Theodore's World

C-SPAN covers Rolling Thunder's Memorial Day activities at The Wall, so maybe they will cover GOE.

I will call.

Calling Now

I am getting ready to leave for DC, and will call C-SPAN.

In honor of St Patricks day, a day early since I won't be at my terminal. To all the Legal Immigrants who made this country possible.

Briefly this was written, after the Battle of Fredericksburg, in honor of the Brigade that put it on the line for their adopted country. Before the Battle General Maehger ordered all of his Brigade to put sprigs of 'Boxwood' in their caps, so that the whole world could see that the Irish died facing the enemy. On that fateful day the made 13 assaults on Maryre's Heights all were dismal failures.

THE IRISH DEAD
ON FREDERICKSBURG HEIGHTS

Softly let thy footprints fall,

Upon this holy ground,

In reverence deep,

For those who sleep,

Beneath each lowly mound

Here hath many a noble son,

Of trodden mother land,

Whose joy thro' life,

Was hope of strife.

For their love of native land.

They came from Carlow's fertile plains,

And Wexford's woody vales,

From Innisbowen,

And green Tyrone,

And Wicklow's hills and dales.

They came to seek amid the free,

Homes to reward their toil,

In which to see

That liberty

Unknown on Erin's soil.

And well they loved the chosen land;

When menaced was her might,

Each grsteful heart

A willing part

Took in her cause to fight.

And her they lie in unblessed earth,

No kindred eye to weep,

Far, far away,

From the abbey's grey.

Where the sires and grandsires sleep.

Oh! Many a matron, many a maid,

Mourn in their native isle,

For the dear ones here,

Who no more shall cheer

Their hearts by their gladsome smile.

In many an ancient chapel there,

Nestled on the green hill side,

Will the good priest pray,

On the Sabbath day,

For his boys who in battle died.

Let us offer too, our orisons,

For each of the mayyr band,

Who nobly gave

Their lives to save

The might of their adopted land.

Kate M. Boylan

Jersey City, New Jersey

St. Patrick's Day, March 17, 1863

Re: Gathering of Eagles
By Smash · March 16, 2007 02:06 PM

An alert reader has informed me that C-SPAN plans to cover tomorrow's defeatist ANSWER rally, but NOT the pro-victory Gathering of Eagles event.

How does C-SPAN determine its schedule? The C-SPAN networks are committed to televising the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate when they are in session. In addition, C-SPAN covers congressional hearings, White House press briefings, speeches, and other important public affairs events.
If you disagree with this decision, let them know.

C-SPAN TELEPHONE NUMBERS

Main Number: (202) 737-3220
C-SPAN Archives: (877) ON CSPAN (general number) or (877) 662-7726 (to order tapes)
Employment with C-SPAN: (202) 626-7968

Washington Journal: Support Pres. Bush (202) 737-0001
Washington Journal: Support Others (202) 628-0205

Away from my nest at present, thanks WT, it's done. Great display and super song.
Have a safe trip Mark, wish I were there too.

Thank you all for making the call. You are all so very special I am so honored to know you all. Thank you for all you do.

Mark thank you so much for that awesome poem.

Dan thank you for the information. I sure hope after all of us and others getting in touch with them they will show our side.

Jack thank you for being here.

Your very welcome Wild Thing. Anything for the wonderful people that stand guard over us and give us the freedom that so many take for granted, and even more abuse. Kick some commie ass GOE!