Congressman Jack Murtha reaches out to a supporter while an excited crowd waves signs. One supporter, Diane Santoriello, whose 24 year-old son was killed in Iraq, speaks out for Murtha. "I've been called unpatriotic because of my opposition to the war, she said.

From left: Jack Wagner, Retired General Wesley Clark, Retired General Hugh Shelton, and Former U.S. Senator Bob Kerrey

Distinguished Americans stand on stage in support of Congressman Murtha.

Jack Wagner: Pennsylvania State Auditor General

On Saturday, a crowd of over 2,000 braved rain and cold weather to wave homemade signs and show support for Congressman Jack Murtha.

Highly-decorated, disabled Vietnam Veteran and former U.S. Senator, Max Cleland dismissed criticism of Murtha, comparing it to, "...a mackerel shining in the moonlight. It shines and stinks at the sam

Always welcoming feedback from his constituents, Congressman Jack Murtha stays after the rally to meet and talk with supporters.

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.

After laying the wreath in memory of fallen soldiers, Congressman Jack Murtha stands proudly amongst other decorated veterans.

WWII Veteran, Henry Ball and Iraq Veteran, Carrie Beebot place a wreath at the Veterans Memorial in Central Park in memory of fallen soldiers.

Former Senator Max Cleland speaks to a crowd of over two thousand in support of Congressman Jack Murtha. Cleland served and was injured in the Vietnam War and received both the Silver Star and the Bronze Star.