President George Bush visits Ohio 4/24/03 - pictures

[mikebake]

I made it into the tank plant today, got 8 tickets, took 80 year old mom and dad, 7 year old son, and assorted others....one ticket went to my buddy Roger Arroyo.......an amazing "Cross and the Switchblade" story.....he grew up in Puerto Rican section of NY, dad was career criminal...every influence in his life was crime, welfare, drugs, violence.....by age 9 he was participating in his dad's major felonies as lookout man.....etc.etc...........fast forward....Roger is taken in by family in PA who opens his eyes........fast forward further.....Roger ends up with small town wife in western Ohio, has three kids, becomes imbued with strongly conservative values, travels to several Rallies for Americas, truly "gets it", and today manages to be in the right place at the right time and gets a word and a handshake with the President. Believe me, I'm giving you a severely shortened Cliffs Notes version, but if you love the US and freedom like I do, it's a great story. Roger is in his late 20's, a great guy......if you want to say hi or leave him a voice mail, call him at his work at 800-221-6688 and ask for his voice mail!!!!! Or ask to speak to Roger, and congratulate him on escaping the destiny of many of his peers and becoming an excellent American. If you ask to speak to him, trust me, he'll love the call!!!
And BTW, I NEVER post on FR, but I am well aware of it and am with ya'll in mind and spirit.........I'm one of the ones you can count on................
MBB

[hoosierpearl]

I don't know how Voinovich could look him in the eye, but I did think it took some courage for him to be there today. Probably more to the relationship than just that tax issue. I've not noticed him being a rebel in the Republican ranks before. Any Ohioans able to give me more information on Voinovich?

[sheikdetailfeather]

Wow! You did a fantastic job! Also..I like your handle. haha!