A Father Keeps the Faith
May 13, 2008
PFC Byron W. Fouty, 19, of Waterford, Michigan and Spc. Alex R. Jimenez, 25, of Lawrence, Massachusetts both of the 10th Mountain Division have been listed as POW/MIA since their patrol was ambushed on 12 May, 2007. In Michigan, Byron’s stepdad has refused to accept anything but that Byron and Alex will one day come home. I have spoken to him on numerous occasions. He is a salt of the earth type. To honor and remember these men a Ride and Rally will be held 17 May, 2008. We can only keep the faith that we will, eventually, get to welcome these brave warriors home. Brothers Byron and Alex, you are not forgotten. Manchu.
Chris Hill
National Director of Operations
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Taking Our Brother Home
May 10, 2008
Eagles!
Chris Hill, our National Director, has been coordinating this from the git-go, and I asked him to write up a synopsis of the mission and how it has developed. It is a fine example of what Eagles do, and I want to say, “Well done!” to Chris for his initiative and personal involvement in this event.
It was due solely to Chris’ persistence that the Maryland Transit Authority waived the tolls for the procession and for which GOE thanks the MTA. Again, good work, Chris.
Any Eagles and friends who desire to attend the interment are encouraged to do so.
Larry Bailey Read more
Lodging Update for Winter Soldier Counterprotest
January 22, 2008
For those of you who have the ability to attend the counter of the Winter Soldier actions, we have blocked out a limited number of rooms at our usual digs; the Holiday Inn Ballston. Just reference GOE when booking.
More Charter Buses Available: New England
September 6, 2007
Eagles - We are working on running a bus Friday night, September 14th at midnight from Schenectady, NY, down the Hudson Valley making stops at Albany, Newburgh, Nanuet and either NYC or Edison, NJ, before heading off to DC. The return trip will leave DC at 5pm and arrive in Albany about midnight Saturday.
Newburgh is easy to reach from western Connecticut on I-84 so Eagles from that region could hook up with it.
Nanuet is pretty close to northern New Jersey if anyone from that area is looking for a ride.
Estimated cost is $80 per seat. If actual cost is less, the difference will be refunded.
Anyone in NY/NJ/CT area interested in riding on this bus should contact Chris at chartersgoe3@yahoo.com or Dan at goe.ny@earthlink.net.
Eagles Up!
GOE III Transportation to D.C. Update
September 4, 2007
We have inquiries from Eagles in the Chicago and New Jersey/ New York area seeking a bus or other carpool rides to D.C. If anyone knows of a bus or would like to carpool from these areas, please contact Chris at chartersgoe3@yahoo.com . Thanks!
Eagles Up!”
Thanks,
Chris
Charter Bus Coordinator
GOE III Charter Bus Information
August 31, 2007
1) Charter bus from Western Pennsylvania/Eastern Ohio area:
GoE Chapters in Ohio and Pennsylvania are chartering a bus leaving from
Pittsburgh, PA on September 15th. Seats are available, details are as
follow:
A) Point of departure: Pittsburgh, PA
B) Departure date and time: September 15, 2007 at 0300 (3:00AM).
C) Estimated time of arrival - Washington, D.C.: 0730 - 0800 (7:30 AM -
8:00 AM)
D) Additional pick-up sights: Monroeville, PA, Sommerset, PA.
E) Return from Washington D.C. ETD: 1800 (6:00 PM)
F) Please contact Ohio state GoE coordinator at coolhand_1947@yahoo.com,
ckhdm4@yahoo.com or Chris Haarmann at Chartersgoe3@yahoo to reserve a
seat.
2) Charter bus from Portsmouth, New Hampshire:
A) Point of departure: Portsmouth, New Hampshire
B) Departure date and time: September 14, 2007 - Late evening - Time to be
determined
C) Estimated time of arrival - Washington, D.C.: 0730 - 0800
D) Additional pick-up sights: To be determine - based upon demand
E) Return from Washington D.C. ETD: Late night, September 15th or early
morning, September 16th - Time to be determined
F) Please contact Maine State Coordinator at http://maine.gatheringofeagles.org or
Chris Haarmann at Chartersgoe3@yahoo to reserve a seat.
