Activist didn't show at rally

CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan disappointed some of her supporters during her first visit to Charlotte on Tuesday. Sheehan did not show up to address her rally at Bryant Park.

One of Sheehan’s representatives told WCNC that the “peace mom” feared for her safety and the safety of her supporters.

Counter protestors known as the “Gathering of Eagles” were at the rally. Sheehan’s representative said members of that group had sent threatening letters to Sheehan in the past.

Earlier in the day, about 50 of her supporters gathered outside the offices of Congressman Mel Watt. Sheehan was there to continue her campaign to pressure Democrats.

"Congressman Watt needs to sign on to the resolution that's out there to impeach Dick Cheney and needs go ahead with a resolution with George Bush," said Sheehan.

The anti-war activist, who lost her son Casey in Iraq, has received national attention ever since she and supporters camped outside the Bush ranch in Crawford, Texas.

At the noon rally, Sheehan made sure the WCNC camera got footage of a sign that had an ultimatum for Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi.

"Put impeachment up on the table or Cindy will be forced to run against her," said a Sheehan supporter who was holding the sign.

At the peaceful evening rally where Sheehan failed to show, counter protestors said they worry her message means trouble for the troops and a repeat of Vietnam.

"When we got back from Vietnam they called us baby killers. They didn't accept us," said Jim Brannon, Vietnam veteran and member of the “Gathering of Eagles.”