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US MARINE IRAQ VETERAN TO CARRY US FLAG ACROSS NEW JERSEY TO BOOST MORALE OF TROOPS
Press Release | 1/17/07

Posted on 01/17/2007 5:11:21 PM PST by Doctor Raoul

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

US MARINE IRAQ VETERAN TO CARRY US FLAG
ACROSS NEW JERSEY TO BOOST MORALE OF TROOPS

TO: ASSIGNENT DESK, NATIONAL DESK, POLITICAL REPORTERS

WHO: USMC Sergeant Craig M. Breiner, 30 of Howell, NJ
Contact at (908) 415-1640 (available for pre-event interview)

WHAT: Carry the US Flag across New Jersey from Belmar Boardwalk to Trenton State House to garner support for U.S. troops protecting our freedom around the world.

WHEN: Saturday, January 20th

START: 6:00 AM at the 16 Avenue Boardwalk, Belmar

FINISH: 7:00 PM at the State House, 125 West State Street, Trenton

The walk is rain or shine and proceeds down 16 Ave. (Belmar Blvd) to Route 34 North to Route 33 West across the state and to the State House.

WHY: Sgt. Breiner with 7 years service in the Corps is currently an in-active reserve member who has spent seven months in Iraq in 2004 through 2005 serving with the 3rd LAR (Wolf Pack) and the 31 MUE (Task Force NAHA). He offers the following, “We need to bring the morale of our troops up. Everything you see on television and in the news is negative. It’s time we give these men and women credit. Schools, hospitals, and infrastructure projects are being built. But, you rarely see these positive stories being reported. The Iraqi people who suffered terrible torture and had loved ones killed by the former ruling party, thanked us for giving them the opportunity to have a better life. I hope that people will thank a veteran and remember all the good that goes unreported concerning our military.”

Sgt. Breiner welcomes Veterans and anyone interested in showing their support to partake in the march and a non-denomination prayer service upon completion. Media are invited to travel along with Sgt. Breiner.


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1 posted on 01/17/2007 5:11:26 PM PST by Doctor Raoul
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To: Doctor Raoul

Great minds think alike, I guess. I just posted updated info on the original thread about various radio stations which will be broadcasting updates throughout the walk. I think your P.R. work resulted in him being contacted by several Philly stations (TV or radio, I'm not sure).


2 posted on 01/17/2007 5:34:22 PM PST by JoyjoyfromNJ (Psalm 121)
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To: Doctor Raoul

Bravo! That's a 40 mile march.


3 posted on 01/17/2007 5:38:09 PM PST by AmericaUnited
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To: RedRover

Cool.


4 posted on 01/17/2007 5:44:45 PM PST by lilycicero (I believe SSGT Wuterich did his job well.)
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To: Doctor Raoul
Hoorah! If there's anyone (out of our services) who can do this easily, it's a Marine. Good for him and I hope this does get some media play and brings about some morale boosting. Citizens could use a little jolt now to get back in the spirit of being American, which means supporting service members.
5 posted on 01/17/2007 7:00:05 PM PST by DilJective (Proudly serving in the US Army)
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To: Doctor Raoul

Fine, but with the U.S. Congress destroying the morale of the troops, this hardly matters.


6 posted on 01/17/2007 7:13:30 PM PST by popdonnelly
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To: Doctor Raoul

Thank you. Now everyone spread the word!!!!!!


7 posted on 01/17/2007 7:15:01 PM PST by armymarinemom (My sons freed Iraqi and Afghan Honor Roll students.)
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To: Doctor Raoul
Mabye we should do that through the house and senate chambers!

Kinda like RETAKING the real estate!

8 posted on 01/17/2007 7:20:27 PM PST by Cheapskate ( Celebrate Sept.8 as Pajamatag , the day the pajamahadeem busted Dan Rather!!)
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To: lilycicero

Cool indeed. And there's an e-mail to the fairest Freeper in the flock.


9 posted on 01/17/2007 7:47:52 PM PST by RedRover (They are not killers. Defend our Marines.)
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To: Doctor Raoul

Best of luck to this Marine.

He'll need it, he's heading into a steady 10mph headwind most of the day.


10 posted on 01/17/2007 9:18:16 PM PST by JerseyHighlander
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To: Doctor Raoul

Marine Bump!


11 posted on 01/18/2007 12:28:53 AM PST by divine_moment_of_facts ("Listen to the sustain!" "I'm not hearing anything." "You would thought, if it were playing.")
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To: Doctor Raoul

"...CARRY US FLAG
ACROSS NEW JERSEY TO BOOST MORALE OF TROOPS"

Not sure how that boosts morale....


12 posted on 01/18/2007 12:58:21 AM PST by dakine
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To: dakine
Click here for Asburp Park Press story on the walk.

It's getting more public attention. Radio stations will be keeping their audience informed as to his location during the day.

13 posted on 01/18/2007 5:20:23 AM PST by Doctor Raoul ("BOAT PEOPLE" - The result of the last time the Democrats stabbed our allies in the back.)
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To: dakine

It shows them people still support their mission. Even if the story didn't reach the troops overseas, which it will, it would show the guys who still have to go.

My husband enjoyed reading the story and is happy he is doing it.


14 posted on 01/18/2007 7:39:09 AM PST by USMCWife6869
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To: Doctor Raoul

Thanks so much for posting this. I read it in the Press this morning on my way to work. I tried to post it here but apparently we are blocked by the Asbury Park Press. This is an awesome story. He was partly inspired by Kerry's "joke".


15 posted on 01/18/2007 7:41:11 AM PST by freeperfromnj
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To: Doctor Raoul

BTTT


16 posted on 01/18/2007 7:49:04 AM PST by freeperfromnj
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To: Doctor Raoul

I might have to stop down. It's going to be cold and wet. Good for him and God Bless..


17 posted on 01/18/2007 7:51:58 AM PST by Wright Wing
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To: Doctor Raoul

bookmark


18 posted on 01/18/2007 8:06:29 AM PST by do the dhue (DEM ARE RATS!!!!!)
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To: Doctor Raoul
Your link to the story didn't work, but I found it anyway.

Try this link.

19 posted on 01/18/2007 9:21:08 AM PST by tgslTakoma
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Sgt Breiner is going to be interviewed by Andrea Shea King and Mark Vance, on WWBC in Cocoa, FL - coming up at 4:05pm. You can listen live from this link.
20 posted on 01/18/2007 12:28:12 PM PST by tgslTakoma
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