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Sunday, July 04, 2010
An Independence Day Message from Debbie Lee, Gold Star Mom
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Dear Friends
Happy Fourth of July to all of our MAF supporters and again, a HUGE THANKS to everyone who contributed on Thursday’s Troopathon “Standing for Our Soldiers” we raised over $541,000 for our troops!
Our third annual Troopathon was a big success! We had a great lineup of guests this year, including the same familiar faces who helped MAF put on two successful Troopathons in 2009 and 2008! We were rejoined by Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Mark Levin, Laura Ingraham, Dr. Laura Schlessinger and many more. Gary Sinise and Kelsey Grammer also submitted interviews and we were joined by some new faces like Michele Bachmann, Chuck DeVore and our biggest hit – Alaska’s former Governor Sarah Palin!
It was an exciting night for me and all of my friends here at Move America Forward. I cannot express in words how extremely touched I was as I watched the donations pouring in. Hearing all of our guests praising the troops, seeing the numbers of viewers on our web stream shooting up, and the orders for care packages rolling in, it brought me to tears several times, just to see the huge outpouring of support.
We are still taking donations, and you can help raise our total from $541,000 to $600,000. Please consider making a donation on this most auspicious day.
Since my son Marc Alan Lee gave his life for his country, I have been fighting to support the troops and speak out on their behalf. I do it for the memory of Marc, who was a Navy SEAL, all his SEAL buddies, and all our brave warriors who serve in our military. That’s why the Troopathon is such an important event every year, near and dear to my heart, and I was so deeply moved by the support showed those who contributed.
Our Troops Carry on the Legacy of Our Founding Fathers
and Their Fight for Independence Which We Celebrate Today
The 4th of July is a time to remember America’s first troops, those who fought to forge a new nation, to gain independence from England. Since that first battle for independence, American troops have brought freedom to the shores of countless countries over the whole world, and the American soldier has been the unshakable defender of freedom throughout the world, standing against all odds, against any enemy.
I know my son Marc saw himself that way, and he proudly exemplified the legacy of those first revolutionary warriors who carried the stars and stripes into battle. Marc did that every day in Iraq. He carried the stars and stripes on his shoulder and in his heart as do all of our troops.
He was on patrol with his fellow SEALS in Ramadi in 2006, one of the worst places in all of Iraq at the time. They were on a rooftop and Marc’s buddy Ryan had been critically wounded in a firefight. Marc exposed himself and stood up in the direct line of fire hoping to draw attention to himself, so that the medic could get up to the rooftop. The Medic said Ryan was going to die if they didn’t evacuate him right away. So again Marc stood up again in the line of fire and laid down suppressive fire to cover his buddies so they could carry Ryan safely back to base. He saved Ryan’s life that day.
Marc and fellow SEAL on a rooftop much like the same one in Ramadi
When they got back to base, their Chief came in and said they had found the house where the insurgents who had just attacked them were hiding. He did not expect the SEALs to fight twice in the same day, but Marc looked at his chief and said “Roger that, let’s go get them!” He and his fellow SEALS volunteered to go back into battle.
On that mission, as the team was making their way up some stairs, they took sniper fire through a window and once again Marc put himself in the line of fire to safe his buddies, but this time, he sacrificed himself and laid down his life to save his buddies and to serve his only mission…which was to protect and defend America.
Marc gave his life for America, for the American people and the ideals we stand for, and the freedoms we enjoy. The brave troops who fought for America’s independence fought for the very same reason, just as all of our troops in all the wars America has fought, fought for freedom and for democracy, and to preserve the strength and prosperity of the American people.
My Son and my Hero, Marc Alan Lee, US Navy SEAL
I am so proud of my son Marc, and our troops that continue to fight in Iraq and Afghanistan. Today, on this 4th of July, as our nation celebrates our 234th birthday, please think of the troops like my son Marc, and all of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and remember the troops who are still over there, risking their lives, fighting for our freedoms.