Lastly, I have heard from Eagles in the following cities/states who are in
need of transportation. If you know if buses or can share a ride with
these patriots, please let me know and I will put you together:
1) Lynchburg, Virginia
2) Houston, Texas
3) St. Louis, Missouri
4) Indianapolis, Indiana
5) Charleston, South Carolina
Eagles Up!”
Bus Information for PA-OH-WV
August 30, 2007
Dear PA, OH and WV Eagles,
Right now, I have 40 seats on the bus firmly sold. That leaves me with 16 empty seats at this moment. I priced the bus fare of $45.00 to be as inexpensive as possible (breakfast included), so as many people as possible could afford to go.
My challenge: With 16 unsold seats, I am going to be $720.00 short to pay Anderson Coach and Travel in full (Total $2404.00 for the 56 passenger bus). My final payment (being made by V V A 862) will be due in a few days.
I need help to raise the remaining funds so that we can all go to Washington DC on September 15th—–I just can’t personally pay the extra $720 all by myself. One way or another, we are going, come hell or high water!
While I am still actively trying to sell the additional seats myself, here are other possibilities that you could help with:
1. Talk to your friends and acquaintances and invite them to come with you…$45.00 is a cheap trip to Washinfton DC and will be exciting and historic! Plus, we’ll have a blast!
2. Any of you Eagles that are not able to go this time might consider donating (1) $45.00 seat to someone who can’t afford to go—-this would be a great way to still participate! (My husband, Chuck is donating 2 free seats…$90.00…to get this ball rolling!)
3. Each of us that are going could volunteer to pay an extra $18.00 each to make up the balance due (if I sell more or all seats–I will refund your $18.00).
4. If you know someone who is rich and patriotic, ask them to cut V V A 862 a check for $720.00…I’ll check to see if we could get them a non-for-profit tax donation receipt.
5. If you know the Indiana Power Ball Winner, please ask them to send V V A 862 a check for the balance of what we owe.
6. I’ll entertain any other suggestions that you can come up with–please contact me with any ideas!
***Any money to help offset our shortfall can be sent to:
Vietnam Veterans Of America
Beaver County Chapter 862
260 Brooks Drive
Beaver Falls, Pa. 15010
Make checks to V V A 862
One exciting update: In our company on Sept. 15th, we will have a number of patriotic riders from The War Dogs Motorcycle Club riding along with our bus on their motorcycles to Washington DC. We will likely have a few on our bus, as well. Welcome War Dogs!
Things are really picking up for the September 15th showdown with the “moonbats”. More and more Veteran and patriotic groups are endorsing Eagles Landing/GOE III daily. Press conferences and radio interviews are increasing as well. I will let you know when Larry Richert of Pittsburgh’s KDKA AM Radio Show will be interviewing my Father, Col. Harry G. Riley (USA, Ret) on the Sept. 15th event.
If anyone is interested in an “Eagles Up” Tee shirt, you can order one at the Eagles Up online store at this link: http://www.printfection.com/eaglesup/ (I have no financial interest).
OK everyone, it’s time to get fired up to STAND for OUR TROOPS and VETERANS! May God Bless America and Eagles, everywhere!
Eagles Up,
Kathie Marino, RN
ckhdm4@yahoo.com
Bus Information for 9/15 Operation Eagle Justice
August 27, 2007
Eagles – As you know, we are just a few weeks away from our mission to D.C. in support of our troops. We are working to coordinate charters buses into and out of D.C. in order to maximize the impact of the Eagles flocking there.
I am asking all charter bus organizers, charter companies, and other groups in need of arrival, drop-off, staging and pick-up information to contact me using the following e-address: chartersgoe3@yahoo.com.
Please provide the following initial information:
Point of Origin.
Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) in D.C.
Bus driver’s plans between drop-off and pick-up.
Desired Estimated Time of Departure (ETD) from D.C.
Trip organizers, name, e-address, and cell phone number.
Seat status (Full or number of seats available AND any changes in status.
I will contact you with updated information as it becomes available. Due to the need for operational security, specific details will be held until close to the last moment.
Remember, please contact me at the following e-address: chartersgoe3@yahoo.com.
Chris Haarmann
Pre-event Charter Bus Coordinator
Eagles Needed in TEXAS September 1, 2007!
