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Thursday, July 26th, 2007 Move America Forward
 July 23, 2007 – FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Supporting Missions of Troops in Iraq (SACRAMENTO) – With General David Petraeus set to report to Congress by September 15th on the progress of “the surge” of U.S. troops in Iraq, supporters of Operation Iraqi Freedom are preparing to launch a massive public effort to show support for the missions of U.S. troops in Iraq. From September 3, 2007 through September 15, 2007 the nation’s largest grassroots, pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org) will lead more than 10,000 supporters in a cross-country caravan called the “FIGHT FOR VICTORY TOUR.” The caravan will stop for more than 25 pro-troop rallies along the way. Thousands of Americans have already signed up to join the tour in just the first few days since it was announced online.
 “We need to convey to our troops and the world in general that America doesn’t lose. We don’t turn our backs on our courageous men and women in uniform and we don’t walk away from the Iraqi people who desperately seek democracy and freedom,” said Lt. Colonel Buzz Patterson (USAF, Ret.) who serves as Vice Chairman of Move America Forward. “The Fight for Victory Tour is absolutely essential to demonstrate our support of our troops and to send a clear signal to the anti-military folks in this nation that we will not let them bring about an American defeat in Iraq or the greater war on terror. Victory is the only option and we’re not backing down from the fight at hand,” Colonel Patterson said. The caravan will be led by veterans of Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom, along with Gold Star Families (who lost a loved one in Iraq) and Blue Star Families (who have a loved one serving in Iraq). “WeÂ’re going to send a message of support for our troops that will be heard from the shores of the Pacific Ocean all the way across this country to the Atlantic Coast – we support our troops and their missions and we wonÂ’t let anyone force them to surrender to the jihadists,” said Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward. The current schedule for the caravan includes pro-troop rally stops in more than 2 DOZEN cities across America including: * Carson City, NV More details can be found about the upcoming “Fight for Victory Tour” at: www.MoveAmericaForward.org
Tuesday, July 24th, 2007 Yuma Sun/North County Times/CNS News
 Grassroots Group Organizing ‘Fight for Victory’ Caravan (CNSNews.com) - While lawmakers argue over the Iraq war, activists who support it plan to launch a cross-country caravan in September to urge continued support of American troops. The Sept. 3-15 “Fight for Victory Tour,” organized by Move America Forward, will end with a pro-troop rally in Washington, D.C., on September 15th - the day that General David Petraeus, the U.S. commanding general in Iraq, delivers his report on the troop surge strategy to Congress. “We’ll launch the cross-country caravan Monday, September 3/super rd/nosupersub , with rallies outside the offices of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California,” said Melanie Morgan, chairman of Move America Forward. “During the cross-country caravan, we will stop and conduct pro-troop rallies that will be attended by thousands upon thousands of patriotic Americans who believe that our leaders cannot be allowed to undercut our troops who are bravely serving on the frontlines of the war against Islamic jihadism,” said Robert Dixon, executive director of Move America Forward. The current schedule includes pro-troop rally stops in more than 2 dozen cities, including Carson City, Nev.; Sacramento, San Francisco, Modesto, Fresno, Los Angeles and San Diego, California; Yuma, Phoenix, and Tucson in Ariz.; Las Cruces, N.M.; El Paso, San Antonio, Waco, Crawford, and Dallas, Texas; Oklahoma City; Wichita, Kan.; Kansas City, Mo., Des Moines and Cedar Rapids, Iowa; Chicago; Indianapolis; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Pittsburgh, Pa.; and finally Washington, D.C. 
 Pro-troop rally coming to Yuma FROM STAFF REPORTS From Sept. 3-15, the caravan will stop in about 25 locations around the country from California to Washington, D.C., in what a Move America Forward news release describes as a series of “pro-troop rallies.” The Yuma rally in what is being called the “Fight for Victory” tour is scheduled to for Sept. 5, according to the group’s Web site. As Move America Forward leaders head for a larger Sept. 15 rally in Washington, they will make about 25 stops in cities around the country - including Yuma, Phoenix and Tucson in Arizona - to meet with local supporters. The Sun attempted to contact Move America Forward organizers Monday, but calls and e-mails were not returned. The caravan and rallies are scheduled to coincide with Gen. David Petraeus’ report to Congress on Sept. 15 of the results of the troop surge in Iraq. It is intended as “a massive public effort to show support for the missions of the U.S. troops in Iraq,” according to the release. The release states that “thousands” have already signed up to join the tour. For more information, contact the group office in Sacramento, Calif., at 1-916-441-6197 or visit www.moveamericaforward.org.
