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Wednesday, September 21, 2005

Final Stop of Day 1 - in Elko, Nevada

Elko, NV Monday Night

Deborah Johns Greets Supporters in Elko, Nevada in Front of the Tour Bus

Day 1 of the pro-troop bus tour concluded with a rally and press conference in front of the Red Lion Inn and Casino in Elko, NV.  Loyal supporters turned out late in the night to greet and cheer despite the late hour and chill in the air.

The stop was the Top Story in the Elko Daily Free Press newspaper.  You can read that story - CLICK HERE

Stan Denison of Oklahoma happened to be in Elko on business when he heard about the Move America Forward tour coming through.  He wanted to support the troops and President Bush.  “Regardless of party, you have to support the Commander-in-Chief,” he said.

Ed and Emma Barrington of Elko came out to support the troops and the bus.  They believe that Cindy Sheehan is putting the troops in danger.  “We feel for her loss, but that does not give her the right to put the boys still over there in harm’s way.” Mr. Barrington served with the Navy SeaBees in Korea.

Jim Collins (4 and a half years in the United States Navy) and his wife Juanita (21 years, United States Air Force) made their feelings clear: “Cindy doesn’t speak for us.  We can speak for ourselves.”

The cross-country tour resumes Tuesday with a stop in Salt Lake City.  Marine Mom Deborah Johns and Gold Star Dad Joseph Williams will appear live on the air with KSL AM-1160 with host Doug Wright before a rally and press conference at the Salt Palace Convention Center.  Day 2 wraps up in Cheyenne, Wyoming.  Sheets will be available to be signed with messages of support for the troops.  The Sheets will be sent to soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan.

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