You can support those troops still fighting by sending a care package through Move America Forward. These packages help them make it through a tough deployment and have lots of goodies that they love to eat. Sponsor a care package now and help Move America Forward bring our Troopathon total up to $600,000.
Thank you for your support. I can tell you with certainty that our troops love receiving these packages, and that their spirits are greatly raised when they receive a care package and a message of support from a stranger.
Happy Fourth of July, God bless you and our troops, keep them safe, and God bless this land we call the United States of America
Debbie Lee
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Monday, June 28, 2010
NEWSBLAZE - Pro-Troop Group Sends Mother of US Navy SEAL on Second Trip to Iraq
The pro-troop group Move America Forward has revealed that spokesperson Debbie Lee and a team of MAF representatives is in Iraq observing and collecting interviews and film for a full report on the progress and success of our troops in Iraq.
Debbie Lee is the mother of the first US Navy SEAL to be killed in the war in Iraq. Her son Marc Alan Lee was killed in Ramadi, Iraq, in 2006 and was posthumously awarded a Silver Star for valor. Debbie Lee visited Baghdad and Ramadi in 2007 with Move America Forward and became the first known Gold-Star parent to travel to the battle zone where their son or daughter made the ultimate sacrifice.
“In Marc’s last letter home he said ‘It will take longer than most think but we will get Iraq to stand on it’s own two feet.’ Success anywhere has a cost but to know the personal cost our family has paid and see firsthand that it is giving Iraqis freedoms and ridding this world of terrorism brings me great comfort.” said Debbie Lee, in an e-mail later posted to the group’s blog on their homepage (www.moveamericaforward.org).
The delegation sent to Iraq consists of Debbie Lee, Gold Star mom and Move America Forward spokesperson, Mary Pearson official tour photographer for MAF and other groups, and Christian Hartsock, cameraman. Also traveling with the group is special guest Matt Sanchez, who has visited Iraq several times before as a blogger and Fox News correspondent. Matt is helping the team navigate the ropes in Iraq and assisting in the reporting and filming of all materials and is a welcomed addition to the team.
The MAF delegation is now three days into its visit to Iraq and should be returning soon to report their findings. Daily reports of their travels are available on the MAF homepage as they become available.
http://www.moveamericaforward.org/
Rush Limbaugh Takes Troopathon to a Whole New Level
http://canadafreepress.com/index.php/article/24774
RUSH LIMBUAGH TAKES TROOPATHON TO A WHOLE NEW LEVEL
By Move America Forward Monday, June 28, 2010
No further introduction is needed.
Rush is easily one of the top communicators of conservatism alive today.
His radio show reaches upwards of 20 million listeners a week, and we’ve got him for Troopathon 2010!
The third annual Troopathon “Standing for Our Soldiers” is now just FOUR days away and we are working hard to spread the word! Now, Move America Forward has CONFIRMED that we will be joined by the one of the greatest names in the conservative movement, Rush Limbaugh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, a man recognized worldwide for the power of his persuasion, his wisdom, and his mass following of loyal listeners.
Just having Rush as part of our show puts the Troopathon on a whole new level. As you well know, Rush Limbaugh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting does not just appear on anyone’s show, he’s EXTREMELY selective with what he participates in, because let’s face it, everyone wants a minute of Rush Limbaugh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting’s time!
Join us July 1st, 2010 at 4:00 PM Eastern time, broadcasting LIVE from the Richard M. Nixon Library in Orange County, California, for an exclusive, private conversation with Rush Limbaugh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting. Few could claim to be a better friend to our troops than Rush; his adopt-a-soldier program has helped hundreds, and his participation in our past troopathons have helped MAF send care packages to TENS OF THOUSANDS of troops. That would not have been possible without Rush’s help.
Rush is supporting the Troopathon campaign to send packages to our troops, JOIN HIM and sponsor a care package now! Click below, we have only a few days left!
