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Amid rallies, Texas protesters show support for war in Iraq 03/22/2003 By JOEL ANDERSON / The Associated PressDALLAS — More than 3,000 protesters braved an afternoon of wet, dreary weather Saturday to show their support for President Bush and U.S. troops in Iraq.The rally, organized by several conservative groups in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, drew an eclectic gathering of supporters ranging from local politicians, relatives of soldiers serving in the Middle East and former citizens of Iraq.Most attending the "I Love America Pro-Military" rally at a downtown Dallas plaza said it was important to show the troops that not everyone...

As parents of family in harm's way in the middle east, I wish on their behalf to thank all of the persons who attended the rally and gave their support to our troops. Although it is a bad day today in Iraq for our people, WE WILL SURVIVE AND MAKE KNOWN THE POWER OF THE UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES AND THE COALITION OF THE WILLING. GOD BLESS AMERICA!!!!!!

Welcome remarks and reminder to keep troops in Korea in our prayers. Mention absence of elected officials from a certain political party. Encourage people to do their demonstrating in the voting booth. I want to tell you something. There are thousands of people across this nation and around the world today who are protesting our actions in Iraq. But there are many thousands more who like you and I, understand that our cause is just and that our troops are defending America and the world from an evil and treacherous man. Many of these anti-war protesters, right here in the...

<p>Sacramento rally backs invasion 3,000 show up to counter large-scale war protests in S.F.</p> <p>Sacramento -- "Let's show those protesters in San Francisco that we support the troops!" a woman screamed into a megaphone outside the Capitol. Moments later Saturday, a sneering mention of the city gets a low-rumble "boooooo" from the crowd.</p>

<p>Scott Sady/RGJ Pro- and anti-war demonstrators take part in a heated exchange Saturday in front of the federal building in downtown Reno.</p> <p>Dozens of vocal pro-military demonstrators from one rally Saturday marched across downtown Reno to heckle a group of anti-war protesters gathered elsewhere.</p>

Flag-waving Milwaukee crowd trumpets support for troops By SCOTT WILLIAMS swilliams@journalsentinel.com Last Updated: March 22, 2003 A large crowd of demonstrators rallied Saturday at Cathedral Square in a star-spangled tribute to U.S. troops leading the invasion of Iraq. Waving flags and singing patriotic anthems, participants said they wanted to provide an alternative voice to balance antiwar protests that have occurred in Milwaukee and elsewhere. Police estimated that 2,000 people attended the event, dubbed "Rally for America." Russ Nicloy of Waukesha draped an American flag over his shoulders and took photographs, saying he hoped to send pictures to a friend who...

Politicians took their usual places at and alongside the podium yesterday, but the rally they attended on the southwest lawn of the Missouri Capitol clearly belonged to U.S. troops fighting in the Middle East and the families they left at home. Michael McNamara photos Crowd members salute as “The Star-Spangled Banner” plays at the start of a Jefferson City rally Saturday in support of U.S. troops. Gov. Bob Holden issued a proclamation declaring it was “Support Your Troops Day” in the state. Above, Ninth District Rep. Kenny Hulshof addresses the rally at the Missouri Capitol. Between 2,000 and 3,000 attended....

<p>More than 1,000 people participated in a Delaney Park Strip demonstration Saturday afternoon supporting the U.S.-led war effort in Iraq, the largest airing of war-related sentiment in Anchorage since talk of invading Iraq began last fall.</p> <p>Speakers urged the crowd gathered at the Veterans Memorial to support U.S. and British troops and lambasted peace protesters.</p>

   CHAMPAIGN – The organizer of a Pro America rally on North Prospect Avenue says today's crowd should be much larger than last week's.    The rally is competing for space on Prospect Avenue to try to influence Saturday shoppers. For more than six months, a Prospect For Peace rally has been held from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturdays.    The Pro America Rally will run from 1:30 to 4 p.m., with an oversize flag, music and miniature flags.    Organizer Mark Thompson said he has contacted groups and expects hundreds of people.    The first week, the rally never had more than about 60...

