In Flanders fields the poppies blow Between the crosses, row on row That mark our place; and in the sky The larks, still bravely singing, fly Scarce heard amid the guns below.
We are the Dead. Short days ago We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow, Loved and were loved, and now we lie In Flanders fields.
Take up our quarrel with the foe: To you from failing hands we throw The torch; be yours to hold it high. If ye break faith with us who die We shall not sleep, though poppies grow In Flanders fields.
MARC ALAN LEE: BORN 3-20-78, KILLED IN ACTION 8-2-06... 1ST NAVY SEAL TO DIE IN IRAQ WAR.
Found this in my ConReCo email thread this morning:
"Today a flag was flown at the Capitol in honor of Marc Alan Lee, United States Navy SEAL, born on this day 34 years ago. We couldn't be more proud of our Debbie for raising up the best of American men, and we will never forget Marc's heroism."
DEBBIE LEE ON FOX NEWS SATURDAY AT 12:25 PM ET--TUNE IN!!!
Pictured above: Debbie Lee with her son Marc Alan Lee, the first Navy Seal to be killed in Iraq.
Debbie will be on FoxNews' America's News Headquarters Saturday 12-24-11 at 12:25 PM ET. If it's possible, please tune in and ask others to do so as well. Debbie's a patriot through and through and we should support her whenever possible.
It's a rare honor to meet people like Debbie Lee and to know of her son, Marc Alan Lee. I met Debbie one early morning in Berkeley, California, as we stood together along with many other patriots to fight the city council's actions against the local Marine Corps recruiting station. It's the one and only time we met, but I will never forget the day or her. She is a true American Warrior, and one deserving of your support. Benjamin Smith writes about her in the Tea Party Tribune. You know what to do...
I want to introduce you guys to someone who has changed my life — in crazy ways, great ways and tormenting ways — but all for the better.Her name is Debbie Lee and her son, Marc Alan Lee, was the first Navy SEAL killed in Iraq on Aug. 2, 2006.
I met Debbie at CPAC last year, listened to the heroic efforts of her son on that fateful day in Iraq and her amazing life story. She also spoke of what she was doing with the Tea Party Express and the present state of our country’s political problems. Needless to say, I was in tears.Seeing the purity in her soul, I immediately offered her my assistance in anything she may ever do or need (and that’s just the way we should be with the families of our fallen).
Since I have met Debbie, I have heard so much about her son and learned from him as if we were swim-buddies.I have also grown to understand and appreciate Debbie’s organization, AmericasMightyWarriors.org. Debbie’s organization was founded and inspired by her son’s last letter home, before he was killed. This letter is an illustration of war and the nasty people associated with it. In the letter, Marc pleads with us to do ‘random acts of kindness’ and truly take care of each other as Americans. Debbie’s organization is her way of picking up the flag in the wake of her son’s death.
America’s Mighty Warriors is a multifaceted organization aiming to help the families of the fallen in their time of need and grief, by sending care packages to military overseas and by advocating for troops. What some may not realize is, when a person is in the military, the soldier does not have civil rights – he or she has the UCMJ.
Debbie is an amazingly driven and busy woman and she needs help with a bunch of things (I am not telling her that I am writing this…. I know she wouldn’t let me post it).
She runs an all-volunteer staff — and we all know good help is hard to find – and strong volunteers are sometimes even harder to find.She speaks all over the country, many times for free.
I am here today to tell you of her service and dedication to the cause of our troops. She is committed to educate people on the importance of military and help civilians understand the sacrifices made by our military every single day.
I ask you to help this noble woman on her quest by helping her and volunteering or giving some money.This woman is amazing and deserves our help.
This week is her birthday and Aug. 2 is the anniversary of her son’s death.
Understandably, this is an emotional time for her and she needs our help.I recommend that you go to the site and listen to her speak and to read her son’s “Glory Letter.”
If it touches you, then consider helping America’s Mighty Warriors with a donation or with volunteering your time.
Debbie has a heart of gold and takes absolutely no money out of AMW herself. All donations go to her charity and to the troops. There is nothing she wouldn’t do for our troops.I have watched her walk up to multiple military men at the airports and buy their lunches or dinners and I’ve seen her hand out ‘thank you’ cards to servicemen and women she didn’t even know. Debbie is a treasure and we need to help support her in all she does because it is good and right.
TROOPATHON IV: BE PART OF SOMETHING GREAT--OUR TROOPS DEPEND ON EACH OF US--BE THERE FOR THEM
Troopathon IV is coming in June. Mark your calendar--join Melanie Morgan, Move America Forward and all the supporters of this great cause in support of our troops in harm's way. Help make this year's Troopathon fundraising the biggest ever.
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DAY TEN for TPX began in Paducah, KY, where Rand Paul stopped by to talk with the gathered crowd. Paul is one of the most popular candidates out there today--the media mobbed him. Later, TPX slid into the St. Louis area near the Gateway Arch. Speaking of the arch, Andrea Shea King was able to meet Jim Hoft of Gateway Pundit. Pics too. Over at The Radio Patriot, Andrea has coverage here and here.
