Joseph Williams: My son died for a good cause

Email from Move America Forward ^ | November 12, 2005 | by Joseph Williams

[Jim Robinson]

Fellow Americans:

I'm so very proud of my son who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.

He knew the mission was important, and he understood that the war in Iraq was central to the war on terrorism.

Sadly, my son (Lance Cpl. Michael Jason Williams) lost his life in combat in this war. My life changed forever when I got a knock at my door, informing me that Michael had been killed in action. My son is my hero.

As a father, I can't tell you what a gut-wrenching blow it was, and still is. Not a day goes by I don't think about my child. But the Anti-American, anti-war crowd that pretends to 'support the military, but not the mission' are a pack of liars.

Some people, like Cindy Sheehan and Michael Moore, have tried to exploit the death of Michael and others who lost their lives in Iraq, in order that they might advance their far left political agenda.

If we don't stand up to the Cindy Sheehans, Michael Moore's and the politicans who are using Michael's death to further their agenda of undermining our Commander-in-Chief, then Michael Jason William's devotion to this great country will be rendered meaningless.

I know from bitter experience.

I am a Vietnam veteran.

I don't know what is so hard for the people in today's anti-war movement to understand. Radical Islamic Extremists are determined to kill Americans and destroy our way of life.

In Iraq the terrorist insurgency is led by a fellow named Zarqawi, his position is the leader of "Al Qaeda in Iraq" yet the anti-war crowd marches through our streets proclaiming that the war in Iraq has nothing to do with the war against terrorism.

Well, I've had enough of the misguided, anti-military and even anti-American rhetoric from the anti-war crowd. They seem to be rooting for our enemies more than our own troops at times.

So I've decided to help fight back.

I've leant my voice and my story - and the story of my son's sacrifice for his nation - to Move America Forward, for them to use in a national radio ad campaign.

You can hear the ad here: http://www.moveamericaforward.org/Link/audio/7452

Right now we're trying to raise enough money to purchase the time on radio stations around the country to make sure this message is heard.

Please, support this effort by making a contribution to help pay for the airtime for this radio commercial. I would be honored to have you help get this message out.

Contribute online here: http://www.MoveAmericaForward.org/Contribution

Or mail in a contribution to this address:

Move America Forward ATTN: Pro-Troop Holiday Ad Fund P.O. Box 1497 Sacramento, CA 95812

Thank you for reading my letter.

Sincerely Yours,

Joseph Williams Vacaville, California

[The Duke]

Ooops...sorry...just noticed that the poster was not the author. Hopefully, however, my message will reach the dad.

[tuckrdout]

Powerful. This man lives in the same town as Cindy Sheehan.....what different views.

[SoldiersPrayingMom]

JimRob, What you said I'm in full agreement with! There's only one word for it...
TREASON!!!! What I can't understand is how they can get by with it this long?
Oh, I get it.....They're just expressing themselves, Right?

[Radix]

It just about breaks my heart every time that I learn of another loss of one of our Troops in this affair.

I am now counting the days until my own son returns from his second "combat" tour over in Iraq.

Each day is difficult, and everyday I somehow find a new reason to despise those in certain political offices and in the media who prove that they are in truth nothing more than subversive. That or they are so completely consumed in themselves and their personal glory that they say and act in ways which puts our Troops including my son in potential greater harm's way.

These politicians and members of the media are an absolute disgrace, as they regularly give succor and encouragement to those who who would kill us all without a second thought if they indeed could.

[Enterprise]

Vermin, all of them.

[TheDon]

Well said, and amen.

[Licensed-To-Carry]

Dear Mr. Williams

Words can never express how thankful I am for the sacrifice made by your son for me and my family. My heart goes out to you and your family and I pray God may bless you and give you peace.

Your son is an American hero, who along with thousands of other brave Americans, will never be forgotten by me or my family.

God Bless America

[Texas Songwriter]

The last full measure of devotion to his country. What greatness is this mans' memory that he would do this great thing for people he has never met.

May God bless his family, that they know millions of people love their son, and are forever in his debt.

Now, all questions are answered for Lance Corporal Michael J.Williams. He was measured in the balance and did not come up lacking.

Rest in the peace of the Lord.

[T. Buzzard Trueblood]

BTTT

[patriciaruth]

Couldn't agree more.

[Redbob]

To: Joseph Williams
As a father with a young son, I cannot imagine the pain you must have felt.
I pray for your peace of mind, and thank you sir for your sacrifice.

[TAdams8591]

"If we don't stand up to the Cindy Sheehans, Michael Moore's and the politicans who are using Michael's death to further their agenda of undermining our Commander-in-Chief, then Michael Jason William's devotion to this great country will be rendered meaningless."

Exactly right. Please be comforted that there are many people who will not allow that to happen. Prayers for you and your son. We all owe you a debt that cannot be repaid.

"I know from bitter experience."

"I am a Vietnam veteran."

Please also be comforted in knowing there are many who still remember and are deeply grateful for the sacrifices of the Vietnam vets and have not forgotten how badly they were treated.

Thank you both for your extraordinary sacrifices.

[Col Freeper]

BTTT

[TAdams8591]

Thank you also for your 37.5 years of service. We salute you!

[freedom4me]

Mr. Williams,
Your story reminded me of Abraham Clark, one of the Founding Fathers who lost two sons in the Revolutionary War. Briefly, here is his story (from an article written by Rush Limbaugh's dad, THE MEN WHO RISKED EVERYTHING).

"And, finally, there is the New Jersey signer, Abraham Clark. He gave two sons to the officer corps in the Revolutionary Army. They were captured and sent to the infamous British prison hulk afloat in New York harbor known as the hell ship "Jersey," where 11,000 American captives were to die. The younger Clarks were treated with a special brutality because of their father. One was put in solitary and given no food. With the end almost in sight, with the war almost won, no one could have blamed Abraham Clark for acceding to the British request when they offered him his sons' lives if he would recant and come out for the King and parliament. The utter despair in this man's heart, the anguish in his very soul, must reach out to each one of us down through 200 years with his answer: "No."

[AHerald]

Thanks for this post, Jim. It's deeply appreciated on this end.

[Christian4Bush]

Mega 21 gun salute with full military honors BUMP

[Christian4Bush]

The last full measure of devotion to his country. What greatness is this mans' memory that he would do this great thing for people he has never met. May God bless his family, that they know millions of people love their son, and are forever in his debt.

Now, all questions are answered for Lance Corporal Michael J.Williams. He was measured in the balance and did not come up lacking. Rest in the peace of the Lord.

To fallen soldiers let us sing
Where no rockets fly nor bullets wing
Our broken brothers let us bring
To the Mansions of the Lord.

No more bleeding, no more fight
No prayers pleading through the night
Just divine embrace, eternal light
In the Mansions of the Lord.

Where no mothers cry and no children weep
We will stand and guard though the angels sleep
Through the ages safely keep
The Mansions of the Lord.

[E.G.C.]

BTTT

[yoe]

If you missed this yesterday, it is a letter from another Father very angry with John Kerry. The letter also tells about WMDs and other things that the MSM failed to report and all the left who call themselves Americans, have and are lying about still.

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