The Troopathon is coming fast, please help us spread the word by forwarding this email and telling your friends and family to visit www.troopathon.org so they too can learn about this great effort to support our troops!
MAF’s third annual Troopathon is now only 4 DAYS away, and we need your support more than ever! We just came back from a trip to Iraq last week, and the troops there are wondering if we have forgotten about them. We cannot do that to the men and women of our military who are sacrificing everything to keep Americans free.
THESE GRACIOUS CELEBS HAVE DONATED THEIR VOICES TO HELP TROOPATHON
Just take a look at our fast-growing list of pro-troop celebrities who are helping to make the Troopathon a success. The list includes talkers, actors, musicians, experts, celebrities and more! More people are joining every day so keep watching Troopathon.org !
Top Row: Rush Limbaugh begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, Sean Hannity, Dennis Miller, Victoria Jackson
Row Two: Laura Ingraham, Dr. Laura, Mark Levin, and Gary Sinise
Please make a donation today to help the Troopathon. PLEASE JOIN in support of our troops by sending a care package now to a soldier, airman, marine, sailor or coast guardsman in Iraq and Afghanistan.
MAF TROOPATHON “STANDING FOR OUR SOLDIERS” FEATURED ON FOX NEWS WITH GOLD STAR MOM DEBBIE LEE
Move America Forward spokesperson Debbie Lee has traveled all over the country, around the world and back with MAF, to support our troops. She just returned from a trip to Iraq and after getting back to the good old USA, she appeared on FOX News America’s News HQ on Sunday to talk about The Troopathon.
Click HERE to watch the Video and sponsor a care package to support the Troopathon HERE.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Mark Levin will Join Troopathon 2010 “Standing for Our Soldiers”
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MARK LEVIN JOINS TROOPATHON
CAMPAIGN TO SEND CARE PACKAGES TO THE TROOPS
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Celebrities are lining up for Move America Forward’s third Troopathon, which is now barely two weeks away and the excitement is growing every day. We just nailed down talk radio legend Mark Levin who will be joining the effort to send history’s largest care package to our troops serving overseas.
MAF has already kicked off the presales event to boost the number of care packages sponsored for our troops in Iraq, Afghanistan and Guantanamo Bay. Radio hosts like Mark Levin, Dennis Miller, Sean Hannity, Rusty Humphries, Mike Gallagher, Mancow Muller and more, have teamed up to assist us in raising the money for these care packages.
Join Mark in supporting our troops by sending
a care package to Afghanistan or Iraq.
Radio hosts, especially Levin, Miller and other conservative talkers like him, have always stood by our troops. Mark Levin has been a voracious defender of our troops, and their missions in the war from the beginning. He has always understood and communicated the reasons why America must be resolute in supporting our troops because our troops are defending us from attack by radical Islamic jihadists.
“When you [ MSNBC Host Keith Olberman ] attack the American soldier who is on the battlefield, facing down this enemy, while you’re in your air conditioned office demanding caffine-free coffee getting your shoes polished …. Then you pick a fight with all of us, all of us who believe in the American G.I., regardless of party affiliation.”
-Mark Levin on his Radio Show
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Mark Levin took his first prime-time radio slot in 2003 and quickly exploded in popularity, syndicated now on hundreds of stations across the country.
He gained massive popularity last year when he released his book “Liberty and Tyranny” which shot up to the number one spot on Amazon’s best sellers list of all books.
Over a year later, Levin’s “Conservative Manifesto” remains at #1 in political books, on Amazon.com beating out dozens of more recently released books. The hardcover version of the book is still the #3 bestseller, meaning one book is 2 out of the top 3!
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We are so lucky to have the support of leaders such as Mark Levin lending their voice to support our troops and to make our July 1st Troopathon a huge success. He knows why our troops are so important. They are doing a dangerous job, putting their own lives on the line to protect us. Don’t forget about them, make a contribution today.