August 21, 2007
Presidential candidates, congress members and the world media will be in Fort Worth,Texas attending the Texas Republican Straw Poll Townhall Convention on September 1, 2007 - days prior to General Petreaus’ report to the nation about the ongoing war and occupation in Iraq. Americans from across the country will descend on Fort Worth to express their opinion on the war. With a massive outlet for Eagles to express their pro-troop feelings, the anti-war demonstrators have decided to go all out. For example, Texans for Peace has issued the following: “You are invited to join in the “American People’s Poll on Iraq - Texas Townhall” rally and other events to demonstrate where you stand and call to End the War! Bring Our Troops Home Now!” while distributing the following posters throughout the DFW Metroplex:
One Dead Soldier, Blood is Red, Funding the War, Save Our Soldiers, Whose Side, and War is Failure.
Texans for Peace, The Dallas Peace Center, Code Pink, Veterans against the War, Iraq Veterans against the War, and Peace Action Texas have decided to canvas the poll from 9am to 5pm outside of the Fort Worth Convention Center. The will also be gathering from 1:30pm to 3:30 pm on Main Street to rally. Read more
GOE Media!
July 27, 2007
If you’re looking for posters, brochures, or other media to print and take to your next GOE rally, look no further. We’ve made a directory for you to grab this type of stuff, and you’re free to download anything in there for use at rallies and other GOE activities.
While we’ve just started it, never fear. We’ll be adding to it all the time, so check back often. If you have a poster design you’ve used and you’d like to share with other Eagles nationwide, send me the design at kit.lange@gatheringofeagles.org with permission to distribute it. We’ll make it available!
Visit the GOE Downloadable Media Directory
EAGLES UP!
Lodging for September Events
July 24, 2007
If you’re planning to join Gathering of Eagles for the September GOE events (and we hope you are!), you’ll probably need lodging. GOE has discounted blocks of rooms at several area hotels for each event.
GOE Cordially invites ALL Eagles to…
July 19, 2007
The First Annual Eagles of Valor Dinner
held in Hoffman Estates, Illinois (30 miles north of Chicago). The Eagles of Valor Dinner is an event held by Gathering of Eagles and their co-sponsors to honor Veterans of all Wars.
Veterans will be treated like royalty to a four-course plated dinner, an open bar, and inspiring key speakers. The night’s mission is to present Veterans with the “Celebrity Treatment.”
Please join Gathering of Eagles in honoring the true heroes of America, our Veterans.
R.S.V.P. is required.
Please RSVP to Gabi at gabrielle.pike@gatheringofeagles.org
Counter-rally to Cindy Sheehan’s “defeat and retreat rally”
July 18, 2007
A non-partisan “Win the War!” campaign ( www.win-the-war.com) has been launched in Charlottesvlle, VA to rally and sustain public resolve for victory in Iraq. The campaign aims to unite pro-victory groups around the country under an umbrella group while simultaneously reaching out to talk shows, blogs and citizen action groups. The goal is to establish a united front of national leadership and a widespread local grassroots organization. Read more
EAGLES OF VALOR DINNER: Volunteers Needed
July 18, 2007
Attention all Eagles,
GOE needs volunteers to assist with the following items for the Eagles of Valor Dinner:
- Marketing
- Sponsorships
- Logistics
- Registration
Illinois Eagles are desperately needed as this event will take place in the Chicagoland area. All Eagles are welcome to assist. Please email gabrielle.pike@gatheringofeagles.org if you are interested in volunteering for the above positions.
Thanks!
Sheehan stages a Desecration of Arlington National Cemetary
July 17, 2007
The D.C. Chapter of FreeRepublic.com invites all Freepers and lurkers in good standing to join us Monday morning, July 23rd, at the entrance to Arlington National Cemetery to stand up to Cindy Sheehan and her anti-American comrades as they attempt to desecrate Arlington with a so-called antiwar protest. Read more
GOE’s Samek Charges ALL Eagles to Counter “Retiree” Cindy Sheehan
July 13, 2007
An anti-war protest in Bryant Park at 1701 West Morehead Street of Charlotte, NC at 5:00 pm has led Cindy Sheehan to “come out” of retirement. Sheehan will be countered by GOE’s Eagle George Samek and his crew of anti-Moonbat ducks on Tuesday, July 17, 2007 at 3:00 pm sharp.
