Photoblogging: The Gathering of Eagles at Walter Reed
The Eagles joined Free Republic.com members at the Walter Reed Army Medical Center for the weekly Friday “Freep” tonight to show support for the troops. Bryan Preston and I were there to join in, meet fellow Eagles, and film the gathering for a future Hot Air special (see our video report on the first Gathering of Eagles in March here).
If you’ve never been to the Walter Reed Friday gatherings, you should really make the time to attend. Folks traveled from New York, Oregon, North Carolina, and all points between and beyond to be there. We were there between 6:45pm and 8:15pm. The rain was light The mood was red, white, and blue. The honks of support from passing traffic were long and loud. Eagles and Freepers outnumbered the Code Pinkos by more than 100 to about 12. I also had the honor of talking to one of the wounded soldiers recuperating at Walter Reed. He was a young gunner whose vehicle was hit by an IED. He spent four hours pinned under the vehicle after the bomb caused it to overturn. He was disgusted by the MoveOn.org rhetoric and passionately opposed the immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq.
Here’s more of what we experienced…a taste of things to come tomorrow as GOE III kicks off. Hope you’ll be there:
For anyone living in Blue State America who has had to put up with Kerry-Edwards stickers and 1-20-09 stickers and Bush Lied stickers and Peace is Patriotic lawn signs, these will be welcome sights for sore eyes:
One last shot of a cross-dressing Code Pinko wading into the crowd of Eagles:
Col. Harry Riley and Col. George “Bud” Day issue their calls to arms.
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Those are the RIGHT bumper stickers for sure.
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Thx.
Wish I could be there.
Michelle Malkin…HOOAH!!
Take Our Country Back:
http://takeourcountryback-snooper.blogspot.com/
and American Truth Warriors:
http://www.anewtone.com/
will be live blogging the events of the day from The Stage (and elsewhere) as well as broadcasting via Blog Talk Radio.
We hope to see you there!
Go Eagles!!!
There’s a number of those around here, I’ve irritated them to no end when I roll up behind one at a stop and make a L with my forefinger and thumb on my forehead so they can see it in the mirror.
Of Eagles and Chickens
We Americans are a mix of birds,
Some soarers, others grounders;
And from their strong, enduring words,
More Eagles were among our Founders.
But different birds this domain share,
Some soaring, some just clucking;
While Eagles soar, patrol the air;
Penned Chickens wait for plucking.
Eagles have sharp, raptor eyes,
Not so in birds fear stricken;
An Eagle fights to own his skies,
Not so the hen-housed Chicken.
Feckless fowl, they placidly peck,
Flocking to their foolish fate,
Flashing blade on feathered neck,
Must they always learn too late?
That’s why we use the very word
To taunt those who won’t fight;
A Chicken is some fear-filled bird,
Whose fear provokes his plight.
Frightened fowl will surrender all,
Hoping for a peaceful ending,
Unmindful that their heads may fall,
Blind to bright blades descending.
But Eagles being bolder birds,
Seek our enemies in their lair,
Screaming Eagles, forgoing words,
Strike with deadly talons there.
Proud raptors who together fight
Know something Chickens never will,
Love of country and birthright,
A rara avis grounder skill.
The anti-war capons of Answer
And hysterical hens of Code Pink,
Let bird flu turn into fowl cancer,
And their pen is beginning to stink.
As they flock to the Mall in September
To disgrace and dishonor their nation
It would behoove them to remember
Watchful Eagles are on station.
Russ Vaughn
101st Airborne (Screaming Eagles)
Vietnam 65-66
(See more of Russ’s writing at Old War Dogs.)
Michelle- That is a great post of photos! Great job in supporting the troops as always.
You are certainly doing your part.
Awesome! The wounded warriors got your message of love and support loud and clear. The stupid Pinko morons got the message too. Don’t mess with liberty’s defenders, not on our watch!
Way to go Michelle, give’em hell!
Wish I could be there, with my 3′x5′ Old Glory! Maybe next time. Looks like a real good time!
Those bumper stickers rock!
I want that Ted Kennedy sticker… where can I get one?
This will be the weekend the MSM sends all their photographers out of D.C. so they won’t have to report it…
Here in Honolulu the Air Force Thunderbirds are practically flying between buildings.
Everyone loves it, unlike SF.
