On Saturday, September 7, a caravan of 25 to 30 cars and trucks began their caravan from Springfield, MO, at 12 noon. Folks came from Springfield, Ozark, Nixa, Aurora, Strafford and the Branson area. They traveled west on Shepherd of the Hills and circled around to 76 Country Blvd. near I-Hop. After cruising through the entire strip, they parked just east of the Veterans Memorial Museum.
It was a sunny, cool 76-degree day with a nice wind that waved their flags for a great view. Approximately 60 attended throughout the three-and-a-half-hour event. Everyone had reasons to be supporting this event. Sean and Vickie Trudell, event organizers, have been doing flag wave events for many years. They call this group the 417 Freedom Fighters. For three-and-a-half hours the group stood holding flags and waving to folks who drove cars passing by, honking and cheering in support of the event. Some were rude.
Pam from Ozark said "our country needs Trump." She is concerned about the border and economy. She adds "we need to take care of ourselves before we take care of others." She is a mother of three children. She said she came to the flag waving event because "he needs our support and this is a great group of people." Deanna Knotts said she has "lost friends." Margaret from Springfield said "we love President Trump and appreciate his valor and caring about the sovereignty of our nation. Margaret was also concerned about the way some say a person is a racist when holding an American flag.
The Ryan Andrews family consisting of Mom, Dad and two little girls came because Dad says "President Trump is an absolute fighter for this country." He also brought his girls because he "wants them to know the truth.” His wife and him teach the girls at home. He also stated he "is concerned about the economy. It has gone up 100% for them." He further stated he wants "God back in the schools."
At 3:30 pm everyone headed back home, but not before stopping at Bob Evans for a yummy meal and a prayer. There were some folks who stopped to inquire about participating in future events.
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