GOE requests ALL AVAILABLE Eagles to join Samek and his ducks!
Samek requests ALL participating Eagles to bring all available “EAGLE” material, flags, signs, and bullhorns.
Eagles-let’s show Ms. Sheehan we hacve not “forgotten” her during her short-lived retirement!
Eagles UP!
From the Desk of GOE Chairman, Larry Bailey
July 12, 2007
Eagles, I have been bombarded from left and right over the last several days by those who insist on being in the faces of the moonbats on Sept. 15th. And there are very good reasons for doing just that.
Having discussed the pros and cons of the situation with a number of folks whose advice we value, we, the board, have come to the conclusion that GOE will be best served by mounting a go-for-broke operation on Sept. 15th in addition to the Confront Congress event on the 10th.
But you know what? It’s going to take LOT of money and a LOT of cooperation from all of us. I am in a major-donor mode at the moment, and I have hopes of generating sufficient money to at least match our GOE I performance.
And we are in contact with several sister organizations who want to follow GOE’s lead on both dates. I will keep you apprised of developments as they occur.
I confess that I took a long time and endured no small amount of pain in coming to this conclusion, but I only have to be hit over the head with a two-by-four so many times before I get the message.
Thanks to those sober-minded Eagles who finally convinced your leadership to “do the right thing.”
THE MESSAGE: Stand by, Eagles, for a week that is going to go down as “the week that was” for both Congress and the moonbats!
Now, folks, let me see that contribution graph bar start to move rapidly to the right! We will need a LOT of donations between now and September!
Larry Bailey
Chairman
WE HEARD YOU, GOE IS ANSWERING
July 12, 2007
An ever-growing number of Eagles have been posting to the forum, emailing each other and contacting the leadership of GOE regarding A.N.S.W.E.R.’s march in the nation’s capital on September 15. In my position as National Director for Operations I have been instructed to plan a counter protest for September 15 in response to your raised voices.
We are still taking our fight to Congress on September 10, but in homage to our birth we will also counter A.N.S.W.E.R. 5 days later. We will need support at both these events, but to judge by your postings we will have it. We are coordinating with multiple,
like-minded organizations on both dates. We fully expect to make a difference in Congress and then remind A.N.S.W.E.R., on the streets of Washington, D.C., that we are not going away as long as men and women in uniform need us.
This is the solution to all of your concerns. Those of you, like me, who have been angling to take Congress to task for their dishonorable actions need to join us on September 10. Those of you, also like me, who want to remind A.N.S.W.E.R. that we have beaten them before, can meet us on September 15. A number of you will attend both actions, and some of you will have to make the hard decision of choosing between them. Whatever you decide, I will be at both. I understand the hardship, both financial and otherwise, this presents to many of you. I am honored to stand with you. I applaud you, the patriotic Americans, who have continued to support our men and women in harm’s way, even though it would be easier not to. I, like you, consider it an obligation to champion our troops cause while they fight to protect our way of life. So, I have much to do, and not long in which to do it, but more has been done with less. We will post details as they develop.
With the support of you, the men and women of GOE, all things are possible. It is time to ruck-up and BUY THE TROOPS SOME TIME. I promise to give it my all. Manchu.
Chris Hill
Gathering of Eagles
National Director for Operations
Eagles Needed in New Jersey
June 27, 2007
Fort Monmouth, New Jersey is desperately seeking Eagles to counter anti-war protestors!
Every Saturday at Noon you will see a gathering of
“support the troops” Eagles across the street from anti-war protestors. The anti-war protestors regularly outnumber the Eagles 12 to 2! Read more
Eagles Needed to Rally in Maine!
June 26, 2007
ACTION ALERT
When: Saturday-Sunday June 30-July 1
Where: Kennebunkport, Maine
Why: To counter the planned protest by leftist anti-war groups and pro jihad sympathizers.
Once more the radical left is rearing its ugly head! This time in the wilds of Maine. They plan to shout their lies and propaganda in an attempt to disrupt the summit meeting of our President with the Russian President Vladimir Putin. They accuse both presidents of starting wars against oil-rich muslim countries to steal their resources. Read more