Send Some Care and Comfort to
a Small Group or a Whole Platoon
Inside the care packages are a number of items that the troops have asked for over the years, including sunscreen, Gatorade, deodorant, coffee, cookies and much more. The temperatures are soaring in the Middle East and the Gatorade is very refreshing for our overheated troops, who sweat under heavy body armor and helmets while lugging heavy weapons.
You can be part of this historic effort by tuning into the Troopathon, sponsoring a care package with a personal note, and remembering our troops during the hot summer days.
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Laura Ingraham and Michael Graham Join Troopathon Cast
Laura Ingraham, and Michael Graham to
Join Effort to Raise Funds for the Troops
Popular conservative talk radio and TV host Laura Ingraham is joining the growing list of supporters for the Troopathon campaign to raise money to send care packages to the troops. Move America Forward is also announcing that Michael Graham, another successful talk radio host will be joining as well.
The Troopathon is a huge campaign ending July 1st to send care packages to troops in Iraq and Afghanistan who continue to fight the war on terror, sacrificing all just to keep America safe. By participating in the Troopathon effort and lending their voices to support the troops and encourage Americans to sponsor care packages, celebrities like Laura Ingraham and Michael Graham are using their fame to bring more awareness to the Troopathon and our mission of supporting the troops.
Laura is helping the troops by assisting our campaign to send care packages. You can help by sponsortin a care package now
Laura Ingraham is one of the most successful and famous talk radio hosts in America. She has been a champion for our troops, their missions and for many other conservative causes as well. She started out as a speech writer for Ronald Reagan’s white house and went on to serve as law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas. In 2001 she launched her radio career with her first show, aptly titled “The Laura Ingraham Show”. Since then she has become one of the top-rated conservative talkers in the country.
In addition to her radio success, Laura is an accomplished author, her first book “The Hillary Trap” was published in 2000. She has written several successful books since, but her greatest achievement in writing came on September 11, 2007 when she released “Power to the People” a wildly successful treatise on American culture that topped Amazon’s bestseller list on September 14th.
Laura Ingraham with Troops in Iraq
Laura Ingraham is a huge supporter of our troops, and has visited Iraq to show her support. She has helped make previous Troopathons successful by participating and promoting the Troopathon because she belives in the mission of our troops and is thankful for their sacrifice. The troops are fighting a tough war to keep America safe, a war on two fronts, in Iraq and Afghanistan.
The war in Afghanistan is tougher than it’s ever been, but our troops continue to persevere. Show your support for their sacrifice and send a care package to show your gratitude.
Michael Graham is a radio talk show host on Boston’s 96.9 and was part of Move America Forward’s delegation to Iraq in 2005 for the “Voices of Soldier’s Tour”. A life-long comedian, he’s appeared on the same comedy stage as Robin Williams and Jerry Seinfeld. In addition to being a great comedian and talk radio host, Michael Graham has political savvy. He has actually run political campaigns from the state to local level. He is also a huge supporter of our troops and has helped Move America Forward on several projects.
Michael Graham with MAF in Iraq, meets Iraqi officials
There are several great talk show hosts, from Laura Ingraham and Michael Graham to Martha Zoller, Rusty Humphries, Mike Gallagher, Mancow Muller and many more, are helping support the troops by lending their celebrity and helping spread awareness about the need to support our troops.
The men and women in America’s armed forces are sacrificing so much to protect America. Temperatures are now in triple digits every day in Iraq an Afghanistan, and June is already looking to be one of the bloodiest months of the war, but our troops continue to fight despite the hardships.
Join Laura Ingraham, Michael Graham, and the rest of the celebrities participating in our Troopathon campaign to send care packages to the troops. You can sponsor a care package right now that will provide comfort to a Soldier, Sailor, Airman or Marine in Iraq or Afghanistan.
Please show the troops you support and appreciate their service, sponsor care packages today.
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