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GRRRRR Field Report:

About 500 people including large groups of veterans and parents with pictures of their military children.

A sea of flags and many signs.

There's a small group of anti's which has been relegated to a corner of the plaza facing our backs.

The music has begun to play.

RedWing9 will be kicking off the speechs in about 15 min.

News outlets include ABC, NBC, CBS, Telemundo and Univision.

Our friend from WLS radio 890, Deborah Rowe is there.

Among FReepers identified include:(this is being told over the phone so if the spellings, cases, etc. aren't right, sorry)

Mr_Magoo
GRRRRR
BillyBoy
denegar01
TheRightGuy
822MPWife
Chi-townChief
cfrels
chicagolady
BureaucratusMaximus
unspun

Hope we didn't leave anybody out.

[Bob J]

Redwing9...heheh.

[Ray'sBeth]

Wish I could be there, but am stuck at home in western suburbs. This Proud Marine Mom, though, is keeping in touch with ears glued to WLS and eyes stuck on Free Republic. Thank you all who are there.

[Capitalism2003]

I saw you guys...You ROCKED!!! It was such a contrast, seeing the happy faces cheering for our troops, lots of American flags and great signs...compared to the ugly, angry looking lefties across the street. You guys were awesome. I watched the newscaster on NBC read a few of the signs. One said "I'm so French, I hate myself" LOL!:) :)

[BureaucratusMaximus]

This was my first Freep! It was very cool meeting other Freepers in person, and being there actively supporting our troops, our president, and our freedom. Many fine Americans, complete with flags and signs attended (My favorite was "Daschle for President...of France"). The Harley drivebys were way cool. It was nice to see Patrick O'Malley(R) (former IL senator/IL Governor candidate/a true conservative) there. Iraqi-Assyrian group was there testifying to the masses the evils of Saddam Huessien and how they are glad that the USA will liberate Iraqis people; I was glad other people got to hear that. RedWing, unspun, justshutupandtakeit, and TheRightGuy should be commended for their fine comments. chicagolady was a gracious host at the "press" table. Freepers ROCK! Count me in for future Chicagoland Freeps, and don't be afraid to ask for my help!