December 6, 2007

First of all, thanks to Jenn at http://www.nyformitt.blogspot.com/ for all of her hard work in maintaining such an up to date collection of all things Romney over the last few years and for her gracious welcoming as "a new teammate to the fabulous ring of pro-Romney bloggers..."

I'm happy to add my voice to the many others who have worked so hard to support the cause for electing the most experienced and well prepared conservative republican into our nation's highest office.

The photos seen above were taken on December 6, 2007. The overwhelming outpouring of support and gratitude was especially poignant on this particular day. Those of us in attendance to this fundraising conference had just witnessed Governor Romney give a most inspiring and insightful speech on our nation’s foundation, it’s greatest principles and it’s protection of religious liberty. The "Faith in America" speech rang as a familiar tune in American ears throughout the country. It was likened unto great speeches by former Presidents and founding fathers by leading conservative commentators, various news reporters, and the crowd that Governor Romney was soon to encounter.

The explosion of applause was deafening. Everyone there dressed in their sharpest attire erupted into the most raucous cheers amidst a most authentic and heartfelt appreciation. Our very own conservative GOP rock-star had arrived and we had greeted him as such.

As he began to speak to the crowd (a task in itself given that we were rather reluctant to take our seats or stop clapping) we were treated with yet another rousing speech. We listened with an increased admiration for his personal struggle to preserve our nation’s most sacred principle of religious liberty. While addressing matters of national security and the defense of our country he glanced over to the table where my wife and I sat and said “…and I see we have a man in uniform with us here today. Please stand and be recognized. Thank you for your service to our country.” I so greatly appreciate to this day the unrestrained patriotism and support that poured out from the crowd at that very moment.

But as was expected from our man Mitt, he chose to go the extra mile. Through a swarming crowd of enthusiastic well-wishers he and his staff gathered us together to take pictures with myself and my wife.

After which she did not hesitate to tell me how handsome he was up close and in person. And I believe she made mention of it the day after, and the next day, and the next day, and the next…

JD
Mitt Romney for President