Million Vet March

13 October 2013 | Self

[ConorMacNessa]

MILLION MAN MARCH
After Action Report
13 October 2013



As I walked down 17th Street to the WWII Memorial I was passed by at least a dozen D.C Police cruisers and Paddy wagons. Two Secret Service cruisers were blocking vehicular access to 17th below Constitution Avenue.

I was late arriving and missed Sarah Palin, Mike Lee and Ted Cruz.


Photo by KC Lion

Arriving at the Memorial, I made my way to the high U.S. Flag and Gadsden Flag
held by FReeper Mr. Trooprally.



ConorMacNessa, Mr. Trooprally and Ron G. Kirby

Those who arrived before me made short work of the Barackades:



This young lady was stting just west of the WWII Memorial:



On my way to the Vietnam Vets Memorial:

At the Wall, I was able to find the names of several of my Fallen Brothers:



The Wall - W-25 - HM/3 Jerome L. Menter And Others Fallen 11May1969



The Wall - W-22 - Jack Murdock, Eddie Locklear And Others Fallen 21-22 June 1969

A lady at the WWII Memorial was giving out these cards to any Vets she encountered:

"Riamh nár dhruid ó sbairn lann!"

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[ConorMacNessa]

Thank you very much,Sweetie-Pie! Your love and support during the last twenty-five years have sustained me in the face of great adversity. I love you very much.



EAGLES UP! Sunday 13 October 2013 at 0900 – WWII Memorial on the National Mall!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[darkwing104]

Sierra Hotel. You done well

[RedMDer]

Thank you very much, onyx for the ping. I'm honored to be among so many great Patriots and God loving people here on Free Republic.

God Bless you all.

[BykrBayb]

Thank you for your active patriotism. What an inspiration you are.

[ConorMacNessa]

Thanks very much, Dangerous One!



EAGLES UP! Sunday 13 October 2013 at 0900 – WWII Memorial on the National Mall!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[Mfkmmof4]

Thank you. I was teary eyed during mass for a variety of reasons.

We have 4 children. Our eldest is working with L’Arche. She lives with adults who are mentally retarded. This is a wonderful organization that respects and believes the challenged deserve a life of respect.

Our second child a son is autistic and a challenge but again I realized today what a hero he is —— when the going gets tough he rises to the occasion. When he believes he is misunderstood he lets us know. :)

Son #2 is a cancer survivor who still struggles with self esteem 10 plus years later. But lately is making strides.

Finally, son #3 is the child I never planned on having and he is my heart. He is away getting his diploma because the local high school was an impediment to his learning. When he decided to go to military school it broke my heart. He has been gone for 3 months and sorely missed.

Not only is he missed by his family and friends but our beloved Sir Winston is a mess without him.

Please keep John in your prayers - he is the kid who never liked spending the night away from home with his friends. He misses us but is soaring in his grades and has gained the respect of the military who are part of this program.

Finally, I asked God to forgive me for not always recognizing the gifts I have within my family which also includes 2 older stepchildren who I am proud to have as part of my life.

[Heart-Rest]

Thank you, and God bless you!

[Heart-Rest]

Thank you too, and God bless you also, and your family!

[ConorMacNessa]

David and John-Man - 29Sept2013



EAGLES UP! Sunday 13 October 2013 at 0900 – WWII Memorial on the National Mall!

Genuflectimus non ad principem sed ad Principem Pacis!

Listen, O isles, unto me; and hearken, ye people, from far; The LORD hath called me from the womb; from the bowels of my mother hath he made mention of my name. (Isaiah 49:1 KJV)

[smoothsailing]

BARRYCOPS ON THE MARCH!!!

[Bigg Red]

Great FREport and photos. Thank you for posting. And thank you for being there.

[Bigg Red]

Thank you for the ping. Thank you for being there. God bless.

[DollyCali]

Oh Conor what a fun AAR. so glad you were able to get there. Mibiliry problems make most things more challenging. Have always enjoyed your enthusiasm both at FR and FB. So nice to “meet” the Mrs and learn more about your family. Big hug to you from NE Ohio

And Trooprally and all others from DC chapter — I miss you all!

Owen n caww. Loved your pix from the live thread. Thank you!

[jazusamo]

ROFL!

Now that’s funny...Looks like an entire squad of 0bama’s in disguise, don’t know their left foot from their right.

[luvie]

Thank you for the report! Looks like you were in very good company with all those other heroes. Ya looked good! :)

[trooprally]

When you and Conor call it a day, I bet there is a great sense of satisfaction in a day well done. You two are inspirational in your everyday living.

[Mr] T

[luvie]

We are all honored to know your hubby....he is our hero! I’m so glad he got to participate with his brothers in arms!

[trooprally]

10-4

[trooprally]

Dittos on missing you. Time and distance making it harder for FReepers to gather. Hope we all can get thogether one more time in the near future.

[smoothsailing]

Now that’s funny...Looks like an entire squad of 0bama’s in disguise, don’t know their left foot from their right.

LOL, the BarryCops are really BarryBots!!!