[Just A Nobody]

Thank you for this thread and for your service to this noble cause. May God watch over you and bless you mightily!

I am fighting a terrible war, not against any nation or "army" but against an evil ideology (Satan Himself I believe) that is anti-American and anti-Freedom...

Why is that people do not "get" this? There are those on this board that claim we are fighting the Iraqis. *sigh*

[davidosborne]

Please pass it on... I beg you... Please pass it on...

[SwatTeam]

I just emailed this to everybody in my address book and asked them to pass it on. God bless you and I have all you guys in my prayers. And I pray that sane people in this country will step forward and beat down the people clamoring for defeat. May God bless and watch over all of you.

[Just A Nobody]

Ping from the battlefront

[ClaireSolt]

Dave, what do you say to the allegation that the Iraqis won’t step up and fight themselves?

[bnelson44]

YOUR ACTION REQUESTED BY SOME TROOPS IN IRAQ: Please spread the word about an appeal for redress that people in the military can sign to show support for the mission. They are having problems getting the word out:

www.appealforcourage.org

If you haven't seen this yet: A campaign by active-duty troops asking Congress to drop plans for a withdrawal from Iraq. Lt. Jason Nichols, a 33-year-old naval projects officer who has been in Baghdad since mid-January, said the goal is to keep lawmakers focused on letting the military finish its mission in Iraq, and not prematurely declare failure

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7392499685041821301&hl=en

Petitions for civilians:
http://www.townhall.com/ref/surrender
http://www.gopetition.com/online/11574.html

[jazusamo]

Thanks for this thread and what you are doing, David and the ping Justa. I will pass it on.

[mcmuffin]

Thanks for the ping, Dave.

Stay safe.

p.s. I'll link your thread to the FloRida message board.

[AuntB]

I wish it were possible to talk to every American citizen at one time, and ask youBEG YOU to not give up on ME.

We will never give up on you!!

[ClancyJ]

I am a little confused. I assume you are serving our country in Iraq and assume you were called up from the reserves. If so, thank you for your service and all your efforts in the past on FR.

If you are in Iraq for a period, please be careful and let the troops know we are not all dumbed down media-educated imbeciles. Some of us do not believe the propaganda spread daily by our anti-American, help the enemy media.

Such a pity that you have to fight for those trying to destroy your mission - the ignorant American democrat controlled robots but even worse those actively seeking to destroy your mission by withdrawing funds, leaking secrets and using their propaganda to deny any positives from your efforts.

May God be with all of you. May some of you plant the seed of Christianity and may God make it grow for His glory.

Just maybe in years to come we will see that the seed was planted during this war and George Bush was the leader following God’s will for a new era of freedom in the midst of that evil reign by terrorists and those following a different god who is served by torture, beheadings, evil.

May those people see the love of Christ.

[RedRover]

Thank you for this post, David. Patriots still stand with you.

Pinging the Haditha Marine List to this thread.

[bray]

Prayers for your protection and comfort.

[DocRock]

BTTT

[lilycicero]

Bless you and we will keep it going!

[davidosborne]

>>> I recieved this message by personal e-mail and I am posting it as reqested by the sender..

Hey David:

Great letter! Thank you so much for being willing to serve our country. You are a hero! I received your letter from Deb Argel-Bastien. I am going to forward it but need to remove all of your personal info for your protection. Is it ok to leave your name on it? My son Marc Alan Lee was the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq 8-2-06. I stand with you guys whole heartedly. I will attach a copy of a letter that I just sent out. God bless you, I pray for all of you over there every night!

Debbie Lee

This letter is a call to action to the silent majority in America. It is a dangerous time in the history of our country and we can no longer quietly sit back on our apathetic rears and hope that someone else will speak for us, or that someone else will make a difference. Many Americans have listened to the lies of the liberal media and have adopted a defeated attitude that they can’t make a difference. I just completed a “These Colors Don’t Run” tour with Move America Forward that conducted rallies in 25 cities across America and ended in Washington DC, on the 17th of March. We joined forces with the Gathering of Eagles to protect our Memorials and let our troops and our President know that we support them and “have their backs covered.” I heard the heartbeat of America and we are fed up and ready to make a difference.

I joined the caravan in honor of my son Marc Alan Lee, the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq on 8-2-06. He was willing to endure the rigorous “buds” training, “hell week” with maybe 5 hours of sleep for the entire week, endurance runs, rock portage, and the most intense training in special forces to be a Navy Seal. “One of the elite of the elite,” as his Commander in Chief told me. Did he endure all of this to sit on his tushy in his lazyboy and complain about how our world is going to “hell in a handbasket.” No! He was willing to take a stand and make a difference, to actively protect me and every American citizen, to defend this land that he loved against an attack from terrorists that killed over 3000 Americans in one day. He was willing to go Ramadi, the “hell hole” of Iraq and endure 120 degree temperatures while wearing 50 lbs of body armor and carrying an additional 100 lbs of weapons, ammo and equipment. He was willing to endure sleepless nights and months away from his family and friends. He was willing to stand in the direct line of fire and sacrifice his life to save his brothers at arms, and to continue to provide a safe place for you and I to live. Many people have commented to me, “the terrorists took your son’s life that day.” The terrorists didn’t “take” my sons life, Marc willingly “gave” his life. You see Marc recognized and believed that someone had laid down their life for him. As a single parent, raising 3 small children became overwhelming at times, and I didn’t have all of the answers. At times I didn’t have any of the answers. When my children would come to me with tough decisions to be made, I knew I didn’t know everything, but I had learned that I did know the one who did. God promises to be a husband to the widow and a father to the fatherless and my children had often heard me tell them to “Go ask your Father.” They knew that meant to spend some time with their Heavenly Father. They knew that He loved them so much he had sent his son who willingly “gave” his life so that they could spend an eternity with Christ. Marc was confident in where his final destination would be. Marc was just following in His Daddy’s footsteps when he gave his life for you and I. Jesus Christ and the American GI are the only ones I know who were willingly to die for us. Shouldn’t we be willing to live for them?

