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dusty · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:20 pm Post subject: Plan a meeting place

I'm not going to be able to go on the 17th (physical limitations or believe me I'd be there) but I was just thinking that since many of our members here are going to be attending, maybe a place for all of you to meet each other could be set up ahead of time. Just some area that everyone could find easily around or near the Wall maybe.
I'm not familiar with the area but I bet someone here is and could suggest a spot to hang around and meet other forum members.
Just a thought.

Dusty

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And maybe a stickon name tag with your forum nick on it. Wouldn't mean anything to anyone but us.
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mtboone · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 5:53 pm Post subject: Re: Plan a meeting place

1991932 · Posted: Sun Mar 04, 2007 8:21 pm Post subject:

I believe by the Three Soldiers Statue just South of the Western wing of the Wall at 10am

Sounds good to me. I'll be there.
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gmez2001 · PO3 Joined: 17 Aug 2004 Posts: 274

See you on the 17th.
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redneckvet · Lt.Jg. Joined: 03 Jun 2004 Posts: 112 Location: NC

Ditto.........10:am
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tony54 · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 1:39 pm Post subject:

I haven't been there in a long time. Anyone know if parking close by is available? With all of us going and the anti's parking may be hard to find.
Maybe the hotels have a shuttle service? Any suggestions?

Fort Campbell · Vice Admiral Joined: 31 Aug 2004 Posts: 896

My prayers for safety will be with all of you. And I thank you for what you are willing to do for all of those men and women who are represented on The Wall and for all of we family members who cannot make this trip.

May God Speed and grant all of you safety and peace.

mtboone · Posted: Mon Mar 05, 2007 7:41 pm Post subject:

Nutso · PO3 Joined: 25 Aug 2004 Posts: 271 Location: Minnesota

Many of the hotels have some shuttle service, or with as many eagles staying at the same places we can share a cab. I will be there, limping along as fast as I can. See you at 10 and looking forward to meeting you all.

Navy wife · Posted: Wed Mar 07, 2007 10:14 am Post subject:

Everyone, there is NO parking in that area. If you are staying at a hotel, get a ride to the closest metro stop and take the subway from there. The trains will be packed, I'm sure.

Here's the metro map http://www.wmata.com/metrorail/systemmap.cfm The closest metro stop is actually Arlington Cemetery. From there, you have to walk across the Memorial Bridge and around the Lincoln Memorial to the Wall. The hardest part will be crossing the circle at the approach to the bridge--that is a very busy intersection. The plus is that it is a level walk--no hills.

Harvuskong · Seaman Joined: 17 Oct 2004 Posts: 174

Bump to the top

Stevie · Posted: Sat Mar 17, 2007 9:13 am Post subject:

I'll be praying for all of you tomorrow(today!). be safe.

I'll also be watching for you on the news. IF a camera is aimed at you -

wave - and I'll wave back!

God bless all of you.
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