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08/09/2010
A brief perspective on the origins of the Gathering of Eagles The Gathering of Eagles formed because of the incidents that happened in Washington, DC, on January 27, 2007. On that day the ‘peace’ protesters held a march to the Capitol. Along the way they defaced the Navy Memorial, spit on an Iraq Veteran amputee, and spray painted their slogans on the Capitol steps. The Washington, DC, and Capitol Police did nothing. Yes, there were many prior incidents, but this one was the catalyst. When they announced that their next demonstration (a march on the pentagon) would begin with a rally at the Vietnam War Memorial on March 17, 2007, that was too much for many Vietnam Veterans to bear. The Vietnam Veterans had the most experience with this type of radical activism slandering and defaming them. The overwhelming majority of them had served honorably and well in Vietnam, yet were branded ‘baby killers’ when they came home. Those men and women were appalled that another generation of American soldiers was being put through the same treatment they received. They were incensed that the police refused to maintain order in January. They were infuriated that their memorial, which honored 58,000 of their brothers and sisters who never made it home, could be defaced. When it was announced that Jane Fonda was going to be present that was the icing on the cake. In the intervening years from the sixties and seventies a technological revolution had swept the U.S. and the world. Where before such individuals would have stewed by themselves and punched their TVs or yelled at their radios, now they actually had a means of finding and communicating with others who felt the same way. Internet groups and blogs had appeared on the scene which allowed interactive communications. Many of the veterans groups had established such forums and the combination of factors that I cited above lit up the channels like a brushfire on the prairie. Non-military groups and individuals picked up on the chatter and passed the information along to their readers. Eventually almost every website that supported the troops and that was at all current on events had a reference to the March 17th date. There was a general consensus that the time had come to act. That the ‘see no evil’ attitude of the police was going to encourage worse acts of violence and desecration than had taken place yet. That we had to sacrifice to protect our memorials and our men and women who served in Iraq and Afghanistan from the lunacy at home. So we came. In ones and twos, a group here, an individual there. In weather that was atrocious if not life threatening. Braving a blizzard that blanketed the northeast, many drove through the dark night to be there. No one knew how many would arrive, few had posted their intentions on the web, but still they came. When dawn broke in Washington on March 17th, a coating of ice covered the ground as veterans and patriots alike began to gather on the mall. A stiff icy wind blew across the Potomac, but it failed to chill our resolve. Like buds flowering in the spring, flags began to sprout on the grounds of the rally site, all around the Vietnam Memorial and on the grounds of the Lincoln Monument. It was a moment like none of us had ever witnessed, thousands had come from all across the country to stand guard over our memorials and prevent the excesses of the anarchists. The ‘peace’ groups rallied directly across from the Lincoln Monument and for several hours we had to listen to their ranting and raving about the ‘evil’ United States, and how ‘peaceful’ the enemy is. The profanity they used and the hatred they exuded for this country was palpable to anyone within a quarter mile. Witnessing them in action was all the validation any of us needed for our determination and sacrifice in getting there. For most of us it was a ‘Never Again’ moment. A resolve was reached that never again would we allow these people to go unopposed in their attempts to gain political advantage by flagrant acts of violence, desecration and abuse. Never again would we allow such people to do unto our veterans today what they were able to do to our veterans in the past. Never again would one generation of veterans abandon another. That is why we do what we do. Mysterious Tampa-Based Veterans Group Founder Now a Fugitive
A warrant has been issued charging him to stealing another man's identity.
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By Jim
08/06/2010
Code Pinko's, IVAW and VFP headed to Quantico 8/8/10
I received the alert this morning about CP, IVAW, VFP and others showing up at...
08/05/2010
Eagles! With so many legitimate charities asking for our funds, I think it is important that we know which ones are not doing a good job. "Help Hospitalized Veterans" does NOT do a good job. The salaries of their staff are incredibly high, and the percentage of their ...
By Chris Hill
07/30/2010
Army Experience Center...
By Chris Hill
07/21/2010
To: Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom Veterans Attention all OEF/OIF Veterans! Musician and songwriter John Mayer is performing this Sunday, July 25, 2010, at Hershey Park Stadium and is allocating 500 FREE tickets to OEF/OIF Veterans. ...
By James Webb
07/19/2010
Eagles!
Senator Jim Webb, a USMC veteran of Vietnam, has penned a marvelous work here. While short, it captures the essence of ground-combat duty in The Nam. It also condemns the...
By Commander Kirk S Lippold Families United
07/17/2010
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Little-Known Black History Fact: Vernon Baker
Date: Friday, July 16, 2010, 4:58 am By: Erica Taylor, The Tom Joyner Morning Show
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By Chris Hill
07/06/2010
Okay.
So there has been much buzz on the internet amongst our numbers.
Most of it seems to concern a new organization, the leadership of GoE and our supposed lack of leadership.
From the beginning we envisioned GoE as a bottom...
By David Bellavia David Bellavia
07/01/2010
First Living Medal of Honor in Global War on Terror...
07/01/2010
Eagles!
Once again, RedHawk and his Kona Eagles have demonstrated their appreciation for the troops. He and George Samek are making a difference almost...
06/30/2010
Eagles!
This ceremony was organized by our own Uncle George Samek for the benefit of the wounded warriors of Ft. Bragg. We donated ten new laptops and webcams, and so did Soldiers' Angels, for a total of twenty sets! Those...
By Justin Faulconer Washington Examiner
06/14/2010
Eagles!
How better can we support our troops and veterans than to get involved in removing...
