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Becky Coit provides pictures and a first hand account of the NAIS Protest on Tuesday Oct 24, 2006. Becky is a member of Virginia independent Consumers & Farmers Association
[Editor's Note: I briefly stopped by the event during my lunch hour. I was impressed by the number of people who came down to Richmond on a cold windy day. A big thanks to everyone.]
Image 1 With much anticipation, my brother Dick picked me up at 6:30 AM, along with Moss and we were off. Both of us looking forward to meeting the Granny's.. Let me say right now , if you have not had the opportunity to meet them, you really don't know what you are missing!! Fantastic down home people. Photo one ..... Naturally due to construction traffic jam, so we ended up being a bit late. |
Image 2 Next: of course to my displeasure, we came across a TYSON truck loaded down with chickens, feathers and feces flying in the morning air!! |
Image 3 Being that I am not a city person at all, lots of one way streets, Our first glimpse of the WAR WAGON!!! It was parked right in front of the United States Court of Appeal Building! My comment to Dick, quite appropriate, don't you think? (smile) |
Image 4 Lots of police presence, and found out later they had introduced themselves to the Granny's and were there for our protection, just in case of problems. Evidently this is something they do, when any kind of protest is held. Parking in this area was a problem. Dick left me off at the RV with table, chairs and whatever, then he drove around for almost an hour trying to find a place to park. Being that we were not familiar with the area and all the construction, parking for the most part was restricted and meters were covered up. |
Image 5 Time about 9:302 AM 24 Oct. 06 -- The WAR WAGON is everything that has been described to us, prior to coming to Virginia.. Here in photo 1 is the back of it and in photo 2 is the front.. |
Image 6 Being that i am a photo taking person, I tried to get all angles. Operation 3 cameras, with cold hands was quite a chore! |
Image 7 A couple signs on side of War Wagon. |
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Image 9 What a beautiful dog!!! Greg L and wife, Marsha, brought Sakin, their working farm dog. Sakin, an Akbash, is equipped with his own statement. He was a nice addition to the group, for sure. He is very protective of all of his animals on their farm. |
Image 10 "It's not the size of the dog in the fight, it's the size of the fight in the dog."
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Image 11 Meet BUDDY, Linda's ( Granny) constant companion. She has had him for 10 years and travels with the Granny's all the time. I must admit he was quite disturbed, rattling his cage and looking sad, because he wanted to be out with all the people! He was very friendly to all and greeted everyone when they went into the RV. |
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Image 13 The Henshaws arrive and were greeted by the working dog and Greg L. |
Image 14 The Davis's Nancy and Eugene on the left Greg and wife on the right.. They are the other family who were victims, the same day as the Henshaws.. . . People have asked as to why they have not been so vocal on their Raid? Answer is simple, they did not have a computer in their home. Nancy had one at work, but employers frown on using company computers for personal issues. Thus now we know why!!! |
Image 15 Dick Stevens and Danny Henshaw. Dick is a VICFA Member. |
Image 16 Cindi hiding behind a sign. |
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Image 25 People gather to listen to stories of big problems, with in all departments and the procedures followed, not by law either.. Many discussions and questions asked |
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Image 27 Well, let me tell you all, I definitely fit right in with the Granny's.. It was sooooooo tempting to just get in that RV and ROLL ON DOWN THE ROAD. Oh how I wish I could have...
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Image 35 The Granny's keep an on going guest book for their records. Karen gets Monty to sign. As we figured it we had the states of Va., NC., Tx., SC., represented. But there were many more people all over this country with us in spirit. You can believe it!!!! |
Image 36 Granny Renee' talks to reporter about her own trouble she had in Texas by being accused of having a " Puppy Mill", which after all dogs were removed, was proven not to be so.. But dogs were never returned... |
Image 37 Joe( no last name, cattle farmer from Midland) Danny Henshaw, Eugene Davis and Dick Stevens. |
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Image 39 VICFA Members in support of rally! I do not know everyone's name that are VICFA members, but here are a few I knew. Carlos, his wife and Kathryn |
Image 40 Dick Stevens and Joe |
Image 41 As the day passed there were times when people stopped by and there was activity around the RV. As you can see in the background, this was not an area where there was a lot of foot traffic. BUT we even had a taxi driver drive up in front of the RV and ask for flyers. That was a plus!! |
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Image 43 Granny's Renee', Linda and VICFA member Lois holding signs. |
Image 44 Me and Joe , but notice the construction in the background which tied up parking meters big time..Was very difficult for people to stop by. |
Image 45 Cindi Henshaw and kathryn Russell, VICFA member. |
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Image 47 Linda, Karen and Dick discuss many things with reporter Bill Smith from Cumberland newspaper. |
Image 48 Children belonging to Kathryn and Lois really helped out a lot handing out flyers. |
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Image 51 another sign brought by someone |
Image 52 More of the children and Kathryn's friend Molly |
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Image 57 The day was soon winding down, the sun had disappeared behind the buildings, and it was getting more windy than ever. Brrrrrr cold. Granny Linda is such a busy lady, no time for haircuts in her travels, SO Granny Becky volunteered her services, which Linda gladly accepted. |
Image 58 As out day ended and most volunteers were leaving Group photos were in order. Here we have Nancy and Eugene Davis, Danny and Cindi Henshaw, VICTIMS OF BOAR KILLINGS IN BUCKINGHAM AND CUMBERLAND COUNTIES. Background is the War Wagon. |
Image 59 the Davis's, Dick Stevens and the Henshaws |
Image 60 Arin Sime joins the group named above. |
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Image 65 As the Granny's left the area, along with them went a piece of my heart. I admire their stamina and their fight for truth and justice, all at their own expense, with very limited donations for their gas and travel expenses. Was the Protest a success. you ask? Considering all factors, Yes, indeed it was. We were able to reach and chat with many people passing by. We accomplished a lot between ourselves, sharing dreadful stories of past and present, that have caused much mental, as well as physical stress. We all shared a common bond of dreaded FEAR for the FUTURE of our great country, America. Most of the time, when these kinds of horrible situations happen upon us, we feel alone. Just knowing that other people understand, helps so much. As all of us ask ourselves, Will I be next, and if so am I prepared? Where will it all end?? For the Henshaw's and the Davis',Monty, Renee' and others who have suffered at the hands of many of this country's so called law enforcement agency's, no one knows? No one knows, BUT we will fight on, our children and grand children depend on us to make them safe and pass on to them, the same Freedoms that we have known until now. Its up to all of us, together we can make a difference. Many thanks to all who made this rally a success. People from all over this country, sent out messages and suggestions, made signs, volunteered to carry signs, just to mention a few things. Our special gratitude to the three Granny's... We are grateful to you all, for coming to Virginia and lending us a hand. As your journey continues along the highways, please know our thoughts and prayers go with you for your safety and courage to carry the message across America. Our love and admiration rides with you. ( Wish I was with y'all) (smile) Thank you everyone and I hope I did the protest, justice in reporting the event to you. My best to all, Becky |
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