Posted on 05/17/2009 10:13:02 AM PDT by Billg64
On May 16 in Chicopee Massachusetts a "support the armed services" rally was hosted by the Western Mass 9-12 project. The rally was held on the road to the main entrance to Westover Air Reserve Base.
The rally was attended by approximately fifty people. There were at least two freepers in attendance, I'm the guy holding the large POW MIA flag and libertarian27 was there also; I'll not violate her anonymity, she can if she chooses to do so.
The response by the passers by and the airmen passing by was overwhelmingly positive. There were refreshments and food served. We were there for three hours, a good time was had by all.
Awesome :-D!
Nice Post Bill - great pictures!!!
Story from wwpl channel 22 with video~ at link
http://www.wwlp.com/dpp/news/local/wwlp_local_armed_forces_day_celebration_200905161657
Armed Forces Day celebration
Honoring men and women in the military
Published : Saturday, 16 May 2009, 4:58 PM EDT
Michelle Misiaszek, Sy Becker
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) - On Saturday cars were honking their horns along Chicopee’s Memorial Drive to show their patriotism on Armed Forces Day.
The demonstration of support for America’s troops still in harms way overseas didn’t go unnoticed among the numerous drivers who saluted these men and women as they drove by.
Shirley Nomakeo, the organizer of this show of support for the troops told 22News, those who fight for their country are too often overlooked. “We feel we know that the climate isn’t always (honk, honk) hey, isn’t best for our troops we just wanted them to know that we appreciate their support and it’s because of them we’re able to be out here and do things like this,” said Nomakeo.
The Armed Forces Day event in Chicopee was one of several held throughout western Massachusetts.
Nice pictures. Thank you!
Thanks for the pics. God bless patriots!
More information on the Nine Twelvers and the Movement
http://noiri.blogspot.com/2009/05/nine-twelvers-movement.html
Rebellion is Brewing!!
Thanks for the ping!
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