Kerry Rally

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On November 1, 2004 Anne and Nicholas and I went to the John Kerry rally at Joe Louis Arena.

It was originally scheduled to be at Hart Plaza, but they changed it to Joe Louis due to the demand.
 
There were quite a few people there talking, basically both senators, a current and former governor, Stevie Wonder, Brendan Shanahan, labor leaders and Al Sharpton.
 
It was an amazing day.  Nicholas had the day off school so we took him with us.  Christine was at a friend's house all day.  Kerry's speech was very well delivered and motivating to all his supporters in attendance.

Anne and Nicholas in line at Joe Louis

 

Nicholas and I

 

Former Governor Blanchard

 

Shane, Davis and Matt

 

Nolan and his mom

 

We waited a long time for it to start

 

Sander Levin

 

Governor Blanchard starts the event

 

He introduces Brendan Shanahan, who just became a US citizen

 

Brendan encourages everyone to vote

 

The UAW President

 

Senator Stabenow

 

The Teamster President

 

Senator Carl Levin

 

Representative Kirkpatrick

 

Governor Granholm

 

Mayor Kilpatrick

 

Al Sharpton lead the prayer

 

Stevie Wonder performed and encouraged people to vote for change

 

Davis sits on his uncle Matt's shoulders

 

Nicholas and I enjoy the rally

 

John Kerry takes the stage

 

His daughters join in

 

Over 10,000 people gave him a long ovation

 

"1 more day" the audience chants

 

1 more day

 

Senator Kerry talks about the final day of the campaign

 

Anne watches closely

 

Nicholas and Anne are amazed at the size of the crowd

 

John Kerry's speech was very motivating and encouraging.

 

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