SUPPORT OUR TROOPS RALLY IN NEW YORK CITY 3/23/03

03/23/03 | THEBEAK

[THEBEAK]

A Strong Presence in NYC in Support of Our Troops!

[THEBEAK]

Today, I went to the Rally in Support of Our Troops in New York City!

It was an immensely successful turnout! Several people brought their country's respective coalition flags - Britain, Puerto Rican, American, Poland, Australian etc.

Uncle Sam, Old Glory, even America's Bald Eagle and several veterans were there from Korea, Vietnam, WWII, etc. to continue to show their support for this country and our troops! Several representatives of the Maritime Seamen Group were there, and also other contractors who supply our troops!

Familes of the victims of 9/11 were there as well as familes who have people in Iraq, Afganistan, and other troubled areas. Some of the slogans that were heard were:

"Support Our Country, Support our President, Support our Troops! The price of freedom is being paid now! Thousands of us were killed in 9/11, downtown."

There were several of New York City's Firemen and Policemen who passed by the throngs on Times Square and blew horns showing support, and everytime they passed the crowds were hooting and hollering. The crowds were cheering - USA USA USA! God Bless America, our President and Our Troops! Tony Blair was mentioned and cheered several times, along with our gratitude to our national security advisors.

There was an old woman in the midst of the crowd with a sign saying, American G.I.'s Freed me in 1945, and now they are Freeing the Iraqi People - God Bless America!

[pfloyd95]

I was also there today. My entire family came to support our troops and our country. It was a great turnout. A few peacnicks came by to start some trouble. I saw one arguing with a lady and then push her. The cops took care of the problem right away. Man are these peacenicks violent.

[jimtorr]

Yes, these peaceniks do tend to be violent when confronted with a different opinion. They are incensed that you don't see how superior and right they are.

[Braak]

Was there too, HAD A GREAT TIME and it felt great to support our troops and our president. I didn't see any anti war types, as I felt the rally abt 2:30 to spend some time with the Mrs, but I will be there for the next one! AND WE BROKE A THOUSAND!!!!

[Dec31,1999]

Just got back from the rally. It was great to see so many flags and patriots in one place. A good time was had by all.

There were about 2000 people there, which could be better, but was better than last year's 100. Lot's of patriotic songs, good speeches, from what I could hear of them, and a good sunny day for it.

What did you guys think of the rally? I wish I'd had a freerepublic.com sign. Some of the people there didn't seem to know about us. For the next one, I'll make sure to make signs and do some flier-work in my area and in the city, where I work.

[Oldeconomybuyer]

Protestors participate in a rally in support of the U.S. war effort in Iraq (news - web sites) Sunday, March, 23, 2003 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) - Mar 23 3:30 PM ET

	A woman holds up a 'Bravo Blair' sign in support of British Prime Minister Tony Blair (news - web sites) as she takes part in a demonstration and rally in New York's Times Square to support the war in Iraq (news - web sites), March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags held signs and chanted pro-American slogans in support of the U.S.-led war in Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 2:29 PM ET
	Rosa Horvath of Queens, New York, holds up a portrait of her daughter Bodia Carol, a soldier with the U.S. Army who is fighting in the war on Iraq (news - web sites), during a demonstration in New York's Times Square in support of the war, March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags and held signs and chanted pro-American slogans in support of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the U.S.-led war on Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 2:28 PM ET
	People demonstrate in New York's Times Square in support of the war in Iraq (news - web sites), March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags, held signs and chanted pro-American slogans in support of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the U.S.-led war on Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 2:32 PM ET

	Demonstrators participate in a war rally in support of U.S. troops in Iraq (news - web sites), Sunday, March, 23, 2003 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) - Mar 23 1:16 PM ET

