Free Republic

Operation Support Our Troops called a rally for Armed Forces Day, May 17th, 2003 in Puyallup, WA...

Sense of obligation drives military rally Gatherers in Dallas unanimous in support for Iraq invasion05/18/2003 By CHERIE BELL / The Dallas Morning News The "I Love America Pro-Military Rally" drew about a hundred people, including Kurdish immigrants, to the Old Red Courthouse on Saturday to honor past and present war veterans. The event coincided with Armed Forces Day. "We have people here today who shed blood for you, and thank God for them," said event organizer Charles Lingerfelt, a Dallas businessman who put together a similar rally to honor the military in March. The previous event drew 500 people, who...

Photos from the Dallas "I Love America" Rally May 17 2003 Old Red Courthouse and JFK Memorial- The weather for the rally was gorgeous, with a mild breeze keeping everyone comfortable.The attendance was small, about 100, but it was a great time for like-minded citizens to celebrate the success of our President and our troops in preserving the liberty of the greatest nation in the world.Several Kurdish-American citizens returned from the previous rally to celebrate the removal of the Hussein regime. Many were dressed in customary Kurdish attire, and at one point they shared a traditional dance, which you...