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D.C. Chapter Pentagon Vigil Report (Patriots Rally for America)
D.C. Chapter/Patriots Rally For America ^
| April 13th, 2002
| Dave, Angelwood, Kristinn, tgslTakoma, Leadpenny, Sauropod, BufordP, TrueBlackMan
Posted on 04/13/2002 4:16:01 PM PDT by VaMarVet
It was an absolutely great day at the Pentagon. Weather was fine and Patriots turned out in droves to pay homage to our fallen heroes and show support to our servicemen and women now in harm's way. I was the first to arrive, and frankly had been feeling a bit overwhelmed by what we are attempting to accomplish with the Patriots Rally for America. That said, as I stood alone on the knoll, Old Glory in hand, I reflected on what our country is going through, where I have been as a Marine in peace and in combat, what is important, and what is simply background noise. While I did not come up with any earth shattering revelations - I did feel a sense of peacefulness in the thought that what we will be doing on the grounds of the Washington Monument on 20 April is not only a good thing, it is the right thing. Sorry for the soapbox - as always visitors stopped by to ask why we are out there. Once we explained the why, the when, and the where they were very proud that American patriots would be out there laying it on the line for our great country. God Bless America!
Here are some pic's of today's Pentagon Vigil and the D.C. Chapter's Patriot Rally For America planning meeting afterwards.
Pentagon Renovation Well Under Way - Old Glory and Let's Roll Countdown Clock
Another Pentagon Image - It Will Be Completed by 9-11-02
These Colors Do Not Run
These Colors Do Not Run - Part II
Kevin Martin - TrueBlackMan
(L-R) BufordP and TrueBlackMan
(L-R) BufordP, TrueBlackMan and Dave Dilegge
(L-R) Son of tgslTakoma, tgslTakoma and Daughter of tgslTakoma attend to the Memorial
(L-R) TrueBlackMan, BufordP and Kristinn
Chapter Meeting - Quite a Turnout - New Members Show Up!
Patriots Rally For America Banner (Pic 1)
Patriots Rally For America Banner (Pic 2)
Honor Roll for today was Kristinn, Angelwood, Sauropod, Leadpenny, Gore_War_Vet, stand watie, tgslTakoma, Connie, BufordP, TrueBlackMan, JapaneseGhost, and (I apologize) new FReepers who I forgot to take down the screen-names of.
TOPICS: Activism/Chapters; Breaking News; Culture/Society; Free Republic; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: dcchapter; foramerica; patriotsrally; pentagon
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To: leadpenny
While you are finishing your taxes this weekend, leadpenny, I just want to be sure that you remember what I said about the National Retail Sales Tax .
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posted on
04/13/2002 9:19:01 PM PDT
by
Taxman
To: Dave Dilegge; Kristinn; Angelwood; Taxman; tgslTakoma; Connie; RodgerD; Sauropod; Leadpenny...
Thank you for your weekly vigil at the Pentagon, Patriots! You make us all so proud. The pictures were fantastic! Amazing progress is being made on the Pentagon building.
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posted on
04/13/2002 10:29:22 PM PDT
by
nutmeg
To: Dave Dilegge; all
To the gang in the D.C. Chapter, good luck on the 20th. Wish that I could be there with you in person, but like others across the country, we will be there in spirit. The pictures were great. Love that flag.
Two of the greatest symbols are the American flag and the Cross. They both are symbols for law and love - man and GOD's.
GOD bless the USA!!!! EAGLES UP!!!
To: ALL
Update: confirmed speakers include:
We expect confirmation from additional invited speakers shortly.
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posted on
04/14/2002 12:00:45 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: Dave Dilegge
God bless you all!
To: Dave Dilegge
Bump it up!!
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posted on
04/14/2002 4:06:35 AM PDT
by
Nitro
To: Dave Dilegge
Greetings from Newburgh, NY. Flying below her hienous' radar on my way to the Granite State.
0500? You Marines always operate in the dark. See you Saturday.
To: Jimmy Valentine's brother
See you on Sat. Irish - we missed you yesterday.
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:32:07 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: Nitro
Thanks Swabbie - looking forward to seeing you on Sat. - this will be big. Semper Fi, Dave
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:33:19 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: nutmeg
Thanks nutmeg - we really appreciate your unwavering support here on FR. EAGLES UP!
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:34:28 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: dixie sass
God Bless the U.S.A. - This song will be floating through our nation's capital on the 20th. Al Sharpton and his cohorts (other side of the Washington Monument)grounds will here it loud and clear.
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:36:58 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: WaterDragon
Thanks WaterDragon - everyone's support is pushing us on to take this rally to even a higher level - no stopping the train now - full speed ahead.
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:38:49 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: senorita
God bless you too - you guys have been an inspiration with your Friday night pro-America rallies in Fresno. As the "unwashed" would say - we are in solidarity. EAGLES UP!
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:42:21 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: austingirl
Thanks for being there for us - it is appreciated - go Texas - I miss not living there anymore - Texas is a state of mind;-)
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:44:10 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: Victoria Delsoul
Thanks Victoria - I still love your FR homepage - inspirational to say the least. Your constant support is most appreciated.
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:45:45 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: LarryLied
Thank YOU! We appreciate your support and will do FR proud on the 20th.
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posted on
04/14/2002 9:47:00 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: Dave Dilegge
Go FREEPERS, Go! Have fun you guys, and gals, Arizonans are with you all the way.
To: Dave Dilegge
Kevin Martin-TrueBlackMan, and TrueAmerican. You all are true Patriots.
To: desertcry
Right back at Arizona - best military assignment I had was at Ft. Huachuca (Sierra Vista). They even let Marines into Army schools then. Tombstone and Nogales were a blast. Thanks and see you guys next time you are back in D.C. - EAGLES UP!
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posted on
04/14/2002 11:07:36 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
To: desertcry
Kevin will be speaking at the rally - we are very blessed with the quality of speakers we are getting.
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posted on
04/14/2002 11:09:14 AM PDT
by
VaMarVet
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