06/18/2010
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By Larry Bailey
06/17/2010
Eagles!
Sometimes it's amazing what a little note of support can mean to someone. An example is one I wrote to a young Army officer imprisoned under VERY questionable circumstances--killing an al-Qaeda terrorist who was attacking him. My note was...
By Chris Hill
06/10/2010
BLUE STAR TURNS GOLD While a squad leader with the 2nd Infantry Division, Sgt Jae S Moon was killed in action in Iraq. Since his death in 2006, his parents have suffered alone. Today, in a ceremony at the Philadelphia Wall, that changed. On behalf of the Philadelphia...
By John Curran Times Argus
05/30/2010
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World Institute of Pain
05/28/2010
Finding an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder has been a top Pentagon priority for years. And with an...
05/22/2010
SwampFest 2010
By bubba on May 18, 2010 | In...
LZ Lambeau: Welcome home, Vietnam vets!
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By Kate Wiltrout Virginia Pilot
05/07/2010
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By Larry Bailey
05/03/2010
Eagles,
Chris Noel was one of us during our most difficult times. I am pleased to add my signature to the petition. Please add yours...
04/27/2010
(George has informed us that Soldiers Angels has donated 10 laptops to the Ft Bragg Mission!!! Let's all stop by SA websites and thank them. ~Kathy)Laptop Presentations are now being scheduled for Fort Bragg NC and the Portsmouth Va. Naval Hospital...
2 down. Prayers for Petty Officer McCabe! ~Kathy
Yorktown SEAL cleared in Iraqi prisoner abuse case
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FoxNews
04/22/2010
Associated Press
BAGHDAD (AP) — A U.S. military jury cleared a Navy SEAL Thursday of...
By Carolyn
04/20/2010
April 15...
By Chris Hill
04/09/2010
The Philly Vietnam Wall has been the site of repeated vandalism and damage from skate boarders. The Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Society called and asked me if we at GoE would take some shifts through Memorial Day. Anyone who can participate drop me an email and I'll get a number...
By Chris Hill
03/29/2010
Today's This Day in History: United States: ...
By Chris Hill
03/25/2010
Medal of Honor Day: U.S. Army Remembers HeroesWhat is it? Medal of Honor Day is now celebrated annually on March 25 to commemorate the first recipients. The Medal of Honor is the highest award for valor in action against an enemy that can be bestowed upon...
03/22/2010
Press Release
The Missing in America Project (MIAP) is a registered 501(c)3 Non-profit Corporation. Our mission is to locate, identify and inter the unclaimed cremains of American veterans. The...
WARRIOR DEFENSE FUND'S EFFORT TO PROVIDE FUNDING
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By Kate Wiltrout Virginia Pilot
02/20/2010
NORFOLK Five sailors could offer testimony contradicting the government’s main witness in the controversial prosecution of three Navy SEALs accused of mistreating a suspected Iraqi terrorist. But...
01/02/2010
Eagles! These folks deserve our support as we try to obtain justice for the three SEALs falsely accused of abusing a terrorist prisoner.Support Our SEALS
Larry...
By Chris Hill
12/28/2009
For some months now, we at GoE here in Philadelphia have partnered with the Broad Street Ministry to identify and assist homeless veterans. On...
Eagles! Mike Connelly, our man in techie-land, has installed the SEAL Trio's PayPal account button on www.freetheseals.com. Take a look, and then push your own generosity button. Let's really help those young...
Thomas More Law Center
12/14/2009
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By Bubba
12/11/2009
Symptoms of Corrupting Sickness (updated)
By Bubba on Dec 8, 2009 |
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By Kathy
12/04/2009
CORRECTION: The previous information regarding the legal defense fund...
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12/04/2009
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By Tim Brown
12/03/2009
Brothers &...
By Larry Bailey
11/11/2009
Eagles!
Talk about a low-budget operation--ours is probably the most cost-effective in the world of patriotic organizations, but it's getting...
By Chris Hill
11/10/2009
Many of you have asked what we can do for the victims at Ft Hood.
CSM Roger Stradley of USA Cares has established the Fort Hood Family Emergency Fund in response to the tragic events that occurred last Thursday. The Sgt Major is truly one of the good guys. Go to...
By Chris Hill
10/24/2009
A local organization that is literally doing God’s work has approached GoE here in Philadelphia for an assist. The Broad Street Ministry is renowned for serving delicious lunches and dinners to Philly homeless. They have tried in the past to identify the...
By Bubbay Gathering of Eagles, NC
10/18/2009
O.C.A.M. 3 : October 24, 2009
By bubba on Oct 14, 2009 | In...
10/18/2009
There is now a separate site specifically for the Laptop Program spearheaded by our own George Samek. Take a gander; leave a comment or two or better yet, click the "help out" button and make a donation...
Eagles!
Our man in Hawai'i, Redhawk , has really done us proud! Check out this story in the largest newspaper in the state of ...
via Band of Mothers
10/07/2009
A very big THANK YOU goes out to Bev Perlson for arranging this. I've checked it out and as always, Avon has some great Christmas ideas! Make sure you use the code Eagles1 and get a jump on your Christmas shopping list!
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Military.com
09/25/2009
Yes, their Freedom is speech is protected, but just because you CAN, does not mean you SHOULD. These people are despicable and I suggest that everyone that is able, join your state PGR chapter and participate whenever you can...
By Marinka Peschmann Canada Free Press
09/21/2009
Laptops for Wounded Warriors: September 11th at...
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