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Todd Bastian Reports from Erbil, Iraq
Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Todd is the stepfather of Air Force Capt. Derek Argel who died on May 30, 2005.
Derek was 28 years old and was from Lompoc, California; assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.;
He died in the crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern Diyala province, Iraq.
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Joe & Jan Johnson’s Message to America
Saturday, November 4th, 2006
Their son Army Spc. Justin W. Johnson died: April 10, 2004.
Justin was 22 years old and was from Rome, Georgia.; assigned to 1st Battalion, 82nd Field Artillery Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, Fort Hood, Texas.
He was killed when his patrol vehicle hit an improvised explosive device (IED) in Baghdad.
Upon the death of his son, Joseph Johnson decide to enlist in the in the Georgia National Guard which he was assigned to the 48th Infantry Brigade, then deployed to Iraq and served in and around the Baghdad area. His story has been detailed in the new book, “American Mourning” written by Move America Forward Chairman, Melanie Morgan, and Vacaville Reporter columnist, Catherine Moy.
Justin Johnson was very close friends with Casey Sheehan, son of the well-known anti-war activist, Cindy Sheehan.
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John Holley’s Message to America
Friday, November 3rd, 2006
John Holley's His son, Army Spc. Matthew J. Holley died: November 15, 2005.
Matthew was 21 years old and from San Diego, California; assigned to the 1st Battalion, 320th Field Artillery Regiment, 101st Airborne Division, Fort Campbell, Ky.
He died of injuries sustained when an improvised explosive device (IED) detonated near his Humvee during combat operations in Taji, Iraq.
John Holley was instrumental in having a provision added into the 2007 Defense authorization bill that states that all fallen military personnel who perish in the line of duty, be flown on military aircraft to their final resting place, unless designated otherwise by next of kin.
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Mike Anderson’s Message to America
Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Mike Anderson's son, Marine Corps Cpl Michael D. Anderson, Jr. died: December 14th, 2004 .
Michael was 21years old and from Modesto, California; assigned to 3rd battalion 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, 1st Marine Expeditionary Force, Camp Pendleton, California.
He died of injuries from small arms fire while protecting his fellow Marines from enemy action in the Anbar Province of Iraq.
Mike Anderson has been very active in his son’s unit upon their recent deployment to Iraq, and has been adopted into his son’s unit. For Veterans Day 2006, Mike Anderson has been invited to Quantico, Virginia to be part of the new Marine Corps Museum dedication.
Currently he is active letting the American public know how important it is to support the effort of the nation in supporting the War on terror and the American Armed Forces.
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Debra Argel Bastian’s Message to Americans
Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Her son, Air Force Capt. Derek Argel, died: May 30, 2005.
Derek was 28 years old and was from Lompoc, California; assigned to the 23rd Special Tactics Squadron, Hurlburt Field, Fla.;
He died in the crash of an Iraqi air force aircraft during a training mission in eastern Diyala province, Iraq.
Currently Debra Bastian is the Military Outreach Coordinator for Move America Forward, and she speaks throughout the country in support of the War on Terror and especially in support of the men and women of the United States Armed Forces.
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Joseph Williams’ Message to America
Friday, November 3rd, 2006
Joseph's son, Marine Lance Cpl. Michael J. Williams, died: March 23, 2003.
Michael was 31 years old and fromYuma, Arizona; assigned to 1st Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade, Camp Lejeune, N.C.
He was killed in action near Nasiriyah, Iraq. Lcpl Williams was older then most of his fellow Marines, and took an active part in taking care of them and guiding them while in combat duty in Iraq, even sacrificing his life protecting his fellow Marines.
Joseph Williams currently is active in letting the American public know how important it is to support the effort of the nation in supporting the War on terror and the American Armed Forces.
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Laura Bush Plugs Move America Forward
Thursday, November 2nd, 2006
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