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Catherine Moy
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Shawn Adams joined the Army when he was 17. Two and a half years later, he was already a Sergeant and a Ranger, both achievements of a hard-driving hero who loved his family, America and God.

On July 22, terrorists in Iraq unleashed a roadside bomb that killed Shawn. It was his one-year wedding anniversary. Instead of planning a future celebration with her husband, Shawn’s widow, Beth, had to plan his funeral.

And history would repeat itself in the town of Vacaville, Calif., the home of another hero, Casey Sheehan.

In this town, Steve Nadeau will carefully and respectfully handle the funeral for Shawn, just as did for Casey Sheehan. Nadeau will receive Shawn’s body at Travis Air Force Base this week, hold a viewing at Nadeau Family Funeral Home on Friday, then oversee Shawn’s funeral Saturday at St. Mary’s Catholic Church, where Casey’s funeral was held in 2004.

Vacaville and Dixon residents worry that Cindy Sheehan will appear at Shawn’s funeral to protest the war in which he gave his life. The worries led Nadeau to employ extra security. Vacaville police as well as enforcement from Travis Air Force Base will ensure Shawn’s funeral is not disturbed by protesters. Father Mike McFadden will officiate at Shawn’s funeral. He will not tolerate disruption of any kind.

But they won’t have to worry about Cindy Sheehan. I contacted Sheehan’s sister, Dede Miller, who assured me that Cindy would not protest at a soldier’s funeral.

I thanked Dede and Cindy for easing the tension so many have felt.

Security will remain tight for Shawn’s funeral because crazies have shown they will protest at our heroes’ funerals.

I know that patriots will surround Shawn’s family, who has suffered too much. I pray that nobody causes them more pain.

Still the Shining City Upon the Hill

I just returned from Washington D.C. on a fact-finding mission and to gather more support for the massive gathering of patriots on Sept. 15, the culmination of Move America Forward’s cross-country caravan/rally called the “FIGHT FOR VICTORY TOUR.”

Thousands of pro-troops, pro-America folks will gather under different banners. But we all gather under one cause: We support Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom by letting our elected officials (and I use the word loosely) know that America does not quit. We have the will, the means and the confidence to win the war against radical Muslim Jihadists, thanks to our selfless men and women in the Armed Forces.

This historical pushback against the Chicken Littles of the Left, who have already hoisted their white flags in defeat, comes as Gen. David Petraeus releases his report on how the troop reinforcements, or “surge,” is working. The Little Lefties have already said the United States has lost the war against a ragtag group of fanatics who rely on Iran for firepower. Thousands of realists, Gold Star parents whose children gave their lives for the fight against Islamic Jihadists, children, veterans and just red-blooded Americans will show the might of the silent majority. We will not allow the Cindy Sheehans of our country – and from elsewhere – to lead America into the abyss.

While in D.C., I roamed around the White House and looked at tourists from around the world as they posed for pictures in front of the huge white symbol of America’s freedom and strength. Judging from the lines of people with their Kodaks, I believe that the media have once again distorted America’s standing in the world. We are not the Ugly Americans they portray. We are a beacon of love, strength. We must never allow the naysayers to break our will to help the helpless, to stand as the light of the world.

As always, I welcome your input and feedback:  catmoy@moveamericaforward.org