The one-and-only, the Greatest, the fighters-in-the-trenches class of '98 should receive in toto one of those presidential medal of honor thingies (but not from the Usurper) for its early-on enlistment in the defense of this country!
I still have my loopy Uncle Sam hat I wore at the March for Justice. Some freeper gal I didn't know walked up to me and asked if she could be photographed with me in my get-up.....I sent her the pic....12 years later she's still my dear FR friend and regular correspondent although we're at almost opposite ends of the country.
My greatest thrill at the March? Seeing our founder Jim Robinson coming over a little rise on the monument sward in his wheeled chair leading the Parade of Flags. Still get emotional as I visualize it today. There's a photo of it up-thread.
I miss our Florida buddy and patriot, Mustang. Rest in peace, Lt. Commander. We're still marching the good march, as did you that day.
Still get a kick out of looking at my photos of myself with a terribly skinny Ann Coulter in blue jeans and a very friendly guy, Matt Drudge, also in blue jeans and signature fedora.
So many great FR memories of '98 through today, so little space.....
Leni/MinuteGal
You're welcome! We sure got the ball rolling and we haven't stopped since! WHOO HOO!!!
And talking about memories, I posted that 3 1/2 minute video in Sand Rat's "Memorial Day" thread just now:
VJ Day, Honolulu Hawaii, August 14, 1945
"65 Years Ago my Dad shot this film along Kalakaua Ave. in Waikiki capturing spontaneous celebrations that broke out upon first hearing news of the Japanese surrender. Kodachrome 16mm film [in original color]" HERE (#11 in Sand Rat's Memorial Day thread)