	Virginia Polifroni, left, and Diane Knorr center participate in a war rally in support of U.S. troops in Iraq (news - web sites), Sunday, March, 23, 2003 in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II) - Mar 23 1:15 PM ET
	A man wears a sign and chants slogans as he takes part in a demonstration in New York's Times Square in support of the war in Iraq (news - web sites) March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags held signs and chanted pro-American slogans in support of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the U.S.-led war in Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 12:59 PM ET
	A woman carries a 'Bomb Saddam' sign as she takes part in a demonstration in New York's Times Square in support of the war in Iraq (news - web sites) March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags held signs and chanted pro-American slogans in support of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the U.S.-led war in Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 12:59 PM ET
	A woman holds an American flag as she takes part in a demonstration in New York's Times Square in support of the war in Iraq (news - web sites) March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags held signs and chanted pro-U.S. slogans in support of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the U.S. led war in Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 12:48 PM ET
	People gather in New York's Times Square to demonstrate in support of the war in Iraq (news - web sites), March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags, held signs and chanted pro-American slogans in support of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the U.S.-led war in Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 12:45 PM ET
	People gather in New York's Times Square to demonstrate in support of the war in Iraq (news - web sites) March 23, 2003. Several hundred demonstrators waved U.S. flags held signs and chanted pro-U.S. slogans in support of President George W. Bush (news - web sites) and the U.S. led war in Iraq. REUTERS/Mike Segar - Mar 23 12:46 PM ET

[toupsie]

I was there and took a photos and video of the event. I got great footage of our crowd singing "God Bless America". I will try to get some of the footage on my mac.com website tonight or tomorrow. I also have footage from the anti-American march in NYC yesterday.

I saw Judy Woodrith (sp?) on CNN and she mentioned that rallies were sponsored by Free Republic. She sounded nasty when she mentioned Free Republic as if she was disgusted by the name.

[4integrity]

God Bless all of you New Yorkers who stood tall for our great country, our brave troops and our good President! This former NY'r wishes I could have been there with you. It's great to see the "politically correct" left can't hold down patriotic Americans! God Bless you!

[katnip]

The rally today was great! Here's some of the pictures I took. I'll try to get more posted later....

[PianoMan]

link to other thread on the rally:

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/873247/posts

[Drumnbassboi]

YES!! Finally some conservative unity to counteract the Left Wing rhetoric governed NYC. I couldnt have been happier to see so many fellow americans there. It was so great and SOOO patriotic. Ive gotten to upload this short video clip i took from my digital camera. it is really a great cross section of the event. Enjoy folks. quick download/view as well

http://members.aol.com/drumnbassboi123/IM000054.AVI

enjoy!
drumnbassboi

[Calpernia]

Ping!

[Tamzee]

Hi and thanks, I enjoyed the video very much!! I was standing on your left next to you and now can say I'm famous.... my arm and flag are in it LOL

It was wonderful today and I am so grateful to know such a fantastic group of Americans :-)

[LaserLock]

Hi everyone.

I thought the rally for the troops and our President was fantastic!!

I enjoyed being shoulder to shoulder with my fellow Americans.

Looking forwards to seeing everyone again at the next rally.

LaserLock

[katnip]

ping

[UsaPride3]

I am new to the forums, but I am interested in getting involved. I just heard on the news about the rally today and how there is one planned by the UN for friday. I would like more information. Please email me at xitalianacutiex@hotmail.com

Thanks

Kristin

[Dec31,1999]

Thanks for posting the great pics! I took a few myself, but don't have a digital camera.

[Braak]

Well, I was there, but left early when the Mrs. showed, anyhow, I had a good time for my first Freep. I was in the ROTC hat that had seen better days (it's a nostalgic piece) but all in all, I loved it, and I hope to see many of you at the next Freep!

[Coleus]

Sombody wants to get involved.

Is there a rally at the UN on Friday?

[Albert88]

I was at the Times Square Rally yesterday - and I was told the next pro-troop rally would be in front of the UN from 2:00 pm to 4:00. I've been looking for some more formal announcement though.