These Colors Don't Run

I received the following message from one of the participants:



Fellow Americans:

Today was the first day of our historic day of the "These Colors Don't Run" national pro-troop caravan, and we are blown away by what an enormous success it has been.
Thursday morning began with news that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi was leading an effort to call for a withdrawal of U.S. forces from Iraq, along with cutting the funding to our troops serving in the mission.
But thousands of Americans sent a loud message back to Speaker Pelosi: THESE COLORS DON'T RUN.



Aerial photograph from one of the news helicopters that followed us.


From San Francisco to Lafayette to Vacaville to Sacramento to Stockton and Fresno our caravan traveled. Thousands of patriotic Americans showed up. News media flocked to the events - every network, every major newspaper, every News/Talk radio station.
News helicopters flew above filming the caravan as it progressed from one pro-troop rally to another. Local media went "live" during the rallies with Breaking News coverage. American Legion and Patriot Guard motorcycle riders escorted the caravan through California's busy highways. It has simply been an unbelievable day!!!
Here's an example of one of the news reports from the Sacramento ABC affiliate - News 10 that includes 2 reports from 2 different rallies: CLICK HERE to READ - VIDEO FOOTAGE TOO!
You can read many other stories about the effort so far: CLICK HERE for MORE NEWS COVERAGE
There are also a few photographs being posted by those who attended the events, like our good friends at Pipeline News. Read their report and see some pictures from our stop in Lafayette, California where we went to the site of an anti-war display to show America that there is ANOTHER SIDE to this debate. As Pipeline News reported: "Today's pro-troop display dwarfed all previous demonstrations at the location with over 300 in attendance, serving to metaphorically reclaim the hillside for those who support the war on terror and who want to win in Iraq."
PICTURES FROM ONE OF OUR PRO TROOP RALLIES - CLICK HERE
We've now collected over 2,000 flags for our giant "Flag City" we will erect on Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C.
Coming up next are stops in Bakersfield, Los Angeles, San Diego and Palm Springs and then on to Arizona and Texas and places east! People have been coming out with flags on overpasses and along freeways on farm land - waving their flags and shouting their support. You have no idea how much this means to our military families and veterans who are the spokespersons for this effort.
We have much work to do, though. We need to build even greater momentum as we head on across the nation for Washington, D.C. and the big March 17th "Gathering of Eagles" event.
We will be posting updates to our website with more news, more pictures and more reports. PLEASE - help us ensure this effort only grows. Go check our caravan route schedule and spread the word about our upcoming rally stops. Be sure we have large, supportive crowds at each stop along the way. All the information you need can be found at our website:
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/
P.S. As we continue to rack up expenses for this effort, support this cause with a financial contribution if possible:
CLICK HERE to CONTRIBUTE