| Eagles Making a Difference in NE Region |
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Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 12:09 PM By: |
| Master Sergeant Joe Shellenberger USAF (Reserve) is currently deployed in the fight against Islamic terrorists. He is stationed on an airbase in Afghanistan. Joe is also a duly-elected councilman in Tullytown Borough, PA, population 2,400, give or take a few. In the performance of his duties as an elected official, Joe sought to vote on council matters by teleconference from his desk in Afghanistan. He was denied that right by the council for several months before GoE became involved. Ed Armstrong, who was running for a seat on the council alerted us to Joe's plight. On short notice, we packed the council chambers with a 100 vets. In the best example of democracy, dozens of us spoke on Joe's behalf, urging the council to do the right thing. In the worst example of partisan politics, they refused. Three months running a council member named Ed Czyzyk made a motion to allow Joe the right to vote. Three months running no one on the council would even second it. Partisan politics more familiar to Washington, DC, had made it to this sleepy borough. The night we were there Ed made his motion, and when he could receive no second, left his place at the council dais and joined us, declaring, "I'll do my voting with my feet and stand with the vets." In the aftermath of that council meeting, GoE sent a letter out to every registered voter in Tullytown informing them of the partisan politics played by the council at the expense of a warrior serving his country. The elections in Tullytown were yesterday. Ed Czyzyk, Ed Armstrong and George Fox, a member of their coalition, garnered the lion's share of the vote. Voted out was Beth Pirolli, the Council President, and chief opponent of Joe Shellenberger. She lost by 4 votes, but lose she did. During the course of congratulatory phone calls to both the Eds, we were informed that our letter had an impact and may have made the difference. Whatever the result, GoE stood up for a brother and won. It may not have been all that we wanted, and it may not have been the halls of Congress, but it is a start. On June 5, 2007, Master Sergeant Shellenberger will once again take his seat in the Tullytown Borough Council Chambers. GoE will be there to welcome him home. We ask that anyone who can make the trip do so. We would like to show the world that whether it is a single veteran being denied his rights, or the entire Armed Forces being maligned, we will be there to defend our brothers and sisters. It is not a question of whether or not they would do it for us. They already are. EAGLES UP! Chris Hill Gathering of Eagles National Director of Operations |
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Chris, Congratulations on this accomplishment go out to you and all the other Eagles who were involved. I was not aware of the campaign, but I will sure as hell be there to welcome Master Sergeant Shellenberger back on 5 June. EAGLES UP! S.F. Doc Leeds
1 Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 2:07 PM By:
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a-friggin-mazing. well done eagles!
2 Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 3:41 PM By:
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Chris,
Leadership by example, I love it! Keep up the outstanding work. I look foreward to meeting you in DC. Hats off to Mr Czyzyk as well. And if I may be so bold, good bye Ms Pirolli !!
3 Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 4:05 PM By:
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Congratulations and chalk one up for the good guys!!!
Cheryl
4 Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 6:06 PM By:
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This is what makes me proud to be a member of Gathering of Eagles. The statement below says it all.
"We would like to show the world that whether it is a single veteran being denied his rights, or the entire Armed Forces being maligned, we will be there to defend our brothers and sisters." I thank God for being blessed to walk among real men and women of courage and honor!
Rev. Ed Anthony SSGT.'65-'73 National Co-Chaplain GoE
5 Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 6:23 PM By:
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That is some of the best news I've heard in a long time. You guys rock!!! And you inspire the rest of us to keep plugging away.
6 Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 6:27 PM By:
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Gotta a lump in my throat over this one...! Wonderful work. Let's keep it up.
Ooooohhhh Raaahhhhhh...! Semper Fi!
Eagles up, up and away...!
7 Posted On: May 22, 2007 at 10:06 PM By:
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Just saw a great ad on tv from another grassroots organization that deserves our help/support. From now until Memorial Day you can drop off a thank you card at any GM dealership and it will then be forwarded to our troops. The group that is responsible for this act of kindness can be reached at amillionthanks.org I for one would like to see them reach that million, how about you?!?!? See there are some great young people out there! Let's give Shauna a hand!!!!!!!!!
8 Posted On: May 23, 2007 at 1:25 AM By:
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Wow! That's really awesome. When I first read about the story, I didn't think it would have a happy ending. I'm really glad the Eagles were able to help change things:)
9 Posted On: May 23, 2007 at 1:59 AM By:
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chris- bravo to you for your considerable effort in this campaign!! i look forward to joining you again in tullytown on june 5
10 Posted On: May 23, 2007 at 10:33 AM By:
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WOW. Changing America one town at a time. I love hearing about the not-so-silent-anymore / fed-up majority! When does the GOE News Channel hit the airwaves?
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