DAY 11 takes TPX IV into the belly of corruption--the state of Illinois. First stop, Springfield at 9 AM; then upstate to Frankfort for a 4 PM rally. Check the tour schedule for upcoming rallies in Michigan. (For TPX V, I'm suggesting we have a Hyde Park Rally on the schedule.)
BEHIND THE SCENES--A discussion took place in one of the lounge areas of a TPX bus. A passionate discussion about black conservatives and the black vote. Lloyd Marcus wrote it down and published it at American Thinker.
During TPX III, Andrea slept through St. Louis and missed the Gateway Arch. Not this trip, though. Below, Andrea and the famous 'Gateway to the West.' (NOTE: I have NEVER slept through St. Louis.)
TEA PARTY HD and LIBERTY.COM always bring you each rally "live" via your computer, with great shots of the stage show as well as interviews throughout the audience. Make it a point to tune in. Below, Tea Party HD hits the Nashville scene:
We're moving closer to the tour's end which means the election is just around the corner. According to officials at TPX, support for the latest fund drive is building fast. Let's keep it that way--
Tonight, from the Land of Lincoln, THE ANDREA SHEA KING SHOW will be on the air at 9 PM ET. If I have to be there, I think you should be as well. Besides, I might say something worthwhile.
Let's go shopping at the Tea Party Store--always open--24/7.
UPDATE:11:15 AM PT--Andrea will soon have some interesting pics and info about her and others being interviewed today. Check back at Andrea's site.
UPDATE II: In the meantime, while I wait for incoming news from the TPX tour, I sometimes relax at the clubhouse. In this pic I'm displaying the 2nd Revolution Flag, and browsing through Burt Boyar's coffee table book of Sammy Davis, Jr's photography--"Photo by Sammy Davis, Jr."Great gift idea for the holidays.
UPDATE III: 12:45 PM ET--Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee being interviewed:
UPDATE IV: 12:50--Tea Party Express on stage in Springfield, Illinois:
DAY FIVE of the TPX IV tour ended on a high note with an exceptional rally in Phoenix, AZ. where Sarah Palin was a surprise speaker. Palin dropped by to say a few words to the gathered patriots, and afterwards she worked the rope line like few others can do. She's the genuine article, I think. The crowds think so as well. Tour embed Andrea Shea King has coverage, including a slide show of the tour event.
Below you'll see a video tribute to Navy Seal Marc Alan Lee. Marc was the first Navy Seal to be killed in Iraq, and his Gold Star mom Debbie Lee pays tribute to him at each of the rally stops. It's a heart-wrenching story of how her son found himself in a fire fight with the enemy, and with one of his team members down and seriously wounded, Marc did what Seals are trained to do: put themselves in harm's way to get help to their downed team member... at all costs.
On that day, the cost was as high as it gets. Marc stood in the line of fire--not once, but twice--so his team members could get to the wounded Seal. During this operation, Marc was mortally wounded. Although Marc Alan Lee is gone from this life, Debbie Lee keeps his memory alive so everyone can understand what these brave, skilled, and unrelenting warriors are willing to do so that we can enjoy our freedoms back at home. His story is compelling, only to be topped by his final letter home. One day I hope Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee will find time to put this story into book form, and then possibly a talented script writer will bring it to the silver screen. One day.
Read about Marc Alan Lee--then tearfully wander through his final letter home. Marc Alan Lee sits comfortably at the Lord's table--he's in very good hands. And remember this: Terrorists DID NOT take Marc's life; he gave it willingly... for us and his Seal team members. Rest peacefully, our hero.
Many days remain for the TPX tour, many rallies yet to go. Please take the time to check the TPX tour schedule for a rally in your area. If you can't make a rally, be sure to watch at Liberty.com. And please CONTRIBUTE as much as you can to this effort. Encourage others as well. Taking back America is very expensive and whatever you can contribute will be used in the most effective way possible. We're in this together; all of us must do our part--big or small, do something.
Again, visit some of the blogs that are doing their part to spread the news of the TPX tour: Barbara at American Freedom; Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at NoisyRoom;Melanie Morgan.com; John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit. And if I've missed someone, please email me and I'll include you on this list too. Your assistance makes this tour all the more effective. The TPX crew thanks you. America thanks you too.
LIBERTY.COM has some great vids from some tour stops, plus interviews. Great work.
UPDATES will fall in below as events happen. Andrea Shea King will be reporting from the road.
UPDATE: Andrea Shea King sends these photos from the Las Cruces, NM rally:
UPDATE II: I see that AZCentral.com made mention of Sarah Palin's surprise visit to TPX IV in Phoenix, AZ. In the piece, Ron Rivoli is quoted. Of course, Ron Rivoli is part of The Rivoli Revue--Ron and Kay Rivoli!!
DAY TWO of TPX IV ended on a successful note with rallies in Ely and Las Vegas, Nevada. The Las Vegas venue was packed--Tour Embed Andrea Shea King has a round-up at The Radio Patriot, featuring a slide show capturing the scenes in both Ely and Las Vegas. Note: The Las Vegas Sun is again running a front page piece on Angle, obviously prompted by the TPX being in town for the night.
