It would be my favorite sign.
Posted on 03/13/2007 8:12:32 AM PDT by Reaganite84
'These Colors Don't Run' to hold counterprotest
By Eric Pfeiffer THE WASHINGTON TIMES
March 13, 2007
A caravan of military family members is driving cross-country to show their continuing support for the troops, culminating in a large pro-troop rally in Washington this weekend. Calling their effort "These Colors Don't Run," the series of rallies, which was organized by the Move America Forward organization, is making 25 stops before arriving at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Saturday.
"Some politicians don't seem to have the will and fortitude to stand behind our troops when they need us most, and that saddens me," said Deborah Johns, whose son, William, is serving his third tour of duty in Iraq with the Marines.
Members of the caravan say they have collected more than 5,000 U.S. flags since their trip began. The group plans to simultaneously display the flags during the rally, creating what they call a "giant flag city" on the National Mall. Afterward, the flags will be mailed to military service members in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Some of the other groups joining the rally say they have another mission: Protecting the Vietnam memorial from anti-war protesters who will also be marching on the Mall that same day.
"We do not want, nor will we tolerate, a repeat of what happened at the U.S. Capitol," read a statement from Rolling Thunder, a war veterans support organization.
During a January anti-war protest near the Capitol, some anti-war demonstrators spray-painted slogans on the Capitol Steps.
Move America Forward organizer Robert Dixon said the caravan has been well-received during the cross-country road trip.
"There have been a couple hundred people at each stop and more people joining the caravan in each city," he said.
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My thanks for your prayers, and those of any other FReepers reading this, for all the veterans, FReepers and other patriots who are making the trip to the Gathering of Eagles.
I am too old to participate, but I will be praying for the safety and success of all who do. I do not have anyone serving, but I am passionately patriotic and pray for our troops every day. I cry when any die and pray for their families. March on, America, march on!
Betvan
My prayers are with y'all on this mission. Wish I could be there, but since I can't my heart'll jump right in with you. Wave those flags, but don't return the childish behavior of those who're going to taunt!
I'm greatful of your support and caring of our troops and our country. Thank you for your prayers, and may God Bless you.
It would be my favorite sign.
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