Sunday, July 15th, 2007 Move America Forward
CONTACT: Robert Dixon (916) 441-6197 or Email: Robert@MoveAmericaForward.org ANNOUNCE MAJOR SEPTEMBER PUSH Supporters of Operation Iraqi Freedom will conduct a nationwide caravan along with more than 2-dozen rallies calling for continued support of U.S. troops based in Iraq in the days leading up to General David Petraeus September 15th report to Congress. From September 3, 2007 through September 15, 2007 the nation’s largest grassroots, pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org) will lead thousands of supporters in a cross-country effort called the “FIGHT FOR VICTORY TOUR.”
 “We’ll launch the cross-country caravan Monday, September 3rd with rallies outside the offices of Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid in Nevada and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in California,” said Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward. “The caravan will then continue across the nation until we reach Washington, D.C. for a giant pro-troop rally on September 15th – the day that General David Petraeus, the U.S. Commanding General in Iraq, delivers his report on ‘The Surge’ to Congress,” Morgan said. “During the cross-country caravan we will stop and conduct pro-troop rallies that will be attended by thousands upon thousands of patriotic Americans who believe that our leaders cannot be allowed to undercut our troops who are bravely serving on the frontlines of the war against Islamic jihadism,” said Robert Dixon, Executive Director of Move America Forward.
The current schedule for the caravan includes pro-troop rally stops in more than 2 DOZEN cities across America including: Carson City, NV - Sacramento, CA - San Francisco, CA – Modesto, CA - Fresno, CA - Los Angeles, CA - San Diego, CA - Yuma, AZ - Phoenix, AZ - Tucson, AZ - Las Cruces, NM - El Paso, TX - San Antonio, TX - Waco, TX - Crawford, TX - Dallas, TX - Oklahoma City, OK - Wichita, KS - Kansas City, MO - Des Moines, IA - Cedar Rapids, IA - Chicago, IL - Indianapolis, IN - Cincinnati, OH - Columbus, OH – Pittsburgh, PA - Washington D.C. More details can be found at: www.MoveAmericaForward.orgClick here to read full story
Thursday, July 12th, 2007 Move America Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – July 12, 2007
(SACRAMENTO) – The nation’s largest grass-roots, pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org ) expressed angry disappointment that the U.S. House of Representatives would vote for American troop withdrawal before the facts are presented. The report on progress in Iraq from General David Petraeus and United States Ambassador Ryan Crocker is due on September 15th. “The American people should rightly be ashamed today that their elected representatives chose to put partisan politics ahead of the military men and women who are serving in harms way in Iraq to protect American security. At the very same time we are learning that Al Qaeda is regaining strength and aiming another attack on the United States, the House wants to hand a victory to the terrorist by their irresponsible vote,” declared Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward. “The record is clear that the terrorists are being destroyed and defeated in Iraq and Afghanistan, but the House wants to stop our victory and surrender it to the jihadists. When we let up on the terrorists and they are able to organize and strike the United States again, what lame excuse will they have then? Politics needs to be put on the shelf and American security needs to be the number one priority,” concluded Morgan. John Ubaldi, Deputy Executive Director of Move America Forward and a Marine reservist who has served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, said, “I am saddened and sickened to think about what those serving in harm’s way will feel after hearing about this vote. The House has just undermined the troops mission.” # # #
Monday, June 11th, 2007 Move America Forward
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 11, 2007
Hope TV Anchorwoman Will Keep Promise to Erect Pro-Troop Memorial
(SACRAMENTO) – Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org), the nation’s largest grass-roots, pro-troop organization has released the following statement in response to news that Cindy Sheehan has sold her 5-acre “Camp Casey” anti-war protest site to radio talk show host and former television anchorwoman, Bree Walker: “We are saddened to hear that Cindy Sheehan reversed course on her earlier plans to sell her land through either a traditional real estate listing or through the E-Bay online auction service. It was our intention to purchase the land through an open and straightforward means, absent the deception that Ms. Sheehan originally used to acquire the land. This was the reason we announced our intentions in this matter in a public fashion. “It was the right of Ms. Sheehan to sell her land in a private real estate transaction to Ms. Bree Walker of the Air America affiliate KTLK in Los Angeles, and we respect her decision to do so. “Ms. Walker has said she is considering erecting a pro-troop monument or memorial on the land, which was the intention of Move America Forward as well. “In fact this week we had