Despite the rain, crowds of veterans turned out in support of Congressman Jack Murtha. "Long before it was cool to wave a flag and support the men and women wearing the military [uniforms] of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, Jack Murtha was waving the flag and supporting the men and women of our Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard," distinguished Veteran and former U.S. Senator Bob Kerry said.