The Vietnam War has an honorable mission

[travisab1]

Thought I should pass this along;



On March 13, Noon to 3:00 p.m., Washington, D. C., the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., will be hosting a "Troop Appreciation and Support.." This is a first for Washington. It will be held West End of the Capitol, between 3rd and 4th Streets. Many of you will not be able to attend but you call help us make a difference.

We will need funds to pay for the stage, sound system, banners, and of course, the Heads (civilian term is "Johnny on the Spot"). If you or your chapter/department would like to contribute to this we will gladly take donations either through "Pay Pal" or by forwarding a check to Sandy, National Financial Secretary.

March 13 was chosen because it is the week before the "Anti-War Protesters" will arrive in DC again. Our children will see thousands walking, yelling, making noise, defaming our children and yes taking off their clothes--and the media will go wild. Some of them will be from other countries, some of them will be high school children having a good time. The media is itching for ratings as well as those so-called leaders in our Nation to again use our children as pawns.

The Vietnam War has an honorable mission. Just ask the millions of Vietnamese People who were forced out of their country by the communist regimen. We must ask ourselves--how many of our soldiers were killed and wounded--how many children and civilians were killed or used as weapons against our children because the mission was fought in the Halls of Congress and not on the battlefield. It was very "politically correct" to demonstrate against America and apparently it still is. We cannot be fooled again into believing these people want our troops home--remember when they came home they were spit on, shunned, called names--many could not get jobs because of the "stigma of Vietnam." My best friend who is a Gold Star Mom could not go to Dover to escort her son's casket home because of the protesters throwing cans, insults, etc. at the hearses. They brought Peter home in the dead of the night--sneaking into the funeral home.

But you know what most of those courageous men and women would do it all again because they believe in our Nation, our Freedoms, our Honor and America.

It is up to us to speak out loud and clear "Our children support the cause and We support them." No one wants a war--no one wants to have a casualty officer appear at their door, no one wants to look in the eyes of a combat veteran and see age well beyond their chronological years. It is impossible to live in Peace with evil people suppressing the very ideas of humanity.

Guess this is much too long and opinionated but the bottom line is---

WE MUST SPEAK UP FOR OUR TROOPS. WE ARE THE WIND BENEATH THEIR WINGS AND WE MUST NEVER EVER FALTER IN THAT again.

Please check our website for speakers, attendees.

THEY DIDN'T GIVE me a web address.

Thank each and every one of you that has a child in our Military today. And Thank each and every Veteran and their families who have walked this path before.

God Speed

Susan Naill, National President
Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc.


Hope this helps.

Travis:re:

[darrels joy]

Thank you Travis.

Here is the page for the rally information.

http://www.bluestarmothers.org/rally.php

The purposes of the corporation shall be: To perpetuate the Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc., and the memory of all the men and women who have served our country as members of the Armed Forces; the further object of this organization shall be patriotic, educational, social, and for service; to maintain true allegiance to the Government of the United States; to educate our members and others not to divulge military, naval, or other Government information; to assist in veterans' ceremonies, to attend patriotic rallies and meetings; to foster true democracy; to care for the unsupported mothers who gave their sons to the service of the Nation; to aid in bringing about recognition of the need of permanent civilian defense for each community and to ever be alert against invasion of un-American activities; to uphold the American institutions of freedom, justice, and equal rights, and to defend the United States from all enemies.

The blue star flag in my window and the matching sticker in my car have 3 blue stars. One for Darrel's oldest son, one for his wife ( both currently serving in the Sir Force) and one for our sailor who posts on this site from time to time.

[travisab1]

darrel's joy;
Thanks for the responce and further information + the Website's address. I barely had time to post it. I had a doctors appointment. Now I don't have to look for it thanks to your posting. I hope the Veteran's all understand what this ralley is all about and knowing tha anti-war people are going to come and do their thing shortly there after.

Regards,
Travis

[BLUEHAWK]

Thanks Trav, and Joy