planned to release the following letter (see attached) on behalf of parents of fallen U.S. troops in Iraq requesting Ms. Sheehan to sell the land to Move America Forward so that it could be used to erect a pro-troop monument that honored both the service and sacrifices of all who served in the war on terrorism. “We are forwarding a copy of this letter to Ms. Walker, who has an established career in broadcast journalism, with the request that she work with these families to ensure that the monument or memorial she builds truly respects those who served their country. “We hope that Ms. Walker will use this opportunity to work with these Gold Star Families who have a far different view of the war on terrorism than Ms. Sheehan or Ms. Walker hold, and that it will be a place where the troops can be honored without the anti-troop rhetoric that Ms. Sheehan has become infamous for.” # # # June 11, 2007 Ms. Cindy Sheehan Dear Cindy, Some of us have met you, and some of us have not. Some of us know you, but others have only crossed paths with you at places like Crawford, Texas. We all do share something in common: our children died heroes in service to their country that they loved. We live with the same pain you feel and our hearts will never heal. That is why we appeal to you to cooperate in making the property you own in Crawford, Texas a monument that cherishes the memory of your son, Casey, and the other men and women of the military who have served heroically in the fight against international Islamic terrorism. Today we come to you as brothers and sisters in this painful but proud community of Gold Star parents and ask this favor. We understand that you want to sell your property in Crawford, Texas, because you have some bills to pay. We respectfully ask that you sell it to Move America Forward so it can become a memorial park that honors our sons and daughters. The centerpiece of Move America Forward’s proposed use of the land would be a “Monument to America’s Heroes” honoring all those who served in the war on terrorism – including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the fight. This could be a healing movement for all of us who have a wide range of emotions and views about the war that took our children. Isn’t it time that we all have a place that was made specifically for the memory of our sons and daughters who gave everything to our country? We know that you will never agree with us that our children have made a phenomenal contribution to freedom in the Middle East and security in America. Many of us went to Iraq and saw the successes and positive developments that are taking place. We believe that Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom are helping to turn the Middle East around and giving the people there the opportunity for economic development and freedom as the alternative to terrorism and violence. You have made it very clear that you do not share our outlook on this matter, and we respect the differences of opinion. You have said that Camp Casey is a place of peace and that your brave son would love the land you have in Crawford. We know from his actions on the battlefield that he loved his country and his friends so much that he laid down his life for them. We hope and pray that you will take time to consider our plea. It would be a selfless act of peace for you to offer the land for this proposed monument. We would be so thankful. Sincerely Yours, Your Gold Star brothers and sisters. DEBORAH TAINSH JOSEPH WILLIAMS MIKE BROOMHEAD JOE JOHNSON DEBBIE LEE MIKE ANDERSON KEVIN GRAVES ROBERT TAINSH MARGARET KELLUM DEBRA ARGEL TODD BASTIAN JAN JOHNSON GINGER DRAKE MARK CROWLEY STACEY HOLLEY GAYLE THOMAS ROBIN BUTTERFIELD SCOTT CONOVER DIANE LAYFIELD JON MARTINEZ JOEL AILES JOHN HOLLEY KEITH BUTTERFIELD LISA JOHNSON -- END --
Friday, June 1st, 2007 MAF Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - June 1, 2007
Announces Plans to Acquire Cindy Sheehan’s Land in Crawford, Texas (SACRAMENTO) – The nation’s largest grass-roots, pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org ), is announcing today its plans to acquire the 5 acres of land in Crawford, Texas that had been used by anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan and her supporters. Move America Forward has retained the services of award-winning real estate agent, Holly Williams (website: www.HollyCountry.com), to broker the deal. Once the land has been obtained, Move America Forward plans to erect a “Monument to America’s Heroes” on the property. “I’m honored to be able to broker such a deal, and help turn this piece of land into a memorial that honors our brave men and women who fought for our freedom overseas. I am familiar with the land having spent time in Crawford and seeing first hand how Sheehan used the land to undermine the mission of our troops. I can’t think of a better use than to buy the land that was used to defile our troops and turn it into something beautiful that honors them,” said Holly Williams. An artist’s rendition of the “Monument to America’s Heroes” can be found at the Move America Forward website at: www.MoveAmericaForward.org Sheehan acquired the 5-acre plot of land in July 2006 for $52,500 using insurance money from