Hot Air TV: Vigil at Walter Reed
posted at 8:15 am on September 18, 2007 by Bryan
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Every Friday night, dozens of people gather outside the main gate at Walter Reed Army Medical Facility in Washington to show their support for the wounded troops who are being cared for inside. On Friday, September 15, we joined them. Anti-war protesters from Code Pink were also demonstrating down the street, just as they do every Friday night.
By the way, the night’s head count was patriots 109, Code Pink 12.
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Something is wrong with this video link.
It shows - “loading..” for a long time….. then when I clicked on it again it sent me to a YouTube page with the caption in red letters:
“This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender’s friend request.”
Mcguyver on September 18, 2007 at 8:38 AM
Give it a try now. I had it set to private.
Bryan on September 18, 2007 at 8:51 AM
great video .
Code pinko is truly despicable
Mojack420 on September 18, 2007 at 9:05 AM
Right on!
What a great way to start the day. Those people in that hospital deserve our thanks along with all the brave folks that have served in our military.
May God bless them.
Hening on September 18, 2007 at 9:07 AM
You had it on code pink, huh? I see how you are.
Great job for the troop support on those streets and for posting it here.
Mcguyver on September 18, 2007 at 9:13 AM
@#$%!
Every time Michelle visits our corner seems to be the night I have to miss! It would make my day to finally meet her and the Hot Air crew.
Michelle, and crew, this is my personal invitation to you to join the comedy show we put together for the wounded and their families at Walter Reed. Contact me for the details.
Anyone who saw this video and can join us, show up at the main gate of Walter Reed at 6:30 pm every Friday. I gaurantee you will be glad you did.
Sensei Ern on September 18, 2007 at 9:26 AM
Greatness, :)
trailortrash on September 18, 2007 at 9:43 AM
Excellent…! It’s wonderful to learn that such things are being done and that such labors of love continued. I can’t BEGIN to tell everyone how much it means to each troop to know that half of the country still has a patriotic heart and a persistent will. Thanks…, to EVERYONE who ever participates in an activity which motivates troops or eliminates froot loop liberals like the cold pinkos. God bless you each and every one.
Rugged Individual on September 18, 2007 at 9:57 AM
HOw awsome is that??!! Thanks to all you guys who do make the pilgrimage there and for those, weather you’re a regular or a one timer..it’s all good and for the cause of honoring our brave men. Now if I could just come up with one of thoe teleporters to beam me there…I’d be there every friday night!!!! God Bless all You and to HotAir for their efforts. Is this a great country or what??!!!!
hotvol on September 18, 2007 at 11:21 AM
Oh. Jeez. You made me cry a little. Pathetic.
Oh, hell yeah. @#$ yeah. I can’t even express how great that video was without simultaneously crying and cursing.
THIS thread deserves 600 comments. Not that other stupidity. THIS one.
That’s the best thing ever.
(sniffle)
I’m such a girl.
Is there information on how to participate? Just show up on a Friday?
Hey, here’s a thought: you know how Ace just had a little website get together? Maybe you guys should have a HotAir hangout or something … and have everybody meet up there.
I’ll bring the beer. And a whole lot of flags.
(sniffle)
You know, I don’t care how you feel about the war. You can even hate George Bush and you can hate me for voting conservative these days.
But you still ought to be sniffling along with me. If you really support the troops … well, it doesn’t get much more supportive than that. Everybody should be able to applaud that.
Everybody.
I gotta go cry now. And hang a new flag outside.
Yeah. It sure the hell is.
Professor Blather on September 18, 2007 at 11:37 AM
Bravo! Everytime I am out and see one of our brave men and women in uniform, I thank them. It’s such a little thing, but I think they really do appreciate it. This makes me want to do more.
bloggless on September 18, 2007 at 11:47 AM
During the winter of 1990/91, I was in the Marine Corps stationed in California. That was about as close as I got to the Kuwaiti desert, so nobody owed me thanks for anything.
But I’ll never forget a trip another Marine and I made to Reno and Lake Tahoe that winter. Our haircuts were a dead giveaway, and literally dozens of people approached us and thanked us for our service. The hotel room was comped and upgraded for free. We had other gamblers toss chips (on our pathetically small stacks) at the blackjack table. It was pretty amazing for a couple clueless young kids to be treated like kings for a weekend, for no other reason than the dorky haircut they were sporting.
15 years later it brings a lump to my throat. And nobody was shooting at me in California.
It meant a lot when I didn’t really deserve it.
To those who do deserve it, I think it probably means far more.
Thank you for thanking them.
Professor Blather on September 18, 2007 at 11:53 AM
Wow this is truly a remarkable event, its hard to describe the feelings that it conjures up when I see it. Thank you so much Michelle, the Hot Air crew and all the patriots for showing your support for the families of the men & women serving our country and protecting us from savages.
Pestilence on September 18, 2007 at 11:57 AM
I used to be a liberal moonbat. Its when I see the stuff like this and the Gathering of Eagles that I am thankful to the Lord that I wised up. I wish I lived closer so I could participate. Thanks for representing us.
GoodBoy on September 18, 2007 at 12:07 PM
Awesome.
Thank you U.S. SOLDIERS.
Zach on September 18, 2007 at 12:54 PM
It would be great if things such as this happened in San Diego so I could go stand shoulder to shoulder with those who truly support our soldiers, and our country.
SilverStar830 on September 18, 2007 at 1:31 PM
Absolutely fan-freaking-tastic!
