Terri
03-10-2003, 11:35 PM
Demonstrators show gratitude to troops
By RAQUEL RUTLEDGE -
THE GAZETTE
March 10, 2003
Carrying signs that read "USA" and "We love our troops," hundreds of people marched Sunday morning through downtown Colorado Springs to show their support for military members going overseas.
Jennifer Coffey, whose husband is stationed at Schriever Air Force Base, organized the rally, which included plenty of flag waving.
Coffey said the event wasn't about politics or whether the United States should go to war with Iraq, but about supporting the men and women who defend our country.
"Obviously, we don't want to see our soldiers go," Coffey said. "We have a lot to lose."
More than 11,000 Springs area troops have received orders to deploy.
"We can't walk with them over there so we're walking with them here at home," Coffey said. "I wanted to show our troops that we're behind them."
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I found out about this about 10 the night before. There may be another one in two weeks. If so, I plan to go.
By RAQUEL RUTLEDGE -
THE GAZETTE
March 10, 2003
Carrying signs that read "USA" and "We love our troops," hundreds of people marched Sunday morning through downtown Colorado Springs to show their support for military members going overseas.
Jennifer Coffey, whose husband is stationed at Schriever Air Force Base, organized the rally, which included plenty of flag waving.
Coffey said the event wasn't about politics or whether the United States should go to war with Iraq, but about supporting the men and women who defend our country.
"Obviously, we don't want to see our soldiers go," Coffey said. "We have a lot to lose."
More than 11,000 Springs area troops have received orders to deploy.
"We can't walk with them over there so we're walking with them here at home," Coffey said. "I wanted to show our troops that we're behind them."
Full Story (http://www.gazette.com/display.php?id=22707 0)
I found out about this about 10 the night before. There may be another one in two weeks. If so, I plan to go.