the death of her son, Casey Sheehan, in Operation Iraqi Freedom. Cindy Sheehan declared at that time that the land would be used, “until George’s (Bush) resignation or impeachment.” However, this Memorial Day weekend Sheehan reversed course and gave her “resignation” as the face of the anti-war movement, announcing that the 5-acres in Crawford, Texas were up for sale. “This land has been used as a staging ground for anti-war activists to denounce and denigrate the heroic service of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces. It is our intention to turn this around and make this a site that will honor the heroic accomplishments of the men and women who have fought with honor and courage in the war against Islamic terrorism,” declared Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward. Robert Dixon, Executive Director of Move America Forward, said the money to purchase the land would come from the financial contributions of Move America Forward’s one-million members. “We’ve already raised the initial sum to kick-start this effort and we will be collecting donations to fund both the purchase of this land and to pay for the construction of the Monument to America’s Heroes,” Dixon said. Click here to read full story
Tuesday, May 29th, 2007 MAF Press Release
 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – May 29, 2007 A group of Gold Star Family members, who have lost a son or daughter in the war on terrorism, today issued the following statement in response to Cindy Sheehan’s announcement that she is halting her public anti-war protests. For more information log on to: www.MoveAmericaForward.org “We are very pleased to hear that Cindy Sheehan is ending her disgraceful campaign to discredit the United States military and the heroic men and women in harms way in Iraq and Afghanistan. We sympathize with the shared pain from losing a child in the war effort, however, we cannot excuse the fact that Cindy has taken the wrong turn at every corner in assigning blame for the loss of her heroic son, Casey. “Casey Sheehan was a proud member of the United States Armed Forces. He believed in serving his country faithfully and volunteered for the duty assignment that led to his death at the hands of Islamic extremists. He should have been the example followed by Cindy Sheehan. Instead, she chose to associate with the most virulent anti-American elements in the United States and abroad. “Throughout her public demonstrations, Cindy Sheehan has repeatedly been dismissive of the majority of Gold Star Parents who disagree with her stance on the war. Cindy Sheehan does not speak for us, nor thankfully does she speak for most Americans. It’s time for Cindy to go home and put her life back together and realize just how fortunate she is to live in the greatest nation on earth. “We are saddened that Cindy’s withdrawal from political activities is because she was disappointed that more Americans did not accept her distorted worldview that America is the blame for all of the ills of the world. Perhaps off the world stage, she will be able to regain her bearings and see that her son and America were serving the cause of freedom in the world and security at home. God Bless the United States of America, and may God help Cindy Sheehan to heal from the pain and bitterness that have consumed her.” DEBRA ARGEL TODD BASTIAN JOSEPH WILLIAMS DEBBIE LEE JOSEPH JOHNSON MIKE ANDERSON MERILEE CARLSON JAN JOHNSON Click here to read full story
Tuesday, March 27th, 2007 Move America Forward
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Robert Dixon SHAME ON YOU SENATE! U.S. Senators Who Vote for Iraq Withdrawal (WASHINGTON, DC) – In response to the vote by the U.S. Senate on a congressional proposal to withdraw U.S. troops from Iraq, before they have completed their missions, the nation’s largest grass-roots pro-troop organization has announced its strong disapproval of the actions by 50 members of the United States Senate. “The Senators who voted to undercut our troops have blood on their hands – the blood of U.S. troops who will die from attacks by terrorists who will be emboldened by the Senate’s cowardice,” said Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward. “Our troops on the ground in the middle of a war don’t need to have their missions’ undermined by some armchair generals in Washington, D.C. If these Senators won’t stand behind our men and women on the frontlines, then perhaps they would prefer to stand in front of them,” Morgan said. “This action by the U.S. Senate sends a message to the terrorists that they are winning, and that the leaders of our Congress lack the will and resolve to win the war on terrorism,” Morgan said. The move by the Senate comes concurrent to the launch of a national pro-troop advertising campaign that takes to task those who seek to undermine support for our troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. The ad is being broadcast with a national television and print advertising buy. The ads can be seen online at the Move America Forward website: www.MoveAmericaForward.orgClick here to read full story
Saturday, March 3rd, 2007 Move America Forward
NEWS RELEASE - March 3, 2007
National Patriotic/Pro-Troop Caravan to Launch!