Thank you, Guys! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!! With all our hearts and minds and souls! God bless and keep you, and thanks for being there, for us all. I’d join you if I could! You guys are the best! And so is Michelle for giving us all the Good Word for you guys!
God bless you all!
Love and prayers!
Rose
Wish I could be there. I am with you in spirit and thoughts. Thank you!
Wish I could be there, but I am moving this weekend.
I WANT those bumper stickers!
Where can we purchase them???
At the Pier. Good Morning.
I see
liveerDeaderpeopleer Lunatics.Keep them coming…great stuff Michelle
When traitors seek America’s fall,
Eagles will fly to answer the call,
Soaring again to defend this land,
Knowing the risks our freedoms demand.
For country, family, even for those,
Whose venemous words embolden our foes,
Eagles stand for the freedom to speak,
For you and me, the strong and the weak.
We’ve all heard it said “Freedom’s not Free”,
A price is paid for our liberty,
A price that Eagles willingly pay,
So freedom endures another day.
American resolve will not fail,
Those that attack us will not prevail,
History be damned they still haven’t learned,
Keep messing with fire you’re gonna get burned.
Oh PLEASE keep the pictures and updates coming!
Damn, I wish I could be there. Keep up the good work!!
Sighted site cited on bumper sticker. From said site: http://whatbubbaknows.com/images/911_2007.jpg
“Everything I ever needed to know about Islam, I learned on 9/11. Old, but still true. What is revealing is how vastly different liberals and patriots react to it.
Even though you want to choke them down I think they are wanting a riot.Maybe everyone can keep their cool,as hard as it is.My bumper sticker reads,”Proud to be an Infidel”. Great job MM and all.
Oh Darn ! I now need to buy a new TV. I just threw a lamp at the TV and that idiot women from ANSWER that is now on CSAPN. Boy, does she sound like all these far left pinko socialists. She sounds like Hillary Billary.
Well I was warned , now I need a TV also.
Thanks for the report Michelle, wish I could be there. Love the “Peace Through Superior Firepower” stickers (peace sign made from the silhouette of a B-52) on some of the vehicles on the base (privately owned vehicles, don’t want to feed the trolls). Be safe today Eagles those of us that can’t be there will be thinking of you.
Glad I wasn’t watching C-SPAN can’t afford a new TV at this time. Don’t even get me started on the vile filth associated with ANSWER and Code Pinko. You will never find a more recede hive of scum and villainy.
Thanks Michelle/Eagles, keep us posted.
Sorry we could not make it, take care.
I like those bumper stickers, especially “(Peace sign)Footprint of the American Chicken.” Where can I get one?
I did a search to find it. I couldn’t find who sells it, but I came up with a lot of liberals deranged about that particular bumper sticker. They seem to react with particular, unhinged fury to it: http://www.weeklystandard.com/Content/Public/Articles/000/000/002/618uiitg.asp
How heartwarming - how awesome! God bless them and all of you. I’m a WWII Gold Star Sis/wife of Korean vet/proud, proud Gramma of Marine in Iraq x2
(MM: heard Geraldo on O’R apologize for spitting remark - hope he has done so to your face. Thanks for being YOU.) Yeah!
Wish I were there … but family duty calls.
I am sooo thankful there ARE others who can and do give so easily and freely of their time to serve our men and women in uniform! It’s tough duty, but yunz are more than up for the task!
Good to see!
Good, I will buy 2,,,,,dozen
http://www.4wheelatize.com/sales/misc.htm
Who has the new mohamad cartoon?
It is a very nice thing,that the Gathering of Eagles do.I wonder if the main stream media(river of crap)will show us real footage.Of American Patriotism!Treasonist minds can sling slime on the Vietnam Memorial,but they can not sling slime on the deeds,of the personell,who’s names are scribed on the Wall. Stedfast,and Loyal!
Cool. Go Michelle!!!
This is so inspiring. I am inundated daily in NJ by nothing but negativism about Iraq. Of course, most of these folks read nothing but the NY Slimes and the Star Traitor, so they haven’t heard that Anbar is siding with us against Al queda, or that the US death toll is declining; they are more concerned about Blackwater “abuses”. These morons don’t think deposing a genocidal dictator that thumbed his nose at 14 U.N resolutions was worth picking off! Every soldier is a hero and deserves to be honored!