Veterans Vow To Protect Vietnam Memorial During Rally
Washingon - Thursday February 22, 2007 6:10 pm (Hat tip: 1stCav.)
Veterans plan to protect the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington during an anti-war protest next month.
They fear demonstrators may deface the memorial, even though organizers say they have absolutely no intention of doing that.
Two veterans groups say they're concerned because some anti-war protesters spray-painted graffiti on the steps of the U.S. Capitol in January.
The black granite walls of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial bear the names of all those who were killed during the Vietnam conflict. The head of the veterans group known as rolling thunder says his members plan to protect the memorial and, quote, "support our troops."
The March 17th protest is to mark the fourth anniversary of the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
Finally, some Big-Blog attention! Faster please! She even used a decent picture of Larry!
A gathering of eagles
Michelle Malkin
Vietnam veterans held a press conference yesterday about their mission on March 17. On that day, anti-war activists from ANSWER plan to protest at the Vietnam War memorial in Washington. From their mission statement:
1. Gathering of Eagles is non-partisan. While each member has his or her own political beliefs, our common love and respect for America and her heroes is what brings us together.
2. We are a non-violent, non-confrontational group. We look to defend, not attack. Our focus is guarding our memorials and their grounds.
3. We believe that the war memorials are sacred ground; as such, we will not allow them to be desecrated, used as props for political statements, or treated with anything less than the solemn and heartfelt respect they–and the heroes they honor–deserve.
4. We are wholly and forever committed to our brothers and sisters in uniform. As veterans, we understand their incredible and noble sacrifices, made of their own accord for a nation they love more than life itself. As family members, we stand by them, and as Americans, we thank God for them.
Charles Ryder has video of the press conference.
What: Gathering of Eagles
When: March 17th, 2007
0700-1600 (7 AM to 4 PM)
Where: The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Wall, Washington D.C.
Why: To stand silent guard over our nation's memorials, in honor of our fallen, and in solidarity with our armed forces in harm's way today. Read our mission statement.
Mark your calendars.