On the eve of the 4th anniversary of the start of Operation Iraqi Freedom, a national patriotic, pro-troop caravan will cross the nation, traveling from California to Washington, D.C. to show support for U.S. troops serving in Iraq and Afghanistan. Members of the public are encouraged to join the caravan and attend the pro-troop rallies along the way. The “THESE COLORS DON’T RUN” national caravan (organized and sponsored by the pro-troop non-profit group Move America Forward – www.MoveAmericaForward.org ) will depart San Francisco, California on the morning of Thursday, March 8, 2007, traversing the length of the state and then heading across the nation to Washington, D.C. The effort is in support of the “Gathering of Eagles” event in Washington, D.C. on March 17th. The patriotic caravan will feature 25 pro-troop rallies in cities across the nation. People attending the rallies are asked to bring American flags to each rally that will be collected brought to Washington, D.C. where they will be displayed at the “Gathering of Eagles” event to create a giant “Flag City” on Saturday, March 17, 2007. Leading the caravan will be Blue Star Mother Deborah Johns, whose son William is serving his 3rd tour of duty in Iraq; Gold Star Mother Debra Argel Bastian whose son, Derek, died in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Gold Star Father Joseph Williams whose son, Michael, died in Operation Iraqi Freedom; and John Ubaldi – a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan). “We’re going to bring thousands of Americans together in a positive and patriotic fashion to say loudly and clearly that we support our troops and their missions,” said Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward. John Ubaldi, a Marine Reservist who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom explained his reasons for participating in the cross-country pro-troop caravan: “I want the guys and gals serving over in Iraq and Afghanistan to know that many Americans are supporting them and pulling for them to achieve their missions. “It pains me greatly to see some people in this country determined to invoke a Vietnam-like malaise surrounding the war on terrorism. We can’t sit back and allow some of the nastiness and negativity directed towards our troops and their missions to go unchallenged,” said Ubaldi. Gold Star Mother Debra Argel Bastian says she feels the military men and women in Iraq and Afghanistan are “family” and that she needs to do all she can to let them know they are loved and appreciated here at home. “I am joining Move America Forward’s ‘These Colors Don’t Run’ caravan to support our troops at home and out of the country. My goal is to let them know that I appreciate their service, and all who have served. “I was raised the daughter of a career Marine and a Navy nurse. I served in the Army, and am a Viet Nam era Vet. Service before self was a common phrase in our home. Derek felt that way since the 6th grade. He knew that the military was his duty, and never questioned that. The military is our family. Each and every person who serves this country is my son or daughter,” said Bastian. Blue Star Mother Deborah John’s son, William, is currently serving his third tour of duty in Iraq. She says she is “sick and tired” of the negativity being directed against our troops serving in harm’s way. “I am sick and tired of how some in this country are turning their backs on our troops at a time when they need our support the most! “I know the American people want change in Iraq, our military wants change and so do their families. The change we want is for everyone to stop undermining the war effort and support our troops so that they may achieve a complete military victory in Iraq and Afghanistan alike,” Johns said. Gold Star Father Joseph Williams, a Vietnam Veteran whose son Michael died in Operation Iraqi Freedom, explained that he was motivated to act in order that this generation’s military men and women will have better support on the home front than did the military men who fought in Vietnam. “My son and I shared a strong admiration for the United States Armed Forces. I am a Vietnam Vet, having served in the United States Navy from February 1961 – June 1966. I saw a lot of good men fight valiantly for their nation and the cause of freedom over communism, who came home to be spit upon, dishonored and disgraced by the anti-war movement here in America. “I cannot sit back and let this kind of behavior happen again to this generation’s heroes,” Williams said.
