Cindy Sheehan’s lost intentions (sister and father speak of Casey's service to God and country)

Bowling Green News, OH ^ | August 29, 2005 | Danielle Winters dwinter@bgsu.edu

[Cincinatus' Wife]

Army Specialist Casey Sheehan joined the Army in 2000 at the age of 20, then reenlisted four years later, well aware that he would probably be sent to Iraq.

March of 2004 arrived and Casey was, in fact, sent to Iraq as a mechanic with the artillery division attached to the 1st Cavalry Division.

Casey Sheehan died during a rescue mission he volunteered to join.

A convoy had been attacked in Sadr City, and although he had no obligation to take part in the rescue mission, he went anyway.

For his heroism, he was awarded a purple heart and a bronze star.

His father tells stories of how Casey knew he wanted a life in the military, and how he loved the military because it gave him a chance to serve his country, which he did proudly and willingly.

Casey’s sister said, “That’s all he wanted to do is serve God and his country his whole life.”

So what does it say for Casey that his mother has publicly announced that she feels that “this country is not worth dying for”?

Was it a waste that he volunteered to fight for his country and ultimately gave his life for a cause he felt strongly about?

As I write this, 1,873 U.S. troops have been killed in Iraq. The parents of 1,872 of those troops have mourned the deaths of their children privately and have allowed their children to live on in memory with well-deserved dignity, regardless of their feelings on the war.

Cindy Sheehan’s behavior is tarnishing her son’s memory and robbing him of his valor, his bravery and the sacrifice he made.

Maybe she is a grieving mother who began this whole crusade with the intention of achieving justice for her son.

But if she continues, her son will be remembered for his rabid mother and not the gift he gave his country.

As is the case with most mothers, Cindy Sheehan feared for her son before he left for Iraq, so much so that she was willing to help him avoid his impending tour. She offered to run him over with a car.

A mother’s love knows no boundaries.

The Sheehans met with President George W. Bush two months after their son died. After the meeting she said, “I now know he’s sincere about wanting freedom for the Iraqis,” and, “I know he’s sorry and feels some pain for our loss. And I know he’s a man of faith.”

The media’s love affair with Cindy Sheehan began with her more recent demands to meet with President Bush. Apparently she began feeling differently about the President’s reaction to the situation and to their meeting.

It also might have had something to do with the involvement of some leftist anti-war radicals named Michael Moore and Sam Husseini.

All of a sudden, Sheehan is asking President Bush, “Why did you murder my son?” and calling him “the biggest terrorist” — putting her in the good company of Islamic fundamentalists like Khalid Khawaja, who calls Osama Bin Laden “a man like an angel.”

From “Camp Casey,” in front of George Bush’s Texas ranch and through messages on Michael Moore’s Web site, she is exploiting her position as a grieving mother to further her cause as a leftist and an anti-war activist.

She is even raving that her son died to benefit Israel and the neo-con agenda.

Now, the leftist anti-war groupies have found a live one, and are jumping on the bandwagon from near and far.

The groupies have created quite a sizeable coalition at Sheehan’s campout in Texas. Some of the headliners include Gold Star Families for Peace, Code Pink, Veterans for Peace, Military Families Speak Out and the Crawford Peace House.

All of these groups are on the steering committee of United for Peace and Justice, a major anti-war organization.

Also with a presence on UPJ’s steering committee is the Communist Party USA. Makes for interesting bedfellows, doesn’t it?

UPJ was the brainchild behind the march on the 2004 Republican National Convention in New York.

When 253 of its protesters were polled by the New York Sun as to whether they felt that “Iraqi attacks on Americans occupying Iraq are legitimate resistance” 67 percent answered yes.

This means Sheehan’s coalition thinks the kind of attack that killed her son is perfectly okay.

Convinced yet that this is not about grieving her son’s death?

Cindy Sheehan has become the new poster child/puppet of the anti-war, anti-American, extreme left lobby in this country. It really is a shame that her son’s death is being used as an opportunity to propagate the far left’s political platform.

And yes, when you want your country to fail, such as these people do, you are anti-American.

It’s a good thing for Cindy Sheehan that she has the love and affection of the leftist radicals and the American media.

