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Here at the Move America Forward Daily Blog we chronicle the good news on the War on Terrorism you might
not have heard about on the evening news. We also shine the spotlight on those whose conduct against our
country and our military is unbecoming.
Monday, September 19, 2005
Vacaville Stop of Pro-Troop Bus Tour
Vacaville- Monday, September 19
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The “We Support Our Troops And Their Mission” Bus Tour continued Monday in Vacaville, California, with a raucous rally in front of the Vacaville Veterans Hall. About 100 people showed up to see Move America Forward co-founder Melanie Morgan and Marine Mom Deborah Johns speak. Also joining the tour was Gold-Star Dad Joseph Williams, who resides in Vacaville. Joseph’s son, Michael, died in combat in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
The Vacaville stop was particularly important, as it is also the home of anti-war activist Cindy Sheehan, who has been making headlines with anti-military comments in recent months. This past week she called for a withdrawal of the occupation forces from Iraq and New Orleans. (Yes, Cindy Sheehan attacked our military men and women who are helping out the reliefs efforts in New Orleans!)
The Vacaville Reporter covered the rally stop. CLICK HERE to read their news story on the stop.
Patricia King, of Suisun came out with her granddaughter Veronica. Mrs. King’s husband and brothers are all in the military and loves that there is a rally for them. “The more bodies at these events, the better,” she said. “Even if all you do is come out and wave a little flag, it’s worthwhile.” Asked why she brought her granddaughter, she said, “Because I want to help raise her right.”
Curtis Cardwell, his wife Christina, and their two children Jacob and Jillian also came out. He emphasized that while he mourns Cindy Sheehan’s loss, she does not speak for them. He wanted to ensure that Iraq is not turned into another Vietnam.
Also speaking was Solano County Supervisor Mike Reagan. Mr. Reagan has been supporting the pro-troop movement for some time now and spent twenty-eight years in the Air Force.
San Francisco Kickoff of National Pro Troop Bus Tour
San Francisco- Monday, September 19
The continuation of the “You Don’t Speak for Me, Cindy” tour kicked off Monday morning with the “We Support Our Troops AND Their Mission” national bus tour.
We began the day with a rally in front of the studios of KSFO-AM 560 in San Francisco, California. Move America Forward co-founder and KSFO talk show host, Melanie Morgan, and Marine Mom Deborah Johns (founder of Northern California Marine Moms) spoke before a crowd of about sixty. The Oakland Tribune, and the associated sister-newspapers, had a very good story - CLICK HERE to READ.
Deborah Johns led last month’s “You Don’t Speak For Me, Cindy” caravan from San Francisco to Crawford, Texas – with rallies along the way, culminating in a giant pro-troop rally in Crawford that attracted thousands of supporters.
The message of today’s kickoff rally was that the negative coverage of our military and the mission of our troops by the old line media was only serving to hurt the country in our efforts to combat terrorism.
Veterans and retired military personnel made up much of the crowd. In attendance was Ron Stone of San Jose, who spent 21 years in the Navy, and his wife Pamela. The Stones turned out to support Move America Forward because of its purpose: countering the media and its anti-war propaganda.
Mr. Stone and his wife also support Operation: Care and Comfort ( www.OperationCareAndComfort.org ), which sends care packages to the troops in Iraq and Afghanistan. “I support the troops with my time, my money, and my effort,” Stone said.
Also present was Joseph Kearns of San Leandro with his two grandchildren, Olivia and Jake. Mr. Kearns felt it was important to support the troops and organizations like Move America Forward. Asked why he brought his grandchildren to the rally, he said, “Because it’s my day off, and I hang out with my grandchildren on my day off. The children are our future, after all.”
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Itinerary for National Bus Tour
Courtyard by Marriot
The hotel’s phone number (required by some overnight delivery services) is: 202-332-9300
Monday, September 19th San Francisco, CA 8:30 AM - Supporters Invited to gather in front of KSFO Studios. Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> Address is 900 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. CLICK HERE for Map. 9:05 AM – Press Conference in front of KSFO studios at 900 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. Melanie Morgan, Chair of Move America Forward & Deborah Johns (founder of Northern California Marine Moms) will be in attendance. --> Address is 900 Front Street, San Francisco, CA 94111. CLICK HERE for Map. Vacaville, CA 10:25 AM – Arrive in Vacaville at the Veterans Hall for press availability and rally with supporters. Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. People can park along the street in front of the Veterans Hall. Supporters can stretch out along the street with their flags, etc. --> Address is 549 Merchant St., Vacaville, CA 95688. CLICK HERE for Map.
Sacramento, CA
Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> Address is 770 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814 [in front… at intersection of 8th & L]. CLICK HERE for Map.