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Sunday, February 25th, 2007 Move America Forward
NEWS RELEASE CONTACT: Robert Dixon
of Operation Iraqi Freedom
With the 4-year anniversary of the commencement of Operation Iraqi Freedom this March, anti-war advocates had been hoping to use the occasion to rally their supporters to the streets. Instead, it will be pro-troop supporters who plan to put on a massive display – creating a historic caravan of vehicles that will cross the entire country from San Francisco, California all the way to Washington, D.C.
The caravan is called: “These Colors DonÂ’t Run” and is being organized by the nationÂ’s largest grassroots pro-troop organization, Move America Forward (www.MoveAmericaForward.org). The patriotic and pro-troop caravan will stop at 22 cities across the country, conducting pro-troop rallies at each stop. At the rallies, Move America Forward will collect American flags from attendees – the flags will be brought to the final rally location on Capitol Mall in Washington, D.C. where they will be erected into a powerful and patriotic “Flag City” display. The Washington, D.C. event is being held in support of the “Gathering of Eagles” rally on March 17th being organized by veterans. At the conclusion of the rally each flag will be sent to a U.S. Service member stationed in either Iraq or Afghanistan along with a placard showing who donated the flag, and how it flew in a patriotic show of support for our troops and their missions in the war on terrorism. The public is invited to join the caravan with their own vehicles, decorating them with red, white and blue patriotic flair. “WeÂ’ve had enough of the negativity and backstabbing of our troops. They need our support, and more importantly they deserve our unqualified backing,” said Melanie Morgan, Chairman of Move America Forward. “This historic caravan will cascade across this nation with a wave of patriotism, driven by a positive message celebration our nationÂ’s foundations of freedom and liberty that our troops help to preserve,” said Morgan. “How can we hope to win a war when some in this country are actively working to defeat the mission?” Morgan asked.
 Cities where the caravan will make pro-troop rally stops (and where new supporters can join the caravan or just bring an American Flag for our troops) include: San Francisco, CA; Lafayette, CA; Vacaville, CA; Sacramento, CA; Stockton, CA; Fresno, CA; Bakersfield, CA; Los Angeles, CA; Palm Springs, CA; Phoenix, AZ; Tucson, AZ; El Paso, TX; Midland/Odessa, TX; Dallas, TX; Little Rock, AR; Memphis, TN; Atlanta, GA; Columbia SC; Charlotte, NC; Raleigh, NC; Richmond, VA; Washington, DC. The caravan will include spokespersons whose lives have been deeply touched by the war: Gold Star Mother Debra Argel Bastian lost her son, Derek in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Gold Star Father Joseph Williams lost his son Michael in Operation Iraqi Freedom; Marine Mom Deborah Johns, whose son, William, is currently serving his third tour of duty in Iraq; and Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, Marine Reservist John Ubaldi. Other military families, Gold Star Families and veterans will help the caravan at rally stops along the way. A small sampling of those involved in the effort are: Gold Star Father Mark Crowley in the San Francisco Bay Area, Gold Star Father John Holley in Southern California, Gold Star Mother in Tucson, AZ, Gold Star Parents David & Deborah Tainsh in central Georgia, Gold Star Parents Joe & Jan Johnson in Northern Georgia; Gold Star Mother Merrilee Carlson of Minnesota (traveling to join the caravan); and Operation Iraqi Freedom & Operation Enduring Freedom veteran, Eric Egland in Washington, D.C. A copy of the caravanÂ’s route and itinerary can be found online at the Move America Forward website: http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org
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