Her husband has filed for divorce, and it is almost a sure bet her son is looking down on her as a disappointed man.

[Howlin]

That one picture says it all, doesn't it? It's shockingly horrible. Beyond words.

[Howlin]

It's obvious to me that, in her eyes, the military "took" Casey away from his mama and she's not happy about it.

For all we know for sure, enlisting may have been the first time he stood up to her and she can't handle it.

[68-69TonkinGulfYachtClub]

Anyone who thinks Hanoi Kerry and Hanoi Jane
aren't behind the anti war crowd
needs to get a clue.

Dallas/Fort Worth Star-Telegram 8-28-05 Jack Douglas Jr.
CRAWFORD TX-
President Bush's supporters poured into Crawford by the thousands Saturday,
for the first time outnumbering war protesters led by Cindy Sheehan,
who began a vigil here three weeks ago,
demanding a personal meeting with the vacationing president
to talk about her son's death in Iraq.

Lame Stream Media : News Flash!

President Bush already met with Cindy Sheehan in June 2004 for 10 minutes.

From The Reporter, Vacaville, CA archive: Bush, Sheehans share moments.


Quit lying!!!!

[skr]

I agree wholeheartedly.

[Albertafriend]

I'm still trying to find out if Cindy is a professional protestor? Did she participate back during Vietnam? If anyone, sees anything about this, let me know. Thanks.

No she wasn't. She is 48 years old which means that she was a child or a young teen during the VietNam War.

[Marysecretary]

Thelooney left IS despicable. The LIVE for the Cindy Sheehans of the world.

[Marysecretary]

Ever notice how they kiss up to the fact that she 'lost a child' but nobody ever mentions the mothers who have lost a child to their holiest of rites, abortion? Hmmmmm.

[beachn4fun]

Ok, thanks for pointing that out.

[Marysecretary]

Ever notice how they kiss up to the fact that she 'lost a child' but nobody ever mentions the mothers who have lost a child to their holiest of rites, abortion? Hmmmmm.

[beachn4fun]

Someone needs to tell Cindy that she has had her one talk with the President.

The same as all the other families of those lost in the war.

She is no more important than they are.

Get over it!

[ArmyTeach]

futile effort...

[Redleg Duke]

"she is no better than the homicide bombers she loves!"

Well, at least they are doing it for their religious cult. This bitch is doing it for her own pathetic ego!

[deport]

I'm still trying to find out if Cindy is a professional protestor? Did she participate back during Vietnam?

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At 48 yrs of age I doubt it.

[Zacs Mom]

The above words of caution appear on a plaque visible when entering the hollowed halls of the Columbia School of Journalism

[Mo1]

As is the case with most mothers, Cindy Sheehan feared for her son before he left for Iraq, so much so that she was willing to help him avoid his impending tour. She offered to run him over with a car.

A mother’s love knows no boundaries

This comment from Cindy has bothered me

Does she not realize that by running him over with a car, that she could kill him or maimed him?

[Cincinatus' Wife]

No matter how you slice it, she's using Casey's death to promote her politics.

Peace mom Cindy Sheehan takes a break at the anti-war protestors newest campsite near President Bush's ranch in Crawford, Texas, Friday, Aug. 26, 2005. In the background is a portrait of her son, Casey Sheehan, who was killed in Iraq. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

[Cincinatus' Wife]

And you won't.

This has everyting to do with bashing Bush and a strong U.S. and nothing to do with a dead son.

[Fintan]

 

[Cincinatus' Wife]

That's what she'll look like if she doesn't say all the nutty things her handlers are going to tell her to say.

When they've used her up they'll pack up and find another useful idiot.

[Mind-numbed Robot]

do not mean to be vicious, but I honestly think that Cindy Sheehan has suffered some kind of breakdown. It's not that I blame her. Anybody would have a hell of a time loosing a kid. I think the left is just using her for what she's worth to them. After that, she will be discarded. I think it's despicable that the left is using her in this way.

I agree she is being used by the left but she was a lefty before her son died. I think she is happy to have the chance to play the martyr. She is now a shining star among her peers. But you are right that she will be dropped without even a look back.