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1. #1
   On August 29th, 2009 at 2:23 pm, IrishEi said:

   Wow. That looks awesome.

   I’ve really got to get out of NJ…maybe find a home in America somewhere.

2. #2
   On August 29th, 2009 at 2:26 pm, Wellsy said:

   Colorado is a beautiful state (just got back from there myself), and Colorado Springs obviously knows how to thank their vets.

3. #3
   On August 29th, 2009 at 2:29 pm, drivingjack said:

   Awesome to see! Glad also the CodePinkos were not present!

4. #4
   On August 29th, 2009 at 2:34 pm, babbledabble said:

   I lived in Colorado for about 8 years & loved it. That was 10 years ago. Now it seems to have become very liberal (& also very expensive). If this is not the case, someone tell me, I’d gladly go back.

   I am happy to see see post. Nice to know it is not ALL commie-pinko. Good for the folks who attended this event.

5. #5
   On August 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pm, steveegg said:

   Very good pics. Thank you, and thank the troops.

6. #6
   On August 29th, 2009 at 2:46 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

   Yet another of the endless examples of how, unlike our cultural elites in government and media, the vast majority of Americans continue to be as patriotic as ever.

7. #7
   On August 29th, 2009 at 2:53 pm, verogolfer said:

   Beautiful. Awesome. Stirring. that makes my day.

8. #8
   On August 29th, 2009 at 3:04 pm, Wayfaring Stranger said:

   Beautiful, in every way. Thanks for sharing these with us.

   And I echo others in saying a hearty Thank you! to our men and women in uniform.

9. #9
   On August 29th, 2009 at 3:16 pm, no2pcbs1 said:

   It’s a great day to be an American, in Colorado Springs. Welcome home, young men and women.

10. #10
    On August 29th, 2009 at 3:30 pm, shooter said:

    Thank God for a GREAT story about great Americans.
    Colorado is still by far mostly conservative.
    The dems did an ‘obama’ type job on some areas, leaking out from Boulder like an old waste dump.

    We will take our great state back soon, like in 2010. Help us stop illegals from voting.
    Remember, Colorado is still by far mostly conservative, they just didn’t (wouldn’t) vote for McCain and even more libs were voted in.

    Check in here often if you can.
    here too.

11. #11
    On August 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm, Boomer said:

    Thanks for sharing Michelle! It is great to see the folks in the Colorado Springs area still get it even though they have been heavily invaded by those fleeing the People’s Republic of Kalifornia. When stationed at Peterson AFB from 1998 to 2001 we watched them build over 600,000 new homes in the area. I do miss the wonderful view of the Front Range and Pike’s Peak. Welcome home to the troops at Fort Carson!

    In about two weeks (Saturday, 12 Sep) Mountain Home, ID will throw their annual Air Force Appreciation Day to honor our Airmen and their families at the local Air Force Base. It will include the largest annual parade in the state and a free barbeque to all comers. Drop on by if you will be about 45 miles east of Boise on I-84 on that date. The folks in fly over country still support our troops and appreciate their sacrifices on our behalf.

12. #12
    On August 29th, 2009 at 3:37 pm, TigerLady said:

    God bless our troups!

13. #13
    On August 29th, 2009 at 3:41 pm, minpinmom said:

    My SIL was one of those welcomed home. God Bless our Troops, and God Bless the USA!

14. #15
    On August 29th, 2009 at 4:21 pm, zorro said:

    Wonderful! Looks like an All American Parade! Thank You and Welcome Home!

15. #16
    On August 29th, 2009 at 4:23 pm, jsmiddleton4 said:

    Very cool!

16. #17
    On August 29th, 2009 at 4:31 pm, radio relay said:

    Good for C. Springs! My home town …

    God bless all who were there … troops and civilians!

17. #19
    On August 29th, 2009 at 4:52 pm, 24Klady said:

    What a wonderful tribute and so proud that Colorado Springs took the opportunity to hold such a wonderful homecoming for these young men and women. They’ll never forget this outpouring of support. Thank you Lord for bringing them home safe.

18. #20
    On August 29th, 2009 at 5:05 pm, purplepeep said:

    Wow – thanks for the report and the pix, Michelle!

    Wish I could have been there; I love a parade, especially when it lends the opportunity for folks to show gratitude & give welcome to our amazing servicepeople.

19. #21
    On August 29th, 2009 at 5:15 pm, purplepeep said:

    IrishEi said:

    Wow. That looks awesome.

    I’ve really got to get out of NJ…maybe find a home in America somewhere.

    The real America can be found wherever and whenever Americans gather to honor our heroes, Irish!

