Lansing Rally, official report.

eyes | 3-24-03

[Dan from Michigan]

I got there about a quarter to one. Unlike the Piecenik(spelling intentional) rallies, I had trouble finding a place to park my evil assault SUV. That normally isn't a problem. Most of our backers came from the Lansing or Jackson area, but some came all the way from Grand Rapids, Ypsi, Macomb, Grand Blanc, and even Ohio.

According to the Captiol Director, we had 500 people there. If we use peacenik/Million Mom math, that means we had 2500. There were no peaceniks there either, outside of a couple of scouts that didn't speak up.

It was a great event, and unlike a peacenik rally, it's a place where kids could attend. No shouting matches, violence, and stuff like that. This rally WAS peaceful. Our dogs were better than their dogs as well. :) Many of the attendes have family overseas and have brought pictures

The songs weren't Pete Seeger. They were patriotic and were tributes to all branches of our Armed Forces. Doug Williams of the American Legion spoke and provided colorguard for all branches of the Armed Forces. Every theme song for each branch was played.

Eaton County Sheriff Rick Jones was also there and gave his support. I've met him a few times, and he's a good guy and I'd vote for him if I lived there.

Our Pledge of alliance was by 8yr. Cub Scout, James Martin. Our national anthem was played as well.

State Sen. Valde Garcia(Livingston, Shiawasse, part of SE Ingham Counties) spoke at our rally and he's started a network to help our troops and State Rep Jack Brandenberg(St Clair Shores area) attended our rally.

Jason Boles Spoke as well. He served our country in Desert Storm and Desert Shield with the Army 101st Airborne. Kevin Fobbs, vice Chair of the Michigan GOP and Lisa Sarrach also spoke at our rally. They run a program that also helps our troops - Celebration of American Life. They also talked about Hollywood Hero which has a hall of fame and shame.

The rally was closed out with "God Bless the USA", Lee Greenword's tribute to the 911.

Special thanks to apackof2 for leading the way on this rally. She was the master of ceremonies. Jaysgal and sergiod also helped in the planning of this rally.

Thanks to radio personality Rich Michaels who does the morning show for Lansing's 97.5(Oldies and Spartan Games) and a Grand Rapids station as well. He spoke there as well and advertised the event.

And thanks to all of those that helped out and attended this rally. Not everyone around here is a piecenik. In fact, most aren't.

[Dan from Michigan]

Lansing State Journal Photo Gallery

LSJ article

Pics(Won't identify to protect privacy)

Lastly, one MAJOR complaint. Much of the media refers to us as pro-war. I don't know anybody who is pro-war. I'm far from it. However, of all the solutions that are currently available, I believe war is the least worst solution, and I'm also going to support the troops.

[apackof2]

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[Dan from Michigan]

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[photogirl]

THank you for posting my pics. Are you gong to come to GR this weekend? I'm going to try. Boyfriend is not real happy about me being gone every Saturday. FYI: on sat. after the rally, I was at a bar w/ Republican Hippy, they had CNN on. The ticker read: Hundreds gather at Lansing CApitol, in support of the troops." We yelled so loud the whole bar looked at us! It was great!

[Diva]

Great pictures wish I could have been there!

[Dan from Michigan]

I'll try and make it there. PROBABLY can.

[Dan from Michigan]

There's an event next week as well. Grand Rapids.

[Interesting Times]

Great rally -- sounds like it was fun.

Unlike the Piecenik(spelling intentional) rallies...

I've grown fond of the term "peace riots..."

[jaysgal]

Thanks so much, Dan. I think you write the best after action reports around. Do you know if there are going to be more pictures posted? I'm going to have to sit out the rally in G.R. this weekend, but am sending out e-mails and fliers.

[apackof2]

Do you know if there are going to be more pictures posted?

Enguiring minds want to know

[photogirl]

Im working on it. Lots of homework this week.

[photogirl]

Im working on it. Lots of homework this week.

[apackof2]

Lots of homework this week.

Your preaching to the choir here!

[katiegirl]

I can't wait to see more pics from the rally!! I had so much fun!

[freepersup]

Photos by photogirl,
Operation Iraqi Freedom- Coalition Troop Support by Patriotic Americans

Photos by photogirl,
Operation Iraqi Freedom- Coalition Troop Support by Patriotic Americans

[photogirl]

Yeah! Thank you!

[freepersup]

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Roger- out !

[freepersup]

You are welcome !

The rally images are great for morale. Speaking of morale, we need to print the images of the rallies across America, and send them to our troops over in Iraq. They are only getting the lefists drivel- the anti war pukes side of the protests. Pass it on-

My regards to all of the outstanding patriots in the Lansing area of Michigan. Well done good and faithful servants.

[jaysgal]

I feel like a media hog. There's pictures of both me and my husband on here. Anyone care to guess who my sweetie is?

[photogirl]

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