The media, Hollywood and the liberal’s want us to believe that we are failing in Iraq. They have made it their “political agenda” to change the world, they want the spotlight, they want to be in control. They want it to be “all about them,” and are trying to figure out how they can use this for their gain. Look at Nancy Pelosi, she makes a “publicity” trip to Syria despite Whitehouse objections. Then, she acts as though she is representing the Nation that told her not to go and promises President Assad that there is an alternative Democratic foreign policy. Talk about political agenda! Only the President has that constitutional authority! Sounds like treason to me and grounds for an impeachment. How self centered and ridiculous is that! Isn’t this about HERE AND NOW! We must remain united and not let the Nancy Pelosi’s and Cindy Sheehan’s speak for the minority of America! This war is about defending America and telling the terrorists “not on my watch.” It is also about setting free a nation that is ruled by fear and daily violence. A nation that has been raped, tortured, beaten, killed and suppressed by the evil tyrants and dictators who do it in the name of “Allah.” A nation who longs for the freedom America can help provide them with. My son told me amazing stories of the difference we are making over there. I saw pictures of Marc in the Iraqi homes being embraced by the Father, with Iraqi children sitting on Marc’s lap. I have heard first hand of the hospitals that were being cleaned up, schools being built, water systems restored. Our technology is such that when the insurgents are found in a building we can take down just that building and leave the ones next door intact. Just this month I was briefed and saw amazing statistics about the difference in the last year on the number of Iraqi Army soldiers who have been trained and are staying, the major decrease in IED”S. Nobody wants to be in Iraq forever. I know that every time I hear of another family that is dealing with the loss of a son, daughter, husband, wife, Mother or Father, that I cry knowing the loss they are dealing with. Knowing the deep pain. I don’t want any more lives lost and that’s why we are there to stop the killing of innocent people in America and The Middle East. Sadaam killed over one million people. Do we just bury our heads in the sand and let these Terrorists continue? Do we wait for them to attack America again? Do we value American lives over the lives in third world countries? Do we think we are better than everyone else? Is our attitude send somebody else’s son, but not mine.

I am proud of both of my sons and my son-in-law who all were in the military on 9/11 and were willing to defend our country and make the needed sacrifices so that you, can be reading this letter. I am proud of all of our Vets who have stood up for what is right and honorable. Now is the time for each one of us to be willing to stand and live for them, to live for our country, and live for our God. After all isn’t this America that was founded as one nation under God? It’s time to rise up and make our voices be heard! We need to wake up the silent majority and become the Vocal majority! Do some research yourself and find out the truth. Refuse to watch the liberal lying media! Tell them you won’t be watching and why! Write to your Congressional leaders and your Senators, hold them accountable and let them know they can be voted out. Thank and support the ones who are representing and speaking for you. Register and Vote! Write letters to the editor, attend rallies supporting our troops and the War on Terror. Be confident and bold and share your opinions. Do our troops hide from what they believe in? No, they take every opportunity to make a difference and it’s time we do the same. Thank every serviceman or woman you see, they have sacrificed much! They are the true heroes! Send them cards, and care packages, support their families, and pray for them, our nation and ask God to give us the victory!

Thank you for joining with me to reclaim America!

A Very Proud Mother and American!
Debbie Lee

My Mighty Warrior
Marc Alan Lee
3-20-78 to 8-2-06

PS: Please help me by forwarding this to everyone you know including your local newspapers, media, blogs, Senators and Congressional leaders.

[jch10]

Thanks for your service to our country. You are in our hearts and prayers. We will not forget what all of you are doing.
Stay safe!

[jammer]

Thank you, and may God Bless all those who ALL OF THOSE who FIGHT for FREEDOM, and may God Bless the United States of America !!

And not least, that includes YOU. God bless you.

[GatorGirl]

God bless you David! And prayers and thanks for your wife, as well.

My husband will be joining you soon! GG

[auto power]

Prayers up for you and the rest of the troops!!!...when all of you return....please consider a career in teaching...so we can kick all these liberal professors/teachers out of the classrooms who teach nothing but hating America.....

[davidosborne]

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1820784/posts

Please ALSO read:

PART II - Greetings From the FRONT LINE !! - (Part II) By: David C. Osborne
Baghdad Iraq - The Front Line ^ | 20 April 2007 | David C. Osborne

Posted on 04/20/2007 1:34:40 PM EDT by davidosborne