To show support for the U.S. troops fighting in Iraq, more than 2,500 Mid-Missourians packed the grounds of the Missouri State Capitol on Saturday, displaying all manner of patriotic signs, banners, flags and political bunting. Diana Smith, 7, is being held up on the shoulders of her father, Tom, both of Jefferson City, during Saturday's rally at the Capitol to support American troops. Shaun Zimmerman / News Tribune Security measures -- such as metal detectors, extra law enforcement and temporary fencing -- were used to ensure a peaceful assembly. However, the crowd was placid and no disturbances were reported. Col....

"We hold these truths to be self-evident - that all men are created equal; that they are endowed by their creator with certain unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness." Future American. What will she be when she grows up? Anything she wants to be. She's an American

More than 200 residents rallied yesterday on Greenwich Avenue, waving flags, signs and banners to show support for American troops on the battlefield in Iraq. Most demonstrators said they are not pro-war. Instead, they simply wanted to rebut the numerous anti-war rallies that have been staged around the country in recent weeks, they said. "We're not here to support war," said Gary Belmonte, 57, a Greenwich resident and Vietnam veteran. "We're here to support the troops." Several demonstrators, including Belmonte, said they feared the anti-war protests would send a message to troops that Americans do not support them.

RALLIES AND RESISTANCE Prowar demonstrators fill Bayfront Festival Park while antiwar protesters promise continued rallies BY CRAIG LINCOLN, NEWS TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER Northland residents took to the streets and parks Saturday to make their voices heard about the war in Iraq, where a U.S.-led coalition is trying to uproot a regime that squelches free speech. At Bayfront Festival Park in Duluth, thousands turned out for a rally organized by a 16-year-old girl and headlined by a national radio talk show host flown in on a corporate jet owned by Jeno Paulucci....

William and Frances Rodgers, Beth Taylor (holding 18-month-old Austin Reynolds) and Stephanie Taylor, whose husband Brad is serving in the 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, salute the troops serving in Iraq during a rally at USA Stadium in Millington. James Dimond, who spent 22 years in the Navy, says the Pledge of Allegiance. "At last, the American public is supporting its troops," said Vietnam veteran Phil Waldon, who also attended the Millington rally. About 6,000 supporters of U.S. troops show colors By Laura Coleman Noeth noeth@gomemphis.com March 23, 2003 The one member of the Pirtle family everyone wished could be...

Images of the "SUPPORT OUR TROOPS" Rally in Bellevue, Washington on Saturday, March 22, 2003 A well attended rally in support of our military took place on Saturday, March 22, 2003 in Bellevue, Washington on the intersection of Bellevue Way and 4th N.E. Below is the LINK to the images of that rally. At the bottom of each page, click on the link "Next" that will take you the next page. ENJOY! "Support Our Troops" Rally

I just wanted to warn everyone, even though I know it has already been done, to be careful about your actions at counter-protests and the like. We must take care to not be the violent or confrontational ones. We don't want bad media attention--let them continue to get it! I attended the counter-protest last Thursday night in Boston. From what I saw, the more violent and confrontational ones were the protestors, not us. I have heard, through friends, though, that they are hearing the war protestors talk about the counter-protestors being violent. The main source of this is a good,...

Protestors took to the streets

Who'd have known that, on a fine day as today, we were to head right down the throat of the beast? Good thing I brought my passport.

RALLY FOR AMERICA IN RENO MADE TO LOOK LIKE MAJOR CONFRONTATION WITH PEACENIKS - AS POLICE STAND ACROSS THE STREET CALMLY WATCHING

Patriotism was hot and loud in Fresno tonight! For the second night in a row we had over a hundred patriots turn out to rally for our troops. Tonight we probably had closer to one hundred fifty, including over one hundred members from the Riverdale Assembly of God. Plus, the church group brought their sound truck and played patriotic music loud enough to be heard on all four corners of the largest and busiest intersection in Fresno. And our people lined the curbs and presented their flags and signs from all four corners! FReepers present: Jim and Chris Robinson JustAmy...