Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Itinerary for National Bus Tour

If you live too far away from any of the cities listed below, don’t despair!  You can participate by taking a bed sheet (see the photo above) and putting a big pro-troop message on it (use thick markers, paint, etc… for the text and/or design).  Then, get as many people as you can to write a personal message in smaller print (markers or pens) with your name/signature on it - try and fill the blank spots up with as many notes as possible!  Then mail the sheet (to arrive by Saturday, September 24th) to:

Courtyard by Marriot
1900 Connecticut Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20009
ATTN: Shawn Callahan, GUEST

The hotel’s phone number (required by some overnight delivery services) is: 202-332-9300

Pro-Troop Bus Tour - Rally Stops - Itinerary

Monday, September 19th

San Francisco, CA

8:30 AM - Supporters Invited to gather in front of KSFO Studios.  Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is 900 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. CLICK HERE for Map.

9:05 AM – Press Conference in front of KSFO studios at 900 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111.  Melanie Morgan, Chair of Move America Forward & Deborah Johns (founder of Northern California Marine Moms) will be in attendance.

--> Address is 900 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. CLICK HERE for Map.

Vacaville, CA

10:25 AM – Arrive in Vacaville at the Veterans Hall for press availability and rally with supporters.  Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.  People can park along the street in front of the Veterans Hall.  Supporters can stretch out along the street with their flags, etc.

--> Address is 549 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA 95688.  CLICK HERE for Map.

Sacramento, CA

11:30 AM – Arrive in Downtown Sacramento for press availability and rally with supporters.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is 770 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 [in front… at intersection of 8th & L]. CLICK HERE for Map.

Reno, NV

2:55 PM – Arrive at Wal Mart in Reno [Kietzke Lane], Nevada for press availability and rally with supporters.  Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. 

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is Wal Mart, Reno - 4855 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89509.  CLICK HERE for Map.  Log on to KKOH 780 AM for More Information

Elko, NV

9:30PM – Arrive at Red Lion Inn - Elko, Nevada.  Supporters & the news media are invited to attend the welcoming reception in the parking lot of the Red Lion Inn.  Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. 

--> Address is 2065 Idaho Street, Elko, NV.  CLICK HERE for Map.

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Tuesday, September 20th

Salt Lake City, UT

11:30 AM - *Now confirmed* - Appearance in studio on Doug Wright Show on KSL Newsradio 1160 AM.

--> Address is 55 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT. CLICK HERE for Map.

12:20 PM - Rally & News Conference at the southeast corner plaza of the Salt Palace Convention Center in Downtown Salt Lake City.  Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. 

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

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Wednesday, September 21st

Cheyenne, WY

7:00 AM – Rally & Press Conference in front of the Wyoming State Capitol - Downtown Cheyenne.  CLICK HERE for Map.

“Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. 

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - On the air Live with Dave Chaffin - “The Morning Show” on KGAB AM 650

--> Address is 1912 Capitol Avenue, Suite #300. CLICK HERE for Map

Denver, CO

11:00 - 11:45 AM - Live On Air with Mike Rosen of KOA 850

--> Address is 4695 S. Monaco Street.  CLICK HERE for Map

12:10 -1:00 PM - Rally & Press Conference on the West Steps of the State Capitol in Denver, Colorado. 

“Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. 

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is 200 E. Colfax - CLICK HERE for MAP

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Thursday, September 22nd

Lincoln, NE

7:00 AM - Rally & News Conference in the Parking Lot of the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, Nebraska.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. 

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. CLICK HERE for MAP.

Omaha, NE

9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Rally & News Conference at Memorial Park.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is 5651 Underwood Avenue. CLICK HERE for MAP

Des Moines, IA

10:10 AM - On air with Jan Michaelson Show on WHO 1040 AM.  Guest host is Scott Pope.

12:15 - 1:15 PM - Rally & News Conference at the State Capitol Grounds - State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa located at the intersection of E. 9th & Grand Avenue.