20. #22
    On August 29th, 2009 at 5:47 pm, letget said:

    I don’t care what bho and team tries to do to our Republic, you CAN not stop us American’s from giving our Men and Women who serve our nation, our grateful thanks.
    Thanks so much Michelle for this post. God please help our Republic.
    L

21. #23
    On August 29th, 2009 at 6:19 pm, DagneyT said:

    Recently, I’ve not felt very good about my birth state of Colorado. It’s been Californicated in recent years. But thank you for restoring my faith in my former home, Michelle! These pictures brought tears to my eyes, and fond memories from years ago when we put on a similar welcome home for the Desert Storm Heroes in Durango, Colorado.

    BTW, we didn’t make them march through town, they came through in buses, and were heartily fed at Durango’s VFW.

22. #24
    On August 29th, 2009 at 6:22 pm, Republicanvet said:

    On August 29th, 2009 at 3:36 pm, Boomer said:

    Thanks for sharing Michelle! It is great to see the folks in the Colorado Springs area still get it even though they have been heavily invaded by those fleeing the People’s Republic of Kalifornia. When stationed at Peterson AFB from 1998 to 2001 we watched them build over 600,000 new homes in the area. I do miss the wonderful view of the Front Range and Pike’s Peak. Welcome home to the troops at Fort Carson!

    I was stationed at Carson in the mid 80’s…absolutely loved it. Colorado Springs was growing fast even then.

    I lived in Denver in 89-90, and it was being overrun then with illegal aliens. Boulder was the typical liberal bastion, but as was said, it started leaking to other areas.

    This gives one hope that Colorado can keep the stinking swamp confined.

23. #26
    On August 29th, 2009 at 6:49 pm, graysonret said:

    I had a chance to visit C Springs several times, years ago. It’s a great town and I’m glad to see that it hasn’t changed, in its affection for the military.

24. #27
    On August 29th, 2009 at 6:56 pm, right_on said:

    What a beautiful sight! I am truly moved…God bless our troops! (Especially the snipers!)

25. #28
    On August 29th, 2009 at 7:33 pm, PirateKing said:

    I do so love living here in Colorado Springs. Although I do think the new Colorado slogan should be “Lose a little liberty with each arriving Californian.”

26. #29
    On August 29th, 2009 at 7:41 pm, PatriotRider said:

    Wonder how many of the libtards that infest Colorado Springs were doing the fish and foaming at the mouth at the sight of this?

27. #30
    On August 29th, 2009 at 9:27 pm, rightisright said:

    Thank you for the post MM, makes my heart swell with pride to see those brave soldiers that defend our country against the scum of the earth returning home to the appreciation of the towns people. Brings back memories of when I was a young lad and the spirit of America was as high as you could see.

    I love my country, The United States of America and I want her back the way she was proud to be her, dignified to be home of the brave and the free.

    I WILL NOT SUBMIT!

28. #31
    On August 29th, 2009 at 11:03 pm, Little Ma said:

    Heartwarming! God bless our military. God bless the good people who care.

    God save America!

29. #33
    On August 30th, 2009 at 10:32 am, JusDreamin said:

    Thanks for the Pics M. I love that float!

30. #34
    On August 30th, 2009 at 12:09 pm, political junkie said:

    Thanks for this story. It’s nice to know that people still care about the troops.

31. #35
    On August 30th, 2009 at 1:47 pm, rocketman said:

    ***
    Good Job Michelle–great photos, great American Soldiers.
    ***
    We prayed for a young soldier, his wife, and 2 year old son this morning at church–he is being sent to Iraq soon. One of the church members is a 90+ year old man who was a 16 year old Army soldier at Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941.
    ***
    Were those A-10 (Warthog) ground attack planes in the photo? Or did some civic minded private pilots do the flyover? The planes did not look like the F-16’s usually used.
    ***
    John Bibb
    ***

32. #37
    On August 31st, 2009 at 10:38 am, IndyRich said:

    Now it seems to have become very liberal (& also very expensive).

    Gee….who would’ve thought those two things would seem to be related?!?

33. #38
    On August 31st, 2009 at 2:18 pm, happy2behere said:

    C.S. is a beautiful place with many patriotic, friendly, law-abiding people. I live half-way between the Springs and Denver. C.S. is still not very liberal or expensive when compared to Boulder. There are more registered Independents in Colorado than the other parties, so Colorado can swing back to a more red state, if so convinced. I hope all the self-professed Coloradans here, and Ms. Malkin, can help us move that pendulum back in the next election cycle. Our freedom is at stake.

34. #39
    On August 31st, 2009 at 2:54 pm, emjem24 said:

    I wished I could have been there. Since moving to C. Springs about a month ago I’ve been hit by allergies (ragweed), unpacking boxes of stuff, and filing claim forms for damaged stuff. No matter who moves my military husband and I, they always seem to break a particular two-tiered, antique table. Sigh….

    Now, if someone could just do something about ragweed, I could actually step out of my house without sneezing!!!