**"They Didn't Die in Vain" - Gold Star Families to Iraq---Report By Syncro**

MoveAmericaForward/Phenomonological Institute ^ | March 11, 2006 | Dr. Zoo

[Syncro]

This was a very successful event, completely sold out.

A very nice restaurant in San Franscisco.

The owner donated his establishment and all the food so all the money paid by the participants goes to sending Gold Star Families to Iraq.

Not only will it be a great experience for the Families to see all the accomplishments made in Iraq for themselves but it will be a great morale boost for Troops still in Iraq to see the support they have from the parents of their fallen fellow servicemen and women.

A stark contrast to Cindy Sheehan who has no respect for our Troops or Country or even the memory of her brave son who gave his life to liberate Iraq and keep us here in America safe from terrorism.

[Syncro]

The owner of Fior d'Italia...America's oldest Italian restaurant, with Melanie Morgan from Move America Forward and KSFO radio.


(That's Officer Vic hiding behind Melanie. They co-hosted the event.)

Melanie Morgan with one of the guests. Florine from Pacific Grove.



Several Gold Star Parents attended and some of them spoke.





Mel, Vic and Deborah Johns with some of the Gold Star Parents.

[motormouth]

I think its great. God Bless those parents that are participating... IMO, they can be the driving force that makes Sheehan shut her hole. I consider them hero's alongside thier loved ones that have sacrificed their lives to protect us.

MM

[rlmorel]

PING FOR LATER CONTRIBUTION! Thanks for posting this...:)

[motormouth]

Credit for posting goes to Syncro... I was just giving my two cents! :o)

MM

[Enterprise]

Thanks Syncro!

[freepersup]

Righteous bump

[zip]

A very nice restaurant in San Franscisco.

We will definitely visit it this summer while on vacation. They deserve our support.

[onedoug]

The value of their deaths will always be a function of how we view and meet the future.

[Albion Wilde]

Thanks, Syncro. Ping, WR regulars...

[W04Man]

I want to make a contribution. BUT, I want it only to go towards the trip to Iraq. The link for donations does not indicate that this form is for the Gold Star Mom's trip to Iraq. The form should have a check box or a comments section, or some way to make sure the donation is designated for that event. I'm not against the other Move America Forward events, or activities, but it is just that I want to make a specific donation, NOT a general one. HELP!

friendly suggestion, not a flame:
P.S. The pictures on this page are too large (in kilobytes). I have cable connection and it I see the load bar going pretty slow. Suggest you downsize the images a little.

[ErnBatavia]

San Remo Hotel....that's not that place with the famous Sunday morning Ramos Gin Fizz is it?

There's something about that picture, maybe the windows, that reminded me...

[trooprally]

Thanks for the ping

I hope their trip is safe. Wonder if any MSM will accompany them. Even if they don't, I am sure the troops will appreciate the visit.

[Mr] T

[CounterCounterCulture]

Thanks, Syncro.

T'was a great event for a worthy cause. KG0-7 showed a little bit of the event on their newscast last night (caught a glimpse of myself and many fine folks at our table).

[Syncro]

Hay that's grate they showed some footage of the event on Channel 7.

You mean this table?

Melanie Morgan was bugging me all night to get her picture taken with you. I finally took one just to get her off my back.

Sorry about the quality of the picture. I couldn't get them to black out the window behind the two of you.

Other shots of the dinner:

[Syncro]

Thanks for dropping by guys.

Deborah Johns and a Gold Star Mother


Deborah Johns

Deborah Johns is one of the nicest women I have ever met. She is doing a phenomonal job speaking out for our Military and their mission. Her son is a Marine who has reenlisted and is deploying (back) to Iraq in a couple of weeks.

[Just A Nobody]

Thanks for the ping AW! Mark for later!

[Taxman]

Taxman Bravo Zulu!

Hope all is well with you and yours!

[Taxman]

Thanks for the ping -- magnificient event supporting a most worthy cause!

[CounterCounterCulture]

Melanie Morgan was bugging me all night to get her picture taken with you. I finally took one just to get her off my back.

Indeed. She was relentless. :-)