Posted on 08/18/2005 1:57:39 AM PDT by Jim Robinson
Edited on 08/18/2005 3:43:02 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
Move America Forward will be conducting the “You Don’t Speak for Me, Cindy” caravan beginning next week. It will feature military family members who have loved ones serving in the war against terrorism in Iraq or Afghanistan. The delegation will be led by Deborah Johns of Marine Moms. (Her son has served in Operation Iraqi Freedom).
Main caravan leaves from San Francisco, California on Monday, August 22nd. Other caravans will depart from around the country. If you want to be part of a caravan, email us with your name and location you will depart from and we will include in our caravan coverage so people in your area can depart with you.
Everyone arrives in Crawford, Texas for a giant “We Support Our Troops AND Their Mission” Rally on Saturday, August 27, 2005.
If you have a loved one serving in Iraq or Afghanistan and would like to join the caravan please contact Move America Forward’s Robert Dixon: Robert@MoveAmericaForward.org
Unfortunately I can't be a part of this campaign but I want those who can be to know that I approve and wish you the best. I know that you will not be covered in the biased national news so please keep us updated on how you are doing! God speed and I hope He blesses each and every one of you!
Thanks for the ping!
I just emailed the url for Move America Forward to John DePetro at WRKO, who is currently on the air.
I went back to the news item and found I made a mistake. There were more than 300 at the biggest rally. FreeRepublic was mentioned at the end of the article as follows:
'Some critics say Sheehan is exploiting her son's death to promote a left-wing agenda. They say scores of Americans, including relatives of soldiers killed in Iraq, support Bush and his plans to keep troops there.
FreeRepublic.com holds rallies to support troops and to counter anti-war demonstrations.
"For us, the organizers of the vigil are phony-baloney, betraying the sacrifices that those men and women make in Iraq, by demanding that we pull our troops out now and leave Iraq to go to hell," said Kristinn Taylor, co-leader of the group's Washington chapter. "This is a publicity stunt." '
Here's the link to the column:
http://www.stltoday.com/stltoday/news/stories.nsf/nation/story/E0C3E6D3005FA646862570610014C31C?OpenDocument&highlight=2%2C%22sheehan%22
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by Spc. Jeremy Crisp- August 10, 2005. A Soldier from the 1st Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, takes time to play with Iraqi children at a medical screening, in Mosul, Iraq. This photo appeared on www.army.mil. 
by Pfc. Jon Arguello - August 18, 2005. Cpl. Jessica Stephenson, from the Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations Command, gives a ball to a youngster during a humanitarian mission to southern Afghanistan villages. This photo appeared on www.army.mil.
by Staff Sgt. Jeromy K. Cross - August 4, 2005. Soldiers from the 198th Armor Regiment, 155th Brigade Combat Team, study the latest satellite imagery prior to conducting a counterinsurgency operation in Najaf, Iraq. This photo appeared on www.army.mil.
SAQLAWIYAH, Iraq – Lance Cpl. Christophe Bacus, a team leader with 4th Platoon, Company A, 1st Battalion, 6th Marine Regiment, provides security outside a residence here July 21 during Operation Hard Knock. Company A personnel worked alongside Iraqi Security Forces to sweep through northern Saqlawiyah’s Al Zakarit district to look for weapons and insurgent activity, as well as gather census information on the populace. Photo submitted 08/17/2005 Taken by Cpl Mike Escobar
AL ASAD, Iraq – Corporal Anthony Orna, a communication and navigation technician with Marine All-Weather Fighter Attack Squadron 332 and Akron, Ohio native, checks his computer after troubleshooting an aircraft before launch Aug. 15. Moonlighter communication and navigation systems technicians are responsible for an array of systems from radar to communication equipment on the squadron’s F/A-18 Hornets. Photo submitted 08/17/2005 Taken by Cpl. C. Alex Herron
BAGHDAD, Iraq -- Staff Sgt. Shawn Thompson installs a turbocharger during a Humvee engine change here. He is a vehicle mechanic with the 447th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Brian Davidson)
SOUTHWEST ASIA -- Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Richard B. Myers receives a second bracelet from Staff Sgt. Jobette Rosati after the conclusion of a United Service Organizations celebrity tour performance at a forward-deployed location Aug. 16. Sergeant Rosati gave General Myers a green bracelet that she made out of a parachute cord when she was deployed four years ago, which to date, he still keeps on his desk. Sergeant Rosati is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron and is deployed from Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Carlos Diaz)
Wow! awesome event, thanks for keeping us posted. I will donate today!
That is a great idea.
Very good. I hope this is unavoidable for the MSM. We need to help make it so. The great majority of media and fame-hunting mouths don't speak for me.
Whoever is going please take plenty of pictures! Those of us who can only be there in spirit will want to see your success!!
You do not have to be in Texas to show support for the Troops.
Visit your local military base today and at least once a week.
Or a military or veteran hospital.
If you can't do that then send an e-mail or packeage
to our troops for morale support.
Proud Patriots -
Sending care packages,
e-mails, and snail mail
to US Military worldwide.
http://www.proudpatriots.org
We need coast to coast support for the troops, now, more than ever.
I'll bet Hanoi Kerry and Hanoi Jane are supplying funds and
morale support for the left.
We need to make an example of these 2 traitors from the 60's.
Anyone who thinks Hanoi Kerry isn't behind the anti war crowd needs to get a clue.
bumping for Support the Troops!!
Thank you Tonk.
BTTT!!!!!!!
Thanks!!!!
HOO-RAH!!! CAN-DO will do it, every time. God Bless!
Great idea - I can hear it in my head right now!
Great commercial. She's from Roseville - east of Sacramento, about 50 minutes from my town, Winters, And Cindy Sheehan lives (or did live - since she hasn't paid her property taxes since the late '90s - her house may be in foreclosure) about 12 miles down the road in Vacaville from my town.
< snif, snif > I SMELL OZONE!
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