Posted on 06/29/2006 2:42:30 PM PDT by kristinn
Honor Roll for Friday, June 23, 2006: Albion Wilde, Amanda* from MD, Ashley* from VA, Bill* from MD, BillF, Cindy-true-supporter, Dan* (veteran), daughterofTGSL, Debbie* from VA, Greg (WR), Gretchen15, Jimmy Valentine’s brother, Just A Nobody, kristinn, Landry Fan, Megan* from VA, PleaDeal, Sensei Ern, SonofTGSL, staytrue, tgslTakoma, Tom the Redhunter, trooprally [Mr. & Mrs.]
The after-action report fell to me this week so you don't get any fancy graphics or photos.
The weather was threatening heavy thunderstorms throughout our stay last Friday, but the Lord was merciful and kept the storms at bay. They approached us from the south and west, but they changed direction just enough each time they got near so as to not pour down on us.
In the early part of the evening, we were heckled rather passionately by several leftists driving by. They were a bit more agitated than usual and were a cause for concern. It's been a while since we've been assaulted out there, but we're always on guard.
As the night wore on, however, the passing cars were back to the usual horn honking and cheers for our troops and the heckling stopped.
As has become the norm since Code Pink lost their permit for the main gate and we took over, more and more soldiers are comfortable enough to venture out and spend some time speaking with us. The time we spend with our recuperating heroes is much more valuable than that expended dealing with the Code Pinkos.
The Pinkos are still down the block. They're starving for attention, though. It looked like they only had about eight America-haters last Friday. Most cars going by are filled by regulars who use Georgia Avenue on Friday nights and have long ago figured out that Code Pink sucks. The number of cars giving them horn honks is pathetically low. If they do get a honk, it is probably by someone who is taken by the sight of the one American flag that they hold. A false-flag operation, for sure.
We on the other hand, get deluged by a cacophony of horn honks every Friday night as folks from all walks of life express their enthusiastic support for the troops at Walter Reed.
Mr. Trooprally had made a sign honoring the two soldiers who were taken prisoner and slaughtered by al Qaeda in Iraq, Cpl. Tucker and Cpl. Menchaca. He ventured down to talk with some of the Pinkos about their horrific murder at the hands of terrorists. He told us it was a waste of time. Pinkos always seem to put the blame on the U.S. whenever terrorists attack.
That was one of the few blemishes on what turned out to be a very pleasant and successful night. The dinner buses returned before ten. We gave the soldiers and their families onboard a hearty welcome.
We'll be back at Walter Reed tomorrow night beginning at 6:30 p.m. You can find us at the corner of Georgia Avenue and Elder Street, NW. We may have a few early 4th of July surprises.
As always, the D.C. Chapter's rules for demonstrating will be in effect. Briefly, they are: No violence, no profanity, no racism, no provocations, obey the law and treat all law enforcement officers with respect.
Mrs. Trooprally's photos here.
BufordP's archive of the D.C. Chapter at Walter Reed here.
Wishing I could be there bump
As I promised a few weeks ago, I am bringing hotdogs and lemonade...Lord willing.
New York Times' Open-Borders Hissy-Fit
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Question: What do you get when you cross Cindy Sheehan with John Murtha? Answer: A New York Times editorial writer.
Bump for all of you tonight and I can't believe I am missing the food too!!
I had to miss tonight too. How are you feeling? Gipper and Landry send their best wishes that you GWS.
The hot dogs were great, Sensei Ern, and they were a perfect accompanyment to our Independence Day weekend Freep activities. Thank you for bringing them.
Pizza, hot dogs, sparklers, streamers, synchronized events, honks and waves...
It was a good night for free Americans!
great. I'll look forward to the report. who's writing it?
doing better...going to see if I can drive tonight!
Wow, now I am bummed-out at not being there!
I will watch for report!! Hurry someone!
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