless them.
Here is the whole thing:
http://www.freedomnotions.com/STFOLDER/3.jpg
Notice the flags - The American Flag and the Support the troops that have the seal for each branch.
Thanks for all you do..
VERY nice!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
How wonderful of you. Our daughter graduated from SWTSU in 1988 but we haven’t been back since.
We hung our POW flag. In our neighborhood, we were the only ones.
How wonderful of you. Our daughter graduated from SWTSU in 1988 but we haven’t been back since.
We hung our POW flag. In our neighborhood, we were the only ones.
Pvt Byron W. Fouty
SPC Alex R Jimenez
Cpl Gill
MIA SSG Matt Maupin.
Thanks for making us at FR proud of your dedication. Looks like there was a good turn out from the cars.
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Great report. Thank you.
Bat Lady, thank you for remembering. Thanks to all of you at the rally.
Always remember. Never forget.
I was there with the PGR, Batlady. I feel very honored to have been there.