RALLY REPORT FROM POINT PLEASANT,WV

03/22/03 | WVNan

[WVNan]

Pictures will be coming shortly.

[diotima]

Good news! Its great you had a sympathetic photographer!

[Bob J]

You done good RevNan...I still remember you're moving invocation at the MARCH FOR JUSTICE!

[Rabid Dog]

I think you did a fantastic job!

[rface]

I guess this is what they call "grass Roots"

good going!

[MadelineZapeezda]

Northern Panhandle Bump and Salute to you!

[Birdiegirl]

AWESOME WVNan!!! We are so proud of what you did today to show your support. Trust me, you made a difference. Although your group was small, you were part of the masses who support us around the world. Way to go!!!!!

[mountaineer]

You did great! That's a good turnout for short notice and a small town. Good job.

[WVNan]

Yes, he was really cute because every time I said something about the anti-Americans he would do a thumbs up and smile.

[WVNan]

That seems like a long time ago doesn't it Bob? I had a blast coming to D.C. for that. My son was still single and he was glad to drive me over. Now he's married and I'm too chicken to drive around D.C. Today was fun and next Sat. will be much larger. Let us pray it will be a victory celebration.

[WVNan]

Just about as grassroots as you can get. It was me and Kathey. I ran all over the county pushing this thing. Maybe my work this week will help with next Saturday's rally.

[CAPPSMADNESS]

Did the Mothman show up? :^)

Seriousley - great work!!!

[WVNan]

Did you have a rally up there today or is it tomorrow?

[EternalVigilance]

Way to go, my friend! :-)

Our FReep at the Iowa State Capitol today was a smashing success!

The State Patrol estimated the crowd at about 2000, which I think was pretty accurate.

Not a single peace-monger dared show their face, even though all of the local media touted the event in the last couple of days.

We got full-blown media coverage, including all 4 local TV stations.

We had a fantastic singer, bagpipers, full support by the veterans groups, and I spoke for about 15 minutes.

The highlight was that we put all of the families of those in active service on the steps in front of the podium...probably at least 200 people, and then I went down the row and had them share who their loved one was, which branch, and which outfit. Lots of tears flowed--it was very powerful.

EV

[WVNan]

LOL....that Mothman shows up for everything around here. We have so much fun with him. You wouldn't believe how many people come here just to see where the Mothman lurks.

[WVNan]

Ohhhh Tom, I'm so jealous. 2000 eh? I have an idea. Why don't you fly over next Sat. and speak for our next rally. I'm going to contact Lisa Smith and see if she will come. Hey, do you reckon Jay would come?

[mountaineer]

A pat on the back for you, too, EV! Good job.

[EternalVigilance]

Bet he would.

I'd probably do it if someone would pay for the ticket. ;-)

I'm going to post my speech, once some people get me some pictures here.

[WVNan]

Pictures on the way soon. Mama_Bear is going to post them for me. Kathey made these pictures. My hubby took some with my camera, but I can't get them to the computer. Too dumb.

[EternalVigilance]

The timing was just perfect...the interest level was so high that we hardly spent any money.