Reno, NV
Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> Address is Wal Mart, Reno - 4855 Kietzke Ln, Reno, NV 89509. CLICK HERE for Map. Log on to KKOH 780 AM for More Information
Elko, NV
--> Address is 2065 Idaho Street, Elko, NV. CLICK HERE for Map.
Tuesday, September 20th Salt Lake City, UT 11:30 AM - *Now confirmed* - Appearance in studio on Doug Wright Show on KSL Newsradio 1160 AM. --> Address is 55 N 300 W, Salt Lake City, UT. CLICK HERE for Map. 12:20 PM - Rally & News Conference at the southeast corner plaza of the Salt Palace Convention Center in Downtown Salt Lake City. Bring American flags with you if you can! “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally.
Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.
Wednesday, September 21st
“Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM - On the air Live with Dave Chaffin - “The Morning Show” on KGAB AM 650
--> Address is 1912 Capitol Avenue, Suite #300. CLICK HERE for Map
--> Address is 4695 S. Monaco Street. CLICK HERE for Map 12:10 -1:00 PM - Rally & Press Conference on the West Steps of the State Capitol in Denver, Colorado. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> Address is 200 E. Colfax - CLICK HERE for MAP
Thursday, September 22nd Lincoln, NE 7:00 AM - Rally & News Conference in the Parking Lot of the Cornhusker Marriott in Lincoln, Nebraska. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> 333 South 13th Street, Lincoln, Nebraska 68508. CLICK HERE for MAP. Omaha, NE 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM - Rally & News Conference at Memorial Park. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.
--> Address is 5651 Underwood Avenue. CLICK HERE for MAP
10:10 AM - On air with Jan Michaelson Show on WHO 1040 AM. Guest host is Scott Pope.
12:15 - 1:15 PM - Rally & News Conference at the State Capitol Grounds - State Capitol in Des Moines, Iowa located at the intersection of E. 9th & Grand Avenue.
7:00 PM - Rally & News Conference. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> Address is Road Ranger Truck Stop - US 20 Bypass & IL 2 S [4980 S. Main] - Rockford , IL 61102. CLICK HERE for MAP.
Friday, September 23rd Chicago, IL 7:30 AM - Rally & News Conference at Marriott Hotel in Downtown Chicago. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton. --> Members of the press and the public are invited to our News Conference at Marriott Hotel - Old Town Conference Room. The address is 540 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. CLICK HERE for Map.
Indianapolis, IN
Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.
--> Address is 1 Monument Circle, Indianapolis, IN 46204. CLICK HERE for Map.
5:00-6:00 PM - News Conference & Rally on front steps of City Hall - at 801 Plum Street. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.
--> The address is 801 Plum Street, Cincinnati, OH. CLICK HERE for Map.
Saturday, September 24th Columbus, OH 7:30 - 8:00 AM - News Conference & Rally at the Westin Columbus located at 310 S. High Street. News conference will be held in front of the Pro-Troop Tour Bus parked on Main Street, adjacent to hotel. “Support the Troops” banner-sheets will be on display, for you to sign and include a message of support. The sheets will be sent to the troops upon the completion of the nationwide bus tour and Washington, D.C. rally. Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.
--> Address is 310 S. High Street, Columbus, Ohio. CLICK HERE for Map.
12:30 - 2:00 PM - Rally & News Conference held near the crash site of Flight 93 (at location of Memorial to the Victims, designed by Lei Hennessy Owen. At Upper entrance of Crash site, off of Buckstown Road. Site of Crash of Flight 93 on 9/11/2001
Directions are as follows: Deborah Johns & Joseph Williams will lay a wreath at the memorial site along with 2 American flags.
Baltimore, MD
Audience members will recite the pledge of allegiance to protest the ruling against the pledge by activist U.S. District Judge, Lawrence Karlton.
Baltimore, MD
--> Location is Courtyard by Marriot, 1900 Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20009. CLICK HERE for Map.
Sunday, September 25th Washington, D.C. 12:00 Noon to 3:00 PM - The Big Event!
 Rally to honor our troops & military families on the Capitol Mall at 4th Street NW (Near the Air & Space Museum). This rally is the result of a collaboration between Move America Forward, Protest Warrior, Free Republic, Right March and Military Families Voice of Victory. This rally is being held to honor military families, their loved ones serving in our armed forces and their mission fighting the war on terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere around the world. Military family members and those who support them are encouraged to attend to show the nation and the world that they stand firm in their resolve to win the war on terrorism. Speakers will include Gold Star parents, family members of service men and women, veterans and Iraqi citizens as well an appearance by the musical duo The Right Brothers. Current and former Members of Congress are also being invited to speak. More information at www.SupportTheTroopsWeekend.org. --> Address is Capitol Mall at 4th Street NW, Washington, D.C. CLICK HERE to View Map.
 Pro-Troop Wrist Band - HERE!
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