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Monday, June 11th, 2007
Gold Star Parents Offer to Work with Bree Walker on Pro-Troop Monument/Memorial
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – June 11, 2007
Hope TV Anchorwoman Will Keep Promise to Erect Pro-Troop Memorial
(SACRAMENTO) – Move America Forward (website: www.MoveAmericaForward.org), the nation’s largest grass-roots, pro-troop organization has released the following statement in response to news that Cindy Sheehan has sold her 5-acre “Camp Casey” anti-war protest site to radio talk show host and former television anchorwoman, Bree Walker: “We are saddened to hear that Cindy Sheehan reversed course on her earlier plans to sell her land through either a traditional real estate listing or through the E-Bay online auction service. It was our intention to purchase the land through an open and straightforward means, absent the deception that Ms. Sheehan originally used to acquire the land. This was the reason we announced our intentions in this matter in a public fashion. “It was the right of Ms. Sheehan to sell her land in a private real estate transaction to Ms. Bree Walker of the Air America affiliate KTLK in Los Angeles, and we respect her decision to do so. “Ms. Walker has said she is considering erecting a pro-troop monument or memorial on the land, which was the intention of Move America Forward as well. “In fact this week we had planned to release the following letter (see attached) on behalf of parents of fallen U.S. troops in Iraq requesting Ms. Sheehan to sell the land to Move America Forward so that it could be used to erect a pro-troop monument that honored both the service and sacrifices of all who served in the war on terrorism. “We are forwarding a copy of this letter to Ms. Walker, who has an established career in broadcast journalism, with the request that she work with these families to ensure that the monument or memorial she builds truly respects those who served their country. “We hope that Ms. Walker will use this opportunity to work with these Gold Star Families who have a far different view of the war on terrorism than Ms. Sheehan or Ms. Walker hold, and that it will be a place where the troops can be honored without the anti-troop rhetoric that Ms. Sheehan has become infamous for.” # # # June 11, 2007
Ms. Cindy Sheehan
Dear Cindy, Some of us have met you, and some of us have not. Some of us know you, but others have only crossed paths with you at places like Crawford, Texas. We all do share something in common: our children died heroes in service to their country that they loved. We live with the same pain you feel and our hearts will never heal. That is why we appeal to you to cooperate in making the property you own in Crawford, Texas a monument that cherishes the memory of your son, Casey, and the other men and women of the military who have served heroically in the fight against international Islamic terrorism. Today we come to you as brothers and sisters in this painful but proud community of Gold Star parents and ask this favor. We understand that you want to sell your property in Crawford, Texas, because you have some bills to pay. We respectfully ask that you sell it to Move America Forward so it can become a memorial park that honors our sons and daughters. The centerpiece of Move America Forward’s proposed use of the land would be a “Monument to America’s Heroes” honoring all those who served in the war on terrorism – including those who made the ultimate sacrifice and lost their lives in the fight. This could be a healing movement for all of us who have a wide range of emotions and views about the war that took our children. Isn’t it time that we all have a place that was made specifically for the memory of our sons and daughters who gave everything to our country? We know that you will never agree with us that our children have made a phenomenal contribution to freedom in the Middle East and security in America. Many of us went to Iraq and saw the successes and positive developments that are taking place. We believe that Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom are helping to turn the Middle East around and giving the people there the opportunity for economic development and freedom as the alternative to terrorism and violence. You have made it very clear that you do not share our outlook on this matter, and we respect the differences of opinion. You have said that Camp Casey is a place of peace and that your brave son would love the land you have in Crawford. We know from his actions on the battlefield that he loved his country and his friends so much that he laid down his life for them. We hope and pray that you will take time to consider our plea. It would be a selfless act of peace for you to offer the land for this proposed monument. We would be so thankful. Sincerely Yours, Your Gold Star brothers and sisters. DEBORAH TAINSH JOSEPH WILLIAMS MIKE BROOMHEAD JOE JOHNSON DEBBIE LEE MIKE ANDERSON KEVIN GRAVES ROBERT TAINSH MARGARET KELLUM DEBRA ARGEL TODD BASTIAN JAN JOHNSON GINGER DRAKE MARK CROWLEY STACEY HOLLEY GAYLE THOMAS ROBIN BUTTERFIELD SCOTT CONOVER DIANE LAYFIELD JON MARTINEZ JOEL AILES JOHN HOLLEY KEITH BUTTERFIELD LISA JOHNSON
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