ADDITIONAL PRESS: The Tea Party Express is Andrea's lead story in her weekly WorldNetDaily column.
Media note: TPX Chief Strategist Sal Russo just wrapped up an interview on FNC's America's Newsroom, and as expected Russo was in command of the political realities both here on the tour and with the voting public in general. As Russo stated, "The glass is overflowing."
DAY THREE sets the stage for rallies in Barstow, Ca--1:30 PM, and then on to Pasadena at the Rose Bowl--6:30 PM. Singer/conservative Pat Boone will be featured. Rumor is that Melanie Morgan will be attending a rally in Southern California. I'll find out more soon. *Morgan confirms via her site that she will be speaking in southern California. **Check the upcoming tour rally schedule.
Lending a helping hand with the tour: Melanie Morgan.com; Terresa Monroe-Hamilton at NoisyRoom.net--TMH makes sure to add email updates from the tour throughout the day--invaluable postings. John Ruberry at Marathon Pundit in Chicago is a busy man but finds the time to help out as well. Visit their sites for not only tour info but other important political happenings around the nation. Things are poppin' all the time.
Attend a rally in your area, bring a friend, family member--make it an event. But if you can't make it, just hit Liberty.com and you can view the rally via their tv remote. It's free, no sign-up, just click!
UPDATES: As Andrea Shea King files reports from the Red Bus, I will update below.
*UPDATE I: Via Lloyd Marcus onboard the entertainer bus--the NAACP is reporting links between the Tea Party movement leaders and racism--READ the story here.
"A U.S. military jury cleared a Navy SEAL Thursday of failing to prevent the beating of an Iraqi prisoner suspected of masterminding a 2004 attack that killed four American security contractors."
"Petty Officer 1st Class Julio Huertas, 28, of Blue Island, Illinois, was found not guilty by a six-man jury of charges of dereliction of duty and attempting to influence the testimony of another service member."
DAY 15 will test the organizational skills of TPX III. With six Michigan tour rallies staring them in the face, it will no doubt be an exhausting affair. However, with two recent, high profile successes under their belt--endorsing Rep. Michele Bachmann and Bart Stupak's forced retirement--this crew's not only up for the challenge, but looking forward to it. You see, these patriots don't dig foxholes. Don't even know how to. They're headed in one direction and one direction only: down range. TODAY'S MICHIGAN TOUR SCHEDULE:Cheboygan--8 am; Petoskey--10 am--Traverse City--11:30 am; Big Rapids--3 pm; Grand Rapids--4:15 pm; Lansing--7:15 pm.All times EDT.
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TPX tour embed Andrea Shea King--The Radio Patriot--reports on yesterday's big news: Stupak's forced retirement, and she includes many photos from the Escanaba rally. Reporting alongside Andrea, Fox News' Griff Jenkins.
Last night, the TPX crew was treated to a night out for a good meal. TPX TV set up live-streaming equipment table side and sent out invites so TPX supporters could attend the dinner via computer. During the dinner, viewers enjoyed watching many of the crew members being interviewed.They even had a chat room feature so viewers could interact with the crew. A huge success for TPX TV's Wm and Selena Owens.
President of America's Mighty Warriors, Gold Star Mom Debbie Lee, attended the dinner and took a few moments to talk about her son, Marc Alan Lee. Marc was the first Navy Seal killed in Iraq while defending our freedoms back here at home.
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MORE TPX COVERAGE can be found at Marathon Pundit,Noisyroom, and Instapundit. The TPX crew greatly appreciates everyone's tour coverage. Everyone's. It's made a real difference. Less than a week remains, so let's finish strong. **Stupak saves TPX 200 Grand**
DAY 3: ON THE ROAD TO UTAH WITH TEA PARTY EXPRESS TV
After two Sunday rallies in Arizona--Phoenix and Flagstaff--members of the Tea Party Express loaded onto their buses early this morning for a short, 600 mile hop to St. George, Utah.
Technology is a big part of TPXIII, allowing organizers and supporters to reach as many people as possible, and this is where Tea Party Express TV comes in.
Unless you're an embed on the tour, there is no way to attend all the rallies. But with TPX TV, you can attend "live" via your computer. Last night I watched the Flagstaff rally from right here in Northern California.
SO HERE'S THE DEAL: Head over to the Tea Party Express III site. On the menu bar at the top, hit TPX TV, sign up, bookmark, check the schedule, and you will be able to invite your friends and family to the next TPX rally via your computer. And when the tour comes to your area, be there--bring someone along too.
TPX TV was developed by William and Selena Owens. It's one of the best additions ever for the tour. In addition to TV, Wm and Selena produce the beautiful TPX III commemorative journal pictured above. Check out both at TPX TV--you'll be glad you did!
The Andrea Shea King Show will broadcast "live" from Utah after the rally in St. George, updating you on the latest from the TPX III tour. Don't miss it.