Got a lump in my throat too, seeing all the flags, and hearing all the horns.
Wish I was much closer, and my work didn’t keep me busy, I really want to show up.
JamesLee on September 18, 2007 at 1:32 PM
There is hope yet for America. God bless our armed forces and all those who take time out to support them.
12thman on September 18, 2007 at 1:39 PM
I know this word is used a lot on these pages, but that was truly awesome.
Zorro on September 18, 2007 at 1:51 PM
God bless our troops.
And God bless our patriots.
Me too. :-)
infidel4life on September 18, 2007 at 2:03 PM
The greatest there ever was, and ever will be, unabashedly and unapologetically! With all its stars and warts!
And our Soldiers kept and keep it that way!!! They are our betters.
Entelechy on September 18, 2007 at 2:16 PM
I’ve said this before, but it deserves repeating ….
If you spot one of our troops in uniform; waiting for a bus, walking down the street, shopping at the mall - greet them with a huge smile, a firm handshake and a sincere thank you, offer to buy them lunch or just a cup of coffee.
Show your gratitude, all across this land.
My son is over there, and every time I stop and talk to one of these brave young soldiers, I feel like I’m speaking with my son, if only for a brief moment in time. They are our nation’s finest.
Duty. Honor. Country.
fogw on September 18, 2007 at 2:26 PM
Mega Dittos
Texyank on September 18, 2007 at 4:16 PM
Thank you to those who stand up for America here on the home front. Those who are serving our country deserve all the support we can give them. They have a job to do which is dangerous to say the least and when the soldiers get hurt or killed, they need even more support, not condemnation.
Yakko77 on September 18, 2007 at 4:38 PM
Outstanding video, website, country……..dang we’re some luck folks here in the good ol’ U.S. of A.
omnipotent on September 18, 2007 at 6:46 PM
The men and women who stand out there on those corners every Friday night are amazing people. And I agree with others who’ve stated that if I lived closer, I’d be there with them. However, just to make a note, I was under the impression that it was Free Republic that took over the protest permits in the place of Code Pink. They are the group of people who are holding the “Freep” there every Friday. Other groups join them occassionally, like the GOE, and Move America Forward.
You can read all about it on their website, or here: where all of the “after-action reports” are maintained..
http://www.geocities.com/buford_p/FR/WRFreeps.html
Believe me, after reading those reports, what these people do is brave work and I am very grateful for it.
serpentineshel on September 18, 2007 at 6:48 PM
Thanks for this post, Bryan. I’m going to be up there next month, and was wanting to go by there. I think I have plans for a Friday evening now!
bikermailman on September 18, 2007 at 7:31 PM
I’m depressed that this thread has so few comments.
Thanks to all of you who have children serving. I can’t even imagine what that must be like.
Professor Blather on September 18, 2007 at 7:54 PM
Sweet
Can I just show up or do I need to register somewhere?
F15Mech on September 18, 2007 at 9:34 PM
That is excellent … just to see those American flags brings a lump in my throat. You’re right, it was a privilege to be there. Thanks for the video.
darwin on September 18, 2007 at 10:19 PM
Like Christians not ashamed to be associated with the One who despised the cross for us, it is heartwarming to see citizens not ashamed to express their love for the sacrifices made by our troops. May God richly bless the families of those patriots!
T J Green on September 19, 2007 at 1:54 AM
I can’t express it as well as I’d like.
But this quote from an essay by Frank Schaeffer, another proud father of a US Marine, conveys my sentiment about all who serve, especially my son.
My son, Frank Schaeffer’s son, and the sons and daughters of America who go in harm’s way — they are our hearts, especially the wounded ones. God bless them all.
Read the entire essay.
georgej on September 19, 2007 at 2:07 AM
THE FINAL INSPECTION
The soldier stood and faced his God, Which always comes to pass.
He hoped his shoes were shining, Just as brightly as his brass.
“Step forward now, you soldier, How shall I deal with you ?
Have you always turned the other cheek ? To My Church have you been true?”
The soldier squared his shoulders and said, “No, Lord, I guess I ain’t.
Because those of us who carry guns, Can’t always be a saint
I’ve had to work most Sundays, And at times my talk was tough.
And sometimes I’ve been violent, Because the world is awfully rough.
But, I never took a penny, That wasn’t mine to keep..
Though I worked a lot of overtime, When the bills got just too steep.
And I never passed a cry for help, Though at times I shook with fear.
And sometimes, God, forgive me, I’ve wept unmanly tears.
I know I don’t deserve a place, Among the people here.
They never wanted me around, Except to calm their fears.
If you’ve a place for me here, Lord, It needn’t be so grand.
I never expected or had too much, But if you don’t, I’ll understand.
There was a silence all around the throne, Where the saints had often trod
As the soldier waited quietly, For the judgment of his God.
“Step forward now, you soldier, You’ve borne your burdens well.
Walk peacefully on Heaven’s streets, You’ve done your time in Hell.”
Sven on September 19, 2007 at 2:22 AM
Very nice Sven. Thanks
Zorro on September 19, 2007 at 8:27 AM
Professor Blather, you only need show up. Normally, we have pizza around 8pm. Bring your flags…I have not seen too many flags, yet.
Also, several of us, after the bus returns soldiers who were out to eat (it’s free for them and is a long story we can share when we are face to face), we go out to the Silver Diner for a late night breakfast.
Sensei Ern on September 19, 2007 at 9:44 AM