FLAG RALLY.... REMEMBERING SEPTEMBER 11, 2001
Support the US Marines against the shameful and insulting actions of the Berkeley City Council!
BACKGROUND OF THE STORY
The City of Berkeley, California, has decided that the Marine Corps recruiting office in Berkeley must go because they are "intruders" and "not welcome". Excuse me? The United States Marines--defending our country since 1775--are "intruders" and "not welcome"??? At the same time, Code Pink--insulting our military since 2002--is given city sponsored preferential free speech and parking treatment to insure that our Marines are sufficiently harrassed at their recruitment office.
And if you don't believe that the mayor and other members of the Berkeley City Council are actively supporting Code Pink, read this.
If you have any doubts as to the origins and purposes of "World Can't Wait", click here
If you have any doubts as to the origins and purposes of "Code Pink", click here
UPDATE: Click here for photos taken at the rally on 3-22-08 in support of the Marines
Please click here to see photos from our September 11th 2007 remembrance.
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of Cpl. Matthew Yarbrough USMC of Pleasanton, 8-29-08
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of Spc. Robert Baker of Livermore, 8-14-08
Please click here to see a photo celebrating the return home of Spc. Rudy Weibe, 7-31-08
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of LCpl Aaron McCrea USMC, in Livermore on 7-18-08
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of LCpl Jesse Pearson USMC, in Pleasanton on 5-21-08
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of Lt. Matt Esposito USMC, in Oakland on 5-18-08
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of Marine Cpl. Kenneth Yonker of Pleasanton
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return of Sgt. Victor Thibeault of San Ramon
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return of Marines Michael and Joshua Woodruff of Livermore
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of US Army Sgt. Scott Hankins of Pleasanton
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of US Army SP4 Adam Vanderhoofven of Livermore
Please click here to see photos celebrating the return home of US Army Sgt. Garrett Kirby of Pleasanton
Please click here to see photos celebrating the the return home of Lance Corporal Nick Cassell of San Ramon
Would you like to assist the Lafayette Flag Brigade in their efforts to honor veterans?
Lafayette Flag Brigade is pleased to participate in honoring these and other veterans by attending ceremonies and presenting flags. If you would like to make a donation to assist in the purchase of flags, please contact us by email (donate@nevereverforget911.com) for details.
Click on the links below to see photos from previous remembrances.
(Photo gallery) (Photos, 6-11-02) (Photos, 7-11-02) (More 7-11-02) (Photos, 11-11-02) (Photos, 2-11-03)
(Photos, 3-11-03) (Photos, 9-11-06)
First Anniversary Gallery, September 11, 2002 Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
(Photos by Bryan Welden) (Photos by Linda Kramer) (Learn about 'Blue Star Moms')
(Warren Emmett Rice Gallery) Ed Hotchkiss Gallery
Since 9-11-01, the Lafayette Flag Brigade has displayed a flag on the 11th of each month on the El Curtola bridge between Lafayette and Walnut Creek over Highway 24 near the I-680 interchange. On September 11th each year, we have a special remembrance and flag display. Show your support by joining us and waving a flag, or honking your horn as you drive by.
Since September 11th, families and individuals have come together to remember those who tragically died, and later to show support for the war on terrorism.
All of us are working individuals who take time from our schedules to do something we think is important. We come from Oakland, Alameda, Walnut Creek, Orinda, Lafayette, Concord, Antioch and other towns in the East Bay.
Memorial plaque at Martinez, California AMTRAK station. Photo by Jim Hawksworth 2004. Used with permission.
The official song of The Lafayette Flag Brigade is America Beloved by Ed Manuel. Used with permission.
Sing/songwriter Diana Nagy has also shown her support for our troops. Click here to learn more about this talented performer.
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