Modesto FReepers Attend Candlelight Vigil for Chandra Levy

[Diver Dave]

Modesto FReepers reunited this evening for a dinner followed by attendance at a candlelight vigil held in honor of missing Modesto resident Chandra Levy. The vigil was held to mark the one year anniversary of Ms. Levy's mysterious disappearance. The candlelight vigil, organized by the Carole Sund-Carrington Memorial Reward Foundation and Stanislaus County Sheriff's Dept., was held at the Garden of Healing for Victims of Crime located on the grounds of the Stanislaus County Courthouse.

Our evening started with dinner at a downtown restaurant. FReepers in attendance: ontherightside, Commander8, SiFiPattie, Saundra Duffy, Lagar, and Diver Dave. Also joining with us were Erica, Gordon, Chris and Mrs. Diver Dave.

Saundra Duffy, as Leader of the Central Valley Chapter of FReeRepublic.com, conducted a short business meeting of the Chapter. We opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance. It was decided that a new chapter would be formed covering the northern areas of the Central Valley.

Saundra also present awards to individuals for their service to the FR Chapter during the past year - specifically our Modesto Condit FReeps. Also discussed this evening was the FRN/VetsCoR "America Remembers" project. Lagar presented some information regarding a proposed Vietnam Memorial for Juan Ramon Trevino, the sole casualty from a small impoverished area of Fresno. Hopefully, he will provide more details on this thread.

John Robinson was also recognized for his major contributions to FreeRepublic.com.

We were all asked to offer a most memorable event that took place during our 8 month long weekly FReep of the worlds most famous (and soon to be ex) congressman. No tears were shed, but the reflections produced lots of laughter. We departed the restaurant shortly after 8 pm and walked the 3 blocks to the candlelight vigil. I missed the program portions of the vigil, but joined the other FReepers already standing in a circle near the corner. I spotted atbay as he was walking by so he joined our circle of friends as we lit our candles, said a prayer for Chandra and the Levy family.

[Saundra Duffy]

CCC - You would have been proud of me and Lager. On the way to the restaurant we happened upon some pro Palestinian protesters (I guess they showed up in Modesto cuz they knew there'd be media coverage of the vigil). Anyway, Lager and I shouted at them: "ANTI AMERICAN JEW HATERS!!" Their signs were DISGUSTING! A reporter from Modesto Bee took my name but I don't see anything in today's Mod Bee on web. Anyway, it felt good to yell at those traitors. Wish you could have been there for the whole evening. It was GREAT!!! For victory & freedom!!!

[Saundra Duffy]

I'm in Fresno almost every weekend (including this one) but work ends at 5 on Friday so I can't make it for the Infinite FReeps - RATS! I keep applying for Fresno jobs, though. Maybe one will come through soon. Say - at our business meeting we decided that I'll stay on as Head of Fresno Chapter. Too late, guys; there was no opposition. Diver Dave will take over for Modesto so we'll lose some GREAT members. We need to recruit some more FReepers from Fresno/Madera area AND BEYOND!! I love you guys! For victory & freedom!!!

[Saundra Duffy]

Someday I WILL make it to Fresno to FReep with you and all the Fresno FReepers! And visit the Modesto chapter as well. HUG

Promise?

[Saundra Duffy]

Tell the world!!! If it hadn't been for us FReepers keeping the pressure on Gary "OJ" Condit, he would have skated right back into the Congress. And that's a fact. For EIGHT MONTHS we kept up that pressure. For victory & freedom!!!

[diotima]

Major Bump for Modesto Freepers!

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

"Promise?"

Yes, it is something that I have wanted to do for a long time.

[Mama_Bear]

Say - at our business meeting we decided that I'll stay on as Head of Fresno Chapter.

Oh, happy day! That is WONDERFUL news. I was so afraid you were going to leave us and join the northern CA group. We need your leadership desperately. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

FReep On, Sis!

[Mama_Bear]

Anyway, Lager and I shouted at them: "ANTI AMERICAN JEW HATERS!!" Their signs were DISGUSTING! ...it felt good to yell at those traitors.

I bet that did feel good. See, this is why we need you, and why we are SO glad you are on OUR side. LOL!

[Jim Robinson]

Thanks Dave. Great report. Well done!

[Saundra Duffy]

We missed you last night, boss. You were the topic of several discussions. We were reminiscing about the freep where you practically jumped in to moving cars as they exited their Condit love fest. Jim, we could not have done it without you. Thank God for you and FreeRepublic.com!!!! For victory & freedom!!!

[Saundra Duffy]

Guess you guys are stuck with me . . . . . For victory & freedom!!!

[OldFriend]

Your support of the Levy family has meant a lot to those of us here on the other coast. If it weren't for your efforts, the man would have won his primary. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

[Mama_Bear]

Guess you guys are stuck with me . . . . .

LOL, yes I guess so. I can't think of a more patriotic, dedicated and capable person to be stuck with. :-)

[Dr. Zoo]

Grate job Dave and all the rest of you...

May God extremely bless her parents.

[PGalt]

Thanks for the report and all of the FReepers who showed support for the Levy's. A criminal's devastation is much greater than Chandra's disappearance. Thanks to you all.

[terilyn]

Thank you for the wonderful report DD. And also, for keeping up the pressure on the creep for all those months. This Country of ours would be a much better place if we had more Diver Dave's and less rotton condits!

[dalebert]

Thanks for the report. I am still praying Chandra will be found.

[SiFiPattie]

Mama_Bear ~ I feel SO bad to not have made it to Fresno to FReep the peacers. Seems like every Friday I've got evening or late afternoon client appts. Geez, what is it w/ this making a living thing. It would be too cool to be a professional FReeper! Peace and Happiness. Pattie

[SiFiPattie]

It was really great to hang w/ you and Lager again! I am truly proud of Diver Dave! He has been our fearless leader throughout the long haul. I'm proud to call him our chapter president! Peace and Happiness. Pattie