Rockford, IL

7:00 PM - Rally & News Conference.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is Road Ranger Truck Stop - US 20 Bypass & IL 2 S [4980 S. Main] - Rockford , IL 61102.  CLICK HERE for MAP.

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Friday, September 23rd

Chicago, IL

7:30 AM - Rally & News Conference at Marriott Hotel in Downtown Chicago.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Members of the press and the public are invited to our News Conference at Marriott Hotel - Old Town Conference Room.  The address is 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois.  CLICK HERE for Map.

Indianapolis, IN

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM - News Conference & Rally at Soldiers & Sailors Monument at Monument Circle in Downtown Indianapolis.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204.  CLICK HERE for Map.

Cincinnati, OH

5:00-6:00 PM - News Conference & Rally on front steps of City Hall - at 801 Plum Street.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> The address is 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH.  CLICK HERE for Map.

Columbus—7:30 PM Arrival at the Westin Columbus located at 310 S. High Street, Columbus, Ohio.

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Saturday, September 24th

Columbus, OH

7:30 - 8:00 AM - News Conference & Rally at the Westin Columbus located at 310 S. High Street.  News conference will be held in front of the Pro-Troop Tour Bus parked on Main Street, adjacent to hotel.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

--> Address is 310 S. High Street, Columbus, Ohio.  CLICK HERE for Map.

Shanksville, PA

12:30 - 2:00 PM - Rally & News Conference held near the crash site of Flight 93 (at location of Memorial to the Victims, designed by Lei Hennessy Owen.  At Upper entrance of Crash site, off of Buckstown Road.

Site of Crash of Flight 93 on 9/11/2001

Directions are as follows:
Go Down the Pennsylvania Turnpike.  Take Somerset Interchange 10/110.  Go straight ahead to the 3rd traffic signal.  Turn left at that light onto Rte. 281 North.  Go 10 miles and then turn onto Rte. 30 East.  Go 3 miles till you see Highland Tank Manufacturing.  Turn right onto Lambertsville Road.  Go 2.5 miles to Skyline Drive.  Turn left on Skyline Drive.  Go 1.5 miles to the United Flight 93 Temporary Memorial.

Deborah Johns & Joseph Williams will lay a wreath at the memorial site along with 2 American flags.

Baltimore, MD

5:45-6:45 PM - Rally & News Conference at John Hopkins University at the Glass Pavillion - located right by Levering Hall and Gilman Hall.  “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support.  The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.

Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.

CLCIK HERE for a MAP of John Hopkins University Campus - Glass Pavillion [loaction of event] is #5 on this map

Baltimore, MD

7:45 PM Arrival into Washington, D.C. - Media Availability and News Conference.  Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward, Deborah Johns (mother of William Johns - Marine who has served 2 tours of duty in Iraq and headed back for 3rd tour, Joseph Williams (Gold Star Father whose son, Michael, died in Operation Iraqi Freedom) will all be on hand.

--> Location is Courtyard by Marriot, 1900 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009. CLICK HERE for Map.

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Sunday, September 25th

Washington, D.C.

12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM - The Big Event!

Rally to honor our troops & military families on the Capitol Mall at 4th Street NW (Near the Air & Space Museum).  This rally is the result of a collaboration between Move America Forward, Protest Warrior, Free Republic, Right March and Military Families Voice of Victory.

This rally is being held to honor military families, their loved ones serving in our armed forces and their mission fighting the war on terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world. Military family members and those who support them are encouraged to attend to show the nation and the world that they stand firm in their resolve to win the war on terrorism. Speakers will include Gold Star parents, family members of service men and women, veterans and Iraqi citizens as well an appearance by the musical duo The Right Brothers. Current and former Members of Congress are also being invited to speak.  More information at www.SupportTheTroopsWeekend.org.

--> Address is Capitol Mall at 4th Street NW, Washington, D.C.  CLICK HERE to View Map.

Pro-Troop Wrist Band - HERE!